Death Note
Japan’s netizens club together to crown fictional stars who are flies in your soup, pebbles in your shoes, peas beneath your bed, or just plain evil!
New human protagonist takes center stage in supernatural thriller set in a world without Kira.
Many thought Netflix had closed the book for good on its Americanized adaptation of the anime/manga phenomenon, but it looks like they were wrong.
Poor sexual performance, heavy debts considered punishable by death in website-inspired Husband Death Note.
After years of anticipation, this American adaptation of the hit manga thriller is available on Netflix! Jacob Chapman breaks down whether this movie is noteworthy or should just be erased.
How do the people feel about the petition, casting, and recently released teaser trailer for Death Note in its country of origin?
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Nobody is happier with a Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen than the apple-loving owner of the Death Note notebook.
We bet that even the shrewdest fans can’t guess what the full compensation for this job is.
It’s a showdown between Clighton, the death god Tryuk, and the mysterious B. Read More
Beloved series Death Note is bringing fans a chance to team up with L for a realistic escape game.
Getting the eyes right for an anime character might be hard, but this girl is absolutely nailing it.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
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Beautiful sightseeing boat is a floating tea ceremony venue in east Japan’s best hot spring town
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