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|textname= Death Note <br>デスノート ''desu nooto'' (JP pronunciation)

|textname= Death Note <br>デスノート ''desu nooto'' (JP pronunciation)

Death Note fandom primarily focuses on [[yaoi]] relationships within the series, especially between Light and L with a protagonist/antagonist rivalry that uses [[enemyslash]] and also builds on the similarities between the two characters, such as the way that their [[canon]] versions are often shown thinking nearly identical thoughts.

Death Note fandom primarily focuses on [[yaoi]] relationships within the series, especially between Light and L with a protagonist/antagonist rivalry that uses [[enemyslash]] and also builds on the similarities between the two characters, such as the way that their [[canon]] versions are often shown thinking nearly identical thoughts.

In rough order of popularity, the main yaoi ships are [[L/Light]], [[Mello/Matt]], B/L, Mello/Near and Light/Mikami, the [[het]] ships are L/Misa and Light/Misa and there are no significant [[yuri]] ships.<ref> [http://quizilla.teennick.com/polls/result/7853470/ Quizilla Death Note Pairings Poll] </ref>

In rough order of popularity, the main yaoi [[ship]]s are [[L/Light]], [[Mello/Matt]], B/L, Mello/Near and Light/Mikami, the [[het]] ships are L/Misa and Light/Misa and there are no significant [[yuri]] ships.<ref> [http://quizilla.teennick.com/polls/result/7853470/ Quizilla Death Note Pairings Poll] </ref>

The Mello/Matt ship is the only popular ship where both participants are fully on the same side, and was almost unknown in the early days of Death Note fandom until it was popularized by [[doujinshi]] focusing on the pairing. This trend catapulted Matt from a minor canon character (only appearing in 18 panels of the original [[manga]]) to one of the most popular characters in Death Note fandom.

The Mello/Matt ship is the only popular ship where both participants are fully on the same side, and was almost unknown in the early days of Death Note fandom until it was popularized by [[doujinshi]] focusing on the pairing. This trend catapulted Matt from a minor canon character (only appearing in 18 panels of the original [[manga]]) to one of the most popular characters in Death Note fandom.

The B/L (B is a new character from the [[spinoff]] prequel novel) and Mello/Near pairings both rely on obsession and rivalry for their sizzle, while the Light/Mikami ship often has a [[D/s]] dynamic due to canon Mikami literally worshipping Light as his god.

The B/L (B is a new character from the [[spinoff]] prequel novel) and Mello/Near pairings both rely on obsession and rivalry for their sizzle, while the Light/Mikami ship often has a [[D/s]] dynamic due to canon Mikami literally worshipping Light as his god.

Because of the small female cast in Death Note and the minor roles assigned to most of them, there is a limited potential for het and yuri pairings. However, as Misa has by far the largest female role, the canon Light/Misa ship does draw interest, along with the L/Misa ship. When combined with the popularity of L/Light, this can lead to the series' most popular threesome, an L/Light/Misa [[OT3]].  

Because of the small female cast in Death Note and the minor roles assigned to most of them, there is a limited potential for het and yuri pairings. However, as Misa has by far the largest female role, the canon Light/Misa ship does draw interest, along with the L/Misa ship. When combined with the popularity of L/Light, this can lead to the series' most popular [[threesome]], an L/Light/Misa [[OT3]].  

The canon Light/Takada pairing is almost entirely ignored by fans.

The canon Light/Takada pairing is almost entirely ignored by fans.

===Canon Ships===

===Canon Ships===

[[Canon]] ships in Death Note are mostly one-sided with little reciprocity or love and there is almost no focus on them in favor of focusing on the plot instead. This leads to the common complaint or saying that "there is no sex in Death Note" which is almost true but not quite, because there is implied off-screen sex. There are also a couple of panty-shots of Misa and a brief shower scene of Halle, but these are very minor instances of [[fanservice]] compared with what is average for anime/manga.

[[Canon]] relationships in Death Note are mostly one-sided with little reciprocity or love and there is almost no focus on them in favor of focusing on the plot instead. This leads to the common complaint or saying that "there is no sex in Death Note" which is almost true but not quite, because there is implied off-screen sex. There are also a couple of panty-shots of Misa and a brief shower scene of Halle, but these are very minor instances of [[fanservice]] compared with what is average for anime/manga.

