Death Note (All-in-One Edition)

I got the Death Note All-in-One Edition as a gift for someone, and they absolutely loved it. It’s a great pick for a fan of the series, and having the whole story collected in one edition makes it feel like a special gift. I’m not a big comic book or manga fan myself, so the size of the all-in-one format felt a little hard to handle. I think it would be easier to read if it were split into two volumes instead of one very thick book. Still, as a gift, it was a big hit and definitely worth it for someone who enjoys Death Note.

This is a purchase I honestly don't regret. A lot of people were skeptical of this because of how many pages the book has, and the poor spine, but let me tell you this: if you honestly want to have a compact, all in one, "I just want to read the story" book, get this. There are many pros and little cons. PROS: 1. All-in-one feature (Cost-efficient) The main feature of this book is it has all the volumes in one. Compared to the boxset and the black book editions, you are paying for less. The boxset ranges from 50-70 dollars (depending on if you buy it used or new), while the black book editions are 10-15 dollars per book (there's six in total.) These are just based on the prices on Amazon. If you wanted to, you could literally take this book on a flight and binge-read Death Note. 2. Page quality Because this is such a big book, there's going to be a difference in page quality. The pages are actually like a magazine, glossy and nice to touch. The 1st manga volume of Death Note I have has a rough and dry paper feel. These, however, allow your fingers to glide smoothly. I actually enjoy this paper a lot more, and the pages are thinner. 3. Box cover The book comes with a box cover to hold your book. It is a great display piece, but also, it gives protection to this big book. The art on the front and the back is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The grey, black, white, and red color scheme is fantastic. 4. Includes Near epilogue Towards the end of the book, you are able to read a Near epilogue which takes place 3 years after the story. This has been translated from Japanese to English. From my understanding, this is the first time it was officially published in English. 5. Collector's piece Come on, this is so cool to have. Sure, it's a bit on the top, but you got to admit, it's a real conversation piece. CONS: 1. Uncomfortable reading positions You definitely have to be creative when reading this. I find the best way to read this is to read it at a desk. I wouldn't advise to read it laying down... because if it falls.... well... 2. Being careful The spine is definitely strong, but if you're a perfectionist, you should do all you can to prevent creasing the spine. So far, my spine is in tip-top shape, but it's because I don't force it beyond its capacity nor force it to be wide open. This is how I've always preferred to hold books anyways, but this can be a con for some. 3. It can get heavy If you're holding this for a while, your arms might hurt. Again, it really depends on how you hold it. Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase! The cons themselves do not bother me nor have I run into them. These are just what I have considered for those who might want to purchase the book. This is a fun gift for a friend, for a first-time reader, or for a longtime fan who just loves the story. All in all, I am content with the packaging, feel, and book. The story is truly a masterpiece!

A few months ago, some friends introduced me to the Death Note anime, and I immediately fell in love. Remembering the adage that the book is almost always better than the movie/TV show, I bought this all-in-one edition, and it did not disappoint! I won't reiterate the plot summaries provided by other reviewers, but suffice it to say that Death Note's fascinating premise, numerous plot twists, and intriguing characters will have you hooked from the first panel. This edition is definitely the way to go if you want the entire series in a compact paperback form at a reasonable price. If I remember correctly, I only paid about $28 when I bought this from a seller on Amazon, which was much more cost-effective than buying a boxed set or purchasing each of the twelve books separately. Though this book is thick and heavy, it still takes up appreciably less space than the individual volumes would have. Although the text and illustrations are a bit small at times, everything is generally legible. Due to my ignorance of Japanese, I can't attest to the accuracy of the translation, though the dialogue seems to flow normally. I did spot a couple of minor editorial errors (for instance, "Ide" became "Ida" on one page, and Rem was sometimes incorrectly referred to as "he"), but these did not significantly detract from the quality of Ohba's brilliant story. In addition to the twelve books included in the original series, there is also a "bonus chapter" that picks up three years after Light's death and concerns the appearance of a new Kira. Though this snippet was relatively brief, I enjoyed having a chance to catch up with Aizawa, Matsuda, Near, the surviving SPK members, and other characters involved in the epic battle against Kira. Given the excellent content, convenient format, and accessible prize, the all-in-one edition of Death Note is indisputably worthy of a five-star rating!

Superrrrr happy with this purchase. My kid was so happy!

this is a wonderful and compact (but perfectly readable) way to own all the death note manga- as another reviewer said this does NOT come with edition 13, which i bought separately for about $12! really a wonderful edition to my reading experience, i loved comparing all the scenes/pages and seeing the differences between the anime and the manga :3 one thing i would say is to read without opening the book full, as the spine holds so many pages i worry it could really bend the spine- but haven’t had any issues like that yet!!

