The new film will involve more Death Notes and Shinegami than previous adaptations, and will be directed by Gantz live-action movie director, Shisuke Sato.
The three main characters of the film are comprised of the Death Note Unit’s “Ace Detective,” Tsukuru Mishima, played by Masahiro Higashide, as well as L’s successor, Ryuzaki, played by Sosuke Ikematsu.
The film is slated to premiere in October 29, 2016.
Rounding off the three main characters is Light’s fanatical follower and hacker, Yuuki Shien, played by Masaki Suda.