Death Note

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 338 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 323 out of 338
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 338
  3. Negative: 9 out of 338
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  1. Langgoose
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This anime is one of the best thrillers available. An edge-of-the-seat show from episode one to its magnificent end.
  2. Kkkkkkkkkkkkkk
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Essa maravilha é a melhor coisa que você verá em sua vida, por mim eu veria mais e mais, em um ciclo infinito
  3. Gaston_Veil
    Mar 25, 2019
    6
    Great concept, mediocre execution.

    The great thing about this anime is that it makes the viewer think about the emotionally addicting "tough on crime" attitude that society tends to put before due process, rehabilitation and rationale. It's scary to think about what a megalomaniac would do with so much power that is out of our control. The fear, the personality cults, and death lists    Great concept, mediocre execution.

    The great thing about this anime is that it makes the viewer think about the emotionally addicting "tough on crime" attitude that society tends to put before due process, rehabilitation and rationale. It's scary to think about what a megalomaniac would do with so much power that is out of our control. The fear, the personality cults, and death lists resemble the regime of Stalin.

    Kira is a great villain for this story when he is at his peak, but the problem is he is always at his peak. Light Yagami is a brick with no character development which is very bad for someone who is supposed to be the main character. Kira starts off as a megalomaniac with a god complex and ends as a megalomaniac with a god complex. He is superhuman when it comes to school grades and life. He also wears incredible plot armor and dodges more bullets than Neo with no consequences. He is like a villain's fan fiction character.

    One big problem with the entire story is that with the decisions that Kira makes, he would leave a trail anyone could follow, he would easily be caught. To compensate for this, everyone else is turned into an idiot. Even L, who is supposed to be the smartest detective in the world, is a teen with little experience, who makes mistakes that no detective would ever make like divulging details of an investigation to the public or accepting the main suspect on his team. N is even worse, he knew who Kira is but spent the entire season doing nothing.

    The anime is worth watching for the dramatic moments but becomes frustrating over time.    … Expand
  4. Tonnako
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I consider this series one of the best detective stories of all time. Characters want to empathize, understand their feelings and motivation. I want to revise the dialogues in order to better understand the plot. The actions of L and Light make admire them. Everything is perfect in this anime.
  5. scrubb
    Apr 2, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great plot but once the main protagonist dies, it's all goes downhill and that's a lot of time.… Expand
  6. SrPepe
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    El mejor anime que ha visto la luz. Una obra maestra absoluta que sin duda volvería a disfrutar una y otra vez.
  7. luke100
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    Second season's downfalls don't stop Death Note from being one of the most clever duels of brilliant minds ever written, and they don't stop Kira from being one of the most sympathetic yet villainous protagonists ever written.
  8. MrPiggy
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    This show is amazing beginning to end. The mind chess between our protagonist and the antagonists is mind-boggling. The very concept itself is quite intriguing, and the rules of the notebook add an interesting spin on the regular "cat-and-mouse/detective-criminal" exchanges. Like anime? Don't like anime? Don't like TV? Doesn't really matter, because this show is definitely worth a watch.
  9. eagleeyeviking
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    The constant psychological battles and situations presented in "Death Note" are compelling and engaging throughout even though certain episodes are repetitive and far-fetched.
  10. ergenecondom
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    ilk izledigim animedir ve 70den fazla anime izledim en sevdigim animedir kendisi işlenişi kurgusu kira ve l deki o istek sürükleyicilik ve sonu efsane bitince ekrana boş boş bakıyorsun kesinlikle efsanedir.
  11. MiguelSoares14
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no words to describe how amazed i felt episode after episode watching this. This psychological battle is epic and the story is pretty amazing. This type of suspense and drama it's what i love to see either on an Anime or a TV Show. Although, I felt Death Note lost too much with L's death and the attempt to replace him failed a bit but it is still one of the best animes i've seen and i am already re-watching it.… Expand
  12. sjulti
    Jan 13, 2017
    10
    This show surprised the hell out of me with characters like Light, L, Near that drive this show with killer voices playing the characters with the addition of amazing side characters and a fascinating whos gonna win senarios this feels like a detective show but you cant help but to sympathyze and root for the bad guy Light wich is the villain, this is an all around masterpeice of a showThis show surprised the hell out of me with characters like Light, L, Near that drive this show with killer voices playing the characters with the addition of amazing side characters and a fascinating whos gonna win senarios this feels like a detective show but you cant help but to sympathyze and root for the bad guy Light wich is the villain, this is an all around masterpeice of a show that even managed to dethrone some of my all time favorite anime shows like Attack on Titan and Dragon Ball Z.… Expand
  13. tr1cky1
    Jan 12, 2017
    10
    Best anime I've seen. Story is superbly written and the voice actors put on great performances. Additionally, I'd say this is the best smart, strategic, psychological thriller I've seen as well. Hands down.
  14. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 83/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  15. arislaf
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    This is by far the best ever anime I ever seen. Characters, plot, everything is so awesome... Until episode 26.. After don't bother watching it... It loses interest.
  16. DerekB
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    Death Note is quite possibly the best show of all time. From start to finish it was absolutely spotless. The characters, story, presentation, and music were all spot on. Even if most people hate the ending, I think it was a very emotional, and very good way to end the series. If I could give Death Note a 110%, I would.
  17. gamermoudood543
    Dec 26, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death note is one of the best anime you could watch and you would have no regrets watching it.

