When I became obsessed with this show and recommended it to some of my friends, they dismissed it, thinking that anime was somehow childish, and would be stupid, so I made them watch the first 2 episodes. Of course, they became hooked- it's impossible not to.
Light believes that the world is rotten, and so vows to create a world without evil, using his 'Death Note'. The mood of the series is dark, and it follows the chilling battle of wits between Light, and a detective known only as 'L'. The sheer brilliance of both characters creates a mind game that will have you shaking with excitement as strategies and plans unfold.
The show also challenges ideals/moral values and you'll have to think hard about your idea of justice as you pick a side- or are unable to.
The only negative I can think of is that it felt forced after the 25th episode, but don't let that stop you from watching- it truly is an incredible series.
Note: watch with subtitles- the English voice acting simply isn't as good as watching in the original Japanese.
*The Verdict* Death Note is a dark psychological thriller and you will enjoy watching characters make impossible deductions and work their way out of impossible situations. By far one of my favorite series, I absolutely recommend Death Note as a must see.