Established-relationship canon ships include:

Established-relationship canon ships include:

==Fan Fiction==

==Fan Fiction==

The earliest Death Note story to appear on [[fanfiction.net]] was "A Cup of Tea" by Cheryl-chan on May 31, 2004, focusing on the L/Light ship.

The earliest Death Note [[fanfiction|story]] to appear on [[fanfiction.net]] was "A Cup of Tea" by Cheryl-chan on May 31, 2004, focusing on the L/Light ship.

The most famous Death Note story is probably the 359,850-word epic "Poison Apple" by RobinRocks and Narroch, a controversial but extremely popular L/Light [[rapefic]] that won the 2008 [[UFO Awards]] in the Death Note category for both first place and for members' choice.<ref> [http://www.dotmoon.net/awards/awards_display.php 2008 UFO Awards Winners List] </ref> It has also inspired at least nine AMVs<ref> [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/906198/RobinRocks RobinRocks Author Profile] </ref>, and it has a fanclub on [[DeviantArt]].<ref> [http://poisonapplefans.deviantart.com/ Poison Apple Fan Club] </ref>

The most famous Death Note story is probably the 359,850-word epic "Poison Apple" by RobinRocks and Narroch, a controversial but extremely popular L/Light [[rapefic]] that won the 2008 [[UFO Awards]] in the Death Note category for both first place and for members' choice.<ref> [http://www.dotmoon.net/awards/awards_display.php 2008 UFO Awards Winners List] </ref> It has also inspired at least nine [[AMV]]s<ref> [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/906198/RobinRocks RobinRocks Author Profile] </ref>, and it has a fanclub on [[DeviantArt]].<ref> [http://poisonapplefans.deviantart.com/ Poison Apple Fan Club] </ref>

By April 26, 2010 Death Note was the twelfth most popular fandom in the [[anime]]/[[manga]] section of [[fanfiction.net]] as measured by the number of stories. Death Note had 22,092 stories on the site, only exceeded by [[Bleach]] at 39,958, [[Cardcaptor Sakura]] at 23,599, [[Digimon]] at 33,357, [[Dragon Ball Z]] at 32,043, [[Fullmetal Alchemist]] at 31,183, [[Gundam Wing]] at 40,364, [[Inuyasha]] at 93,081, [[Naruto]] at 233,979, [[Sailor Moon]] at 31,915, [[Yu Yu Hakusho]] at 22,828 and [[Yu-Gi-Oh]] at 51,464.<ref>[http://www.fanfiction.net/anime/ Anime/Manga Section at Fanfiction.Net]</ref>

By April 26, 2010 Death Note was the twelfth most popular fandom in the [[anime]]/[[manga]] section of [[fanfiction.net]] as measured by the number of stories. Death Note had 22,092 stories on the site, only exceeded by [[Bleach]] at 39,958, [[Cardcaptor Sakura]] at 23,599, [[Digimon]] at 33,357, [[Dragon Ball Z]] at 32,043, [[Fullmetal Alchemist]] at 31,183, [[Gundam Wing]] at 40,364, [[Inuyasha]] at 93,081, [[Naruto]] at 233,979, [[Sailor Moon]] at 31,915, [[Yu Yu Hakusho]] at 22,828 and [[Yu-Gi-Oh]] at 51,464.<ref>[http://www.fanfiction.net/anime/ Anime/Manga Section at Fanfiction.Net]</ref>

==Doujinshi==

==Doujinshi==

Death Note doujinshi are mainly produced in Japan by individual [[doujinka]]s or [[Doujinshi Circle|doujinshi circles]]. Scanlated English versions can often be downloaded after joining an online  community that distributes scanlations. A few doujinshi are produced in English, German, Spanish or other languages but these are rarely printed and are usually only distributed as files. Fresh Baked is one of the rare English-language doujinshi circles.<ref>[http://fresh-baked.yukizora.net/sweetpandemonium.htm Fresh Baked: Sweet Pandemonium]</ref>

Death Note [[doujinshi]] are mainly produced in Japan by individual [[doujinka]]s or [[Doujinshi Circle|doujinshi circles]]. Scanlated English versions can often be downloaded after joining an online  community that distributes scanlations. A few doujinshi are produced in English, German, Spanish or other languages but these are rarely printed and are usually only distributed as files. Fresh Baked is one of the rare English-language doujinshi circles.<ref>[http://fresh-baked.yukizora.net/sweetpandemonium.htm Fresh Baked: Sweet Pandemonium]</ref>

Famous circles or doujinkas include:<ref>[http://necrohamster.livejournal.com/42385.html Death Note doujinshi and other books]</ref>

