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Death Note's Takeshi Obata Redraws '90s Dragon Ball Cover for 40th Anniversary Gallery

Death Note illustrator Takeshi Obata presents a fresh redesign of classic Dragon Ball cover artwork featuring young Gohan and his mentor, Piccolo.

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10 Most Evil Things Light Did in Death Note, Ranked

Light Yagami will say or do anything to rule the world as Kira, from mass murder to betrayal, lies, and manipulation, and no one can stop him.

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10 Anime Inspired By Their Creators' Lives

Some anime creators are open to borrowing elements of their own lives to incorporate them into their works of art.

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"Death Note" 101: Why the Hit Manga Endures (and Why You Should Read It)

As the U.S. film adaptation goes into production, CBR digs into the appeal of tightly wound psychological -- and supernatural -- thriller.

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Comics A.M. | Viz Media launches 'Naruto' app

Ahead of "Naruto" creator Masashi Kishimoto's appearance at New York Comic Con, Viz Media has launched a dedicated "Naruto" app.

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Warner Bros.' 'Death Note' Casts 'Paper Towns' Star Nat Wolff

“The Fault in Our Stars” actor will play a student who finds a supernatural notebook in the adaptation of the hit manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

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'Death Note' creators reveal first color art for 'Platinum End'

"Jump SQ" magazine has debuted new color art by Takeshi Obata from his upcoming collaboration with his "Death Note" and "Bakuman" co-creator Tsugumi Ohba.

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'Death Note' creators reunite for new manga 'Platinum End'

Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, who created "Death Note" and "Bakuman," will launch "Platinum End" in November.

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Comics A.M. | Noelle Stevenson nominated for National Book Award

Noelle Stevenon's fantasy comic has been longlisted for the National Book Awards in the Young People's Literature category.

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Viz to release 'Death Note' artist's high-end art book

Viz Media has announced a spring release for "Blanc et Noir," a limited-edition art book collecting color illustrations by renowned "Death Note" artist Takeshi Obata.

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NYCC: "Death Note" Artist Takeshi Obata on Building Characters

On his first North American visit, Takeshi Obata, the artist of "Hikaru No Go," "Death Note" & "Bakuman," spoke with CBR about bringing his stories to life.

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