Who is Ryuk?
Ryuk is listed in the Death Note character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readA Shinigami who drops a Death Note in the human world out of boredom and observes Lights rise.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersRyuk is a supporting character associated with Death Note. A Shinigami who drops a Death Note in the human world out of boredom and observes Lights rise.
Series Death Note
Role supporting
appearances 11
First Appearance Rebirth
Appearance Map
11 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
1 Rebirth Episode Mentioned 2 Confrontation Episode Mentioned 3 Dealings Episode Mentioned 4 Pursuit Episode Mentioned 7 Overcast Episode Mentioned 14 Friend Episode Mentioned 16 Decision Episode Mentioned 24 Revival Episode Mentioned 28 Impatience Episode Mentioned 29 Father Episode Mentioned 37 New World Episode Mentioned
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Ryuk first appear?
Ryuk's first mapped appearance is Rebirth.
How many appearances are mapped for Ryuk?
Ryuk currently has 11 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.