Death Note ENG Dub Episode 01 — Transcript

Episode 1 of Death Note English Dub introduces the mysterious notebook that causes death and the protagonist's moral dilemma.

Key Takeaways

  • The Death Note is a supernatural tool that can kill by writing a person's name.
  • Using the Death Note requires knowing the person's face to avoid mistakes.
  • The protagonist faces a moral dilemma about using the notebook's power.
  • The story blends supernatural elements with real-world crime and police investigation.
  • The presence of the Shinigami adds a mythological layer to the narrative.

Summary

  • The episode opens with a mysterious notebook called the Death Note, which causes the death of anyone whose name is written in it.
  • The protagonist discovers the Death Note and tests its power, initially skeptical but gradually convinced.
  • Police reports detail a violent suspect taking hostages, paralleling the notebook's deadly influence.
  • The rules of the Death Note are explained, including the need to visualize the person's face and specifying the cause of death.
  • The protagonist struggles with the moral implications of using the Death Note, questioning if it would make him a murderer.
  • A Shinigami (death god) appears, revealing the notebook's supernatural origin and connection.
  • The episode explores themes of justice, power, and the consequences of wielding such a deadly tool.
  • There are scenes of daily life and school, contrasting the supernatural elements with the protagonist's normal world.
  • The police continue to monitor the hostage situation, adding tension and realism to the story.
  • The episode ends with the protagonist more confident but still uncertain about his path forward.

