Death Note – Volume 1 (Boredom) introduces readers to Light Yagami, a brilliant yet disillusioned high school student who stumbles upon a mysterious notebook known as the Death Note. Dropped into the human world by a bored Shinigami named Ryuk, the notebook grants Light the terrifying ability to kill anyone simply by writing their name while picturing their face. Initially testing its power, Light quickly becomes intoxicated by the idea of reshaping the world into a crime-free utopia. As criminals begin dying mysteriously across the globe, authorities are thrown into panic. The enigmatic detective known as L steps in to track down the killer, nicknamed “Kira.” Thus begins an intense psychological duel between two extraordinary minds. The volume masterfully sets up themes of justice, morality, and the corrupting nature of absolute power. With sharp dialogue, suspenseful pacing, and haunting artwork, Volume 1 lays the foundation for one of the most iconic thriller manga series ever created.