Death Note

That Time Donald Trump Got the Death Note

U.S. politics have always been a muse for popular manga series like Death Note, Baki, and Chainsaw Man, but today we're looking back at one of Trump's most prescient appearances.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Nov 5

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io9 Gordon Jackson & James Whitbrook Oct 26

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io9 James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jul 26

The Witcher Could Return to Netflix Sooner Than You’d Thought

A sequel to 47 Ronin is coming, with some cyberpunk flair. Stellan Skarsgard teases his role in Dune. Greg Russo wants to go back to the manga for the Death Note sequel. Plus, what’s coming on Supergirl, and Showtime’s The Man Who Fell to Earth adaptation picks up another actor. Spoilers, away! 47 Ronin 2 Deadline…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 21

Nat Wolff’s Method Acting Involved Making His Own Death Note

Trying to embody Light, the mystical murderer at the center of Death Note, can’t be easy. In a recent interview, actor Nat Wolff shared that his process led him down kind of a dark path. Talking to ScreenCrush, Wolff revealed that, in the process of figuring out how to operate in the role, he made…

io9 Julie Muncy Sep 3

We’re Getting Yet Another Death Note Adaptation, and This Time It’s a Giant Audio Drama

The ink has barely dried on Netflix’s Death Note adaptation, and yet another adaptation of the iconic manga and anime is already happening. The latest iteration: a 12-hour audio drama series. According to Anime News Network, German publisher Lübbe is adapting the Death Note anime into a 12-hour audio drama, available in both English and…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 31

Why Netflix’s Death Note Is Really an Origin Story and Where a Sequel Could Go

One of the most common criticisms of Netflix’s Death Note movie is that it tries to cram too much into a fairly short running time. According to director Adam Wingard and producer Masi Oka, however, the intention wasn’t to adapt the original manga as much as tell the story of Light before he gets to…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Aug 28

That Gigantic Death Note Omnibus is Coming to America This Fall

That Death Note movie sure was something, wasn’t it? Whether you loved it or hated it, you have to admit that the manga it’s based on is a different beast entirely. A beast you can soon own in one comically large package. This omnibus edition of the Death Note manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi…

Books & Comics Julie Muncy Aug 26

This 12-Second Clip From Netflix’s Death Note Is Pretty Much All You Need To See

If you’re one of the people with (valid) concerns about Netflix’s adaptation of Death Note, then today’s your lucky day. Not only is the movie finally available for you to watch (should you choose to do so), there’s also a new clip that perfectly summarizes the movie if you can’t be bothered to sit through…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Aug 25

Netflix’s Death Note Does Way Too Much in Way Too Little Time

The thing about the adaptation of Death Note, premiering today on Netflix, isn’t that it’s bad. It isn’t even the questions raised by the whitewashing controversy. It’s that everything in it happens so fast that it’s hard to care about any of it. Adam Wingard’s Death Note takes the manga’s original premise—a book that kills…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Aug 25

David Bowie and Prince Were Adam Wingard’s First Choices for Death Note‘s Demon

Choosing Willem Dafoe to voice shingami Ryuk—basically a spirit of death—was applauded as one of the better casting decisions in Netflix’s Death Note. Director Adam Wingard told io9 that, while Dafoe was his first pick among actors, he originally wanted to go with a glamorous singer for the part. While the Netflix version of Death…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Aug 24

Netflix’s Death Note Creators Don’t Really Understand the Whitewashing Criticism

Last night, Netflix’s Death Note adaptation premiered in New York City, and the screening gave its creators a chance to respond to the widespread criticism of the film’s whitewashing of Japanese characters and context. Their responses aren’t exactly encouraging, but at least they’re talking? When news of Netflix’s Death Note adaptation surfaced earlier this year,…

io9 Julie Muncy Aug 19

Don’t Get Too Excited For That Crazy Rumor About Superman’s Return in Justice League

Patty Jenkins is very close to directing Wonder Woman 2. Get another look at a few of the heroes showing up in Avengers: Infinity War. The live-action Jetsons remake is getting a pilot. Plus, more footage from Riverdale, Inhumans, and Death Note, and tons of images from Thor: Ragnarok. To me, my Spoilers! Justice League…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 18

