Death Note Pencil Cases are the perfect accessories for all your school supplies. These pencil cases come in a variety of colors and designs of the Death Note logo. Don't let your favorite pencils get mixed up on the crowded desk! Death Note is an American manga series published in Shueisha's "Shonen Jump" magazine from August 2003 to March 2006. It was created by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. Death Note follows a high school student who finds the notebook of a Shinigami (god of death) named Ryuk whose job it is to kill people. The series has been adapted into two live-action films, an anime series, video games, soundtracks, and other merchandising.