One of the most well-known supernatural thrillers in the anime world has not only garnered attention in Japan but as well as worldwide. The Japanese series written by Tsugumi Ohba focuses on a high school student named Light Yagami. The genius comes across a black notebook called the "Death Note." Once finding out about the mysterious notebook's abilities, he decides to go after high-profile criminals.
Death Note is a series that manages to grasp onto the strings of mortality that no other series can. This reason has led the supernatural thriller to receive musical, light novels, and live-action adaptations.
Here's the scoop on quotes from Death Note!
1. “I called you a stupid fuck, you stupid fuck.” - Misa
2. “I only mention it because that would make you over 18. If you were to beat me up, which I’m sure you could, it would technically be child abuse.” - Light
3. “Are we really not gonna discuss that I have an ice pack on my face?” - Light
4. “So there’s no interest in why a teacher found me sprawled out on the ground?” - Light
5. “All right. I get it. I’m in trouble. All I’m trying to say is, you have the chance to stop the people who make things hard for everybody.” - Light
6. “You gotta see the big picture here.” - Light
7. “Oh! Hi. I’m awake. I was just like a tree or a plant or something.” - Light
8. “Rule one: The human whose name is written in this note shall die.” - Light, reading the Death Note
9. “Rule two: This note will not take effect unless the writer has the person’s face in their mind when writing his or her name.” - Light, reading the Death Note
10. “Shall we begin?” - Ryuk
11. “Okay. Relax Light. You’re asleep. You’re asleep and you’re dreaming of some eight-foot-tall, demon-looking motherfucker.” - Light
12. “Dreams. I like that. Dreams are places you can have fun, right? It’s all in your mind, so why not enjoy it?” - Ryuk
13. “Now we could, in this dream of yours, take care of a situation like this. We just put Kenny’s name down… and see what happens.” - Light
14. “It’s a good thing you have a pen.” - Light
15. “Now as long as we’re playing, let’s do it right. There’s no need to stop at who.” - Ryuk
16. “For a beginner, not bad at all.” - Ryuk
17. “Now… watch.” - Ryuk
18. “I think you might be capable of great things, but if you don’t think you can handle it, that’s fine. Just put the note somewhere, leave it alone for seven days, and I’ll find it a new home.” - Ryuk
19. “And if this is possible, imagine what else you could do.” - Ryuk
20. “You know what? Doesn’t matter. You wouldn’t understand anyway.” - Light
21. “Instead of trying to solve real problems, you look over people’s shoulders so you can bust them for bullshit, like not turning in their reports or whatever.” - Light
22. “A gun is only good as its aim, son. I make sure people can trust our aim.” - James
23. “He killed my mom, he nearly beat his girlfriend to death, and you just sit there saying the same bullshit about how people better trust your aim.” - Light
24. “I suggest you stop talking.” - James
25. “Rule 64: Each page of the note contains the power of the whole note.” - Light, reading the Death Note
26. “Rule 95: Anyone may write names in the note, but only the keeper can possess it for more than seven days.” - Light, reading the Death Note
27. “Don’t trust Ryuk. He is not your pet. He is not your friend.” - Light, reading the Death Note
28. “Hey, kid. It’s pronounced Ree-yook.” - Ryuk
29. “Ryuk, what exactly can I do with this Death Note?” - Light
30. “If I can choose how they die, does that mean I can actually control them?” - Light
31. “Every human spends the last moments of his life in the shadow of a death god. If we so desire, we can influence those moments.” - Ryuk
32. “Rule 20: A subject can be influenced for no more than two days leading up to his death.” - Ryuk, reading the Death Note
33. “The history of the note is as long as history itself.” - Ryuk
34. “The last keeper of the note passed away. It fell to me to find a new one.” - Ryuk
35. “The name and the face is all you have to have.” - Ryuk
36. “I just got a call. Our friend Antony Skomal is no more. Impaled himself on a steak knife in the middle of the restaurant.” - James
37. “Your mom… she always was kind of a hippy. And we didn’t see eye to eye on everything. She was damn sure about one thing. Karma’s a bitch.” - James
38. “Love you, son.” - James
39. “I love you, too.” - Light
40. “You don’t have to lie to me. Kenny was a sociopath, and just because he’s dead does not make it a tragedy.” - Misa
41. “I know you’re Misa, actually. I already knew that.” - Light
42. “I know that you’re Light Turner. I already knew that.” - Misa
43. “I, uh… thought you could use some medical attention and I wasn’t aware of the fact that you were carrying around a stockpile of illegal papers in your backpack.” - Misa
44. “Please tell me this isn’t your poetry journal.” - Misa
45. “When you see him, try not to freak out. I freaked out a little.” - Light
46. “I have, and… I’m gonna sound crazy, but I have a death god.” - Light
47. “Hope you know what you’re doing.” - Ryuk
48. “I guess I should feel guilty, but I don’t.” - Light
