The 26 Best Anime Like 'Death Note'
If you’re an anime fan, you’ve undoubtedly already torn through the psychological thriller Death Note, the wildly popular and critically acclaimed anime series that saw a high school student attempting to become a god in his own right. And if you haven't, here's the gist: Light Yagami is a student who stumbles upon a notebook called the "Death Note," which has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. Light uses the Death Note to eliminate criminals, with the intention to create a utopian society. Unfortunately, genius detective "L," is determined to catch the mysterious killer, "Kira" (Light's alter ego), and as you can imagine, things only heat up from there. With such high drama attached to the series, it's easy to get caught up in it all and seek out top-quality anime like Death Note. And that's where we come in.
For fans of this groundbreaking series, finding similar anime can be challenging, especially considering the unique blend of mystery, suspense, and intellectual battles that Death Note has to offer. Luckily, you don’t have to look. We’ve rounded up 26 similar series that can scratch the particular itch that Death Note leaves in your psyche long after the end credits roll.
From mind-bending narratives to morally ambiguous characters, these shows have a little bit of everything. Whether you like Light’s near-psychopathic personality or L’s brilliant mind, you’ll find something great to watch next to keep you from diving into the horrific live-action adaptation on Netflix. Seriously, just don’t go there. You’re welcome.
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Anime Like 'Death Note'
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