Death Note is one of the most iconic anime-manga series, and here are some stories that share similar themes with the manga.
Death Note is a classic that features remarkable psychological warfare between some of the smartest characters ever seen in manga. The series is centred around its protagonist, Light Yagami, and his titular Death Note, which gives him the power to murder anyone he wishes, provided their names are written in the notebook. It has garnered a large number of fans over the years due to its engaging plot and is widely regarded as one of manga’s most prominent titles.
Due to its outstanding quality, you’ll be hard-pressed to discover a different manga of the same calibre and the same type. Fortunately, however, there are titles with similar themes, genres, and plots that can satisfy your itch for a new, valuable experience. 10 Platinum End
Creator(s): Obata Takeshi, Ohba Tsugumi
No of Chapters: 58
Genre: Drama, Supernatural
Platinum End is a manga that shares the same author with Death Note. It also features a psychological theme, with a supernatural being granting the main character an ability. In this case, protagonist Mirai Kakehashi has lived most of his life being abused by his relatives, but right before he can end his life, he encounters Nasse, a self-proclaimed guardian angel.
Nasse then offers him powerful abilities and a chance to become the next god by participating in a battle royale with other gifted individuals. This gives Mirai’s life new meaning, and he is determined to take the chance that has been given to him. 9 One Outs
Creator(s): Kaitani Shinobu
No of Chapters: 175
Genre: Sports
Just as Death Note introduced you to the sharp-witted Light Yagami, One Outs gifts its audience with Toua Tokuchi, a skilled and calculating gambler. He is an intelligent pitcher extremely skilled at One Outs, a form of baseball with a single batter and a pitcher. After witnessing his abilities firsthand, batter Hiromichi Kojima recruits him into his struggling team, Saikyou Saitama Lions, hoping to lead them to the Championship.
While Death Note immerses you in the battle between Kira and L, One Outs offers intrigue and excitement through baseball. Every game involving Tokuchi is rife with psychological warfare, and with the stakes so high, the suspense is ever brewing. 8 Liar Game
Creator(s): Kaitani Shinobu
No of Chapters: 201
Genre: Drama
A story about trust and deception, Liar Game highlights the contrast between two individuals with different moralities but similar goals. This dynamic is also featured in Death Note, where Light wishes to bring peace to the world, and so does L, though Light loses himself somewhere along the way. In Liar Game, the story is centred on Nao Kanzaki and Shinichi Akiyama, the former who is honest to a fault and the latter who is a skilled con artist.