49. “That woman and her kids are only alive right now because of what you did. What is there to feel guilty about?” - Misa
50. “Thing is, I know what it’s like to get fucked over. Some asshole killed my mom and… got away with it until I got this book. I just keep thinking, I mean, why should it just be for me? I mean, all the people that make life miserable, make life dangerous… I can reach them now.” - Light
51. “Do you think that I’m crazy?” - Light
52. “If anything, I think you’re not crazy enough. We can change the world.” - Misa
53. “Can I kiss you?” - Light
54. “The note was filled with names when I got it. Whoever had it before us, what did they accomplish? Just small-time killings, revenge, petty crimes? I think we can do a lot more than just settle some random scores.” - Light
55. “I don’t want people to say they’re scared of it or horrified. I want them to say… “Thank you.” - Light
56. “Look at those people. They’re looking for someone who’s not gonna let them down the way cops do and politicians.” - Light
57. “What they want… is a god. So let’s give it to them.” - Light
58. “And now… we know who we’re looking for.” - L
59. “Sleep is key to strong thought.” - Watari
60. “What part of terrorists killing each other and criminals turning themselves in bothers you, Dad?” - Light
61. “How does Kira get to decide who lives and dies, who’s guilty and innocent? Is there a complaints department if I don’t like one of Kira’s decisions? Or would complaining get me to put on Kira’s list?” - James
62. “I’d like to assist you in the capture of Kira.” - L
63. “These are real people with real problems, and they’ve been ignored. They need our help.” - Misa
64. “Please, James, have a seat. Rest your glutes.” - L
65. “This would suggest that Kira is not some omnipotent force. He is a person… like you or me. He is also a coward.” - L
66. “Kira, if you’re watching this, know that I am coming for you. Unless, of course, you’d like to kill me right now.” - L
67. “Now I’m rooting for this guy.” - Ryuk
68. “I have a theory. Kira cannot kill by simply sight alone. He needs a name and a face. Every victim we’ve seen so far fits this pattern.” - L
69. “Come on, Light. Just get rid of them. All we need is a name.” - Ryuk
70. “You think I’m some dog, Light? You can just snap your fingers and I’ll come running?” - Ryuk
71. “Kira is a cowardly criminal thug concerned only with self-preservation. Not only is he unworthy of the veneration and celebration he’s received in certain circles, as of today, he’s not even worthy of our fear.” - James
72. “Understand this, Kira. You may strike me down, but another one will stand up and take my place and another, for as long as need to be.” - James
73. “We will not waiver. We will not submit. And we will not fall.” - James
74. “We’re not killing my dad! This is over! Ryuk fucked us, we’re not the good guys anymore.” - Ryuk
75. “Either Kira stands up or they hunt us down.” - Misa
76. “Light Turner is Kira.” - L
77. “Because I don’t do check, Light. Only checkmate.” - L
78. “I’m suggesting maybe what you and the person you’re after want isn’t so different. Maybe they’re as ready to see the killing end as you are. And if that were true, perhaps now would be a good time to start helping them instead of hunting them.” - Light
79. “I’m not begging. I’m telling you that you don’t understand.” - Light
80. “I do not kill, Light! I don’t even carry a gun, it’s distracting. What I do is bring people to justice.” - L
81. “You’re the one who flew into the sun. I’m just here to make sure you actually burn.” - L
82. “There are no draws in this game.” - L
83. “I’m a fucking cheerleader, Light. Nothing I do has ever mattered until I met you.” - Misa
84. “I wasn’t ready to lose you. I love you.” - Misa
85. “L showed me his face. I’m gonna get his name, and I’m gonna stop him.” - Light
86. “I’m not gonna leave you alone in this.” - Misa
87. “You threaten my son again, I’ll fucking kill you! Get the fuck out of here!” - James
88. “You know what happens when they find it. It ends up my book again, Light. And guess what name I’m gonna suggest we start with when I find it a new home?” - Ryuk
89. “Things are never black and white. Sometimes you just… you just have to choose the lesser of two evils.” - James
90. “You really think I give a shit about Homecoming?” - Light
91. “You said dealer’s choice!” - Ryuk
92. “You don’t get to feel superior for being a pussy.” - Misa
93. “Light Turner’s heart stops beating at midnight.” - Misa
94. “You’re going to officially pass the book to me. Then once I’m the keeper… I’ll burn your page.” - Misa
95. “Let’s just run away together and never use the Death Note again.” - Light
96. “I don’t wanna run away. Now give me my fucking book, okay?” - Misa
97. “If you love me, then you gotta trust me. Don’t take the book. Because if you do, you’ll never see me again.” - Light
98. “You put my name in it, didn’t you?” - Misa
99. “Ryuk, I take it back! I take it back!” - Light
100. “It was you. All along.” - James
101. “It’s like you said… sometimes you just have to choose the lesser of two evils.” - Light
102. “Which one are you, son?” - James
103. “You humans are so interesting.” - Ryuk
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