Music (OST by Yoshihisa Hirano and Hideki Taniuchi) totally suits the plot and its dark, gloomy, and Satanic blend of uniqueness.
For some, the story's long explanatory dialogues in the beginning might seem a burden. But they're just clearing stuff so bear that.
Episode 1 itself is one hell of a Hollywood drama with its fast paced death scenes complimented further by the soundtrack.
The story will seem a bit slow-paced in the middle parts. They could've done without extending the story so much with dialogues and thinking.
The story becomes too complicated and intense after the initial 10 episode. The whole concept of Death Notes, ownership transfer, and how Kira does all that stuff he does is just mind-bending. I really want to applaud Tsugumi Ohba and director Tetsurō Araki for scripting such a well thought-out story that beats the toughest of detective novels right out of the water.
The supernatural part relating to the gods of death is very deep and interesting too, and not just a side story to explain the powers of Death Note.
As much as it's interesting, the anime is equally depressing and sad, full of emotions around the last 10-15th episodes.
Story becomes pretty slow-paced and boring in the last few episodes. It's overstretched by putting emphasis on a dead wagon. Almost like they're refraining from the main war, the main plot, for those few episodes. Things pick speed back up after a while though.
The anime is accompanied by a very, very touching conclusion. It'll make Death Note a memorable experience of your life. Something you'll always get nostalgic with.
