Character profile
Ryuk
リューク
Ryuk is a main character in Death Note (2006). This page lists 2 anime and 5 manga, voiced by Shidou Nakamura (JAPANESE) and Brian Drummond (ENGLISH).
About Ryuk
The original Shinigami who dropped the Death Note in the human world, which Light Yagami ended up picking up. Acting out of pure boredom, Ryuk begins the story of Death Note on a whim. Perhaps neutral by nature, Ryuk often refuses to aid Light and instead enjoys watching him struggle for his goal. The most important facet of Ryuk's character is that he is not Light's friend. He acts for his own interests and entertainment, and often fails to tell Light key details about the Death Note. Ryuk is selfish, however, and will aid Light if it serves his own goals, such as providing amusement or obtaining apples, which he loves.
- Created by
- Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata
- Gender
- Male
- Also known as
- Ryuu
About Ryuk
Ryuk first shows up in our catalog in Death Note, from 2006, as a main character. Our records show two anime appearances plus five manga. Other names: Ryuu.
Where to find Ryuk
Shido Nakamura voices Ryuk in the original Japanese. The English dub uses Brian Drummond. You can also find them in Death Note: Relight.
Quick questions
What anime is Ryuk in?
Death Note and Death Note: Relight.
Who voices Ryuk in English?
Brian Drummond.
Who is Ryuk's Japanese voice actor?
Shido Nakamura.
Anime appearances
Series, films and specials featuring this character.
Manga appearances
Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.
Voices behind the character
Voice actors across languages.
