Light Yagami is an excellent high school student - who, however, is desperately bored. Everything changes when he finds the Deathnote, a "notebook of death". If someone's name is written on the pages of this notebook, that person will die. Thus, Light has set out to use the powers of the notebook to rid the world of evil. With the world's investigative services under the guidance of the brilliant L on his trail, will Light be able to stay focused on his goal?

After a fierce pursuit, Light and the task force capture the new Kira. Light finds the Deathnote and his memories again, revealing the extent of his scheme as the plan he had put into motion before being imprisoned unfolds. The cunning manipulation of people and Shinigami leads him to the most advantageous position he has ever had. However, his glory is overshadowed by a new threat. Can Light withstand a two-pronged attack?