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Overview-10/10
The story of Cowboy Bebop is the misadventures of a group of space cowboys/bounty hunters with a rift of humor, drama, adventure, action and sci-fi that blend together well with old-time jazz backtracks. From the genius of Shinichiro Watanabe was where this space adventure sprang from and it is an old gem I will always love! And the end is a cliffhanger, leaving you wondering what happened

Art-10/10
Watanabe puts some great thought into the appearance of his charachters. They are intricatey designed to fit their persona. Spike Spiegel, our cool-as-ice, sharply dressed hero had a great design with tones of blue and yellow. Perfect compliment!

Sound-9/10
The voice actors in the dub (which I usually watch to get a clear picture in my head for my fanfics) are perfect, for the most part. Steve Blum, one of my all time fave voice actors, plays Spike Spiegel, and Wendee Lee plays the sexy and daring Faye Valentine. Their voices are well-suited. The jazzy backing music made for a mysterious and mellow environment, as well as spazzy chase scenes. The ending theme, the real folk blues

Charachters-10/10
The charachters are intricate and have very good backstories, be they major or one timers. Spike's romance with a beautiful blonde and rivalry with an old comerade are riveting to watch.


Parental Warnings

Violence-Strong
There are brutal shootings, combat, and fistfights strewn throughout, but nothing too terribly gory.

Language-Moderate
Swearing here and there, but nothing much

Sex/Nudity-Mild
There are a few sex references and jokes, as well as a brief gay love scene

Frightening/Intense scenes-Moderate
There is a scene where someone is beat up, as well as several deaths

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Overview-10 out of 10
Death Note is probably the most different of the shonen anime I have been exposed to. As all the shonen that I have been exposed to, which include excessive combat, Death Note is more phsycological and cat and mouse. It is thoroughly entertaining and suspenseful, keeping me hooked and on the edge of my seat, leaving me eager to see the next episode.

Art: 10 out of 10
Death Note's Illustrater, Takeshi Obata, put a lot of work into his illustrations. They are detailed and almost eerily realistic. I am blown away by his great attention to detail. It is an anime/manga drawing style that I humbly follow.

Sound: 9 out of 10
I watched the Death Note dubbed series in it's entirety on AdultSwim.com and I must say it is the best dubbed anime I have ever watched. The voices are perfectly cast, though sometimes (but rarely) annoying. The backing music is surgingly powerful and perfect for the anime.

Charachters: 9 out of 10
The Charachters are very well-constructed. They keep the story moving with their in-depth observations and personal quirks. Being a sucker for the charachter of L--I gladly admit it--I can definitely see that in the charachters. I also loved that when the plot was enriched in its progression, the charachters were stripped away to their core, like biting into an apple, the main symbol of Death Note.

Enjoyment: 10 out of 10
Death Note was an anime I watched in its entirety it was so good. I reveled, laughed, cried and was even thrilled by the thickening and complex plot as more and more of the charachters were revealed. I get chills at how good it gets.

Overall: 10 out of 10
Death Note is reccomended for those fans who like to see a different side of shonen, the side that isn't physical combat, but psychological and mental puzzles. If you like seeing charachters fighting through mind games, then tune in and be prepared to be on the edge of your seat!!!


Parental Warnings:

Legend:
Mild-very few scenes
Moderate-Several scenes
Strong-Many Scenes
Extreme-Full of these scenes

Violence: Strong
There are several shootings, suicide and, obviously, deaths, as well as a combat scene (very rare, for death note).

Sex: Moderate
There are some suggestive innuendos and a scene of nudity.

Language: Moderate
There is some occasional swearing here and there.

Frightening/Intense scenes: Extreme
There are scenes of disturbing deaths throughout, and a few scenes of torture and bondage.

Rating: M (17+)
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