When the god of death Ryuk carelessly drops his Death Note into the human realm out of sheer boredom, brilliant high school student Light Yagami chances upon it. Intrigued by the notebook's deadly power to kill anyone whose name is written in it, Light begins a dark experiment by eliminating criminals. Dubbed 'Kira,' Light embarks on a mission to rid the world of evil and establish a utopia free from wrongdoing. However, his vigilante actions attract the attention of the authorities, leading to a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with the enigmatic detective L. As Light and L engage in a battle of wits, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance in Death Note's gripping narrative of morality, power, and justice.