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Death Note, Vol. 7: Zero
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life?
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2005
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About the author
Tsugumi Ohba
351 books2,812 followersTsugumi Ōba (Profile in Japanese: 大場 つぐみ), born in Tokyo, Japan, is a writer best known for the manga Death Note. His/her real identity is a closely guarded secret. As stated by the profile placed at the beginning of each Death Note manga, Ōba collects teacups and develops manga plots while holding his knees on a chair, similar to a habit of L, one of the main characters of the series.
There is speculation that Tsugumi Ōba is a pen name and that he is really Hiroshi Gamō. Pointing out that in Bakuman the main character's uncle was a one-hit wonder manga artist who worked on a gag super hero manga, very similar to Gamō and Tottemo! Luckyman in all aspects. Also that the storyboards drawn by Ōba greatly resemble Tottemo! Luckyman in style.
There is speculation that Tsugumi Ōba is a pen name and that he is really Hiroshi Gamō. Pointing out that in Bakuman the main character's uncle was a one-hit wonder manga artist who worked on a gag super hero manga, very similar to Gamō and Tottemo! Luckyman in all aspects. Also that the storyboards drawn by Ōba greatly resemble Tottemo! Luckyman in style.
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February 23, 2019
There is not much to say to this! Finally! One of my favourite moments in the whole series!
August 14, 2011
WHY!?
WHY!?
WHY!?
WHY DID
THE MAIN AWESOME WICKED HOT LOVING CHARACTER
L
DIE!?!?!?
I
HATE
YOU
LIGHT
YAGAMI!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY!?
WHY!?
WHY DID
THE MAIN AWESOME WICKED HOT LOVING CHARACTER
L
DIE!?!?!?
I
HATE
YOU
LIGHT
YAGAMI!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 19, 2021
Meh. That was kinda disappointing, but I'm not giving up.
February 17, 2025
TW// murder, heart attacks, brief mention of fatal motorcycle crash, brief mention of terminal cancer
Volume seven was definitely a lot better than the previous few volumes. It was still fairly slow though and I don’t feel much for these characters or this story anymore. However, some action finally occured in this volume and the plot has drastically changed. I also have a feeling that I’m going to like Near a lot. He seems like L, but he somehow seems more likeable to me. I’m interested in seeing how things play out and will most likely continue with this series.
Volume seven was definitely a lot better than the previous few volumes. It was still fairly slow though and I don’t feel much for these characters or this story anymore. However, some action finally occured in this volume and the plot has drastically changed. I also have a feeling that I’m going to like Near a lot. He seems like L, but he somehow seems more likeable to me. I’m interested in seeing how things play out and will most likely continue with this series.
August 14, 2025
I’m on BookTube now! =)
Phew. Okay, give me a second because this volume was quite something! O_o
I honestly didn’t expect the series to go into this kind of direction but apparently it is and I still don’t know if I like this development or not?! Tsugumi Ohba obviously decided that it would be best to throw all caution to the wind and to shake things up. And when I say “shake things up” I mean that no stone remains unturned. I have whiplash from all the plot twists and the author’s choices!
I don’t want to spoil anything but it’s safe to say that after they arrested the new Death Note owner the book finds its way into the police’s hands and the special unit that’s working on Kira’s case is confronted with seeing Rem. Because as we all know, the person who holds the Death Note sees the death god the book belongs to and for some reason I never thought that this could be a future plot option! You might say Ohba surprised me once again.
But that wasn’t the only surprising thing in here! We got one revelation after another and by the time, the author was done with them my head was spinning and my mind reeling! I really, really don’t want to spoil anything, but I can say that we have a leap in time and that there are two new players by the end of the volume. They are introduced in the second half of the book and I don’t know how I feel about them. Near and Mello seem to be very different and I have no idea how they’ll fit into the overall plot.
Near seems to be a thinker like L., is cautious and thinks about ten steps ahead and Mello seems to be on the more impatient side of things and makes rash decisions. There’s always some intention and thought behind those decisions, though, so I honestly dunno where those two will lead us. As much as I gleaned from what is happening, they seem to be on opposing sides, though. Which is interesting because they both have a connection to L. So yeah there are two new players in town and I’m convinced they’ll mix things up.
