Japan Synopsis
デスノート
Light Yagami is an ordinary university student. One day, he receives a "Death Note", which changes his life. The Death Note awakens his warped sense of justice and genius. He becomes murderer Kira and punishes criminals. L is a well known private detective. L appears in front of Light Yagami. L defines Kira as evil and decides to catch Kira. Then N, who has a beautiful appearance but dangerous existence, appears.
The 2014–2016 Japan Window
581 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Death Note sits at position #196.
Other Titles From Nippon Television Network Corporation
Also On Nippon TV
Other series that aired on Nippon TV.
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Death Note premiered. 1769 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,361 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (70th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.5 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Crime productions specifically: #68 of 402 (top 17%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nippon Television Network Corporation |
| Series Type | Miniseries |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 11 |
| Release Date | July 5, 2015 |
| Official Site | www.ntv.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Death Note end?
Death Note finished its run with its final episode airing on September 13, 2015.
Where did Death Note air?
Death Note aired on Nippon TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.