This article lists the soundtracks attributed to the ''
Death Note
''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to May ...
'' franchise.
Anime soundtracks
''Death Note Original Soundtrack''
The ''Death Note Original Soundtrack'' for the
anime
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...
adaptation was first released in Japan on December 21, 2006, and was published by
VAP. It contains music from the series, composed by
Yoshihisa Hirano
is a Japanese composer and arranger. He is best known for composing the scores for anime series, such as '' Death Note'', '' Hunter × Hunter (2011)'', and ''Edens Zero''. He has also made the orchestration for video games, mostly in the Fin ...
and
Hideki Taniuchi
is a Japanese composer and arranger from Hokkaido. He is best known for composing music for the ''Death Note,'' ''Real Drive,'' '' Akagi'' and '' Kaiji'' anime TV series. He also composed music used in the anime ''Aoi Bungaku'' and the "Heian Arc ...
, with the first opening and ending themes sung by the Japanese band
Nightmare
A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, Retrieved 11 July 2016. is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety or great sadness. The dream may contain situations of d ...
in the TV size format. The tracks 1-18 were composed and arranged by Hideki Taniuchi, while the tracks 19-28 were composed and arranged by Yoshihisa Hirano. The first press' slipcover featured glow-in-the-dark artwork.
Track listing
# "Death Note"
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# "Death Note Theme"
# "Kyrie"
# "Domine Kira"
# "Teleology of Death"
# "Low of Solipsism"
# "Requiem"
# "Immanence"
# "Dirge"
# "Light Lights up Light"
# "Alert"
# /
Nightmare
A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, Retrieved 11 July 2016. is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety or great sadness. The dream may contain situations of d ...
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Nightmare
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''Death Note Original Soundtrack II''
The ''Death Note Original Soundtrack II'' for the
anime
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...
adaptation was first released in Japan on March 21, 2007, and was published by
VAP. It contains music from the series, composed by
Hideki Taniuchi
is a Japanese composer and arranger from Hokkaido. He is best known for composing music for the ''Death Note,'' ''Real Drive,'' '' Akagi'' and '' Kaiji'' anime TV series. He also composed music used in the anime ''Aoi Bungaku'' and the "Heian Arc ...
and
Yoshihisa Hirano
is a Japanese composer and arranger. He is best known for composing the scores for anime series, such as '' Death Note'', '' Hunter × Hunter (2011)'', and ''Edens Zero''. He has also made the orchestration for video games, mostly in the Fin ...
. It also features the new opening and closing themes by
Maximum the Hormone
is a Japanese heavy metal band from Hachiōji, Tokyo. Their lineup has consisted of vocalist Daisuke-han, drummer Nao, guitarist Maximum the Ryo-kun, and bassist Ue-chan since 1999. Each member alternates singing lead vocals, often within ...
in the TV size format. The tracks 1-8 were composed and arranged by Yoshihisa Hirano, while the tracks 9-28 were composed and arranged by Hideki Taniuchi. Note that, while track 19 has the same title as track 14 on the first OST, they are in fact two different songs. Strangely, track 5 is identical to the first OST's track 28, although they have different titles. The first press' slipcover featured glow-in-the-dark artwork.
Track listing
# "Kyrie II"
# "Semblance of Dualism"
# "Low of Solipsism II"
# "Death Note Theme ~instrumental~"
# "Tactics of the Absolute"
# "Kyrie for orchestra"
# "Air"
# "Light Lights up Light for piano"
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Maximum the Hormone
is a Japanese heavy metal band from Hachiōji, Tokyo. Their lineup has consisted of vocalist Daisuke-han, drummer Nao, guitarist Maximum the Ryo-kun, and bassist Ue-chan since 1999. Each member alternates singing lead vocals, often within ...
# /
Maximum the Hormone
is a Japanese heavy metal band from Hachiōji, Tokyo. Their lineup has consisted of vocalist Daisuke-han, drummer Nao, guitarist Maximum the Ryo-kun, and bassist Ue-chan since 1999. Each member alternates singing lead vocals, often within ...
''Death Note Original Soundtrack III''
''Death Note Original Soundtrack III'', released on June 27, 2007 (Japan), is the third soundtrack album for the
anime
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...
series ''
Death Note
''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to May ...
''. The music was created by composer and musician
Hideki Taniuchi
is a Japanese composer and arranger from Hokkaido. He is best known for composing music for the ''Death Note,'' ''Real Drive,'' '' Akagi'' and '' Kaiji'' anime TV series. He also composed music used in the anime ''Aoi Bungaku'' and the "Heian Arc ...
and composer
Yoshihisa Hirano
is a Japanese composer and arranger. He is best known for composing the scores for anime series, such as '' Death Note'', '' Hunter × Hunter (2011)'', and ''Edens Zero''. He has also made the orchestration for video games, mostly in the Fin ...
