Deserves it's own thread for the reason that I am referring to the manga series, anime, live action movies, and the game.
I was introduced by a family member last year to the manga. I'm sure there are fans here, judging from a few posts I have seen. The anime is now on Adult Swim, Sunday's at midnight.
From what I have seen, the anime is excellent, as it pulls from the manga quite well. The art and script matches, veering very little. I saw the first part of the live action movie, (with the little Japanese I know)and it swayed a LOT. For the purpose of maintaining the first 6-8 chapters in under 2 hours, it really had to change and chop it up. The actor that did L was worth seeing, though.
The game was released on the DS, but I think it's only in Japan. Once I finish the anime and books, I want it. Anyone seen it?
Here's a tidbit I got from Wiki about a Belgian murder:
"On September 28, 2007, two notes stating "Watashi wa Kira dess" (I am Kira, with "desu" being the more literal and correct transliteration of the verb) were found near the unidentified remains of a Caucasian male. Nothing was found on or near the victim besides these two notes. Belgian police are investigating the matter further."
Looks like it was banned is some parts of China as well.