Death Note Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2006 · Nippon TV · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Death Note
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Death Note have?
Death Note has 1 season and 37 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 4, 2006 to June 27, 2007.
Is Death Note renewed, ended, or canceled?
Death Note has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Death Note?
It takes 13h 27m (807 minutes) to watch the complete run of Death Note. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 7 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 13.5-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 6.8 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Death Note?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 25 ("Silence"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9/10 based on 50 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Death Note?
Death Note is available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Death Note?
Death Note has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Death Note?
The primary ensemble cast includes Mamoru Miyano as Light Yagami (voice) (age 43), Shido Nakamura as Ryuk (voice) (age 54), Aya Hirano as Misa Amane (voice) (age 38), Kappei Yamaguchi as L (voice) (age 61).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mamoru Miyano | Light Yagami (voice) | 43 |
| Shido Nakamura | Ryuk (voice) | 54 |
| Aya Hirano | Misa Amane (voice) | 38 |
| Kappei Yamaguchi | L (voice) | 61 |
| Kimiko Saito | Rem (voice) | 49 |
| Naoya Uchida | Soichiro Yagami (voice) | 73 |
| Ryou Naitou | Touta Matsuda (voice) | 52 |
| Keiji Fujiwara | Shuichi Aizawa (voice) | 55 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Death Note are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.