All of the characters have qualities and mannerisms we can traces to thousands, maybe millions of people (such as a love for chocolate or the need to do something a little different for your comfort), but do it in such a way that it seems unique and intriguing. The looks into the minds of these amazing characters is always thought-provoking for yourself, too--not to mention when it looks into the mind of otherworldly Shinigami (no matter how brief all of these insights may be).
The plot is riveting and suspenseful, and whether or not you like supernatural aspects you're sure to forget such a thing is so unnatural as a notebook of death. I, for one, watched the entire series within a 24 hour period--it's definitely the video equivalent of a page-turner. It has many interesting allusions to such things as the Bible, while not being a religious story--regardless of the main character wanting to be a God--it manages to fit in the references perfectly.
Overall, this anime is for anyone--regardless of whether you like the anime style, or the supernatural genre, it's an instant classic and such an amazing story, you shouldn't pass it up. Everything about it is positively astounding.
