Tadashi Tanaka
DirectorTadashi Tanaka is a Japanese film producer whose credits include two entries in the live-action Death Note franchise, the spinoff L Change the World and the sequel Light Up the New World.
Death Note Role
Tanaka produced Death Note: L Change the World (2008), the spinoff film centered on detective L's final case, and returned to produce Death Note: Light Up the New World (2016), the story's sequel set a decade after the manga's ending. Both credits came after the franchise's original two-film run, extending the live-action series into new territory built around L's legacy and a new generation of Death Note users.
Career and Notable Roles
Tanaka's producing work spans the wider Japanese film industry, with credits on the manga adaptation Gantz (2010), the tokusatsu reboot Gatchaman (2013), and the crime drama High & Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015), reflecting a career built largely around bringing manga and multimedia franchises to the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tadashi Tanaka?
Tadashi Tanaka is a film producer whose credits include two entries in the live-action Death Note franchise: the spinoff L Change the World and the sequel Light Up the New World. His producing work spans the wider Japanese film industry.
What is Death Note: L Change the World about, and what was Tanaka's role?
Tanaka produced Death Note: L Change the World, a 2008 spinoff film centered on detective L's final case. It came after the franchise's original two-film run released in 2006.
What is Death Note: Light Up the New World about, and what was Tanaka's role?
Tanaka produced Death Note: Light Up the New World, a 2016 sequel set a decade after the manga's ending, built around a new generation of Death Note users. He returned to the franchise for this film after producing L Change the World in 2008.
What other films has Tadashi Tanaka produced?
Tanaka's credits include the manga adaptation Gantz (2010), the tokusatsu reboot Gatchaman (2013), and the crime drama High & Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015). His career reflects a focus on bringing manga and multimedia franchises to the screen.
How do Tanaka's Death Note films fit into the franchise's timeline?
Both of Tanaka's Death Note credits came after the franchise's original two-film run, extending the live-action series into new territory. L Change the World built on L's legacy, while Light Up the New World arrived a decade later.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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