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Death Note: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata
Volumes 12
Chapters 108
Published 2003–2006
Genres Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural, Psychological

Death Note debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #1764 on January 1, 2004 (2003-2004 combined issue). Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the series follows Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. With 12 volumes and 108 chapters, Death Note is one of the most critically acclaimed manga ever published.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Death Note debut?
Death Note debuted in issue #1764 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on January 1, 2004.
Who created Death Note?
Death Note was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the same creative team who later created Bakuman.
How many volumes does Death Note have?
Death Note has 12 tankōbon volumes with a total of 108 chapters, published between 2003 and 2006.
When did Death Note end?
Death Note concluded in Weekly Shōnen Jump in May 2006, after just under 3 years of publication.