HOW TO READ contains much data relating to the series, including character profiles of almost every character that is named, a special sealed card that features L's true name in a stylized rendition of how a person with a Shinigami's eyes would see it, creator interviews, behind the scenes info for the series and the pilot chapter that preceded Death Note. It is the most recent resource relating to the series, and is often quoted when there are disputes regarding the series, such as the spellings of certain names in English.
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