In 2017, the bored shinigami Ryuk descends to the human realm once more, intrigued by high school student Minoru Tanaka's potential to carry on Kira's legacy. Offering the Death Note to Minoru as a source of entertainment, Ryuk lays out the rules. Surprisingly, Minoru rejects the Death Note initially, but promises to accept it in two years upon Ryuk's return. When Ryuk reappears in 2019, Minoru seizes the notebook, kickstarting a calculated plan that captivates the Japanese police, enigmatic detective L, and the global audience with its innovative use of the Death Note's lethal capabilities.