Movie · 2006
Is Death Note based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Death Note is based on the manga Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba (2003).
The movie was released in 2006.
The manga behind Death Note
Death Note
Manga by Tsugumi Ohba · first published 2003 · mystery anime and manga, supernatural anime and manga, thriller anime and manga
Other adaptations of Death Note
- Death Note (film, 2017)
- L: Change the World (film, 2008)
- Death Note 2: The Last Name (film, 2006)
- Death Note: Light Up the New World (film, 2016)
Common questions
Is Death Note based on a book?
Yes. Death Note is based on the manga Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba (2003).
Who wrote the book Death Note is based on?
Death Note was written by Tsugumi Ohba and first published in 2003.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Death Note before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.