What episode is "Overcast" in Death Note?
"Overcast" is episode 7 of Death Note.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readLight faces a tense cat-and-mouse game involving death notes and hidden identities, as he navigates threats from the police and shinigami. Meanwhile, strategic measures are taken by detectives to counter the mysterious figure known as Kira, keeping the suspense high.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersLight writes the name Maki on the Death Note. When nothing happens, he realizes that Penber's fiancée has kept an alias and fears that she may lead the police to him. Ryuk starts pressuring Light to get the shinigami eyes, but Light coaxes her true name, Naomi Misora, out of her by pretending to work for L. As the Death Note takes effect, Light informs her that he is Kira and watches as Naomi walks away to commit suicide, tauntingly yelling after her how he could easily contact his father now, with her only feebly returning that she has nothing to say. Meanwhile, Watari reveals his identity in the meeting with Light's father and the other detectives. He gives the detectives special gadgets embedded in clothing in the event Kira comes into contact with them or they are in trouble. Detective Shuichi Aizawa is sent to the police headquarters by L and just misses Penber's fiancée.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Overcast" canon or filler?
"Overcast" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Overcast" part of?
"Overcast" is part of the First Half: Kira's Reign Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
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L main 
Light Yagami main 
Halle Lidner supporting 
Misa Amane supporting 
Near supporting 
Rem supporting 
Ryuk supporting 
Sayu Yagami supporting 
Soichiro Yagami supporting 
Touta Matsuda supporting 
Watari supporting 
Higuchi antagonist 
Mello antagonist