. The tracks 1-21 were composed and arranged by
Hideki Taniuchi
is a Japanese composer and arranger from Hokkaido. He is best known for composing music for the ''Death Note,'' ''Real Drive,'' '' Akagi'' and '' Kaiji'' anime TV series. He also composed music used in the anime ''Aoi Bungaku'' and the "Heian Arc ...
, while the tracks 22-28 were composed and arranged by
Yoshihisa Hirano
is a Japanese composer and arranger. He is best known for composing the scores for anime series, such as '' Death Note'', '' Hunter × Hunter (2011)'', and ''Edens Zero''. He has also made the orchestration for video games, mostly in the Fin ...
. The album features one track sung by
Aya Hirano
is a Japanese actress and singer associated with the voice acting agency Grick. Beginning in the entertainment industry as a child actor in television commercials, she appeared in her first Voice acting in Japan, voice acting role in the anime ...
, performing as her character
Misa Amane from the series. Also appearing on this soundtrack is the ending theme ''Coda~Death Note'', which can be heard at the end of the final episode of the
anime
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...
as the credits are shown. The first press' slipcover featured glow-in-the-dark artwork.
Track listing
# "Death Image"
# "L"
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# "Action"
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# "Misa's Song" (Orchestra Version) (''Misa no Uta (orchestra version)'')
# "Mikami Concertino"
# "Trifling Stuff"
# "Toward the Climax"
# "Misa's Song (Piano Solo)" (''Misa no Uta (piano solo)'')
# "Misa's Song" (''Misa no Uta'')
# "Coda~Death Note"
Film soundtracks
''Soundtracks of Death Note''
''Sound of Death Note'' is a soundtrack featuring music from the first ''Death Note'' film composed and arranged by
Kenji Kawai
is a Japanese music composer and arranger. Known as one of the biggest names in the soundtrack world, he has worked on a wide range of mixed media productions, including anime, TV shows, films and video games. Among his credits are Toei's Kam ...
. It was released on 17 June 2006 by
VAP and is priced at
¥2500. It is also available if you have the Death Note DVD in the original Japanese version.
Track listing
# "A Heart attack"
# "A Love Sickness"
# "A Dispute"
# "Confused"
# "Realize the Limitations"
# "Disturbance"
# "…In the Heart"
# "Astonishment"
# "A Reality"
# "Logic"
# "A Challenge"
# "Make a Noise in The World"
# "A Shadow"
# "The Test"
# "Give the Right Answer"
# "Reasoning Powers"
# "Carry Out a Plan"
# "Memo Paper"
# "Be Cute"
# "Impatience"
# "An Image"
# "Suspicion"
# "Misunderstand"
# "According to Plan"
# "A Sacrifice"
# "An Observer"
# "Go Into Battle"
# "Believe in Yourself"
''Sound of Death Note the Last name''
''Sound of Death Note the Last name'' is a soundtrack featuring music from the second ''Death Note'' film, ''Death Note the Last name'', composed and arranged by
Kenji Kawai
is a Japanese music composer and arranger. Known as one of the biggest names in the soundtrack world, he has worked on a wide range of mixed media productions, including anime, TV shows, films and video games. Among his credits are Toei's Kam ...
. It was released on 2 November 2006 by
VAP and is priced at
¥2500.
Track listing
# "yellow eyes"
# "sympathy"
# "draw near"
# "a temptation"
# "eveningspot"
# "sakura terebi matsuri ondo"
[lit. "sakura tv festival marching song"]
# "videotape message"
# "burn with anger"
# "stranger"
# "a light shining in the darkness"
# "warning"
# "dear"
# "imprisonment"
# "weak point"
# "make a program"
# "parental love"
# "tickle a person's vanity"
# "trick"
# "desire for revenge"
# "investigate"
# "narcissism"
# "set a trap"
# "be caught in a trap"
# "advent"
# "feint"
# "an innocent virgin"
# "decoy"
# "fear"
# "loser"
# "game over"
# "sad man"
# "the dignity of man"
# "pure love"
# "the last name"
Television drama soundtracks
''"Death Note TV Drama" Original Soundtrack''
The ''"Death Note (TV Drama)" Original Soundtrack'' was released for the ''Death Note'' television drama in 2015. The soundtrack was composed by
Takayuki Hattori
is a Japanese film, television, video game and non-soundtrack music composer, arranger and conductor. He is the son of the composer Katsuhisa Hattori and grandson of composer Ryoichi Hattori. He has won three Japan Academy Prize awards in the ...
