Death Note (audio drama)

Death Note is a German audio drama written and translated by Jonathan Clements. It is based specifically on the Death Note anime series, not the original manga series. This adaptation moves the setting to the late 2010s, and adds a divergent ending with unique lore about the Shinigami and Mu.

The audio drama was announced on August 25, 2017.

The German version released in four batches of three episodes, for a total of twelve. The first three episodes released on October 26th, 2018 and the final three on February 28th, 2019. The episodes are available in both disc form and digital download form.

Both an English and a French version were planned, but it is currently unknown when/if either version will be released.

Characters and cast
Additional German voice actors:

Trivia

 * The audio drama was announced on the same day that Netflix released its Death Note film adaptation.
 * Jonathan Clements was initially hesitant to make significant plot changes in the last three episodes, and was concerned his script would be rejected.
 * Clements was inspired by Anime Feminist's critique of Misa Amane in creating new material for the character.
 * Although Donald Trump is never mentioned by name in either the drama itself or the credits, it is heavily implied that he is the US President in this adaptation. For example, he is said to have called Kim-Jong-Un "small and fat", plans to build a wall between the US and Mexico, and to have forgotten the name of China's capital. Also, Near refers to him as a "clown in orange".
 * The character of Paula Virilio serves as a replacement for Steve Mason as head of the FBI.