    It follows the story of a high school student named Light Yagami who encounters a notebook labeled Death Note which claims that it could kill people just by writing their name into it. When Light tries the Death note he decides what he is going to do with it, use its power to get rid of all criminals and make the world a better place under the name Kira however L, who is a detective who was known for solving mysteries in the past, tries to find out who Kira is and arrest him. the concept of the plot is good.

    the OST is also good and it really fits with the theme of the show. the op 1 (The World - Nightmare) is great and every time I hear it i just can't help but head bang. op 1 also has godly depictions of light which also fits with the theme of the show since Light said he would become 'the god of the new world' however op2, it's not bad but it's also not good. if you search up Death note op2 in youtube, in the comment section you will always see people making fun of the lyrics of the song, people literally mishear the lyrics and for some reason I prefer op2 over op1.

    Death note, like any other show, has it's flaws. the flaws in death note is the episodes after L's death and the ending. I think they should have handled it better, especially the ending. the ending is one of the worst anime endings ever. Light is confronted with Near and Mikami comes in and writes everyones name except light's name in the death note. everyone thinks they're going to die but then Near is like calm down, that's a fake death note. Light is like I knew that was your plan so I hid the real death note but then near is like we found that too. Light makes an attempted to kill Near with part of the death note hidden in this watch but before he could do so Matsuda shoots Light, Light goes away and later dies because the Ryuk, the Shinigami that left the Death note there in the first episode, writes Light's name in the death note because Ryuk told Light when it was Lights time to die, he would have to write his name in his death note.