As for the author’s choice:
So, yeah, this volume had it in it and I was NOT prepared for any of the things that happened in here. I wonder if Light really likes Misa now or if she’s still just a means to an end, but apparently they’re still together so that counts for something?! I guess Light might enjoy Misa’s company as long as he gains an advantage from it, but I’m pretty sure he’d throw her under the bus if it would further his plans. He’s calculating and cold like that. And let’s be real here: Even L. was surprised and bewildered by Light’s choice to be together with Misa for real after everything she did for him. Haha! Those two were clearly similar when it came to human connections. *lol*
Anyway! This volume threw me for a loop and all the cards were reshuffled. I don’t know if that’s going to be an advantage for the series development or not. The jury’s still out! It definitely opens up many new possibilities, though, and if you ask me, that’s always a good thing! ;-)
Let’s hope I can pick up Volume 8 from my library soon! I’m ready to be mind-blown again!
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Oookay. Wow.
I did NOT expect this volume to go into THIS kind of direction.
What a surprise and change of pacing. O_o
Full RTC soon! I need to digest this. Like, damn! XD
___________________________
I finally got hold of a “Death Note – Volume 7” copy!
Since the last volume was so suspenseful and ended on quite a cliffhanger I’m hopeful this one will continue to be great.
I mean the plot picked up again so I’m very optimistic about this volume!
Fingers crossed this will be good again!
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Phew. Okay, give me a second because this volume was quite something! O_o
I honestly didn’t expect the series to go into this kind of direction but apparently it is and I still don’t know if I like this development or not?! Tsugumi Ohba obviously decided that it would be best to throw all caution to the wind and to shake things up. And when I say “shake things up” I mean that no stone remains unturned. I have whiplash from all the plot twists and the author’s choices!
I don’t want to spoil anything but it’s safe to say that after they arrested the new Death Note owner the book finds its way into the police’s hands and the special unit that’s working on Kira’s case is confronted with seeing Rem. Because as we all know, the person who holds the Death Note sees the death god the book belongs to and for some reason I never thought that this could be a future plot option! You might say Ohba surprised me once again.
But that wasn’t the only surprising thing in here! We got one revelation after another and by the time, the author was done with them my head was spinning and my mind reeling! I really, really don’t want to spoil anything, but I can say that we have a leap in time and that there are two new players by the end of the volume. They are introduced in the second half of the book and I don’t know how I feel about them. Near and Mello seem to be very different and I have no idea how they’ll fit into the overall plot.
Near seems to be a thinker like L., is cautious and thinks about ten steps ahead and Mello seems to be on the more impatient side of things and makes rash decisions. There’s always some intention and thought behind those decisions, though, so I honestly dunno where those two will lead us. As much as I gleaned from what is happening, they seem to be on opposing sides, though. Which is interesting because they both have a connection to L. So yeah there are two new players in town and I’m convinced they’ll mix things up.
As for the author’s choice:
So, yeah, this volume had it in it and I was NOT prepared for any of the things that happened in here. I wonder if Light really likes Misa now or if she’s still just a means to an end, but apparently they’re still together so that counts for something?! I guess Light might enjoy Misa’s company as long as he gains an advantage from it, but I’m pretty sure he’d throw her under the bus if it would further his plans. He’s calculating and cold like that. And let’s be real here: Even L. was surprised and bewildered by Light’s choice to be together with Misa for real after everything she did for him. Haha! Those two were clearly similar when it came to human connections. *lol*
Anyway! This volume threw me for a loop and all the cards were reshuffled. I don’t know if that’s going to be an advantage for the series development or not. The jury’s still out! It definitely opens up many new possibilities, though, and if you ask me, that’s always a good thing! ;-)
Let’s hope I can pick up Volume 8 from my library soon! I’m ready to be mind-blown again!
__________________________
Oookay. Wow.
I did NOT expect this volume to go into THIS kind of direction.