In This New Death Note Clip, Ryuk the Death God Begins Making a Murderer

Whether it’s the manga, the anime, or this new, American-made live-action movie, Death Note has always been about a young man with a god complex who goes uses a magic book to go on a murder spree with global ramifications. But in this newest clip for Netflix’s upcoming adaptation, we’re taken to the very beginning—the…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore Jul 20

Our First Look at the Han Solo Movie’s Take on Lando Calrissian

Ant-Man and the Wasp adds a mysterious new star. Silver and Black could be recruiting some very obscure Marvel heroes. Rian Johnson revealed a word from Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s opening crawl. Plus, tons and tons of Comic-Con posters, glorious new images from Black Panther, and Aquaman starts building a lighthouse. Spoilers now! Han…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 19

Fresh Rumors About the Spider-Man Villains Coming to Silver and Black

Black Adam might not be in the Shazam movie after all. Rian Johnson debunks a Last Jedi rumor. Kevin Feige has an update on the Fantastic Four’s movie future. There’s another clue for the title of the next American Horror Story season. Plus, new looks at Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Netflix’s Death Note. Spoilers!…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 18

George R. R. Martin Reveals the Morbid State of One Returning Game of Thrones Character

Another series of R.L. Stine classics is coming to the big screen. Witness the fantastic-looking cast of Black Panther. Arrow’s newest Black Canary finally suits up. The Flash could be casting one very weird DC hero. Plus, tons of pictures from Blade Runner 2049, Justice League, Tomb Raider, It, and more. Spoilers, assemble! Fear Street…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 14

Luke Cage Season 2 Adds Two Retro Comic Book Supervillains

Adam Wingard talks about localizing Death Note. Another familiar face could return for Doctor Who’s Christmas special. Sophie Turner teases Sansa’s journey in the next season of Game of Thrones. Plus, fully-suited set pictures from Deadpool 2, and even more wacky teasers for the return of Rick and Morty. Spoilers, assemble! Hellboy: Rise of the…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 6

The Best Part of Netflix’s First Death Note Trailer Is Willem Dafoe’s Creepy Death God

There are three kinds of Death Note fans in the world: 1. Those who’re miffed that Netflix’s adaptation is set in Seattle rather than Japan and feel as if the movie is whitewashed. 2. Those who think the first group is operating. 3. Folks who are apathetic about the whole shebang. Regardless of what camp…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Jun 29

Death Note

That Time Donald Trump Got the Death Note

Stranger Things 5 Production Halted as Duffer Bros. Stand with WGA

Your First Look at the Fallout TV Show Is Here

Eragon Will Return in a New Disney+ Series

The Witcher Could Return to Netflix Sooner Than You’d Thought

Nat Wolff’s Method Acting Involved Making His Own Death Note

We’re Getting Yet Another Death Note Adaptation, and This Time It’s a Giant Audio Drama

Why Netflix’s Death Note Is Really an Origin Story and Where a Sequel Could Go

That Gigantic Death Note Omnibus is Coming to America This Fall

This 12-Second Clip From Netflix’s Death Note Is Pretty Much All You Need To See

Netflix’s Death Note Does Way Too Much in Way Too Little Time

David Bowie and Prince Were Adam Wingard’s First Choices for Death Note‘s Demon

Netflix’s Death Note Creators Don’t Really Understand the Whitewashing Criticism

Don’t Get Too Excited For That Crazy Rumor About Superman’s Return in Justice League

In This New Death Note Clip, Ryuk the Death God Begins Making a Murderer

Our First Look at the Han Solo Movie’s Take on Lando Calrissian

Fresh Rumors About the Spider-Man Villains Coming to Silver and Black

George R. R. Martin Reveals the Morbid State of One Returning Game of Thrones Character

Luke Cage Season 2 Adds Two Retro Comic Book Supervillains

The Best Part of Netflix’s First Death Note Trailer Is Willem Dafoe’s Creepy Death God

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