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Death Note: Second Half: Confrontation Arc

Second Half: Confrontation 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

    Second Half: Confrontation Arc covers episodes 20-37 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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Second Half: Confrontation Arc covers episodes 20-37, following Makeshift through New World. 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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Second Half: Confrontation Arc covers episodes 20-37, following Makeshift through New World. 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.

Second Half: Confrontation Arc episodes

18 episodes
20 Makeshift Canon 21 Performance Canon 22 Guidance Canon 23 Frenzy Canon 24 Revival Canon 25 Silence Canon 26 Renewal Canon 27 Abduction Canon 28 Impatience Canon 29 Father Canon 30 Justice Canon 31 Transfer Canon 32 Selection Canon 33 Scorn Canon 34 Vigilance Canon 35 Malice Canon 36 1.28 (January 28) Canon 37 New World Canon

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Where does Second Half: Confrontation Arc fit in Death Note?

Second Half: Confrontation Arc covers episodes 20-37 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.