‘Death Note’ Makes Its Blu-Ray Debut Today With Two New Sets!

One of the greatest anime series of all time is finally making the jump to Blu-Ray!

Death Note, the supernatural thriller revolving around a note book that has the power to kill any person who’s name is written within its pages, is getting a re-release in the form of two new sets! The standard Blu-Ray release will contain the full 37 episode series on five discs, allowing us to relive the struggle between Light Yagami, the genius who takes it upon himself to be judge, jury and executioner as he uses the Death Note to punish criminals throughout the world, and L, the enigmatic detective who will stop at nothing to bring Light to justice. Once you see the story to its conclusion, the set also includes three hours of bonus content, including interviews, commentary and behind the scenes footage with the show’s creators.

For the fan who needs all things Death Note, the Omega Edition comes with 6 discs, including all of the above listed content, in addition to the two animated films that summarize the series, and a 64 page booklet which includes the pilot manga that launched the series. On top of all that, both sets come in some incredibly designed boxes.

Next to InuYasha, Death Note has to be my favorite anime of all time hands down. The intense battle of wits between the two protagonists is just as exciting as any action anime, if not more so, with plenty of twists, turns and heartbreak along the way. If you haven’t seen it before, there’s no reason why this set shouldn’t serve as your gateway into one of the best stories I’ve ever watched.

Retailing at $69.99 for the Omega Edition, and $54.97 for the Standard Edition, there’s no reason why Death Note shouldn’t be added to your collection.