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00:09
Speaker A
[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music]
02:16
Speaker A
change no I'll pass [Music] listen for the voice of God then follow it and know that in time you will find salvation [Music] can you please translate the following sentence into English follow the teachings of God and receive His
02:43
Speaker A
Was a pair of sleeping skulls. I went again. No hard feelings, right? Hey, they're real. Would it kill you to join us? You should come play with us for a change. No, I'll pass. [Music]
02:58
Speaker A
Kanagawa Prefecture police [Music] [Music] day in and day out the same news on permanent repeat this is all so ridiculous this world is rotting another noticeable consequence is the extinction of many species of the planet species are now becoming extinct at a
03:46
Speaker A
Listen for the voice of God, then follow it and know that in time you will find salvation. [Music]
04:47
Speaker A
really not that different from one of those chain letters you get the human whose name is written in this notebook she'll die [Music] there must be something wrong with me to even consider it this note will not take
05:12
Speaker A
Can you please translate the following sentence into English: follow the teachings of God and receive His blessings.
05:25
Speaker A
will happen if the cause of death is not specified the person will simply die of a heart attack after writing the cause of death details of the death should be written in the next six minutes and 40 seconds hmm so depending on the person
05:39
Speaker A
And so it shall be that the seas will again become bountiful and the raging storms will subside.
06:16
Speaker A
on the off-chance someone really dies would that make me a murderer Yeah right it's completely impossible the same assailant who attacks six people at a busy shopping district in Shinjuku yesterday has struck again taking a people hostage at this daycare
06:32
Speaker A
Today at approximately 11 a.m., a 32-year-old man was found stabbed to death in his apartment in the city of Yokohama.
06:55
Speaker A
police are telling us you can't help but feel concerned for the safety of those hostages you're absolutely right we'll continue to monitor the situation from here thank you for that report what do you make of this mr. Hashimoto well one
07:07
Speaker A
Kanagawa Prefecture police. [Music] [Music]
07:27
Speaker A
in we don't know if the suspects been arrested huh yes okay we now have confirmation the suspect has been found dead inside is now dead special forces are denying allegations that they shot the suspect so it's quite possible he
07:47
Speaker A
Day in and day out, the same news on permanent repeat. This is all so ridiculous. This world is rotting. Another noticeable consequence is the extinction of many species of the planet. Species are now becoming extinct at a faster rate than has ever occurred in our report already.
08:15
Speaker A
unlikely but if by chance this thing is for real I have to test it one more time in which case it should probably be another criminal but if he's too well-known that'll be a problem if he dies there's a good possibility that
08:29
Speaker A
History. Death Note, as in notebook of death. How do you use it? The human whose name is written in this notebook shall die.
08:53
Speaker A
mean would anyone really care if a guy like him was to disappear one day sweet looks like we'll be hanging at the arcade after school dating party tomorrow you want to come yeah of course there's no way I'm
09:08
Speaker A
It's pretty lame to mention. Twisted, it's really not that different from one of those chain letters you get. The human whose name is written in this notebook shall die. [Music]
09:31
Speaker A
spot hottie a mile away what's up little lady [Music] waiter [Music] that says Death Note it's for real now then I'd better get going [Music] it's been five days now then I'd better get going you headed somewhere you hate
10:59
Speaker A
There must be something wrong with me to even consider it. This note will not take effect unless the writer has the person's face in their mind when writing his or her name. Therefore, people sharing the same name will not be affected. If the cause of death is written within 40 seconds of writing the person's name, it will happen. If the cause of death is not specified, the person will simply die of a heart attack. After writing the cause of death, details of the death should be written in the next six minutes and 40 seconds.
11:17
Speaker A
where you dropped the thing yeah the human world [Music] [Music] I wasn't expecting you home so early yeah hi mom it's because Oh the results of the nationwide exams I've been waiting all day here goodness number one again these are the highest
12:11
Speaker A
Hmm, so depending on the person you have in mind, you can either kill them easily or painfully. Huh, this is pretty detailed for a prank. I'll give them that. [Music]
12:24
Speaker A
mom thanks though I have already got what I want [Music] [Laughter] [Music] you've taken quite a liking to it no reason to act surprised I am the Shinigami of uke that used to be my notebook judging by your laughter
13:07
Speaker A
So I write a name and that person dies. Like anyone would believe that. Wait, on the off-chance someone really dies, would that make me a murderer? Yeah, right. It's completely impossible.
13:37
Speaker A
take me long and now that I've witnessed the proof of its power I only feel more confident in what I'm gonna do that's interesting I certainly wasn't expecting this several thethe notes have made their way into the human world in the past but
13:52
Speaker A
The same assailant who attacked six people at a busy shopping district in Shinjuku yesterday has struck again, taking people hostage at this daycare center. His captors include both children and teachers. The police have now identified the suspect as 42-year-old Kurou Otoharada, currently unemployed. We expect negotiations to begin immediately.
14:06
Speaker A
belonged to a Shinigami and now that Shinigami has come so what'll happen to me you're here to take my soul right huh what do you mean is that some fantasy you humans came up with I'm not gonna do
14:20
Speaker A
A heart attack in 40 seconds? We'll see. At the present time, that's all the police are telling us. You can't help but feel concerned for the safety of those hostages.
14:37
Speaker A
I'd have no choice but to erase your memories of the note so then you're saying I can use the Death Note all I want and I won't be punished let's just say this you will feel the fear and pain known only to
14:51
Speaker A
You're absolutely right. We'll continue to monitor the situation from here. Thank you for that report. What do you make of this, Mr. Hashimoto?
15:07
Speaker A
eternity that's all now you have something to look forward to after you die it'll be all right answer it what is it I thought you'd like some apples the neighbors brought them over for us why on earth is it so dark in your room
15:35
Speaker A
Well, one can only hope for a quick resolution to this situation. Looks like the notebook doesn't work. Oh well, I didn't expect it to. Anyway, the hostages are coming out and they all look to be unharmed. The Special Forces are taking action. They're moving in. We don't know if the suspect's been arrested.
15:54
Speaker A
words the Death Note is the bond between light the human and Luke the Shinigami yeah um I just have one more question I want to ask you why was I chosen for this hey are you even listening apples
16:15
Speaker A
Huh, yes. Okay, we now have confirmation the suspect has been found dead inside. Is now dead. Special Forces are denying allegations that they shot the suspect, so it's quite possible he was feeling hunger and decided to commit suicide.
16:30
Speaker A
or something don't be so vain it just happened to fall around here and you just happened to pick it up and that's all there is to it that's why I wrote the instructions in English the most popular language in the human world then
16:44
Speaker A
Hostages, the suspect just suddenly collapsed. A heart attack? No way. It's coincidence. This has to be a coincidence.
17:00
Speaker A
gommi haven't got much to do these days most of the time or either taking naps or gambling if you take the time to write names and your death note the others just laugh at you for working so hard even if he wrote the name of
17:13
Speaker A
It's already 6:30. You know, don't you have cram school tonight? Yeah, I'll be ready in just a sec.
17:28
Speaker A
anyway I'm surprised at how many names you've written but I want to know why you only wrote the cause of death for that guy who was hit by the truck if you don't write down the cause of death the
17:39
Speaker A
Note, it's unlikely, but if by chance this thing is for real, I have to test it one more time, in which case it should probably be another criminal. But if he's too well-known, that'll be a problem. If he dies, there's a good possibility that news of his death will be covered up. I need to see results right away.
17:51
Speaker A
what's the point of doing that it's only a matter of time before people figure out that these criminals are being eliminated by someone I want the world to know of my existence that there's someone out there passing righteous
18:04
Speaker A
Didn't you want to lend me $20, pseudo? Maybe I should try killing him. No, I should definitely avoid killing people I know. And again, does it even really matter? I mean, would anyone really care if a guy like him was to disappear one day?
18:25
Speaker A
death note itself that makes humans want to try it out at least once I killed them both I really I killed two men because we're human lives it won't be overlooked besides who might have passed judgment on others
18:48
Speaker A
Sweet, looks like we'll be hanging at the arcade after school. Dating party tomorrow. You want to come? Yeah, of course. There's no way I'm missing that. She's never here to pick me up on time.
19:03
Speaker A
and soul it's worth it because the world can't go on like this I wonder what if someone else had picked up this notebook is there anyone out there other than me who'd be willing to eliminate the Birman from the world if I
19:19
Speaker A
Once you actually start looking around, it makes you wonder if you'd be doing society a favor by getting rid of all these people. [Music]
20:12
Speaker A
criminals I could think of like I was cleaning up the world one name at a time so but eventually who no one will ever do anything evil again and while the truly guilty ones who deserve to be punished for their crimes
20:24
Speaker A
That's our Taku 4. Yeah, this guy could spot a hottie a mile away. What's up, little lady? [Music]
20:37
Speaker A
free of injustice and populated by people who I've judged to be honest kind and hard-working but if you did that it would make you the only bad person left I have no idea what you're talking about I'm a hard-working honor student who's
20:53
Speaker A
Waiter. [Music]
22:39
Speaker A
you try to cross me the entire world is watching now
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Death Note and how does it work?

The Death Note is a supernatural notebook that causes the death of anyone whose name is written in it, provided the writer visualizes the person's face. If the cause of death is not specified, the person dies of a heart attack.

Who is the main character in this episode?

The main character is a young man who discovers the Death Note and begins to test its power while grappling with the moral implications of using it.

What role does the Shinigami play in the story?

The Shinigami is a death god who originally owned the Death Note and explains its rules and supernatural nature to the protagonist, adding a mythological dimension to the story.

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