# Death Note: The Last Name (2006)

> Light Yagami’s supernatural campaign of judgment becomes an increasingly perilous contest of deception against L, rival Kira followers, and the shinigami who empower them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9734

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery
- Director: Shusuke Kaneko
- Cast: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, Erika Toda, Nana Katase, Magi, Sakura Uehara, Takeshi Kaga, Shunji Fujimura
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810827/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: dark, tense, cerebral, late night thriller viewing, manga adaptation marathon

## Synopsis

A battle of wits unfolds as a young genius wields a deadly notebook against a relentless detective.

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