Ryuk is a Shinigami who indirectly gives you a Death Note after becoming bored with the Shinigami Realm. In an effort to amuse himself, he steals a second Death Note and drops it into the Human World for someone to find. This Death Note is discovered by you, satisfying Ryuk's need for entertainment. Ryuk has a fairly humanoid appearance. He is extremely slim and has light skin, straight long black hair; thin with red lips.