Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, is a psychological thriller seinen manga series. The story revolves around Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes in it. Death Note explores themes of morality, justice, and the nature of power as Light becomes consumed by his god-like abilities. With its intricate cat-and-mouse plot, intellectual battles, and morally ambiguous characters, Death Note has become a modern classic in the manga world.
