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Ryuk, the Shinigami apple addict from Death Note, has haunted millions with his cackling grin, boredom-driven chaos, and impartial observation of human folly. Dropping a Death Note into the world was just another game — until it became Light Yagami’s apocalypse.

Who is Ryuk?

Ryyuk (リューク) is the deuteragonist/antagonist catalyst of Death Note (manga 2003–2006, anime 2006–2007). Introduced in chapter 1 and episode 1, he’s a high-ranking Shinigami who drops his Death Note into the human world out of boredom, sparking Kira’s reign.

Ryuk Wiki

Full Name	Ryuk
Species	Shinigami (Death God)
Rank	Rank 6 (Shinigami Realm)
Age	Unknown (ancient, predates human civilization)
Gender	Male (presents as)
Origin	Shinigami Realm
Affiliation	None (observer), Light Yagami (temporary “master”)
Status (2025)	Active, returned to Shinigami Realm post-Light’s death
Debut (Anime)	Episode 1 (2006)
Debut (Manga)	Chapter 1 (2003)
Voice Actor (JP)	Shido Nakamura
Voice Actor (EN)	Brian Drummond
Friends	Rintaro Okabe

Physical Appearance

Height	~230 cm (7’7″)
Weight	Unknown
Color	Black skin, white teeth, yellow eyes
Wings	Bat-like, retractable
Form	Skeletal, punk-goth aesthetic

Shinigami & Observer Profile

Death Note	Primary notebook (drops to Light), backup in belt
Role	Bored spectator, rule explainer, apple dealer
Notable Actions	Writes Light’s name, kills Light (manga), watches from shadows (anime)
Weakness	Apple withdrawal (goes into spasms after 3 days)

Social Media Presence

• X (Twitter) Fan Account: @RyukApples
• Reddit: r/DeathNote
• TikTok: #Ryuk

Ryuk Story

Trapped in the dull Shinigami Realm where gods gamble lifespans, Ryuuk steals a second Death Note from Sidoh and drops it into the human world — just to kill time.

His game:

• Kira Arc: Bonds with Light over apples, explains rules, watches chaos.
• Near’s Trap: Refuses to help Light, writes his name (manga).
• Post-Light: Returns to realm, bored again; cameo in 2020 one-shot.
• 2025: Implied still gambling, possibly eyeing new “toys.”

Ryuuk’s creed: “Humans are entertaining… especially when they’re desperate.”

Powers and Abilities

Ryyuk is death without allegiance:

• Death Note Mastery – Writes names in 40 seconds for heart attack.
• Invisibility/Flight – Only visible to Death Note holders; phases through walls.
• Shinigami Eyes – Sees names/lifespans (default, no trade needed).
• Immortality – Cannot be killed by human means; only Shinigami King can erase.
• Apple Addiction – Human apples = drug-level high; withdrawal = pain.

Example: Finale (manga) — writes Light’s name mid-plea, ends Kira with a smirk.

Personality Traits

Ryyuk is sadistic, neutral, and apple-obsessed:

• Bored Observer – “I’m not on anyone’s side.”
• Trickster God – Loves chaos, hates predictability.
• Apple Fiend – “Juicy~” — trades info for fruit.
• Honest Liar – Tells truth, but never the whole truth.

Ryuk Quotes

• “You dropped this.”
• “I’m not doing this for you… I’m just bored.”
• “Apples… only in the human world are they this juicy.”
• “Light Yagami… you’ve lost.”

Popular Fan Theories

Debated in :

• Did リューク plan Light’s fall? → No — just wanted entertainment; ending was bonus.
• リューク x Apple = true love? → Canon — he risks realm ban for them.
• Will リューク return in sequel? → 2020 one-shot — drops notebook to Minor C.
• リューク vs. Rem rematch? → Ryuk wins — smarter, less emotional.

Unknown or Fun Facts about Ryuk

• Apple Count: 30+ per day — human world exclusive.
• Design Origin: Based on Western grim reaper + Japanese punk.
• Voice Actor: Shido Nakamura also voiced Gaku Yashiro (Erased).
• No Killing Without Note: Shinigami must use Death Note to kill humans.

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