Is Death Note A Classic In The Anime World?

Jul 10, 2021 7:55 AM

NomineMalum

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Do you think Death Note will be known as a classic in the anime community?

Jul 10, 2021 8:05 AM

Generatordid

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Yes it’s not only very popular but also known as an amazing show

Jul 10, 2021 8:06 AM

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I would say it is already a classic because it’s one of the most famout anime ever. Even many people who don’t watch anime at all have heard of death note.

It had a large cultural impact, atleast in the West, so I would say it’s a classic

Jul 10, 2021 8:06 AM

KiR4T

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YES YES YES YES YES YES YEA YES YES YES

Jul 10, 2021 8:07 AM

YungCorner

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Anything with Hot Topic merch is usually a good direction

Jul 10, 2021 8:08 AM

directedbyjj

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the first 3rd is the best anime of all time. the second 3rd is fine. the last 3rd of the series is terrible, aside from the final episode. people only consider it a classic because of those first 12 episodes.

Jul 10, 2021 8:10 AM

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I watched it on Youtube years ago and I really like how uniwue and remarkable as it is. It deserves every bit of success it has. For those who know that DN is not just L vs. Light, I don't think that the second part is, by no means, inferior to its first part. Plus the designs and the art very smooth. 10/10 for everything.

Jul 10, 2021 8:10 AM

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The number of people who watch anime has been constantly rising but most of these new fans are still aware of what death note is so that qualifies it as a classic in my book.

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Jul 10, 2021 8:10 AM

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It’s already a classic if you ask me. It’s already been out for almost 15 years this October, which IMO constitutes whether an anime can be considered a classic or not since so much time has past. It’s still being talked about to this day and many people have sited it as inspiration and even references. it’s also massively praised by critics and fans alike.

Jul 10, 2021 8:15 AM

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I mean, it has over 258K votes and 9.0 rating on IMDb (2nd highest anime has 238K "Attack on Titan"). I'd say it's one of the classics, even if you don't like it, you can't deny its impact on pop-culture.

Jul 10, 2021 8:22 AM

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Yes, it is. Most of people expect anime to be something that has only over the top action, that's because of popularity of shows like dragon ball . When they watch Death Note they realise anime is more than dbz, naruto, one piece etc etc.

Jul 10, 2021 8:26 AM

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YASSSSSSSSSSS
IT IS AMAZINGGGGGGGG
and it is already a clasic

Jul 10, 2021 8:36 AM

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dymasa

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yes, it sure is a classic.

Jul 10, 2021 8:38 AM

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aktiwkunn

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The only bad thing about death note was its rushed ending. Seemed like the writer was confused himself on how to end it

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Jul 10, 2021 8:45 AM

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doctor_cringe said:
Do you think Death Note will be known as a classic in the anime community?

I absolutely hated the last 12 eps...so o won't call it a classic...but still it was a really good show

Jul 10, 2021 8:46 AM

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Ryustar123

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Don't you consider it as a classic now itself? Cause its been years and a decade since when its out and its soo popular that even none anime watchers knows about it ,

Jul 10, 2021 8:47 AM

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Menternor

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I'm not sure about classic. It IS really good, specially the first half, but there's a little something missing to call it a classic.

It's one of the best gateway series to introduce someone to anime though. So there's that.

Jul 10, 2021 8:47 AM

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Phon1x

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Yes, it is. You can hardly think someone being a weeb and not knowing about Death note.

Jul 10, 2021 8:49 AM

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misakisbetter

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yes no matter what

Jul 10, 2021 9:01 AM

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WinterSolsticeTV

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doctor_cringe said:
Do you think Death Note will be known as a classic in the anime community?

It's not a classic but THE classic in anime community. Specifically the animé community, not general audience

Jul 10, 2021 9:01 AM

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Well idk why whenever I think of classics I think of old anime like Dragon Ball, Fist of the North Star, Saint Seiya, and other old ones. So I don’t really consider it a classic.

Jul 10, 2021 9:03 AM

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Pre_Yum

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Yes... it's an absolute classic in the anime world.

Jul 10, 2021 9:19 AM

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wiwi257

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I think you can live even if you don't see Death Notes, Yea death notes is interesting but after seeing the ending it's like there's no point in wasting 15 hours of your life looking at it

Jul 10, 2021 9:41 AM

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xiMxoonix

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I’d say yes, since it’s really popular and a LOT of people have watched it.

