THIS REVIEW HAS SPOILERS
Story:
The story of Death Note revolves around a 17 year-old boy called Yagami Light and a Shinigami, whose name is Ryuk. In the Shinigami World, Ryuk was bored and then decided to throw his Death Note to the human world. But what does this notebook do? Well... “The humans whose name is written in this note shall die.”
On the human world, Light catches the notebook, but at first, he thinks it’s just a joke. Despite that, he takes the Death Note, and goes home.
In order to see if the notebook is real, he writes the name of a man who took eight people (including teachers and students) hostage. After 40 seconds, the man died.
After that, Yagami starts killing all criminals he “knows”, and then the police and the world best detective, L, join forces to catch Light, who is later called “Kira”.
I honestly think this is probably one of the best animes I have ever watched. This story is just unique and wonderful and to be honest I don’t think that there is anybody out there that actually does not like Death Note. It’s not my favourite anime, but it’s almost.
The fight between L and Kira it’s just too amazing and brilliant. Tsugumi Ohba really did an wonderful job writing this. I give the story a 10/10.
Art:
Ok, I don’t know what to say about the art. I really like it. I think L is the one who is better designed. And Ryuk, too. The Kira’s evil look just makes him a badass. There’s not much that I can say about the art on this anime, because, well, you know, I’m not an artist, so the only thing I can do is appreciate it. Therefore, I give the art a 10/10.
Sound:
THE SOUNDTRACK ON THIS ANIME IS JUST TOO FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!! Every character has an awesome theme. My favourite one is Ryuk’s theme. PERFECT. L’s one is good, too, but, RYUUUUK!!! I also think the seyuus are perfect for ach character. The best seyuu, in my opinion, is Miyano Mamoru, who role plays Light. After saying this, I give sound a 10/10, as well.
Characters:
This is the best part on this review. I’m going to talk about three characters.
Yagami Light: He’s my favourite character on this anime. I prefer him as L. I know his methods are not good, and I honestly think he shouldn’t make justice by his own hands, but watching him towards the anime, just made me realize he’s just too perfect. Yes, perfect. He got insane and completely crazy by having power. It’s like the people nowadays get when they have money: crazy. Light felt that, being such an intelligent person, he would always won. And that’s right, he’s intelligent as hell, but he didn’t won. Which obviously makes me sad, I wanted Light to win. Evil never wins, and that’s a shame. Sometimes things aren’t all sweet and pink. But he couldn’t win in this case. He would get killed by Ryuk at any time, even if he had won. Despite all this facts, Light’s just THE man.
L Lawliet: I love L. I really do. When I first watched the anime, I didn’t like him that much, but after reading the manga, I almost like him more than I like Light. I was really sad when he died, but at the same I was happy cause that would give a chance to Light to finally win and be the God of The New World. Unfortunately, both of them died. Such a big loss to the anime world. L was incredibly intelligent, and he knew, since he met Light, that he was Kira. He just didn’t have enough proof. And it’s kinda sad, cause he saw Light as his friend. I don’t know if he meant it when he said it, but it’s sad, anyways.
Ryuk: I just wanted to talk about Ryuk cause this guy is my second fave on the anime. I like him to much. On the last episode, the things he were saying while writing Light’s name, almost made me think he kinda “felt” for Light. I mean, they were together for 6 years, they went through so many things together. Light learned with him. Ryuk learned with Light. I know he’s is just a Shinigami, and Shinigamis represent pure evil, but... Rem felt for Misa. Jealous felt for Misa. Couldn’t Ryuk have felt for Light, even though he’s not that kind of shinigami? It’s what I think, anyways.
The others character are good as well. But I have to say this, I HATE Near. I HATE HIM. Despite, I give the characters a 10/10.
Enjoyment:
I watched this anime in three days, so I really enjoyed watching it. 10/10 obviously.
Overall:
After everything I’ve said here, everybody can understand I give Death Note a 10/10. I really like the anime. One favourites of all time.
