Ryuk

The Ryuk figure, numbered 217 in the Pop! Animation line, was released to represent the central supernatural figure from the critically acclaimed manga and anime series Death Note. Created by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the character of Ryuk serves as a shinigami who drops his Death Note into the human world, setting the dark, cat-and-mouse narrative of the series into motion. This vinyl figure was designed to translate the character's distinct, gothic, and lanky aesthetic into the stylized, large-headed format characteristic of the Funko brand.

Upon its introduction to the Animation collection, the figure was well-received by fans of the franchise for its faithful recreation of Ryuk's jagged features and iconic feathered outfit. As Death Note remains a pillar of 2000s-era manga, the figure quickly became a staple for collectors of Shonen Jump merchandise. It stands as a notable example of how Funko adapts complex, non-human character designs while maintaining the simplified, recognizable geometry of their product line.