Summary
Fans haven’t seen the last of theDeath Notefranchise, as the Japanese publishing company Shueisha has applied for a trademark for a video game titledDeath Note Killer Within. The company is largely known by fans in the West for its manga magazines such asWeekly Shonen Jump, famous for featuring popular series likeOne PieceandNaruto.Death Noteappeared in the magazine from 2003 until its conclusion in 2006.
The series,which follows high school student Light Yagamias he uses a killer notebook to bring his version of justice to the world, has a unique connection to the world of video games. The majority of titles have been Japan-only releases, with the majority appearing on the Nintendo DS. The gameplay is often limited to text-based and point-and-click investigations, leaving much to be desired by some fans. Over the past decade, the franchise’s appearances in gaming have become less frequent, limited to fighting game cameos and mobile game crossovers.
Death Note Killer Withinseems to be a potential video game, as the project is classified under Article 511, Section 41, and Section 9. The two sections describe various entertainment services specific to computers and online gaming, meaning that Shueisha Games will most likely be responsible for the project. Any further details regarding gameplay are currently unknown, as no additional information is listed regarding the genre of the game or its rating. Whether it willlive up to fan expectationsremains to be seen.
A New Death Note Game After Nearly A Decade
From those same sections mentioned above, it can be gleaned that the game may be available primarily on mobile devices with a PC counterpart, much likeGenshin Impact. The game is classified as downloadable and accessible network-wide by mobile phone users on different networks. There is no information listed about the game’s relationship to theDeath Notemanga or the anime.
When the game is officially announced,Death Note Killer Withinwill be a dream for many fans of the series. Having last appeared in the 2019 crossover fighting gameJump Force, Light, Ryuk, and L are long overdue for an appearance on the small screen. The game may be announced simultaneously with the upcoming live-actionDeath Noteshow’s official release date -the series is being produced by the Duffer BrothersofStranger Thingsfame.
The last time the characters were introduced to audiences in a live-action format, theDeath Notefandom was not done justice, with the 2019 American film adaptation on Netflix met with intense criticism upon release. With tons of different ways to jump into the series, fans can still get their fill ofDeath NotebeforeDeath Note Killer Withinsees an official announcement.
