Ryuk facts for kids

Ryuk is a fascinating character from the popular Japanese story series called Death Note. He is a Shinigami, which means "God of Death." Ryuk was created by writer Tsugumi Ohba and artist Takeshi Obata for the Death Note manga. He is the one who starts all the exciting events in the story. Ryuk was very bored with his life in the Shinigami world. To find something interesting, he dropped one of his special notebooks, called a Death Note, into the human world. A smart high school student named Light Yagami found it.

Light Yagami decided to use this notebook to try and make the world a better place by getting rid of criminals. The whole Death Note story then follows the exciting chase between Light and L Lawliet, who is known as the world's best detective.

Ryuk's Appearance

Ryuk has a unique look that makes him stand out. He has a body that looks like a human's, but with some very different features. His eyes are large, round, and bright yellow. His hair is spiky, and his teeth are sharp and pointed. Ryuk's skin is a grayish-blue color, and his lips are blue-gray. He also wears rings on his fingers, adding to his distinct style.

Ryuk's Personality

Ryuk is a very interesting character with a unique personality. He often acts in ways that benefit himself. Light Yagami understands this about Ryuk. Because of this, Light often gives Ryuk apples, which Ryuk absolutely loves, to get him to do things.

Ryuk enjoys apples from the human world much more than those from his own realm. He says the apples where he comes from are shriveled and taste like sand! Ryuk is sometimes seen keeping secrets from Light, which adds to his mysterious nature.

Ryuk can also be a bit shy around girls. This is clear when Misa, another character, hugs Ryuk out of excitement. He seems surprised by it.

When Light Yagami first starts using the Death Note to get rid of criminals, Ryuk visits him. Ryuk tells Light that no one has ever used a Death Note in such an interesting way before. He often says that humans are "so interesting," enjoying watching their actions unfold.

"Humans are so interesting." - Ryuk