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Where to Watch Death Note Free & Legally

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8.62#9637 episodesOct 2006Finished

Madhouse

Quick Answer

Free: Watch Death Note for free on Tubi TV, YouTube.

Subscription: Also available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Shahid, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla.

Regional: Free streaming available in 2 countries — check the region guide below.

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About Death Note

In a world plagued by senseless violence and petty crimes, two individuals from vastly different realms share a common disdain for the chaos that surrounds them. Light Yagami, a brilliant and ambitious 17-year-old student, and Ryuk, a mischievous god of death, both believe that their worlds are fundamentally flawed. When Ryuk carelessly drops his Death Note into the human world, Light's curiosity gets the better of him, and he discovers the notebook's dark potential.

The first rule of the Death Note is simple: the human whose name is written in the notebook will die. Initially, Light finds the concept absurd, but his curiosity soon turns to obsession as he experiments with the notebook's power. With the ability to exact justice on his own terms, Light assumes the alias Kira and sets out to rid the world of evil-doers. Meanwhile, L, a meticulous and renowned detective, is hot on Kira's trail, determined to unmask the mastermind behind the mysterious killings.

As Light's intellectual prowess matches wits with L's own detective skills, the cat-and-mouse game between them intensifies. The stakes are high, and only one can emerge victorious in this battle of wits. As the game unfolds, the world is left wondering: will Light's brand of justice prevail, or will L's cunning detective work bring Kira to justice?

Score

8.62 / 10

Episodes

37

Aired

Oct 2006

Rating

R

Frequently Asked Questions

You can watch Death Note for free on Tubi TV, YouTube. It's also available with a subscription on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Shahid. Availability may vary by region — use a VPN to access more streaming libraries.

Death Note has 37 episodes and has finished airing. It is a longer series with 37 episodes total.

Yes, Death Note is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Both platforms carry this title, though the available episodes and dub options may differ by region. Use a VPN to access libraries from different countries.

Death Note is a Supernatural, Suspense anime with themes of Psychological. It is one of the highest-rated anime in its genre. Produced by Madhouse.

With a score of 8.62/10 on MyAnimeList, Death Note is considered outstanding by the anime community. If you enjoy Supernatural and Suspense anime, Death Note is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.

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