Myths

Like many series, Death Note is open to myths. They can come from mis-translations, fan speculations, jokes being taking seriously, and the like. Many of these myths still exist, and will be explained on this page to avoid further confusion. Such myths when sighted on any other page should be corrected. This can be done by clearly stating what the problem is, placing a link to this page, and informing the editor as to what they did wrong.

Unnamed Shinigami's identity
Myth: The Unnamed Shinigami from the Director's Cut is really Light Yagami.

Fact: Nowhere in Death Note does it say that the Unnamed Shinigami is Light. In fact, the end rules of the Notebook state that "After [humans] die, the place they go is MU (nothingness)" and "Once dead, they can never come back to life." Although Light could be an exception to these rules, further information has yet to be revealed. However, some have theorized that the "nothingness" described may be the Shinigami Realm for those who use the Death Note, and "never coming back to life" may mean reincarnation as a Shinigami.

Near is Albino
Myth: Near's pale skin and white hair are a result of his Albinism.

Fact: This speculation has been made by a number of fans, but unfortunately it is not confirmed in either the manga nor the anime. Ohba, the creator of Death Note, hasn't commented on this issue, either.

Madonna cosplaying Mello
Myth: In the music video for the song "Jump", Madonna is said to be cosplaying as Mello.

Fact: The video was shot in Tokyo, Japan while Madonna was on the Japanese leg of her Confessions Tour. In it, she is seen wearing a short, platinum blond wig and black pants. This has caused Death Note fans to believe she may be cosplaying as Mello. However, no official conformation to these claims has been made.