of the original anime. Note that some community mirrors have reported episode #07 missing in specific old links, so verifying the full episode count is recommended.

(partially cut off in your query) refers to the video compression standard used to keep the file size manageable while maintaining high quality.

The Ultimate Death Note 1080p Experience: bonkai77 HEVC & Multi-Audio Review

The -MULTI-AUDIO- tag is a major draw for international fans. It allows viewers to watch the series with either the original Japanese voice acting (often favored by purists for the original performances) or a high-quality professional English dub (preferred for a more relaxed viewing experience without subtitles). Official Blu-ray releases of "Death Note" often include Japanese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French audio options, and bonkai77 aimed to replicate or enhance that flexibility. For fansub groups, creating multi-audio releases was a core mission, making anime accessible to a global audience.

Although Death Note was mastered in standard definition (480p) for its original 2006 broadcast, official Blu-ray releases (2016 onward) offer a native 1080p transfer. A good 1080p encode preserves the fine line art, the gothic shading, and the subtle textures of the Death Note pages. Avoid upscales that simply stretch 480p—look for encodes sourced from the Japanese or North American Blu-rays.

Multi-audio releases bundle multiple subtitle tracks (SRT or ASS formats). These include literal translations for the Japanese audio and closed captions matching the spoken dubs. Decoding the Codec: x264 vs. x265

When imported into media server software like or Emby , the release integrates seamlessly:

Unlike traditional x264, x265 (High-Efficiency Video Coding) allows for smaller file sizes without sacrificing video quality. This means you get excellent 1080p visuals while using less disk space.