01 Of 12 (eng) — Death Note Vol.

: If no cause is specified within 40 seconds, the victim will die of a heart attack. If a cause is written, the details can be further refined within the next 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

The first volume of the English edition of the manga, titled Boredom , serves as the foundation for one of the most celebrated psychological thrillers in the medium. Created by writer Tsugumi Ohba and artist Takeshi Obata , this volume introduces the high-stakes game of wits between a brilliant student and an enigmatic detective. Core Premise and Synopsis Death Note Vol. 01 of 12 (Eng)

: A shinigami who stays near Light as an observer. Unlike a typical antagonist or ally, Ryuk is primarily motivated by entertainment and remains a neutral party to the conflict. : If no cause is specified within 40

: A genius student whose initial goal of achieving justice is quickly complicated by a growing god complex and a ruthless willingness to eliminate anyone who threatens his mission. Created by writer Tsugumi Ohba and artist Takeshi

: Light's father and head of the Japanese National Police Agency, who inadvertently provides Light with access to vital investigation files.