Ryuk
リューク
Also called Ryuu
Ryuk is a character in Death Note. Every place you can read or watch that story is listed on its own page.
- Gender
- Male
- Appears in
- 4 titles
Where Ryuk shows up
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About Ryuk
The original Shinigami who dropped the Death Note in the human world, which [Light Yagami](https://anilist.co/character/80/Light-Yagami) ended up picking up. Acting out of pure boredom, Ryuk begins the story of Death Note on a whim. Perhaps neutral by nature, Ryuk often refuses to aid Light and instead enjoys watching him struggle for his goal. The most important facet of Ryuk's character is that he is not Light's friend. He acts for his own interests and entertainment, and often fails to tell Light key details about the Death Note. Ryuk is selfish, however, and will aid Light if it serves h