You don’t need a subscription or account or anything to pick up this one-shot: just half an hour of your time, if you’re a slow reader.ĭeath Note’s original creators, renowned author Tsugumi Ohba and the indispensable artist Takeshi Obata, return to the helm for this 87-page special.

Possibly the best part is, you can read it for free on the Shonen Jump website, officially translated into English. Today’s newest Death Note one-shot, just titled Death Note: Special One-Shot, follows up on all these expectations. Bring in the original creators of the international craze, and you have what’s sure to be a small classic on your hands. A fresh take on a classic franchise is always welcome in the world of anime.