Tsugumi Ohba

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  • Bibliography:
    66 Books
  • First Book:
    October 2005
  • Latest Book:
    May 2022
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Book List in Order: 66 titles

  • Death Note, Volume 1

    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When high school student Light Yagami finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a Shinigami death god, he discovers that any person whose name is written in it dies, so Light decides to use the notebook to rid...

  • Death Note, Volume 1: Boredom

    Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects - and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now ...

  • Death Note, Volume 2: Confluence

    Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI--by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan! But one of the agents has a fiancée who used to work in the Bureau, and now she's uncovered information that cou...

  • Death Note, Volume 3: Hard Run

    Light is chafing under L's extreme surveillance, but even 64 microphones and cameras hidden in his room aren't enough to stop Light. He steps up the game, but before the battle of wits can really begin, a family emergency distracts him. But even thou...

  • Death Note, Volume 4: Love

    Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects-and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Li...

  • Death Note, Volume 8: Target

    Target:Light--working as Kira, the newest member of the NPA intelligence bureau, and L--has nearly succeeded in creating his ideal world. But the years of uncontested victory have made him complacent, and he is unprepared for a new attack clos...

  • Death Note, Volume 9: Contact

    Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now L...

  • Death Note, Volume 10

    Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now L...

  • Death Note, Volume 11

    Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now L...



  • Death Note, Volume 13: How to Read

    An encyclopedic guide to the Death Note manga series, including character bios, storyline summaries, interviews with creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, production notes and commentaries, and bonus manga pages. Light Yagami is an ace student wit...

  • Death Note Box Set

    "The entire Death Note manga story arc is now available in a box set for the first time! This custom box set includes all 12 books from the Death Note series, the information How To Read ""Death Note 13"" and...

  • Bakuman, Volume 1

    Moritaka is hesitant to seriously consider Akito's proposal because he knows how difficult reaching the professional level can be. Still, encouragement from persistent Akito and motivation from his crush push Moritaka to test his limits!...

  • Bakuman, Volume 2

    After Moritaka and Akito collaborate on a manga together, they venture to publishing house Shueisha in hopes of capturing an editor's interest. As much potential as these two rookies have, will their story impress the pros and actually get printed?...

  • Bakuman, Volume 3

    After losing to manga genius Eiji Nizuma, Moritaka and Akito make it their mission to beat this rival--even going so far as to ignore their editor's wishes! But will this decision ultimately help or harm their cause?...

  • Death Note Black Edition, Volume 2

    Killer 2-for-1 value on the hit thriller Death Note!Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T+. Contains Volumes 3 and 4 of Death Note!Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes whe...

  • Bakuman, Volume 4

    When Akito is unable to come up with a storyboard within the time frame he promised, Moritaka decides to break up their partnership! As they go their separate ways to create manga, it may turn out that they're actually headed in the same direction…...

  • Death Note Black Edition, Volume 3

    Killer 2-for-1 value on the hit thriller Death Note!Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T+. Contains Volumes 5 and 6 of Death Note!Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes whe...

  • Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom

    Light tests the boundaries of the Death Note's powers as L and the police begin to close in. Luckily Light's father is the head of the Japanese National Police Agency and leaves vital information about the case lying around the house. With access to ...

  • Death Note, Vol. 10: Deletion

    With Near openly suspecting the new L of being Kira and sowing doubt in the hearts of the task force members, Light is once again forced to pass the Death Note on to another to take the heat off himself. But this time, Kira chooses a disciple from am...



  • Death Note, Vol. 2: Confluence

    Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI--by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan! But one of the agents has a fiancée who used to work in the Bureau, and now she's uncovered information that cou...

  • Death Note, Vol. 3: Hard Run

    Light is chafing under L's extreme surveillance, but even 64 microphones and cameras hidden in his room aren't enough to stop Light. He steps up the game, but before the battle of wits can really begin, a family emergency distracts him. But even thou...

  • Death Note, Vol. 4: Love

    With two Kiras on the loose, L asks Light to join the task force and pose as the real Kira in order to catch the copycat. L still suspects Light and figures that this is the perfect excuse to get closer to his quarry. Light agrees to the plan in orde...

  • Death Note, Vol. 5: Whiteout

    After a week locked up with no one but Ryuk for company, Light is ready to give up his Death Note and all memories of it. Freed from his past actions, Light is convinced he's innocent. But L is ready to keep Light under lock and key forever, especial...

  • Death Note, Vol. 6: Give-and-Take

    Although they've collected plenty of evidence tying the seven Yotsuba members to the newest Kira, Light, L and the rest of the task force are no closer to discovering which one actually possesses the Death Note. Desperate for some headway, L recruits...

  • Death Note, Vol. 7: Zero

    After a high-speed chase, Light and the task force apprehend the newest Kira. Light regains his Death Note and his memories, and the depths of his cunning are revealed as the plans he carefully put in place before going into confinement are slowly un...

  • Death Note, Vol. 8: Target

    Light--working as Kira, the newest member of the NPA intelligence bureau, and L--has nearly succeeded in creating his ideal world. But the years of uncontested victory have made him complacent, and he is unprepared for a new attack close to home. Wit...

  • Death Note, Vol. 9: Contact

    Light has always been confident in his ability to outthink everyone, but L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than he anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the net around him becomes. And now Near and Mello are w...

  • Bakuman, Volume 5

    Big changes are in store now that Moritaka and Akito have their very own series in Shonen Jump. Hanging out with their favorite manga creators, hiring assistants, keeping track of the weekly reader surveys -- life as a professional manga artist is to...

  • Death Note, Vol. 11: Kindred Spirit

    Light's latest machinations are putting a strain on even his formidable intellect as Near flies to Japan to beard Kira in his den. Near is sure that Light is Kira, but his sense of honor as L's heir will allow no doubts. He doesn't want to just stop ...