    overall this anime is great but it did get ruined by the second half of the series and the ending however if you push the second half away, this anime gets my recommendation.    … Expand
  18. gdiego135
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    Great show to watch over the weekend. It starts off very interesting and pulls you in immeadetly and the the intro and outro songs are badass, as almost all anime songs are. It does start to get boring near the middle, but it comes back in the end, don't want to spoil it but it's crazy!!!!!!
  19. Mahdi78
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Its just the best mysterious anime ever. It really helps oneself to think about what path they would choose if they were in Light's shoes ,and how would they manage to make the world a better place to live
  20. JesseCase
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    This show is amazing! The entire show I was torn between if I was rooting for Light or against him, the ending especially is probably one of the best endings to anything I've ever seen because you're just confused and don't know what to think and I'll leave it to that.
  21. ReapingCritic
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deathnote is definitely worth the watch. Suspense, action, a bit of romance, and a supernatural twist all pulled into one, well-made anime. The animation itself was amazing, and had slim to no flaws. Though the English dubbed version brings the rating down majority of the time, the scripting in this one, was wonderful. The actors for the English, and well as the original version, were well-picked, and made no mistakes. It would be a 10/10 rating, had it not done what it had to L. Though it prolonged the story, Mello and Near were not the best characters. Mello played basically no part, and Near seemed like he was only around 7 years old, and also seemed too cocky to have won in the end. L was a main character, and was much better off to have stayed alive. That, was the only flaw in this series.… Expand
  22. AterAlbus
    May 18, 2015
    9
    "Death Note" is a controversial anime show, controversial just for what is the main theme of the story. The mature approach of the subject (there is some humor though) is what makes the show so compelling and thought-provoking. The animation is great, one of the more detailed I have seen in animes. The music fits the somber aspect of the story well and feels no tiring. Characters in the"Death Note" is a controversial anime show, controversial just for what is the main theme of the story. The mature approach of the subject (there is some humor though) is what makes the show so compelling and thought-provoking. The animation is great, one of the more detailed I have seen in animes. The music fits the somber aspect of the story well and feels no tiring. Characters in the show are well constructed, and the relationship between the main characters is the most intriguing aspect, making an excellent case of the "cat and mouse" detective game. This is what makes "Death Note" so interesting despite some episodes can feel less compelling, like fillers, or despite some events are exaggerated, bordering into the unbelievable. Still "Death Note" is not just one of the best animes I have seen, it is also one of the best animated shows I have ever seen. It is not perfect but you won't regret having seen it all.… Expand
  23. Signas501
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Death note follows protagonist Light Yagami as he happens upon a notebook lying on the ground. Later he begins to reading through it and soon coming face to face with a demon Shinigami named Ryuk who is in possession of the death note. Light upon writing name down into the notebook can kill anyone he wants using any sort of causes of death, as long as he knows their name. Light takes thisDeath note follows protagonist Light Yagami as he happens upon a notebook lying on the ground. Later he begins to reading through it and soon coming face to face with a demon Shinigami named Ryuk who is in possession of the death note. Light upon writing name down into the notebook can kill anyone he wants using any sort of causes of death, as long as he knows their name. Light takes this as a sign to become the new god of this world, titling himself Kira, and killing hundreds of criminals. However the police force takes this as a serious crime, using one of the greatest detectives in the world named L (L lawliet) to try and stop Kira and end his rampage. Unfortunately Light is able to join the police force and use a shinigami to kill L. The following season would give use L's successors N (Nate River) and M codenamed mello (Michael Keel) to stop Kira.… Expand
  24. Michael3394
    Dec 22, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death note is the most serious, psychological, and concentrated anime ive ever seen, No fan service (except misa), no exaggerated anime styling (except misa), and most impressive. the dub was really good, dialed back only by language. the tenacity from both are equal. in all. its the most professional anime you'll find.

    SPOILERS AHEAD

    Also just, stop watching at episode 25, just assume Light won, L lost, And Kira is law.    … Expand
  25. southhill773
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    By far THE most engaging anime show I have ever seen! In fact, the most engaging TV show I've ever seen! After episode 25, though, not as much, but still very good.
  26. SythusRATINGS
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    These are the first words read in the Death Note by Light Yagami, a straight-A student who develops a god complex when he finds a notebook, dropped by shinigami Ryuk, that has the power to kill anyone whose name is written down in it. However, matters get out of hand when the Japanese Police Force tries to solve the case of the mysterious upsurge in criminal deaths alongside master detective L.
  27. NerdConsultant
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    This is one the best and most engaging shows i have ever seen. it's so well written and animated and you will enjoy the characters no matter how despicable they are being. if you enjoy good storytelling and great character you owe it to yourself to watch this from start to finish
  28. HPSPhoenix
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Brilliant. I'll give a list of pros and cons
    Pros
    Brilliant English dub
    Nice art
    GREAT story
    Long series

    Cons
    Weak last quarter
    Terrible theme songs
  29. ryuk
    Aug 24, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Note is probably the best anime ever.The story is really good makes u finish watching it once u start watching it.May feel bad when L gets killed ,but when u have book that kill a person who's name is written on it not much can be done.Hence it was well written in every possible part.… Expand
  30. Rtheom
    Jul 28, 2014
    5
    The first 16 episodes were amazing, easily the best detective hero/villain story I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

    The following 21 episodes were utter garbage. It's pretty obvious the writer had spent a painstakingly long time working on the original storyline but couldn't bring himself to end it when it came time to do so. Either that or the story was highjacked by the    The first 16 episodes were amazing, easily the best detective hero/villain story I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

    The following 21 episodes were utter garbage. It's pretty obvious the writer had spent a painstakingly long time working on the original storyline but couldn't bring himself to end it when it came time to do so. Either that or the story was highjacked by the production company and they did a pathetic job trying to mimic the original writer's abilities.

    I would highly recommend watching the first 16 episodes and then just stopping there to come up with whatever ending you choose, whether you want Light or L to win.    … Expand
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