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title: "Death Note — $186K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 41/100 · $186K/yr market · 1.2M searches/yr · $30.76 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **death note**

**Skip it**

Weak search conversion (0.5%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 37Growth 21Conversion 6Competition 14Returns 96Price range 93Avg price 95Brand share 37Review moat 93Quality gap 25

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.9%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$30.76**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Great****139.4**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Price range**

**Great****$12.60–$99.82**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$186K**

$186K/yr · 1.2M searches

**Brand share**

**Okay****83%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-7.5%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Competition**

**Bad****83%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.5%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Signals**[** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500") [** Out of Stock**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=out_of_stock "OOS rate > 10%")

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, death note is a $186K/yr Amazon United States market (1.2M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 83% of demand. Demand peaks in Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 41/100.

Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **death note market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**8K–10K**</dd><dd>avg 750–1,000/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$246K–$308K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**0.5%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#74,146**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**70%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**70%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**3.9%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**34 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**167 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products capture 83% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**15**

**Top-5 brand share**

**83%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**83%**

Top 20: 100%

**Open market**

**12%**

- Great Eastern Entertainment49% - ODINGONS15% - ABYSTYLE6% - EROIKAKMI6% - Concept One6% - Bioworld5% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 12%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 89 weeks — -7.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

45K35KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25 seasonDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.5×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/death-note/trend)

## **Top death note search terms**

- **death note**1.1M/yr-8.2%0.3% conv. - **deathnote**80K/yr+2.1%0.2% conv. - **deathnot**5K/yr+11.1%0.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/death-note/search-terms)