Famous circles or doujinkas include:<ref>[http://necrohamster.livejournal.com/42385.html Death Note doujinshi and other books]</ref>

==Fan Subbing and Scanlation==

==Fan Subbing and Scanlation==

In 2007 [[Kuro Hana Subs]] received a cease and desist letter from [[Viz]] when they only had two episodes left to subtitle, leading to a brief boycott of Viz.<ref>[hypno jango http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1086403.html WAH WAH! I want my fansubs!]</ref>

In 2007 [[Kuro Hana Subs]] received a cease and desist letter from [[Viz]] when they only had two episodes left to subtitle, leading to a brief boycott of Viz.<ref>[http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1086403.html WAH WAH! I want my fansubs!]</ref>

[[Doujinshi]] [[scanlation|scanlating]] groups, individuals and communities include:

[[Doujinshi]] [[scanlation|scanlating]] groups, individuals and communities include:

*Arigatomina<ref>[http://www.arigatomina.com/downloads/djs/deathnote/index.html Death Note  

*Arigatomina<ref>[http://www.arigatomina.com/downloads/djs/deathnote/index.html Death Note Shounen Ai Doujinshi]</ref>

Shounen Ai Doujinshi]</ref>

*deathnote_djs on [[Livejournal]]<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/deathnote_djs Death Note Doujinshi]</ref>

*deathnote_djs on [[Livejournal]]<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/deathnote_djs Death Note Doujinshi]</ref>

*dragonfly doujinshi<ref>[http://dragonfly.grey-space.net/proj-deathnote.html dragonfly doujinshi]</ref>

*dragonfly doujinshi<ref>[http://dragonfly.grey-space.net/proj-deathnote.html dragonfly doujinshi]</ref>

==Controversies==

==Controversies==

Death Note as a series can generally be divided into two distinct halves, related to the highly [[spoiler|spoilery]] departure of a major character and two new main antagonists joining the cast.  The fandom is generally divided on the issue of the series' second half, with many fans feeling it [[jump the shark|jumped the shark]] and some going as far as to consider it non-[[canon]].  A significant number of Death Note fans are known to have stopped reading/watching entirely after the first half of the series ended.  Other parts of the fandom, however, prefer the second half of the series for the addition of popular antagonist characters Mello and Near.

Death Note as a series can generally be divided into two distinct halves, related to the highly [[Spoiler|spoilery]] departure of a major character and two new main antagonists joining the cast.  The fandom is generally divided on the issue of the series' second half, with many fans feeling it [[jump the shark|jumped the shark]] and some going as far as to consider it non-[[canon]].  A significant number of Death Note fans are known to have stopped reading/watching entirely after the first half of the series ended.  Other parts of the fandom, however, prefer the second half of the series for the addition of popular antagonist characters Mello and Near.

Another source of conflict is the "Raito"/"Light" divide.  Early [[scanlation]]s translated the main character's name as Raito.  The official releases of the manga, and later scanlations, referred to him as Light.  Heated arguments have erupted between fans who prefer one name over the other. <ref> [http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/997398.html Light Vs, Raito: Wank], [http://community.livejournal.com/fanficrants/3363081.html Unpopular Death Note Rant]</ref>   

Another source of conflict is the "Raito"/"Light" divide.  Early [[scanlation]]s translated the main character's name as Raito.  The official releases of the manga, and later scanlations, referred to him as Light.  Heated arguments have erupted between fans who prefer one name over the other. <ref> [http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/997398.html Light Vs, Raito: Wank], [http://community.livejournal.com/fanficrants/3363081.html Unpopular Death Note Rant]</ref>   

Megabaka, a manga by Naka Gomura and published by [[Kodansha]], allegedly contained images plagiarized from Death Note. The publisher apologized, withdrew the manga from its website, and disqualified the manga for an award.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/news/2007-12-22/shonen-magazine-editors-apologize-for-death-note-plagiarism Kodansha Editors Apologize for Death Note Plagiarism (Updated)]</ref>

Megabaka, a manga by Naka Gomura and published by [[Kodansha]], allegedly contained images plagiarized from Death Note. The publisher apologized, withdrew the manga from its website, and disqualified the manga for an award.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/news/2007-12-22/shonen-magazine-editors-apologize-for-death-note-plagiarism Kodansha Editors Apologize for Death Note Plagiarism (Updated)]</ref>

== Notes ==

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