What is the basic story line behind the anime series Death Note?
The basic storyline of Death Note is that one day a bored boy (Light) finds a note book, which if they write down a person’s name, and also think of the person’s face, then they will die in 40 seconds, if a death is not specified. This boy then plans to use this book to become a god of a new world. Though, with a rocky decline, his plan fails with his death, and to know the details, you’ll just have to watch.