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Death Note
TV Show (2006)
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But will Light succeed in his noble goal, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?
TV Show (2006)
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But will Light succeed in his noble goal, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Features innuendo, the outline of a woman's breasts in a shower scene, and a teenager looking at a magazine.
Violence & Gore
The series involves serial killings, torture, suicide, and violent criminal behaviors.
Profanity
Includes words like damn, bastard, ass, a--hole, hell, and an occasional f--k.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke cigarettes and drink wine.
Frightening Scenes
Centers on serial killing, torture, suicide, attempted sexual assault, and a creepy death god.
Other things to know
Based on a manga and franchise with movies, video games, musicals, and merchandise.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Conveys that the end doesn't always justify the means and wrongdoing can't be corrected through more wrongdoing.
Role models
Main character Light does not view his serial killing as wrong and is responsible for many deaths.
Representation
Features mostly light-skinned characters, limited body shape diversity, no LGBTQ+ characters, and women appearing in violent or harassed situations.
Learning
Families can talk about adaptations and whether murder is ever justified.
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