L and Light Yagami from Death Note sitting beside one another.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Released almost 20 years ago, the anime adaptation of Death Note is still popular today, but not for the reason fans may think. While Death Note is usually remembered for its incredible plot and spine-chilling plot twists, its soundtrack and character leitmotifs are keeping the series alive in the present.
Close The anime has inspired artists for years. Death Note-inspired cosplays and fan-art are constantly trending on social media, and multiple movie adaptations have been produced, including a live-action film by Netflix in 2017. There is also a musical version of Death Note, with an original soundtrack in English starring Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan as Light.
Memorable Motifs: L’s Theme and Himitsu Most anime use motifs as story-telling devices, but Death Note does it best with these two themes. A leitmotif is a brief excerpt or phrase of music played during specific events to guide viewers through a story. They can be especially helpful in establishing themes and identifying main characters for shorter anime, which may have as little as 6 episodes, each with a 23-minute runtime. Death Note has some of the most iconic leitmotifs in anime history.
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