-Story-
The story is overall very good. I found the first half of the series better than the second, though. There's so many twists and turns in the plot and the tense battle of wits between Light and L create so many nail-biting moments that keep you on the edge of your seat.
What I find really good about this anime is that it doesn't really make you sympathize with Light, even if he is the main character. He's a horrible, egotistical, homicidal person with a god complex and it's enthralling.
Personally, I like the ending of the anime a little better than the manga. I found it more poetic.
However, if you dislike Light a lot, I would probably recommend reading the manga. I feel the ending would be much more satisfying for you.
-Art-
Very well done. At times it seems a little over dramatic (and somewhat hilarious.) Literally Light Yagami is just sitting at his desk scribbling names onto paper and there's too much flourish into it. But anyway, the art style is very good.
-Sound-
Voice acting is good. I find it very interesting that the Death Note Main theme has such a heavy monastic style (very fitting for Light's desire to cleanse the world and become a God) and sounds suspiciously like O Fortuna from Carmina Burana.
-Character-
This anime offers a lot of interesting character with interesting backstories, personalities, and developments. If you're fond of people descending into cut-throat madness, then you'll certainly enjoy watching Light evolve throughout the series.
