Is Kira's story truly over, or does his influence linger?
In this complete collection of Death Note short stories penned by the series' creators, discover tales of lives irrevocably changed by the sinister influence of the Death Note, with surprising and thrilling answers to the question of what it truly takes to use the Death Note... or fight it.
Contains stories "C-Kira," "a-Kira," the Death Note pilot chapter, vignettes of L's life, and more.
Source: Viz Media
Table of Content: C Kira-hen (Cキラ編, C-Kira); Weekly Shounen Jump 2008 #11 It has been three years since the "Kira Killings" came to a halt, but the world has not forgotten that godlike figure. While rumors circulate that Kira was killed, others claim that Kira is merely taking a break and that their rebirth is inevitable. Although this is nothing but gossip, soon enough, Japan falls under the Death Note's spell once again.
When a spike in elderly deaths occurs, many believe that Kira is making a comeback. This time, however, those dying are publicly wishing for Kira to kill them, inspiring many other suicidal individuals to call upon Kira's powers. With both publicity and the number of deaths ramping up, the Japanese police and the anonymous detective L are drawn in to tackle the return of the Death Note.
a Kira-hen (aキラ編, a-Kira) Jump SQ. 2020-03 To alleviate his crippling boredom and indulge in the tasty pleasure of apples, shinigami Ryuk enters the human realm once more. The year is 2017, and Ryuk deems that high school student Minoru Tanaka may have the brains to continue what Kira had started, or at least he will provide him with some decent entertainment.
Revealing himself to Minoru, Ryuk offers the Death Note to him and explains its rules. However, after long and careful deliberation, Minoru proposes a counter-offer: he will decline the Death Note for now, but should Ryuk return in two years, Minoru will surely grant his wish.
In 2019, Ryuk returns to Minoru, who gladly accepts the notebook and sets his scheme in motion. The Japanese police, the mysterious detective L, and the entire world soon come to witness Minoru's meticulous plan: one that makes unprecedented use of the Death Note's devastating powers.
Death Note ni Rakugaki 4-koma (DEATH NOTEにラクガキ4コマ, Death Note Four-Panel Comics); Akamaru Jump 2004 Spring~2005 Spring, Shounen Jump Gag Special 2005—included in the chapter count as 1 chapter.
L: Day One (L―One Day); L File No. 15 (2008/01/25) To the wider world, L is a renowned detective, famed for his high success rate and genius intellect. Awe surrounds this figure, but despite people's admiration, L is human much like everyone else. Giving a rare glimpse into the detective's life, Death Note: L FILE No. 15 details L's origin at the Wammy's House orphanage, and outlines what a typical day looks like for the detective.
L: The Wammy's House (L―The Wammy's House); L File No. 15 (2008/01/25) To the wider world, L is a renowned detective, famed for his high success rate and genius intellect. Awe surrounds this figure, but despite people's admiration, L is human much like everyone else. Giving a rare glimpse into the detective's life, Death Note: L FILE No. 15 details L's origin at the Wammy's House orphanage, and outlines what a typical day looks like for the detective.
Kagami Tarou-hen (鏡太郎編, Taro Kagami); Weekly Shounen Jump 2003 #36 Thirteen-year-old Taro Kagami is a mild-mannered student who struggles with the harsher side of middle school. One day, on his walk back home, he finds a black notebook with the English title "Death Note." As he only understands the meaning of "Note," Taro assumes it's an ordinary notebook and takes it home to use as a diary. To vent his frustrations, he writes in the diary about his day and details how two of his classmates bullied him. Shockingly, the very next day, he is informed that those two students died of heart attacks.
When he learns the meaning of the word "Death," Taro starts to believe that the diary can kill whoever's name is written inside. The appearance of the shinigami Ryuk, the original owner of the Death Note who now stalks Taro, only confirms his theory. Now armed with this deadly weapon, Taro must decide what course of action he will take and whether he is capable of wielding such a disastrous power.
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