When bored ace student Light Yagami discovers the Death Note?a mysterious notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami?his life takes a shocking turn. With the power to kill anyone whose name he writes, Light vows to eradicate evil and create a utopia free from crime. However, as criminals start dropping dead, the authorities are alerted to a new force at play, and legendary detective L is dispatched to track down the enigmatic killer. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, Light must navigate the fine line between justice and tyranny. Will he stay true to his noble intentions, or will the seductive power of the Death Note lead him down a dark path toward his own destruction? The stakes are high in this thrilling battle of wits and morality.