Death Note's famous 'keikaku doori' meme came from an early amateur subtitle translation note that never got deleted. Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's psychological thriller has sold over 30 million copies, spawned a 37-episode anime, four live-action films, two Japanese dramas, a Netflix US adaptation, a stage musical, and an enduring cat-and-mouse fandom. This quiz covers Light Yagami, L, the Notebook's rules, and every twist along the way.
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You'll explore the rules of the Death Note, Light Yagami's transformation into Kira, L Lawliet's eccentric brilliance, the shinigami Ryuk and Rem, Misa Amane's deal with the eyes, the chase between the Kira Task Force and the SPK, and the fate of successors Near and Mello. Adaptations from Madhouse's anime to the 2017 Netflix film also appear.
Writing a person's name in the Death Note while picturing their face kills them. By default they die of a heart attack within 40 seconds, but a specific cause and circumstances can be added if completed within about six minutes and 40 seconds, with death set within 23 days.
L (real name L Lawliet) is the world's greatest detective, an eccentric young genius who eats only sweets and works anonymously through his handler Watari. He is the principal investigator of the Kira killings.
A Death Note user can give up half of their remaining lifespan in exchange for the Shinigami Eyes, which let them see anyone's name and remaining lifespan above their head — a huge tactical advantage.
Last updated: April 2026