## **Top death note products on Amazon**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%15%$28K30%$56K45%$84K60%$111K1101001K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)3 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 10 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Great Eastern Entertainment Death Note L SD PVC Keychain](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BFvQqVyCL.jpg)**Great Eastern Entertainment Death Note L SD PVC Keychain**Great Eastern Entertainment**$12.60**4.8★347 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015117AA) [2![ODINGONS 4 PCS Set Notebook Anime Cosplay Japan Anime Theme Writing Journal Feather Pen L Necklace & Book Chain Anime Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3131+TAvOIL.jpg)**ODINGONS 4 PCS Set Notebook Anime Cosplay Japan Anime Theme Writing Journal Feather Pen L Necklace & Book Chain Anime Accessories**ODINGONS**$17.04**4.6★385 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1WWVZBT) [3![ABYSTYLE Studio Death Note Misa SFC Collectible PVC Figure Statue Anime Manga Figurine Home Room Office Dcor Gift](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I8nBbGcrL.jpg)**ABYSTYLE Studio Death Note Misa SFC Collectible PVC Figure Statue Anime Manga Figurine Home Room Office Dcor Gift**ABYSTYLE**$48.51**4.7★372 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJL3JL4M) [4![EROIKAKMI 4 PCS Notebook Set L Leather Journal and Necklace Feather Pen Anime Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519VqqZnZaL.jpg)**EROIKAKMI 4 PCS Notebook Set L Leather Journal and Necklace Feather Pen Anime Accessories**EROIKAKMI**$17.07**4.6★273 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4CGX47) [5![Death Note Beanie Hat Ryuk Winter Knit Cap with Cuff Black One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qyLAGo1BL.jpg)**Death Note Beanie Hat Ryuk Winter Knit Cap with Cuff Black One Size**Concept One**$19.89**5.0★14 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP4HDRBD)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Funko Pop! Animation: Death Note - Light Yagami - Collectable Vinyl Figure - Gift Idea - Official Merchandise - Toys for Kids & Adults - Anime Fans - Model Figure for Collectors and Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Tr9BwifqL.jpg)**Funko Pop! Animation: Death Note - Light Yagami - Collectable Vinyl Figure - Gift Idea - Official Merchandise - Toys for Kids & Adults - Anime Fans - Model Figure for Collectors and Display**Funko**$17.15**0 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G36B8MJR) [![Death Note Character Womens Black Lounge Shorts-Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412TKDTbb9L.jpg)**Death Note Character Womens Black Lounge Shorts-Large**Bioworld**$22.45**0 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD1K5PMX) [![Odd Sox Death Note 2-Pack Novelty Crew Sock Bundle Size Large Mens 812 / Womens 9.513.5 Anime Fan Gift Durable Knit Comfort Comfortable Everyday Graphic Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MAYOhsGhL.jpg)**Odd Sox Death Note 2-Pack Novelty Crew Sock Bundle Size Large Mens 812 / Womens 9.513.5 Anime Fan Gift Durable Knit Comfort Comfortable Everyday Graphic Design**Odd Sox**$29.99**0 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMZZNQ9) [![Death Note Misa Amane Retro Goth Winged Heart Anime Tote Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31L0oI9Mo9L.jpg)**Death Note Misa Amane Retro Goth Winged Heart Anime Tote Bag**Death Note**$23.08**1 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK6GM3GM) [![Anime Squat Belt for Men and Women - 10MM Heavy Duty Anime Workout Lever Belt for Bodybuilding Cross Fit and Training (Death Note XS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zPfgBVS6L.jpg)**Anime Squat Belt for Men and Women - 10MM Heavy Duty Anime Workout Lever Belt for Bodybuilding Cross Fit and Training (Death Note XS)**Generic**$99.82**2 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG2YH69D)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Odd Sox Death Note 2-Pack Novelty Crew Sock Bundle Size Large Mens 812 / Womens 9.513.5 Anime Fan Gift Durable Knit Comfort Comfortable Everyday Graphic Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MAYOhsGhL.jpg)**Odd Sox Death Note 2-Pack Novelty Crew Sock Bundle Size Large Mens 812 / Womens 9.513.5 Anime Fan Gift Durable Knit Comfort Comfortable Everyday Graphic Design**Odd Sox**$29.99**0.0★**▲ 115%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMZZNQ9) [![Funko Pop! Animation: Death Note - Light Yagami - Collectable Vinyl Figure - Gift Idea - Official Merchandise - Toys for Kids & Adults - Anime Fans - Model Figure for Collectors and Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Tr9BwifqL.jpg)**Funko Pop! Animation: Death Note - Light Yagami - Collectable Vinyl Figure - Gift Idea - Official Merchandise - Toys for Kids & Adults - Anime Fans - Model Figure for Collectors and Display**Funko**$17.15**0.0★**▲ 115%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G36B8MJR) [![Death Note Character Womens Black Lounge Shorts-Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412TKDTbb9L.jpg)**Death Note Character Womens Black Lounge Shorts-Large**Bioworld**$22.45**0.0★**▲ 114%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD1K5PMX) [![Death Note Beanie Hat Ryuk Winter Knit Cap with Cuff Black One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qyLAGo1BL.jpg)**Death Note Beanie Hat Ryuk Winter Knit Cap with Cuff Black One Size**Concept One**$19.89**5.0★**▲ 87%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP4HDRBD) [![Anime Squat Belt for Men and Women - 10MM Heavy Duty Anime Workout Lever Belt for Bodybuilding Cross Fit and Training (Death Note XS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zPfgBVS6L.jpg)**Anime Squat Belt for Men and Women - 10MM Heavy Duty Anime Workout Lever Belt for Bodybuilding Cross Fit and Training (Death Note XS)**Generic**$99.82**3.5★**▲ 83%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG2YH69D)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about death note**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**46%

*“The notebook is well made”*

**Value For Money**16%

*“Worth the purchase”*

**Collectibles**9%

*“Collecting”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“It came just as described”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“The size is pretty accurate”*

**Product Condition**4%

*“Description says 100% brand new”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**4%

*“Very anime accurate and love it”*

**Strength**2%

*“nice sturdy binding”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“how you added the instructions it is absolutely peak the durability of the book is also really good”*

**Durability**1%

*“they seem like they will hold up well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Material Quality**17%

*“Cheap materials”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“the book was low quality”*

**Smell**17%

*“smells like death~ like it wont go away I wonder why”*

**Product Condition**11%

*“Looks used”*

**Strength**6%

*“The feather pen is kind of flimsy”*

**Paper Compatibility**6%

*“Pages werent connected to the spine”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Maybe a little expensive for what it is”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“it's kinda small”*

**Writing Experience**4%

*“Doesnt have THAT many pages to be able to write in”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Defective Material/Parts**19%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**18%

**Size-Overall**11%

**Quality-Overall**9%

**Value For Money**8%

**Material Quality**6%

**Shape/Style**5%

**Smell**4%

**Writing Experience**3%

**Certifications**3%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is death note profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $186K/yr across 10 tracked products. 0 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -7.5%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (41/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the death note niche?**</dt><dd>10 brands and 15 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 83% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 83% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in death note?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Material Quality, Quality-Overall, Smell. The return rate is 0.9%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for death note peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.5× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the death note niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $12.60–$99.82; the average listing price is $30.76 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 139 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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