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Death Note: L Change the WorLd

Death Note: L Change the WorLd

2008
Action Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
128 min 16+ Japan
6.025 / 10
6 IMDB

"The human whose name is written in the Death Note shall die." After making the hardest decision ever, another serious case confronts L. There are only 23 days…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Hideo Nakata / Ryuichi Saeki / Yoshikazu Ishii
Starring
Kenichi Matsuyama / Narushi Fukuda / Mayuko Fukuda / Shingo Tsurumi / Youki Kudoh / Sei Hiraizumi / Bokuzo Masana / Yuta Kanai

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense cerebral character-driven suspenseful solitary focused dramatic analytical deductive urgent isolated

Reviews

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Chloe Peterson
May 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This film provides a fascinating, albeit melancholic, spotlight on L, the celebrated detective. Kenichi Matsuyama delivers a nuanced performance, capturing L’s stoic determination as he navigates a critical case entirely on his own. The narrative wisely centres on…

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Samuel Jenkins
May 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Venturing into L's solo world, 'Death Note: L Change the WorLd' attempts to replicate the cerebral thrill of its source material but falls somewhat short. Kenichi Matsuyama reprises his role with characteristic flair, but the film’s focus on…

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Isobel Davies
May 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Death Note: L Change the WorLd' offers a compelling, character-driven exploration of L's formidable intellect under pressure. Kenichi Matsuyama’s performance is the undeniable highlight, conveying L’s isolation and unwavering dedication as he tackles a complex case without his…

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Marcus Thorne
May 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This spin-off sees L facing his greatest challenge alone, a premise that promises intriguing character development. The film navigates L's solitary investigation with a deliberate pace, highlighting his unconventional problem-solving. Kenichi Matsuyama once again embodies the detective with…

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Eleanor Vance
May 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Kenichi Matsuyama returns as the enigmatic L in 'Death Note: L Change the WorLd', a film that shifts focus to the detective's solo endeavours. Stripped of his iconic partner Watari, L grapples with a new, complex case within…

FAQs

Kenichi Matsuyama reprises his role as L, delivering a performance that captures the detective's signature eccentricities and sharp intellect. His portrayal is central to the film's success, conveying L's isolation and determination. The supporting cast, including Narushi Fukuda and Mayuko Fukuda, contributes to the unfolding mystery, grounding the narrative with their performances.