Death Note: The Musical
Death Note: The Musical

Death Note: The Musical

2017Movie153 minJapanese

A high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die.

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Director: Tamiya KuriyamaGenres: Musical, Fantasy, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A brilliant but disillusioned high school student, Light Yagami, discovers a supernatural notebook – the Death Note – that allows him to kill anyone whose name and face he knows. He begins a crusade to rid the world of evil, adopting the alias 'Kira.' However, his actions attract the attention of the enigmatic detective L, leading to a thrilling intellectual and moral battle between the two.

Critical Reception

Death Note: The Musical received a generally positive reception, particularly for its ambitious staging, impressive vocal performances, and a faithful adaptation of the popular manga's core themes. Critics often praised the intricate choreography and the effective portrayal of the complex psychological duel between Light and L. Some noted that the pacing occasionally lagged in certain sections, but overall, it was considered a successful theatrical realization of the source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful vocal performances and dramatic score.
  • Commended for ambitious choreography and staging that brought the manga to life.
  • Applauded for capturing the intense intellectual battle between Light and L.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the stunning performances of the cast, particularly the leads, and the emotional depth of the musical numbers. Many fans of the original manga expressed satisfaction with the faithful adaptation and the stage production's high quality.

Fun Fact

The musical utilizes a striking visual motif of red and white throughout its production design to represent the contrasting ideologies and moral standings of Light Yagami (Kira) and L.

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