33 Death Note Coloring Pages: Free Fan Art Printables

Welcome to our collection of 33 Death Note (DN) coloring pages designed for dedicated fans of the psychological thriller anime.

Dive into the complex rivalry between Light Yagami and L Lawliet while bringing your favorite scenes to life with vibrant pencils or bold markers. Whether you want to shade Ryuk’s shadowy shinigami wings or recreate Misa Amane’s iconic gothic-lolita outfits, these printables offer hours of creative focus. Experiment with dramatic contrast by pairing dark, brooding backgrounds with sharp, crisp highlights.

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Contents
1 Main Characters and Trio
2 Light Yagami and Ryuk
3 Misa Amane
4 L Lawliet
5 Shinigami Ryuk and Rem
6 Chibi and Fan Art
7 Special Character Focus
8 Exploring Color Theory in Death Note
9 Mastering Dramatic Shading and Canonical Color Palettes in Death Note Art

Main Characters and Trio

Explore these striking illustrations that capture the brilliant dynamic between the series’ most iconic investigators and masterminds. Each coloring page brings together the core ensemble for an engaging artistic session.

Death Note coloring page featuring Light Yagami, Misa Amane, and L Lawliet together.
Light Yagami, Misa Amane, and L Lawliet pose together in this sketch.
Printable Death Note coloring page featuring Light Yagami and L standing back to back with the Shinigami Ryuk hovering above them.
Light Yagami and L stand back to back while Ryuk hovers above.
Death Note coloring page featuring L Lawliet on the left, Light Yagami in the center, and Misa Amane on the right.
L Lawliet, Light Yagami, and Misa Amane pose together.
Death Note coloring page featuring Light Yagami holding a red apple, Ryuk in the background, and L Lawliet holding a notebook.
Light Yagami holds an apple with Ryuk and L Lawliet behind him.
Printable coloring page featuring Light Yagami, Misa Amane, and L Lawliet from Death Note in a dynamic pose.
Light Yagami, Misa Amane, and L Lawliet pose together.

Light Yagami and Ryuk

Witness the fateful partnership unfold as you shade the ambitious student alongside his apple-obsessed supernatural companion. This coloring page highlights the eerie tension and alliance that drives the entire plot forward.

A printable Death Note coloring page featuring Light Yagami and the Shinigami Ryuk holding an apple.
Light Yagami and Ryuk pose together while holding an apple.
Light Yagami and the Shinigami Ryuk from the anime and manga series Death Note coloring page.
Light Yagami stands beside the looming Shinigami Ryuk.
Death Note coloring page featuring Light Yagami writing in a notebook while the shinigami Ryuk leans over his shoulder holding an apple
Light Yagami writes in a notebook with Ryuk watching.
Death Note coloring page featuring Light Yagami standing in a suit alongside the Shinigami Ryuk
Light Yagami stands confidently alongside the towering Shinigami Ryuk.

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Misa Amane

Bring vibrant personality and dramatic flair to every detailed portrait of the famous pop idol and Second Kira. Every coloring page in this set lets you play with striking blonde tones, ribbons, and iconic gothic fashion.

Misa Amane from Death Note holding hand puppets of the shinigami Rem and Ryuk coloring page
Misa Amane holds cute hand puppets of Rem and Ryuk.
Misa Amane holding a notebook in this Death Note coloring page
Misa Amane holds a notebook while sitting down.
Misa Amane coloring page from Death Note showing her with pigtails and floral sleeves writing in her notebook.
Misa Amane writes in her notebook.
Misa Amane from Death Note holding up a notebook in a coloring page.
Misa Amane presents a notebook with both hands.
Misa Amane coloring page from Death Note featuring her kneeling in a dress with a cross necklace.
Misa Amane kneels while wearing a dress and cross necklace.
Printable coloring page of Misa Amane from Death Note featuring her in a crop top, leather jacket, skirt, and fishnet stockings.
Misa Amane poses stylishly in her edgy alternative outfit.

L Lawliet

Focus your creative energy on the world’s greatest detective as he contemplates his next deductive leap. Completing this coloring page allows you to capture L’s signature posture, thoughtful gaze, and love for sweets.

