There’s one more reason to love Death Note. The movie version has supplanted The Da Vinci Code among Japanese filmgoers. (Of course, the average chapter of Death Note has more narrative, psychological, and moral complexity than The Da Vinci Code offers in its entirety, but that’s a separate issue. Or is it?)
I wonder if the film’s popularity will have any effect on sales of the manga digests in Japan, like the bumps enjoyed by Sin City and V for Vendetta over here?
The Reuters report neglects to mention the Death Note tribute album that’s in the works, which is disappointing. Of course, I might be the only one who is obsessed with this idea. I think a Scott Pilgrim tribute album by Toronto bands would be the most natural thing in the world. It’s probably unlikely that there will be a companion album for Joann Sfar’s upcoming Klezmer, but I hope First Second at least lists some recommended listening on their blog when it comes out.