Death Note is a unique show that brings a new meaning to the concept of Death Gods. Death Note would have to be the finest written non-action, non-romance anime/manga of our time, with a story that can easily get you hooked.
This is the setting of this incredibly unique show.The first two episodes are capable of getting almost any anime fan hooked, to this thought-provoking show. Underneath all the death and normal day-to-day occurrences is a battle of wits, where you have two geniuses Light and L, constantly trying to outsmart each other. During these mental clashes it is easy to change the side you support, as both characters are so alike but with different ideals.
Story:
Death Note gets a 10 in the story department, because of the way the plot unravels.The story is unique one. A notebook falls from the sky, and the human who writes a name in it is capable of killing the individual pictured in his mind.
Yagami Light, who obtains this power to kill, utilizes it in hopes of creating a utopia in which he is god.
Death Note presents the viewers with questions which cannot be easily answered.This series challenges the viewers morals and for that, it deserves highly.
Characters and Music:
The character designs are highly detailed and strangely enough, even a lot of detail is put into something as simple as writing that it can make anything seem so dramatic. There's really nothing negative that can be said about the animation because no corners were cut in the production process.
The music helps add to the spectacular viewing experience, with the addicting opening and ending themes and a superb orchestra score to back it up.This definitely has to be one of the most ingenious shows ever!
With great and power and ambition, Yagami Light is forced to play a chair gripping game of cat and mouse with those who seek to detain him.The way L attempts to persecute Light is something I have never witnessed in an anime.
The chase between L and Light is very very engaging. They are constantly out-witting each other and the mind games are exciting, always keeping you on edge. The first 15 episodes will magically draw you closer and closer to the scene as suspense hangs over their individual methods for identifying the other.
Overall:
Death Note is definitely one of the best anime series of all time, for it presents a deeply unique and compelling story rivaled by few. I can truly say it is one of the best, if not the best anime I've watched.
However, there is nothing perfect in the universe.The flaws begin once it is apparent that there will be a second arc. This to me, seemed like an unnecessary way of drawing out the anime.Somewhere in between, an awesome twist comes and an awesome character disappears in an awesome manner. The episodes that follow are not so awesome anymore.
Although, there might be some minute flaws and a few boring scenes, we can blindly conclude that:
Death Note is a Gem. A masterpiece.
It's something that can bring your mind to an eternal state of thought.
Rating: 10/10
Trivia:
- Manga - written & illustrated by Tsugumi Ohba - 12 Volumes
- Anime - Directed by Tetsuro Araki - 2 Seasons - 37 Episodes
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| Cloister Black |
Light and L are depicted as opposites in just about every way. Watch episode 2 again: you'll see that Light uses a PC and L uses a Mac.
When L wants to communicate without revealing his identity, he uses a capital L as his symbol. The letter comes from a real font called Cloister Black.
Early in the planning of Death Note, Near and Mello were intended to be L's twin sons. That idea was shot down because neither Ohba nor Obata could imagine L having sex. They must not write fan fiction.
Author Tsugumi Ohba has a hidden identity.