Death Note Watch Order
The complete 37-episode anime in one spoiler-safe order, with recap films marked optional.
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Viewing order
- 1.Death NoteMain story
TV
The 37-episode television series tells the complete main story.
- 2.Death Note Relight: Visions of a GodOptional
Special
A recap special. Skip it if you have watched the series.
- 3.Death Note Relight 2: L's SuccessorsOptional
Special
A second recap special, not a sequel to the television ending.
Titles, formats, episode counts, and years come from AniList when available. This viewing order was checked against the official franchise sources linked below.
Canon, filler and optional episodes
The television series adapts the main story from beginning to end. The two Relight specials condense existing episodes and are not needed for the story.
Where movies and OVAs fit
Both Relight specials are optional recaps. Watch the 37-episode TV series for the full version of the story.
Spoiler-safe beginner path
- Watch the 37-episode Death Note TV series from episode 1 to 37.
- Skip both Relight specials unless you want a shorter recap.
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