This notebook is known as "Death Note" for whoever's name is written on it, the person will die with sudden death. It will be ineffective on people who are 200 year above age.
I first watched death note in the live-action movie.
We are introduced to Light Yagami, a brilliant genius who made good use of the death note to destroy evil. He used his name "Kira" to cover up his identity just like Lelouch used his name "Zero" to cover up his identity too.
L, the charater and my favorite in this series, a genius like Light, he is a detective who solves almost difficult cases in the world. L wanted to get to know Light so that he could understand the relationship between Kira and Light. L is stoic, calm and collected just like Yakumo Tskamoto from School Rumble.
Ryuk is like this guy who talks like a grandpa.
The annoying brat, Misa Amane, who is useless and always has a clingy personality. She always relies on Light in everything she do even though she is smart.
The art is not so dull but this anime is about a detective story of hunting the serial killer. In fact, like Detective Conan and the bone Collector.
If Light made use of the death note for good, then that's ok. However, if he is using the death note for his satisfaction and glory then that's terrible. They say that killing is not a way to solve everything and in fact people may change from bad to good. We wouldn't know.
To me, the characters even though they are likable except for Misa, they still didn't leave enough impression to me.
I always grade based on the plot and characters. I also wanted Light Yagami to really learn how to understand people's feelings rather than seeking for glory.
Misa Amane pulled down the grade for me because of her useless and annoying personality. She keeps saying her name twice.
The music was not so engaging. To me, the story was all right. Nothing let for me to say.
But overall, I would say this anime is all right. 6/10
