: A shinigami who stays near Light as an observer. Unlike a typical antagonist or ally, Ryuk is primarily motivated by entertainment and remains a neutral party to the conflict.
: A genius student whose initial goal of achieving justice is quickly complicated by a growing god complex and a ruthless willingness to eliminate anyone who threatens his mission. Death Note Vol. 01 of 12 (Eng)
Light decides to use this power to rid the world of criminals, intending to rule as a "God of the New World" under the alias . However, as criminals begin dying inexplicably, the mysterious and world-renowned detective L is called in by the authorities to track down the killer, leading to a intense psychological "cat-and-mouse" battle. Key Characters in Volume 1 : A shinigami who stays near Light as an observer
: Any human whose name is written in the notebook shall die, provided the writer has the person's face in their mind to avoid affecting others with the same name. Light decides to use this power to rid