But that tension? That argument? That’s why people still talk about Death Note nearly 20 years later. Watch all 37. Form your own opinion.
So if you see a list claiming 39 episodes, they’re counting the recaps. Ignore them. Let’s be honest. You didn’t Google this because you needed a number. You Googled it because something felt off .
Here’s the truth: Death Note is 37 episodes of brilliance, frustration, and ambition. The first 25 are a masterpiece. The last 12 are a fascinating failure—or a misunderstood triumph, depending on who you ask.