The Story 10/10
One of the most unique, creative and interesting plots I've ever seen. It keeps viewers interested and glued to the series, while maintaining a steady pace throughout. It really gets you thinking about the world and how you perceive yourself. Death Note has changed my life to be more mindful of my surroundings and the people I surround myself with.
The art 10/10
The art is absolutely outstanding for its time period. It changed the course of anime with their creative way of expressing emotion and lighting. The animation was phenomenal considering it was made in the early 2000's with limited technology. It portrayed the manga extremely well, which many anime fail to do to this day.
Sound 10/10
The soundtrack is probably one of my favorite things about this anime. It captures the mood perfectly during every scene and really tops off the entire production. The voice acting (Japanese) is over the top with emotion. Everything about the sound design is perfect.
Character 10/10
Where do I even start. The characters are so extremely dynamic and interesting I cannot express how well written they are. The main protagonist has you felling conflicted about your own morals, and what you perceive as "good" or "bad." Every character has a charm to them and you start to root for every side of the story. There is no such thing as a hero and villain in this anime because both sides are equally right and wrong.
Enjoyment 10/10
I have watched and read Death Note over 5 times and I will always be willing watch it again. I wish I could watch it again for the first time ever.
Overall, I recommend this anime (and manga) to anyone and everyone, it will definitely not disappoint. There is so much more to say about this anime that I cant include here but thanks for reading.
-Koi