This is the version to buy if you're on a budget and want to own the whole series. Does not include Volume 13 "How To Read". I also got this on sale for $23.99 right here directly from Amazon, so if the price has changed, I might wait until it returns to that price. Physical Item Review The book and slipcase itself are decently put together. The slipcase is basically just cardboard, but it gets the job done and looks nice enough. It's easy to slide the book in and out of, which is a pleasant surprise given how large and unwieldy the book is. The book itself is full of compromises, but ones that make sense and justify the reduced price of $24. The cover and spine of the book are sturdy, but the pages are extremely thin and you'll need to be careful turning the page so that you don't accidentally tear a page. You'll often be able to see through the page you're reading to what's on the other side of the page, but it's not too distracting. I'm relatively sure this choice was made to cut down on the overall weight of the book, because remember, this is 2400 pages in one hefty tome. Speaking of which, this book is still heavy. I can't imagine most people will be able to hold this for long without their arms getting tired, so you'll need something soft to lean this on. The ink on the pages is nice and thick, yet doesn't seem to smear easily, which is great (I've had ink smearing problems with other manga and novels in the past). Nothing feels cheaply printed and everything is easy to read and distinguish on the page. There are even some editors notes from the original Japanese version that are translated into this English version that I found very nice additions. One last minor complaint I have is that the pages are not numbered in any way that makes sense. Some pages have numbers, most do not. This makes jumping around from chapter to chapter on re-reads especially difficult, since it's hard to tell what page you're on most of the time. Just hope that it gets wrapped in bubble wrap when it gets shipped to you, because mine wasn't and one corner of the book and slipcase were noticeably dented. That's on Amazon. Story Review This is one of the best manga stories I've ever read. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll try to be vague. This is an intellectual duel between two very well-defined characters that are similar in some ways, and polar opposites in others. It's a cat-and-mouse game with the future of the world at stake, and it all feels well thought out and reminds me of the essence of the ideological battle between Batman and The Joker. Death Note does not rely on action to tell its story because it doesn't need it. If you're looking for explosions and guns and punching, this isn't the series for you. If you want incredibly well-written drama and intelligent characters, this might be a new favorite for you. If you've watched the anime already, you'll definitely love the original manga, because the anime is practically a 1-to-1 adaptation of the manga. Art Review I'm not much of an art critic, but I wanted to make special note of how well drawn everything is in this series. It feels like every panel tells you exactly what you need to know, whether it be visually and without dialogue or with only a character's face and some dialogue, and doesn't clutter the panels with unnecessary filler. Facial expressions are of utmost importance in this series, and they're done extremely well and they almost never feel over the top (except when appropriate, and it's rare). Overall, this is well worth the $24 I paid for it, and am glad I bought it. It's not perfect, but it does a lot for how little it cost and I recommend it to anyone looking to buy this series on a budget. If money is no object to you, however, I would probably recommend buying the original 12 volumes in its box set (plus the bonus features Volume 13 How To Read), or the 6 volumes of the Black Edition instead (two volumes per Black Edition for the full 12), because those would be easier to take with you if you plan on reading away from home.

This book works really well as a collection of the 12 books in the "Death Note" story, and the spine holds very well despite its compact size. It's about the size of 2 Attack on Titan Omnibuses. The height is a little smaller than the average manga volume. it's about 2330 pages with a bonus chapter at the end. My personal opinion is that it's fantastic. I love the story, and although I dislike some characters, their interactions with each other make the story good. I'm almost halfway through it and believe it was the best book I've bought in the last few months. It's a good deal, even at full price, but at a discounted price of $40$, it's practically a wasted opportunity for diehard manga lovers like myself not to buy it. just be careful not to read it lying down so you don't tear the pages or have the semi-heavy book fall on you.

really big! :0 haha it came in perfect condition, and the pages are really smooth and kind of have that magazine texture. it's quiet a heavy book, so be careful when reading it. i would not recommend reading it on the bed while holding it above your face because if it falls then it's over for you. joking aside (kind of. seriously do not read it like that) the quality is amazing and i'm so glad i got this book!!!

O produto veio em perfeito estado! É muito bonita essa edição, só é bem grossa e pequena (realmente parece um tijolinho kkkkk). Mas dá para ler e já estou começando. Estou doida para iniciar, pois “Death Note” é um dos meus animes favoritos! ❤️

it's so good

great product!! didnt come damaged even in the slightest. looks great and is an awesome present!!

Size of book is smaller than I expected except the thickness! Delivery packaging can be improved as my book got slightly dented:( otherwise I'm glad to own this masterpiece in my collection

Il prodotto è ben fatto, è arrivato imballato, ma devo dire che il comportamento del corriere è stato pessimo, ha lasciato senza avvisare il pacco al point, niente codice, niente messaggi, l'ho scoperto solo andando sul sito GLS, meno male che al punto mi conoscono e ho potuto ritirare comunque..... La dicitura su Amazon era che c'era stato un problema di consegna e che avrebbero riprovato.... Non ho parole!!!!!!!!