Alternative Titles
Synonyms: DN
Japanese: デスノート
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
37
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Oct 4, 2006 to Jun 27, 2007
Premiered:
Fall 2006
Broadcast:
Wednesdays at 00:56 (JST)
Licensors:
VIZ Media
Studios:
Madhouse
Source:
Manga
Theme:
Psychological
Demographic:
Shounen
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Statistics
Ranked:
#812
2
based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity:
#2
Members:
3,898,788
Favorites:
174,047
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