  • Death Note, Vol. 12: Finis

    The battle ends here! Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the no...

  • Death Note Black Edition, Volume 4

    Killer 2-for-1 value on hit thriller Death Note!Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+ Contains Volumes 7 and 8 of Death Note! Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when ...

  • Bakuman, Volume 6

    Moritaka and Akito's hard work is paying off, and they start challenging their rival Eiji's popularity in Shonen Jump. But just as they plan to take the next step, the team is hit with a surprising setback. Moritaka and Akito will need the help of...

  • Death Note Black Edition, Volume 5

    Killer 2-for-1 value on hit thriller Death Note!Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+ Contains Volumes 9 and 10 of Death Note! Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when...

  • Bakuman, Volume 7

    Moritaka and Akito face the prospect of their series being canceled in Shonen Jump due to dropping popularity. Can the duo avoid the axe and keep fighting? And when Akito starts becoming friendly with fellow manga creator Ko Aoki, how will it affect ...

  • Death Note Black Edition, Volume 6

    Killer 2-for-1 value on hit thriller Death Note!Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Final Volume--Contains Volumes 11 and 12 of Death Note! Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he ...

  • Bakuman, Volume 8

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed!Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka...

  • Bakuman, Volume 9

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his...

  • Bakuman?, Vol. 9: Talent and Pride

    With Aiko Iwase teaming up with Eiji to get a series in Shonen Jump, Moritaka and Akito have another major rival to contend with. Can the duo get their series serialized and succeed in Jump this time? And when Akito has to ask for permission to marry...

  • Bakuman, Volume 10

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his...



  • Bakuman, Volume 11

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discover...

  • Bakuman, Volume 12

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi disc...

  • Bakuman, Volume 13

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his ...

  • Bakuman, Volume 14

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his ...

  • Bakuman, Volume 15

    Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-pub...

  • Bakuman, Volume 16

    Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does ...

  • Bakuman, Volume 17

    Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-pub...

  • Bakuman, Volume 18

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a m...

  • Bakuman, Volume 19

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a m...

  • Bakuman, Volume 20

    By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a m...



  • Bakuman. Complete Box Set (Volumes 1-20 with premium)

    The bestselling series by the creators of Death Note, now available in a complete box set. Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team ...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 1

    As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he receives some salvation from above in the form of an angel. Now Mirai is pitted against 12 other chosen humans i...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 2

    Mirai and 12 other chosen humans have been pitted against each other in a battle to become the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but so do his competitors, including a ruthless god candidate who has disguised himself as a super...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 3

    As Mirai and Saki try to regroup after the tragedy at the baseball stadium, a new god candidate appears before them. Is he friend or foe...? Meanwhile, Metropoliman continues to hunt down the other candidates by any means necessary, including unleash...

  • Death Note

    All 12 volumes of Death Note in one monstrously large edition!This hefty omnibus combines all 2,400 pages of the megahit thriller into a single massive tome, presented in a beautiful silver slipcase. A perfect collectible conversation piece and a mus...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 4

    Mirai and Metropoliman face off against each other for the first time in the skies of Tokyo. But with his vow to never kill, how can Mirai hope to compete against such a ruthless opponent? And can Saki overcome her demons and become a valuable member...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 5

    With Saki having finally gotten over her trauma, the only thing holding her back now is the lack of angel wings. But perhaps theres a way for her to gain a pair of her own. Then, Mirai and his team will need all the help they can get when a new god c...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 6

    From the creators of Death Note! Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning… As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he r...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 7

    From the creators of Death Note! Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning… As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he r...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 8

    It's white arrow vs. red arrow as Mirai faces off against Metropoliman in a shootout to decide the next god. As each god candidate fires their arrows, the conclusion to the battle draws closer. But what sinister secrets lurk behind Metropoliman's mot...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 9

    With Kanade Uryu now dead, Mirai and Saki are able to rest for the first time in a while and mourn the death of their partner, Mukaido. But then a new god candidate appears on television and begins revealing all of their secrets. Is this the start of...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 10

    Thanks to Susumu’s TV announcement, the whole world now knows about the existence of the god candidates. Mirai and his friends find themselves being targeted by all kinds of government agencies. Their safety hinges on the ability to locate the rema...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 11

    Seeking to negotiate with the final god candidate, Mirai and the others reveal themselves to the world. But the final candidate is a Nobel Prize-winning professor with the angel of destruction by his side. And when the professor explains his theory o...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 12

    Just when it looked like the god candidates might come to an agreement, one of them is suddenly assassinated. Now Professor Yoneda seems to be in control of the entire god selection process. Will the remaining candidates yield to Yoneda’s desire to...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 13

    The remaining candidates meet for a final showdown to determine who will be the next god. Professor Yoneda plans to prevent a new god from being chosen at all costs. Mirai has finally stepped up and will assume the mantle of god if it means stopping ...

  • Platinum End, Vol. 14

    With Saki, the love of his life, taken hostage, Mirai decides to sacrifice himself to save her. But he’s not the only one willing to sacrifice everything. When the dust clears, a new god will be born and the world will be changed forever!...

  • Death Note Short Stories

    Is Kira’s story truly over, or does his influence linger? In this complete collection of Death Note short stories penned by the series’ creators, discover tales of lives irrevocably changed by the sinister influence of the Death Note, with surpri...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tsugumi Ohba has published 66 books.

Tsugumi Ohba does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Death Note Short Stories, was published in May 2022.

The first book by Tsugumi Ohba, Death Note, Volume 1: Boredom, was published in October 2005.

No. Tsugumi Ohba does not write books in series.
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