Death Note coloring page featuring L Lawliet on the left and Light Yagami on the right.
L Lawliet and Light Yagami face each other intently.
L Lawliet Death Note coloring page featuring the detective in his iconic squatting pose with messy hair.
L Lawliet squats thoughtfully with his finger near his mouth.
Coloring page featuring Light Yagami and L Lawliet from Death Note
Light Yagami and L Lawliet are linked by a chain together.
Printable Death Note coloring page featuring L Lawliet squatting in his signature posture beneath his gothic L logo.
L Lawliet squats in his signature posture beneath his gothic logo.

Fun Fact: The original Death Note manga was created by writer Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata, initially serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2003 to 2006.

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Shinigami Ryuk and Rem

Immerse yourself in the dark and otherworldly realm of the death gods with these intricate creature designs. Each coloring page showcases skeletal features, tattered robes, and haunting expressions straight from the underworld.

Printable Death Note coloring page featuring Misa Amane and the Shinigami Rem.
Misa Amane stands beside the Shinigami Rem.
Ryuk holding an apple coloring page from Death Note.
Ryuk holds his favorite apple.
Ryuk, the god of death (Shinigami) from Death Note, crouching on a stone ledge against a blue sky coloring page.
Ryuk crouches on a stone ledge.
Misa Amane alongside the Shinigami Rem from the anime and manga series Death Note coloring page.
Misa Amane poses with the Shinigami Rem.
Printable coloring page featuring the Shinigami Ryuk from the anime and manga series Death Note standing in a menacing pose.
Shinigami Ryuk stands with a menacing grin in this illustration.
Death Note coloring page depicting the Shinigami Ryuk (standing) and Rem (crouching) from the anime and manga series Death Note.
Ryuk stands behind Rem as she crouches.
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Chibi and Fan Art

Enjoy a lighter and more playful artistic take on the otherwise intense and suspenseful cat-and-mouse narrative. This charming coloring page features adorable miniature renditions of your favorite characters in delightfully fun situations.

Death Note coloring page featuring chibi fan art titled Death Note Chibis set 1.
Four chibi characters from Death Note are featured in cute poses.
Printable Death Note coloring page featuring a set of chibi-style fan art illustrations of the anime and manga characters.
Chibi-style fan art illustrations featuring characters from Death Note.
A printable coloring page featuring fanart illustration of Misa Amane and the Shinigami Rem from the anime and manga series Death Note, drawn in a style inspired by Scott Pilgrim.
Misa Amane and Rem pose together in Scott Pilgrim art style.
A printable Death Note coloring page showing dark themed chibi style illustrations of twelve characters from the anime and manga series.
Chibi style illustrations of twelve characters from the anime and manga series.
The image features a collection of fan made chibi sticker illustrations of characters from the anime and manga series Death Note coloring page.
Fan made chibi sticker illustrations of various characters.

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Special Character Focus

Highlight unique supporting figures and memorable plot elements that shaped the unforgettable legacy of the series. Fans of intense anime artwork will love bringing these specialized portraits to life with rich colors, similar to how enthusiasts enjoy Hunter X Hunter coloring pages.

Mello (Mihael Keehl) from the anime and manga series Death Note holding a human skull, echoing a classic Hamlet style pose coloring page
Mello holds a human skull in a dramatic pose.
Printable coloring page of Light Yagami from the anime and manga series Death Note holding a large scythe.
Light Yagami from Death Note holds a large scythe.
Printable Death Note coloring page featuring a four-panel stacked collage focusing closely on the distinct eyes of the characters Light Yagami, L Lawliet, Ryuk, and Misa Amane.
Four stacked panels display close-ups of the characters’ eyes.

Exploring Color Theory in Death Note

Analyze the artistic color palettes and visual symbolism used throughout the Death Note anime series.

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Mastering Dramatic Shading and Canonical Color Palettes in Death Note Art

Capturing the moody, atmospheric aesthetic of this psychological thriller requires thoughtful consideration of contrast, lighting, and iconic character traits. Because the series relies heavily on deep shadows, sharp angles, and suspenseful imagery, standard bright palettes might not always fit the intended tone unless you are working on a playful chibi design.

  • Light Yagami: Use soft browns for his hair, classic school uniform tones for his standard attire, and sharp blue or crimson accents to reflect his intense psychological depth during crucial deduction scenes.
  • L Lawliet: Keep his color palette minimal with stark whites for his loose shirt, pale tones for his skin, and deep shadows under his eyes to emphasize his sleepless detective lifestyle.
  • Shinigami Realm: Employ deep indigos, charcoal grays, and muted purples to mimic the dreary, sunless environment where Ryuk and Rem originate.

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