How many books has Tsugumi Ohba written?

Tsugumi Ohba has published 7 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Tsugumi Ohba's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Death Note.

What is Tsugumi Ohba's most famous book?

Death Note (2008) is Tsugumi Ohba's most widely read book.

Which Tsugumi Ohba books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Bakuman (film, 2015) and Death Note (film, 2006).

Tsugumi Ohba books in order

Japanese manga writer

Born: 1950
Country: Japan
Books: 7

Graphic novels

Tsugumi Ohba has published 7 novels, beginning with Death Note (2008). The latest is Platinum End (2015).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Tsugumi Ohba

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Death Note
Tsugumi Ohba's most-read book.
Newest
Platinum End
Published November 2015.

Tsugumi Ohba books in order of publication

Bakuman (2008)
186 pagesAdapted for film
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Death Note (2008)
176 pages★ 3.6 (8 ratings)Adapted for film
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Bakuman 1 (2009)
201 pages
Buy
Bakuman 7 (2010)
174 pages
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Bakuman Volume 6 (2010)
174 pages
Buy
Death Note Black Edition (2011)
380 pages
Buy
Platinum End (Nov 2015)
190 pages
Buy

Film and TV adaptations

Bakuman (2015)Film · from Bakuman
Death Note (2006)Film · from Death Note
Death Note 2: The Last Name (2006)Film · from Death Note
L: Change the World (2008)Film · from Death Note
Death Note (2017)Film · from Death Note

About Tsugumi Ohba

Tsugumi Ohba is the pen name of a Japanese manga writer. He is best known for authoring the Death Note manga series with illustrator Takeshi Obata from 2003 to 2006, which has 30 million collected volumes in circulation. The duo's second series, Bakuman (2008–2012), was also successful with 15 million in circulation. In 2014, Ohba collaborated with My Little Monster creator Robico for the one-shot "Skip! Yamada-kun". Another series with Obata, Platinum End, was serialized in the monthly Jump SQ from November 4, 2015, to January 4, 2021.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tsugumi Ohba FAQ

How many books has Tsugumi Ohba written?: Tsugumi Ohba has published 7 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Tsugumi Ohba's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Death Note.
What is Tsugumi Ohba's latest book?: Platinum End (2015).
What is Tsugumi Ohba's most famous book?: Death Note (2008) is Tsugumi Ohba's most widely read book.
Which Tsugumi Ohba books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Bakuman (film, 2015) and Death Note (film, 2006).