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Death Note: First Half: Kira's Reign Arc

First Half: Kira's Reign Arc is mapped as part of the Death Note guide. Start with the spoiler-safe arc summary, then open the episode rows when you want individual summaries.

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    Episode range

    First Half: Kira's Reign Arc covers episodes 1-19 in the current AnimeAnchor spine.

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    Watch Order

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    Series Guide

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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First Half: Kira's Reign Arc covers episodes 1-19, following Rebirth through Matsuda. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

Full Plot Summary

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First Half: Kira's Reign Arc covers episodes 1-19, following Rebirth through Matsuda. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

First Half: Kira's Reign Arc episodes

19 episodes
1 Rebirth Canon 2 Confrontation Canon 3 Dealings Canon 4 Pursuit Canon 5 Tactics Canon 6 Unraveling Canon 7 Overcast Canon 8 Glare Canon 9 Encounter Canon 10 Doubt Canon 11 Assault Canon 12 Love Canon 13 Confession Canon 14 Friend Canon 15 Wager Canon 16 Decision Canon 17 Execution Canon 18 Ally Canon 19 Matsuda Canon

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Where does First Half: Kira's Reign Arc fit in Death Note?

First Half: Kira's Reign Arc covers episodes 1-19 in the current AnimeAnchor episode spine.

What is the best Death Note watch order?

Start with the TV episode spine for Death Note, use arcs as story checkpoints, and check movies separately so theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.