---
title: "Death Note: The Last Name"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/death-note-the-last-name-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16140
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Death Note: The Last Name (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/death-note-the-last-name-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Death Note: The Last Name is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Horipro, Konami, Nikkatsu Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cat‑and‑mouse battle of wits escalates as new allies and Shinigami join the deadly game."

### Why Watch
- Introduces fresh characters like Misa, Teru Mikami, and Kiyomi
- Blends fantasy elements with thriller intrigue

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h20m, the runtime is lengthy
- PG‑13 rating may limit younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑13 rating and intense psychological themes suit mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, tense, mysterious, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shusuke Kaneko
- **Networks / Studios**: Horipro, Konami, Nikkatsu Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tatsuya Fujiwara** as *Light Yagami*
- **Kenichi Matsuyama** as *L*
- **Erika Toda** as *Misa Amane*
- **Nana Katase** as *Kiyomi Takada*
- **Magi** as *TV Director*
- **Sakura Uehara** as *Saeko Nishiyama*
- **Takeshi Kaga** as *Soichiro Yagami*
- **Shunji Fujimura** as *Watari*
- **Shinnosuke Ikehata** as *Rem (voice)*
- **Shido Nakamura** as *Ryuuk (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Death Note: The Last Name a sequel?
Yes, it is the second installment of the Death Note film franchise.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as fantasy, thriller, and mystery.

### Q: Who are some of the key characters?
The story features Light Yagami, Misa Amane, Shinigami Rem and Ryuk, as well as followers Teru Mikami and Kiyomi Takada.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs for approximately two hours and twenty minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It received a PG‑13 rating in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Death Note: The Last Name — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16140)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*