When a death god shares his past experiences with a curious peer, he recounts the tale of Light Yagami—a brilliant young man who captivated him in the realm beyond. Light's ordinary school day takes a dark turn when he stumbles upon the Death Note, a supernatural notebook capable of ending lives by inscribing names. Driven by a desire to cleanse society of its corruption, Light sees this power as a means to create a utopia free of evil. However, as criminals mysteriously perish, suspicions arise among authorities who enlist the help of L, a renowned detective. The escalating death toll sets the stage for a riveting intellectual battle between Light and L, where deception and intellect collide to determine the fate of humanity.