Death Note Watch Order

Arc-by-arc breakdown — what to watch, what to skip

Canon episodes

Filler episodes

Total episodes

Recommended Viewing

Death Note has no filler. Watch every episode in order from Episode 1 to 37.

Mixed

L Arc

Episode 1 · 1 episode

Season 1

Canon

L Arc

Episodes 2–24 · 23 episodes

Season 1WATCH

Mixed

L Arc

Episode 25 · 1 episode

Season 1

Mixed

Near & Mello Arc

Episode 26 · 1 episode

Season 2

Canon

Near & Mello Arc

Episodes 27–36 · 10 episodes

Season 2WATCH

Mixed

Near & Mello Arc

Episode 37 · 1 episode

Season 2

⚠️ Watch order information is collated from multiple community sources and may contain inaccuracies.