Takeshi Obata has published 10 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Death Note (2010). The latest is Death Note Short Stories (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Takeshi Obata
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Death Note
Takeshi Obata's most-read book.
Newest
Death Note Short Stories
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Hikaru No Go, Volume 6 (2000)
Hikaru No Go, Volume 17 (2002)
Death Note 13: How to Read (Oct 2006)
Bakuman 1 (2009)
Bakuman 7 (2010)
Bakuman Volume 6 (2010)
Death Note (2010)
Bakuman (2011)
Death Note Black Edition (2011)
Death Note Short Stories (2021)
Children's books in order
Hikaru No Go 7 (2000)
Hikaru No Go, Volume 3 (2003)
Other books in order
Blanc Et Noir (2015)
About Takeshi Obata
Takeshi Obata is a Japanese manga artist that usually works as the illustrator in collaboration with a writer. He first gained international attention for Hikaru no Go (1999–2003) with Yumi Hotta, but is better known for Death Note (2003–2006) and Bakuman (2008–2012) with Tsugumi Ohba. Obata has mentored several well-known manga artists, including Nobuhiro Watsuki of Rurouni Kenshin fame, Black Cat creator Kentaro Yabuki, and Eyeshield 21 artist Yusuke Murata.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Takeshi Obata FAQ
- How many books has Takeshi Obata written?
- Takeshi Obata has published 10 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Takeshi Obata's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Death Note.
- What is Takeshi Obata's latest book?
- Death Note Short Stories (2021).
- What is Takeshi Obata's most famous book?
- Death Note (2010) is Takeshi Obata's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.