Death Note has a fairly unique story, that to many is a simple bad of good versus evil, and without spoiling to much for anyone that possibly still hasn't had a chance to experience it- I personally have a different take on the anime's subject matter. I find that Death Note is as far from black and white as you can go, and it's actually a good questioning for the mortality and the differences in what some people find right and wrong.
Am I digging a little to deep? Perhaps. But that doesn't change the fact that this anime had me raising real world questions. Things like, who truly does have the right to decide who is worthy of life and who deserves death. It's an interesting topic- for another time. You're here for an anime review after all.
Death Note has a superb soundtrack, every character theme giving a distinctive and very unique feeling, almost hinting to you at what kind of person they are completely from audio feedback alone. Now as for the Art and animation, I think it's sadly the weakest part of the anime. It's not bad by any meaning of the word, but there's nothing extra special about it. They use it very effectively though. Several symbolical effects and scenes are spread all throughout, and many of them are very religious themed.
The characters are also fantastic, and I can't really say I thought anyone in the anime with actual importance had a bad personality or a terrible character arc. Everyone seemed interesting, and everyone had their own goals, ideas, and motives. It's humorous to me that someone with a letter for a name could leave such a lasting impression.
Overall, I find this to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable anime I've seen in my entire life. While I personally find it to be a masterpiece, there are several small issues in this anime that keep me from giving it a perfect ten, but I still really recommend this anime to anyone looking for something maybe just a little bit different, and more filled with depth from the usual anime.
Final Score - 9.4
