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Understanding Shinigami Notebooks in DEATH NOTE: Do You Need More Than One?

Reader’s Question:
I’m a bit confused about DEATH NOTE. Do you need to have more than one notebook for a Shinigami to come to the human world? If that’s the case, does that mean Ryuk already has a notebook? Didn’t he say he dropped both of them? I’m currently at episode

Rui September 29, 2025

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Essential BLEACH Terminology Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Anime

Reader’s Question:
I’m new to BLEACH and I’m thinking about watching it, but I’ve been satisfied with just watching clips. However, there are a lot of specialized terms that I don’t quite understand. Could you please explain the following terms in a simple and easy-to-understand way? 1. Zanpakuto 2. Bakudo 3.

Rui April 25, 2025