What a surprise and change of pacing. O_o
Full RTC soon! I need to digest this. Like, damn! XD
___________________________
I finally got hold of a “Death Note – Volume 7” copy!
Since the last volume was so suspenseful and ended on quite a cliffhanger I’m hopeful this one will continue to be great.
I mean the plot picked up again so I’m very optimistic about this volume!
Fingers crossed this will be good again!
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September 20, 2008
I'm with Caroline. First half was AMAZING, a continuation from Vol 6 which knocked my socks off, but as soon as L died and Light had no more opposition, both the format and the style changed. I was bored out of my mind for about twenty pages, which is the first time that happened this entire series. I have to say the art on the pages where L dies is STUNNING. The last look Light gives him, the glazing of the eyes, the last wavering where you still get the feeling that despite the fact he just killed him, L considers Light the best friend he ever had. (Okay okay maybe I'm reading a LITTLE too into this!) What I want to know though is why REM would kill herself for Misa? I mean when she first said she would it felt more believable, but Misa and REM's connection hardly held strong anymore. Meh, who knows.
BIGGER PET PEEVE: GAH!! I AM GETTING SO PISSED AT THE PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN THIS...or maybe even lack of portrayal. When the two successors of L stepped forward I thought "OH good, two genius women who will likely have fully formed characters! Finally!" BUT then I realized both were being referred to as "he". The only women in these books are victims, ditzes, smart-though-always-the-first-to-be-killed, or just plain ornaments in the backgrounds. It drives me CRAZY. Seriously. If there isn't a strong REAL female character by the end of all these books I am throwing them all out a window.
BIGGER PET PEEVE: GAH!! I AM GETTING SO PISSED AT THE PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN THIS...or maybe even lack of portrayal. When the two successors of L stepped forward I thought "OH good, two genius women who will likely have fully formed characters! Finally!" BUT then I realized both were being referred to as "he". The only women in these books are victims, ditzes, smart-though-always-the-first-to-be-killed, or just plain ornaments in the backgrounds. It drives me CRAZY. Seriously. If there isn't a strong REAL female character by the end of all these books I am throwing them all out a window.
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February 27, 2017
Woah! That definitely shook things up. I'm glad all the building up in the previous volumes had some release. Now I'm excited to see where the story goes from here!
May 21, 2010
Even just looking at my face while I am reading Death Note could be considered a spoiler.
June 14, 2024
This was NOT what I was anticipating! I had no idea what I was getting myself into! I'm not sure I agree with where this is going.
"What just happened?" I wondered as I finished the book. WHY DID THIS TAKE PLACE???
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"What just happened?" I wondered as I finished the book. WHY DID THIS TAKE PLACE???
You might like to check out more similar books here.
March 26, 2018
I cannot believe the thing that happened, actually happened. It's amazing how the story is continuing after this.
(I am unhappy. So. Very. Unhappy)
Not to mention, the evil little grin Light gives after something happens.
(I am unhappy. So. Very. Unhappy)
Not to mention, the evil little grin Light gives after something happens.
August 20, 2016
Aaaannnd L's dead. :(
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September 27, 2017
Επιστροφη στις πολυ πολυ δυνατες εξελιξεις του death note.παρ'ολο που μια απο αυτες ηταν ο,τι χειροτερο, εχουν μπει καποιοι νεοι χαρακτηρες που προβλεπω οτι θα διορθωσουν τις αδικιες...#foreverteaml
Σχολια , μεχρι στιγμης:
-Μισα , χαζοβιολααααααα
-κλαιωωωωωω😭😭😭😭😭
-Λαιτ σε σιχαινομαι
-κλαιωωωωωωωωωωωωω😭😭😭😭😭
Σχολια , μεχρι στιγμης:
-Μισα , χαζοβιολααααααα
-κλαιωωωωωω😭😭😭😭😭
-Λαιτ σε σιχαινομαι
-κλαιωωωωωωωωωωωωω😭😭😭😭😭
April 7, 2017
Holy crapppp.
The new characters are interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing how they pan out too + their relationship to L. And what does L stand for, anyway? It's like M or Q from James Bond.