. It was released on August 26, 2015
Track listing
# "Death Note Main Theme"
# "Sorrow of the Past"
# "Write in The Death Note"
# "Inner Thoughts"
# "Shinigami's Descent"
# "Breakthrough"
# "Death Note Main Theme ~ Resolution"
# "Angels And Demons"
# "Floating Apple"
# "Crime Begins"
# "The Night Creeps In"
# "Anger And Agitation"
# "The Great Detective"
# "Red Note"
# "Mind Game"
# "White Domain"
# "Revolutionary"
# "Daily Routine"
# "Death Note Main Theme ~ Conflict"
# "Father and Son"
# "Clockwork Labyrinth"
# "The Other Me"
# "Heartache"
# "Shinigami's Love"
# "Death Note Main Theme ~ Extra"
Tributes
''Death Note Tribute''
''Death Note Tribute'' is a tribute album dedicated to the
live action
Live action (or live-action) is a form of cinematography or videography that uses photography instead of animation. Some works combine live-action with animation to create a live-action animated film. Live-action is used to define film, video ...
movie for the ''
Death Note
''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to May ...
''. Published by
BMG Japan
Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) was a division of a German media company Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Sony Corporation of America on 1 October 2008. Although it was established in 1987, the music co ...
on June 21, 2006 (Japan), it contains 15 tracks performed by various artists, such as
Shikao Suga
is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter from Tokyo known for writing the theme songs for several anime, movies and commercial ads. His name in kanji is . He uses katakana as his professional name.
Prior to career
Suga went to Kosei Gakue ...
(feat. Amazons),
M-Flo
is a Japanese hip hop group consisting of record producer DJ Taku Takahashi, Verbal and Lisa.
Lisa left the group in 2002 to pursue a solo career and the remaining members then started the M-Flo Loves... project working different vocalists ...
,
Buck-Tick
Buck-Tick (stylized as BUCK-TICK) is a Japanese rock band, formed in Fujioka, Gunma in 1983. The group has consisted of lead vocalist Atsushi Sakurai, lead guitarist Hisashi Imai, rhythm guitarist Hidehiko Hoshino, bassist Yutaka Higuchi and ...
and
Aya Matsuura
is a Japanese actress and pop singer, from Himeji, Hyogo, Japan.
Career
2000–2009: Hello! Project
Aya auditioned in 2000 for the fourth Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition and was selected along with Sheki-Dol to become a part ...
. The soundtrack came with a
cosplay
Cosplay, a portmanteau of "costume play", is an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. Cosplayers often interact to create a subcultur ...
Death Note notebook.
Track listing
# by
Shikao Suga
is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter from Tokyo known for writing the theme songs for several anime, movies and commercial ads. His name in kanji is . He uses katakana as his professional name.
Prior to career
Suga went to Kosei Gakue ...
feat. Amazons
# "37.0C°" by
Hitomi Yaida
is a Japanese pop/folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. She often goes by the nickname Yaiko. Her musical style is often called "heart rock" by her fans. Yaida is an established musical artist in Japan and has also had minor club hits in ...
# "Hands" by
M-Flo
is a Japanese hip hop group consisting of record producer DJ Taku Takahashi, Verbal and Lisa.
Lisa left the group in 2002 to pursue a solo career and the remaining members then started the M-Flo Loves... project working different vocalists ...
# "Real Days" by MCU
# "Straight to Hell" by Char
# "Diabolo -Lucifer-" by
Buck-Tick
Buck-Tick (stylized as BUCK-TICK) is a Japanese rock band, formed in Fujioka, Gunma in 1983. The group has consisted of lead vocalist Atsushi Sakurai, lead guitarist Hisashi Imai, rhythm guitarist Hidehiko Hoshino, bassist Yutaka Higuchi and ...
# by Coil feat.
Kyōko (杏子)
# by
Kreva
Kreva ( be, Крэва, ; lt, Krėva or Krẽvas; pl, Krewo; russian: Крéво) is a township in the Smarhon District of Grodno Region, Belarus. The first mention dates to the 13th century. The toponym is derived from the name of the Krivich ...
# "Vendetta Code" by Aggressive Dogs / Death Note Allstars "D-Crew"
# "Pursuit" by Aggressive Dogs / Death Note Allstars "N-Crew"
# "Garden" by
Kirito
# "L↔R" by
Dēmon Kogure Kakka
# by
PE'Z
was a Japanese jazz instrumental band consisting of five men, dubbed "The Samurai Jazz Band." They were signed onto Sony Music Japan from 2008 until their split in 2015.
