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Shinigami Love Apples

Short answer: Death Note is a manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, serialized from 2003 to 2006 and adapted as an anime in 2006. Student Light Yagami finds a notebook dropped by the shinigami (death god) Ryuk that kills anyone whose name is written in it.

Calling himself Kira, he kills criminals, and is hunted by the detective L. Ryuk is fond of human apples. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

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  1. Ohba wrote and Obata drew it.

    DD-231-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Ohba and Obata)

  2. Names written in it die.

    DD-231-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (The notebook)

Video transcript: Shinigami Love Apples: In Death Note, Writing a Name in a Notebook Kills That Person

DEATH NOTE, a groundbreaking anime and manga series and one of my personal favorites, has captivated audiences worldwide with its dark themes and moral complexities. Created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, the story revolves around Light Yagami, a high school student who stumbles upon a mysterious notebook with the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. With the Death Note in hand, Light embarks on a crusade to rid the world of criminals under the alias Kira. As Light's vigilantism spirals into a complex game of cat and mouse, he finds himself opposed by L, a brilliant detective determined to unmask Kira and bring him to justice. The series is a gripping exploration of justice, power, and morality, raising questions about the ethics of punishment and the nature of human ambition. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters and psychological depth, Death Note has left a lasting impact on pop culture, inspiring numerous adaptations and debates among its fans. NOW YOU KNOW!

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In Death Note, writing a name in a notebook kills that person. The death god Ryuk is obsessed with apples.

  1. Exhibit A

    Ohba and Obata

    Ohba wrote and Obata drew it.

  2. Exhibit B

    The notebook

    Names written in it die.

  3. Exhibit C

    Kira

    Light calls himself Kira.

  4. Exhibit D

    L

    The detective L hunts him.

  5. Exhibit E

    Apples

    Ryuk loves apples.

Questions people ask about Shinigami Love Apples

Who wrote Death Note?

Obata drew it.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Ohba and Obata) · Wikipedia: Death Note

What does the notebook do?

A death god's.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The notebook) · Wikipedia: Death Note

What alias does Light use?

Killer.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Kira) · Wikipedia: Death Note

Who hunts him?

A detective.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (L) · Wikipedia: Death Note

What does Ryuk love?

Human apples.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Apples) · Wikipedia: Death Note

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  1. Who wrote Death Note?

    1. Tsugumi Ohba
    2. Takeshi Obata
    3. Eiichiro Oda
    4. Gege Akutami
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    Answer: A. Tsugumi Ohba Obata drew it. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Ohba and Obata) · Wikipedia: Death Note

  2. What does the notebook do?

    1. Kills whoever is named in it
    2. Grants wishes
    3. Predicts the future
    4. Nothing
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    Answer: A. Kills whoever is named in it A death god's. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The notebook) · Wikipedia: Death Note

  3. What alias does Light use?

    1. Kira
    2. L
    3. Near
    4. Ryuk
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    Answer: A. Kira Killer. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Kira) · Wikipedia: Death Note

  4. Who hunts him?

    1. L
    2. Ryuk
    3. Misa
    4. Goku
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    Answer: A. L A detective. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (L) · Wikipedia: Death Note

  5. What does Ryuk love?

    1. Apples
    2. Ramen
    3. Coffee
    4. Money
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    Answer: A. Apples Human apples. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Apples) · Wikipedia: Death Note

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Shinigami Love Apples." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-231, last updated May 15, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/shinigami-love-apples/

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