The new characters are interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing how they pan out too + their relationship to L. And what does L stand for, anyway? It's like M or Q from James Bond.
November 6, 2015
WTF
Seriously... What. The.F***.Was.The.Author.Thinking.
I want:
1. laydown in the same position as L is in the cover of this volume or
2. destroy everything around me
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I cannot stand reading/watching Death Note anymore. I absolutely hate Light and I absolutely despise Misa. Light is a fucking coward psychopath. Misa is the most stupid girl in the universe. And as they are the main characters now, with no Ryuuzaki behind them, there is no point in reading/watching this anymore.
This chapter ruined my weekend... I cried.. a lot :/
And I am not saying the manga is bad... it is still amazing, with so much suspense. Just... not for me anymore, as I can stand Light anymore and I've lost my dear L :(
Seriously... What. The.F***.Was.The.Author.Thinking.
I want:
1. laydown in the same position as L is in the cover of this volume or
2. destroy everything around me
I cannot stand reading/watching Death Note anymore. I absolutely hate Light and I absolutely despise Misa. Light is a fucking coward psychopath. Misa is the most stupid girl in the universe. And as they are the main characters now, with no Ryuuzaki behind them, there is no point in reading/watching this anymore.
This chapter ruined my weekend... I cried.. a lot :/
And I am not saying the manga is bad... it is still amazing, with so much suspense. Just... not for me anymore, as I can stand Light anymore and I've lost my dear L :(
September 21, 2017
The Half way through is unexpectedly mark an end of an Era...
And a new more unexpectedly one.
And a new more unexpectedly one.
December 2, 2023
I'm sobbing
April 16, 2019
Reto 24- 2019 Book Challenge: Un libro escrito por un autor de Asia, África o Suramérica.
JODER.
Esta ha sido definitivamente mi volumen favorito.
Entre las maquinaciones de Light :O, el regreso de mi querido Ryuk <3, las muertes de mis queridos L y Rem T_T y la introducción de Near y Mello. Esto no ha sido más que un no parar de tensión e intensidad. :D
JODER.
Esta ha sido definitivamente mi volumen favorito.
Entre las maquinaciones de Light :O, el regreso de mi querido Ryuk <3, las muertes de mis queridos L y Rem T_T y la introducción de Near y Mello. Esto no ha sido más que un no parar de tensión e intensidad. :D
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September 28, 2020
Bu cildin adı 'Sıfır'. Her şey sıfırdan başladı...
October 29, 2021
this is my least favorite volume I think you know why :(((((((
April 7, 2023
emotional damage
November 6, 2023
wooow, ten tom był tak dobry, że od razu biorę się za ósmy!!!
October 4, 2022
Brilliant Volume!
I can't accept the fact that L is killed.
I don't agree.
I'm in denial☹️☹️☹️
I can't accept the fact that L is killed.
I don't agree.
I'm in denial☹️☹️☹️
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March 27, 2024
No way my little druggie is dead😩. Just like that?!
Also who is this Near? Could it be his son, but he has white blond hair👀. Idk… this Mello is the new villain.
Also who is this Near? Could it be his son, but he has white blond hair👀. Idk… this Mello is the new villain.
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October 3, 2014
Spoilers
-It was great that Light finally got back his memories and the notebook, and all his past plotting and planning was fully revealed. He was more intelligent and cunning than I originally thought. He managed to play the long game and engineer things so he could come out on top. It was impressive how he predicted everything L would do, his plan worked perfectly. Although, it was pretty obvious that he only just managed to beat L, he'll have to be on top of his game all the time to carry on getting away with his crimes.
-Still loved Misa. I hated how Light was pulling her strings and playing her though. I really don't want her to end up being one of his victims.
-Liked that Ryuk was back, I missed his back and forth with Light.
-I was glad that L and Light's battle of wits ended, it went on for long enough. I guess it was sad that L died, but it was obvious that either him or Light would end up dead.
-The time jump and Light's new opponents, Near/the new L and Mello/the mafia, seemed promising. Hopefully, the both of them will be able to challenge Light even more than L ever did.