History
PE'Z began their music careers playing live on the streets of Shi ...
# by Kinmokusei
# by
Aya Matsuura
is a Japanese actress and pop singer, from Himeji, Hyogo, Japan.
Career
2000–2009: Hello! Project
Aya auditioned in 2000 for the fourth Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition and was selected along with Sheki-Dol to become a part ...
''The Songs for Death Note the movie~the Last name Tribute~''
''The Songs for Death Note the movie~the Last name Tribute'' is a tribute album dedicated to the
live action
Live action (or live-action) is a form of cinematography or videography that uses photography instead of animation. Some works combine live-action with animation to create a live-action animated film. Live-action is used to define film, video ...
movie for the second ''
Death Note
''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to May ...
''. Published by
Sony Music Distribution (Japan) Inc. on December 20, 2006 (Japan), it contains 14 tracks performed by various artist, such as
Orange Range
are a 5-member Japanese rock band, based in Okinawa, Japan. Formed in 2001, the band began with Spice Music and later signed with Sony Music Japan's gr8! records division in 2003. The band left gr8! records in 2010 to start their own label, ...
,
abingdon boys school
Abingdon Boys School (stylized as abingdon boys school) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2005 and fronted by Japanese singer Takanori Nishikawa.
Formed in 2005, the band shares a name with the British independent school Abingdon School, in Ab ...
,
High and Mighty Color
High and Mighty Color (stylized as HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR) was a Japanese rock band active from 2003 to 2010. They had two vocalists; a male and a female.
History Formation and Anti-Nobunaga
The band started in Okinawa when Sassy and Meg left a ...
,
Doping Panda
Doping Panda was a Japanese rock group. They are part of Sony Music Japan's gr8 records! division, which includes bands such as Orange Range, Uverworld and Boom Boom Satellites. They released their first album "Performation" in 2001, and a se ...
and
Galneryus
is a Japanese power metal band, formed in Osaka in 2001 by guitarist Syu and vocalist Yama-B.[Artist.cdjourn ...](_blank)
.
Track listing
# "Hakai (Deathtroy)" by
Kyono and
DJ Starscream
# "Light Your Fire" by
Rize
Rize (Greek: ρίζα, Laz: რიზინი, Georgian: რიზე,
, Ottoman Turkish: ريزه)
is the capital city of Rize Province in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey.
Rize is a typically Turkish provincial capital with ...
# by
Orange Range
are a 5-member Japanese rock band, based in Okinawa, Japan. Formed in 2001, the band began with Spice Music and later signed with Sony Music Japan's gr8! records division in 2003. The band left gr8! records in 2010 to start their own label, ...
# (D.N.version) by
Uverworld
Uverworld (stylized as UVERworld) is a Japanese rock band consisting of six members and originating from Kusatsu, Shiga. They have released eleven studio albums and over thirty singles and have sold over three million records worldwide.
"Uverwo ...
# "Fre@K $HoW" by
abingdon boys school
Abingdon Boys School (stylized as abingdon boys school) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2005 and fronted by Japanese singer Takanori Nishikawa.
Formed in 2005, the band shares a name with the British independent school Abingdon School, in Ab ...
# "energy" by
High and Mighty Color
High and Mighty Color (stylized as HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR) was a Japanese rock band active from 2003 to 2010. They had two vocalists; a male and a female.
History Formation and Anti-Nobunaga
The band started in Okinawa when Sassy and Meg left a ...
# "Miracle" by
Doping Panda
Doping Panda was a Japanese rock group. They are part of Sony Music Japan's gr8 records! division, which includes bands such as Orange Range, Uverworld and Boom Boom Satellites. They released their first album "Performation" in 2001, and a se ...
# "Ninja Night School" by Ultra Brain
# "My Soul" by
Miliyah Kato
(born June 22, 1988), better known by her stage name of is a Japanese pop and urban singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and author. In 2003, Kato started her career as a singer when she provided vocal to Reggae Disco Rockers' song "Cherry Oh ...
# by Hoi Festa
# "Drive" by
Hitomi Takahashi
# "Strange Days" by
Tama
# "Serenade (D.N.mix)" by
Galneryus
is a Japanese power metal band, formed in Osaka in 2001 by guitarist Syu and vocalist Yama-B.[Artist.cdjourn ...](_blank)
# "The Distorted World 'Lead to Spin off L'" by Daita
Notes
References
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Anime soundtracks
Death Note
2006 soundtrack albums
2007 soundtrack albums