Jul 10, 2021 9:54 AM

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wiwi257 said:
I think you can live even if you don't see Death Notes, Yea death notes is interesting but after seeing the ending it's like there's no point in wasting 15 hours of your life looking at it

Death note had a great ending tho

Jul 10, 2021 10:02 AM

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wiwi257

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Leohere said:

Death note had a great ending tho

Idk everyone has their own opinion

Jul 10, 2021 10:13 AM

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Pruthveesh

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IT IS A CLASSIC FOR SURE❤️🔥
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Jul 10, 2021 11:00 AM

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lemon1melon

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Imo its a classic for sure

Jul 10, 2021 11:04 AM

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KDJKai

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Yeah I think it'll go down in anime history as a classic.

Jul 10, 2021 11:07 AM

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doctor_cringe said:
Do you think Death Note will be known as a classic in the anime community?

Yes, it’s classic.

Jul 10, 2021 11:08 AM

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Raeyy

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Death Note is like the first cup of Anime culture for many people. It's quite popular and an awesome anime as well as a Manga. So declaring it a classic wouldn't be unwise

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Jul 10, 2021 11:32 AM

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Bheema_Reddy

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Yeah,an all time classic ,for sure.Many of my friends started getting into anime through Death Note.And it also stands the test of time.I could watch it for the second or third time and be just as engrossed in it

Jul 10, 2021 11:34 AM

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Atlos

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Maybe modern classic is a better term

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Jul 10, 2021 1:15 PM

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Jamison2210

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Probably, but that doesn't mean I have to like it!

Jul 10, 2021 1:48 PM

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StardustSailor

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What rock are you living under, my dude? It’s already a classic. Literally the most popular anime on MAL. A lot of people say it was their first anime, including me, and recommend it to all their friend who want to get into anime.

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Jul 10, 2021 1:49 PM

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Swaggy-McJagger

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100%. It was one of my first anime and I still luv it to this day!

Jul 10, 2021 1:49 PM

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Olivi125

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it currently is known as a classic?

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Jul 10, 2021 3:58 PM

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Robby2time

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If it's not I will be very disappointed and confused.

Jul 10, 2021 4:11 PM

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Nalusa_Falaya

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Pretty sure it's already a classic

-One of the most popular anime ever
-Has a very nice reputation in the west and influenced otaku culture heavily when it came out
-It's 15 years old yet remembered well to this day
-Nothing really replaced it

Seems like a classic to me

I don't speak English that much, so please cut me some slack

Jul 10, 2021 4:41 PM

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IceVenomz

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Definitely a classic. Who doesn’t know about Death Note even to this day?

Jul 10, 2021 8:18 PM

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Aguy711

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Yes it is death note is widely regarded as one of if not the best anime of all time

Jul 10, 2021 8:58 PM

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It's neither overrated nor underrated. Absolutely the best anime u can watch with less number of Episodes. Delivers stuff and it's best. We can definitely say it's a classic anime and will be remembered forever

Jul 10, 2021 9:00 PM

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I mean I think it is, but death note isn't something I'd try to recommend to somebody that wanted to get into it. They'd probably think it's stupid as hell some dude is writing names in a book since they lack a creative imagination.

Jul 10, 2021 9:02 PM

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Erixsen

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Death Note is definitely a classic.

Jul 10, 2021 9:02 PM

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ManWild

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Of course. Many people who don't watch anime have heard the name of the series

Jul 10, 2021 9:07 PM

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extremophile

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With its popularity, reputation and quality it is no doubt a classic

Jul 10, 2021 9:43 PM

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Scordolo

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Didn't the community considered those anime classics who were consistent in quality throughout the series like Evangelion and not solely on popularity?The second half was despised by the majority?So how is it a classic now?By that logic,My hero academia is a classic because those who don't watch anime also know Mha.
The meaning of classic is really changed over the years.

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directedbyjj said:
the first 3rd is the best anime of all time. the second 3rd is fine. the last 3rd of the series is terrible, aside from the final episode. people only consider it a classic because of those first 12 episodes.

I think the middle chunk of death note was still pretty damn good, and even the last chunk was far from terrible, it had some issues with Near and Mello and could have fleshed them out a little better but it was far from terrible

Jul 10, 2021 9:51 PM

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I would say so its got pretty good character writing, it's got interesting themes, a clever plot, and probably some of the best direction in anime, its still one of my go to series to recommend to someone new to anime and it's still top 15 or so for me

Jul 10, 2021 10:00 PM

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DaddyDonovan said:

I personally think it’s absolutely terrible.

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