-It was great that Light finally got back his memories and the notebook, and all his past plotting and planning was fully revealed. He was more intelligent and cunning than I originally thought. He managed to play the long game and engineer things so he could come out on top. It was impressive how he predicted everything L would do, his plan worked perfectly. Although, it was pretty obvious that he only just managed to beat L, he'll have to be on top of his game all the time to carry on getting away with his crimes.
-Still loved Misa. I hated how Light was pulling her strings and playing her though. I really don't want her to end up being one of his victims.
-Liked that Ryuk was back, I missed his back and forth with Light.
-I was glad that L and Light's battle of wits ended, it went on for long enough. I guess it was sad that L died, but it was obvious that either him or Light would end up dead.
-The time jump and Light's new opponents, Near/the new L and Mello/the mafia, seemed promising. Hopefully, the both of them will be able to challenge Light even more than L ever did.
September 11, 2024
Well well well, Light was two steps ahead of everyone even L. At the end of the previous volume L and his team had tracked down the new Kira and successfully apprehended the criminal. L gets his hands on the Death Note... which unfortunately he hands to Light who gets back his Kira memories along with a lengthy flashback showing us the plans Light made before intentionally losing his Kira memories.
September 27, 2023
Light's in his bitch era again and I missed how much I actually hated him lol. Back on my hate train ✌️
It's funny how I totally gaslighted myself to believe that L's not dead. You can see it in my review of vol.8 how i'm literally shocked to know it wasn't a bluff and that my bae's never coming back 😭
It's funny how I totally gaslighted myself to believe that L's not dead. You can see it in my review of vol.8 how i'm literally shocked to know it wasn't a bluff and that my bae's never coming back 😭
June 23, 2013
Zero is the tragic turning point of the entire Death Note series, and undoubtedly be best volume in the series thus far.
So much happens in this volume that it's hard to cover all it's facets, but it both pays off the previous volumes and sets a new direction for the series.
The return of Kira-Light sets in motion an explanation of his scheme on par with the climax of The Count of Monte Cristo. In fact, it actually elevates the quality of the previous two volumes, as every single piece I had issue with previously is not only explained, but fits in as an integral piece of Light's long-term diabolical plan. It's absolutely brilliantly written.
It is through the execution of this plan the Light crosses a line into a realm of pure evil. The climax of this volume is absolutely heart-wrenching and entirely divisive for the Death Note fan-base. I won't give it away here, but as hard as the twist hit me, I still found it necessary for the series, and the tragic web that closes between L, Light, Misa and Rem is perfectly plotted.
The passage of years is surprising, but also exciting for the future of the series.
A tragic, perfect volume. It's worth reading the whole series just to get to this point.
So much happens in this volume that it's hard to cover all it's facets, but it both pays off the previous volumes and sets a new direction for the series.
The return of Kira-Light sets in motion an explanation of his scheme on par with the climax of The Count of Monte Cristo. In fact, it actually elevates the quality of the previous two volumes, as every single piece I had issue with previously is not only explained, but fits in as an integral piece of Light's long-term diabolical plan. It's absolutely brilliantly written.
It is through the execution of this plan the Light crosses a line into a realm of pure evil. The climax of this volume is absolutely heart-wrenching and entirely divisive for the Death Note fan-base. I won't give it away here, but as hard as the twist hit me, I still found it necessary for the series, and the tragic web that closes between L, Light, Misa and Rem is perfectly plotted.
The passage of years is surprising, but also exciting for the future of the series.
A tragic, perfect volume. It's worth reading the whole series just to get to this point.
March 13, 2017
It was logical, I know but, L can't just die that easy! It was equivalent when both Light and L were competing but now, Light can't just win! Even if L is replaced by a successor who's just as smart as L once was.
Now I'll have to wait before I get back to the library and start Vol. 8!
Now I'll have to wait before I get back to the library and start Vol. 8!
December 11, 2018
El mejor tomo que he leído hasta el momento, sencillamente maravilloso!🥰🥰
April 23, 2020
I was NOT expecting this! I was NOT prepared for this! I don't know if I like where this is going but I am in for the ride.
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