‘Death Note’: why did the black edition win over fans and collectors?

Since its release in 2003, “Death Note” has left a profound mark on pop culture around the world. So much so that, this year, Editora JBC announced the printing of the series in a new, more luxurious and artistic edition called “Death Note: Black Edition”.

The popularity of manga and anime is due to several reasons: complex plot full of twists, charismatic and well-developed characters, high quality art and discussion of controversial topics, such as politics, morality, justice and ethics.

Death Note’s influence on the world of entertainment is notable, having been honored in several other works, such as the episode “The Tree House of Horrors. XXXIII” from “The Simpsons”.

The work is so important that it has already won over fans of all ages and nationalities, showing the power and reach of manga and anime. And now, with the new edition of “Death Note: Black Edition“, JBC successfully reaches the public of collectors of the genre.

Why was ‘Death Note: Black Edition’ a success?

One of the reasons for the success of “Death Note: Black Edition” was the more luxurious and complete printing, which attracted collectors and fans of the work. The standardized and elegant covers and the differentiated finish make this edition stand out from the rest.

Furthermore, the print provides a very interesting aesthetic counterpoint for those who already know the story, alternating between printing in black and white and in color.

Another point was the joining of two original volumes into a single, thicker volume, which makes life easier for fans who want to have the complete collection, but don’t want to spend time and money buying several editions separately.

Is ‘Death Note’ a work for all ages?

Although “Death Note” is a work that attracts all types of audiences, it is important to remember that it addresses controversial themes and contains scenes of violence and terror, which may not be suitable for younger children and teenagers.

Ideally, parents or guardians should make the decision as to whether reading is appropriate for the individual in question, taking into account maturity and ability to understand the topics covered.

Editora JBC, for example, which is responsible for printing the comic in Brazil, recommends that it only be consumed by people over 18 years of age.

For fans who are already mature enough, “Death Note” is an unmissable work, which provides high quality entertainment and provokes reflections and discussions on important and current topics.

Without a doubt, it is a work that deserves to be read and watched by all manga and anime fans and even by those who have never had contact with this universe.