Throughout this anime, I've tried to make as many predictions as possible as to what would happen next, who was doing what, ect.
Imagine my surprise when I only had one of my predictions and assumptions come true, and that was that Near would have known what Light's plan was.
I was completely baffled. Not only was Death Note extremely unpredictable, it was also thoroughly enjoyable and I do not lie when I say it embodies exactly what a 'psychological' anime should be.
It comes very close to being a masterpiece, and it very much is (thus the 'perfect' rating).
It follows the ultimate game of cat and mouse, twisting your sense of rationality and questioning your very perception on morality. Is the world truly rotten? Do all criminals deserve to die? What is good? What is evil? What role does perspective have in all of this? The questions this anime raises is astounding.
The story is a perfect 10. A simplification of its plot may seem ridiculous (and it was for me) but actually watching how it unfolds will impress you. Don't get me started on the characters. L and Light may be the best fictional characters I've come across: well rounded, intricate to the very core. Predictable (L's love for sweets, L and Light's similar nature) but also unpredictable (just about everything else).
For anyone who likes a good show, the Death Note experience is just as good as you can get. There is no rival. After watching this, you may as well give up watching any other anime as they won't even compare.
Because, folks, this is the best it gets.
