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Death Note Budget

2006AnimationMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

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Synopsis

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 Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But will Light succeed in his noble goal, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?

What is known about the production of Death Note?

"Death Note," a animation released in 2006, was directed by Unknown and stars Mamoru Miyano, Shido Nakamura. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Madhouse, Nippon Television Network Corporation, D.N. Dream Partners produced the film, making it a notable entry in the animation landscape whose financial details remain private.

What were the major cost factors in Death Note?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Death Note."

  • Above-the-Line Talent: Cast and director fees, including Mamoru Miyano typically represent the largest single line item in the production budget.
  • Production Design: Sets, locations, and art direction require significant investment to bring the story to life.
  • Post-Production: Editing, sound design, visual effects, and an original score contribute substantially to the final cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make Death Note (2006)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did Death Note (2006) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was Death Note (2006) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing Death Note?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does Death Note's budget compare to similar animation films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did Death Note (2006) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

Who directed Death Note and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Unknown, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada, with music by Hideki Taniuchi, Yoshihisa Hirano, edited by Aya Hida.

Where was Death Note filmed?

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Filmmakers

Death Note

Producers
Manabu Tamura, Masao Maruyama, Toshio Nakatani
Production Companies
Madhouse, Nippon Television Network Corporation, D.N. Dream Partners, VAP, Shueisha
Key Cast
Mamoru Miyano, Shido Nakamura, Aya Hirano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Kimiko Saito, Naoya Uchida
Cinematographer
Kazuhiro Yamada
Composer
Yoshihisa Hirano, Hideki Taniuchi

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