Show overview
I'll Take a Death Note (and Read It) has been publishing since 2018, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 17 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 1h 1m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2018, with 15 episodes published. Published by Sabrina.
From the publisher
Welcome to I'll Take a Death Note and Read It, a podcast on the manga Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. We'll take a close look at each volume of the series to explore questions about morality, human nature, potato chips, and more. Like what you hear? Gimme a rating on iTunes! You can also send questions and comments to [email protected].
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Ep 15Wait, Wait—There's More: Death Note One Shot 2020
bonusLooks like that Death Note keeps on getting dropped. In this episode, we'll review the new "special" one shot released for Death Note in 2020, aka the adventures of Minoru Tanaka.
Ep 14Bonus - Q&A Wrap-Up
bonusI'll Take a Death Note and Read It wraps up in this bonus episode with a Q&A about the series, including discussions about the differences between the manga and anime, why L is so popular, thoughts on the Death Note one shot, and more. Got a question or comment? Feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Ep 13Death Note Vol. 12, Part 2: Finis
Grab a bag of potato chips you can take and eat, folks. In episode 13, we cover Death Note's conclusion as Light and Near have their final confrontation. Got a question or comment? Drop a line at [email protected].
Ep 12Death Note Vol. 12, Part 1: Everything But the Warehouse Scene
In episode 12, we cover the first half of events in Death Note's twelfth volume, including the deaths of a few key characters, as we lead up to the series' big finale. Got a question and comment? Drop a line at [email protected].
Ep 11Death Note Vol. 11: The Pieces Are Set
In volume 11 of Death Note, Near and Light start putting their plans into action leading up to the final showdown at the warehouse. Who knows that the other knows that they know what the other's plan will be? Only time will tell. For questions and comments, drop a line at [email protected].
Ep 10Death Note Vol. 10: Buy Two Kiras, Get One Free
The tenth volume of Death Note introduces us to two new characters: Kiyomi Takada and Teru Mikami. How will this boatload of new Kiras help Light become God of a new world? Listen on to find out. Reviews on iTunes are appreciated. Got a question or comment? Reach out at [email protected].
Ep 9Death Note Vol. 9: When in Doubt, Use Dynamite
Can Mello and Near reconcile their rivalry? Can Light catch two genuises simultaneously? Can Ryuk get a shinigami to stay quiet and do nothing? All of these questions will be almost answered in volume nine of Death Note. Reviews on iTunes are appreciated. Got a question or comment? Reach out at [email protected].
Ep 8Death Note Vol. 8: Missiles, 'Cause Why Not
If you didn't fire a missile, did you even make a plan? This is the question we're gonna tackle in Death Note's eighth volume. Like what you hear? Click on some of those stars and give your girl a rating!
Ep 7Death Note Vol. 7: Wow, This Isn't What I Signed Up For
Oh god. You know the drill. Do I really need to summarize for you? Warning: If you aren't done with Death Note and are clicking into podcasts at random, avoid this one and the ones hereafter. You've been warned. Don't be shy to give your girl a rating on iTunes. Reach out at [email protected].
Ep 6Death Note Vol. 6: We're Almost at the Good Volume
What happens in this one again? If you're wondering, Light still isn't fully Light yet. Feel free to pass if you're short on time and come back at episode 7. Rate on iTunes if you're feeling generous! Reach out with questions or comments at [email protected].
Ep 5Death Note Vol. 5: You Can Probably Skip This One, Tbh
How effective is amnesia as a plot device? We're about to find out! See what shenanigans good buddies Light and L get up to in this episode of I'll Take a Death Note and Read It. ITunes ratings humbly appreciated. Give your girl a shoutout at [email protected].
Ep 4Death Note Vol. 4: Basically the Misa Episode
In volume four of Death Note, we meet the other Kira: Misa. Will two holders of Death Notes find love in each other arms? Haha, nope. Feel free to rate on iTunes if you enjoyed and reach out at [email protected].
Ep 3Bonus - Death Note (2017) Review
bonusEAn impromptu bonus episode where I make a sandwich and talk about Netflix's 2017 rendition of Death Note. Have thoughts and opinions about Netflix's adaptation? Let me know at [email protected]!
Ep 3Death Note Vol. 3: There Will Be Tennis
In this episode, we discuss volume three of the manga Death Note. How do you infiltrate the mind of your opponent? With a game of tennis, of course, followed by a delightful chat over coffee. See how L and Light's friendship continues to blossom! Oh, and feel free to rate on iTunes and/or send in questions and concerns at [email protected].
Ep 2Death Note Vol. 2: At Last a Female Char—Wait, Nevermind
Wondering if Light can sink to new lows? We're about to find out in volume 2 of Death Note! In this episode of I'll Take a Death Note and Read It, Light has some good conversation with a nice lady and we finally get to see L. Don't be shy to leave a rating on iTunes. Feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected].
Ep 1Death Note Vol. 1: This Will End Well
Welcome to I'll Take a Death Note and Read It, a podcast on the manga Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. We'll take a close look at each volume of the series to explore questions about morality, human nature, potato chips, and more. Like what you hear? Gimme a rating on iTunes! You can also send questions and comments to [email protected].