Deathnote 1 - Shonen Jump Advanced

by Tsugumi Ohba

Black format. Sixth printing.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Manga

Paperback

Published January 1, 2006

About the author

Tsugumi Ōba (Profile in Japanese: 大場 つぐみ), born in Tokyo, Japan, is a writer best known for the manga Death Note. His/her real identity is a closely guarded secret. As stated by the profile placed at the beginning of each Death Note manga, Ōba collects teacups and develops manga plots while holding his knees on a chair, similar to a habit of L, one of the main characters of the series.

There is speculation that Tsugumi Ōba is a pen name and that he is really Hiroshi Gamō. Pointing out that in Bakuman the main character's uncle was a one-hit wonder manga artist who worked on a gag super hero manga, very similar to Gamō and Tottemo! Luckyman in all aspects. Also that the storyboards drawn by Ōba greatly resemble Tottemo! Luckyman in style.

Reviews

[Alfie joep · Rating 5 out of 5]

SOOO PEAK

[kat :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I didn't really know the premise of the book when I first started reading it, but I can't wait to read the next one!

[Janina Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good!

[Steffani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Great start to a series. The only issue that I have is how quickly Light began to use, and be familiar with, the Death Note. The beginning seemed very rushed.

4.5 ⭐️

[Havilland Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Death Note is about a teenager named Light Yagami, a smart student who meets the name of Ryuk. Ryuk is a “God” that gives Yagami a mysterious notebook that changes his life. Unusual events unfold, the genius detective L gets involved. A tense battle unfolds as Yagami and L escape each other by strategy. The story continues with exploring power, and the consequences of choices in a high stakes of minds and fate.
I personally fell in love with the book due to the art of the manga and it being primarily a detective mystery manga. The art of the manga shows the character’s expression very well with the details. It shows the tension of each character and every movement. For example, the intense cat and mouse game between light and L adds active suspense. The manga being detective mystery keeps you guessing from page to page which keeps you hooked on it. Just in general, the intelligent storytelling creates a grip reading that makes you fall in love with the manga style and the unforgettable characters.

[Jeremy J. Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must admit, I went back and forth with this Manga, wondering if it would be too morbid for my taste. So far, it's been great - there's even some humor! - and now I'm eager to read vol. 2. I'm curious though if it's going to get much darker further on. However, I would not recommend it for kids younger than 13.

[madz !!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘’Sorry dude i’m a shingami, so that isn’t going to kill me,,

boi this tuff 😂🙏🏻 this cold 😹🦶

[~helenee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hab es so sehr geliebt wow

[Gordanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐️

Okayyyy let the journey begin! This is a super cool and unique concept. I’m into it!

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

kill the bad people

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is officially the first graphic novel / manga I have ever finished, and I enjoyed it a lot! Looking forward to reading the rest!

[Micaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

amo Death note,el manga me encanto

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very death note very awesome super alive note. 😌 love it very note 👍🏻😄