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This note provides a brief, spoiler-free overview of the manga’s premise and publication details.
Title: Death Note Author: Tsugumi Ohba Artist: Takeshi Obata
Synopsis The story follows Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes within its pages. As Light begins a crusade to eliminate criminals, his actions attract the attention of the world’s greatest detective, known only as L, sparking an intense psychological battle between the two.
Publication Details Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2003 to 2006, the series is collected into 12 volumes. It was adapted into a popular anime series, live-action films, and a television drama.