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Synopsis: DEATH NOTE is based on the hit supernatural action mystery manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. The live-action film directed by Shusuke Kaneko (Azumi 2,Gamera) went straight to number 1. The film follows the manga story of Light Yagami (Tatsuya Fujiwara;Battle Royale)a brilliant but bored student with great prospects. Life changes dramatically when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god named Ryuk. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies. Light sees an opportunity to rid the world of evil using the powers granted in the Death Note. Police call in the help of the famous, but unconventional detective L when criminals begin to mysteriously die. So begins the battle of wits to see who really is good or evil. Genre: Thriller Director: Shusuke Kaneko (Gamera; Death Note: The Last Name & Azumi 2) Starring: Tatsuya Fujiwara (Death Note: The Last Name; Battle Royale & Battle Royale 2); Kenichi Matsuyama ("Death Note" / "Death Note 2: The Last Name" / "Sanjuro") Extras: TWO DISC & BOOK LIMITED EDITION Available in collectable packaging – 24 page book with silver foiled logo and slipcase.Extras include: Theatrical Trailer • Making of Death Note • Production Diary VideoDeath Note Press Conference • Original Japanese Trailers and Image Gallery “Gripping Japanese Manga Adaptation With Exceptionally High Body Count.” Critics Choice – Time Out Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio Language(s): Japanese Subtitle Language(s): English |
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