Death Note
Nippon TV | Nippon Television Network Corporation | Release Date: October 4, 2006
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imOskMay 2, 2020
One of the best series I've ever seen, I'm not a huge anime enthusiast but I loved it, the suspense is incredible, the characters and their personalities are deep and logical. It has some great visuals and the story is one of those that youOne of the best series I've ever seen, I'm not a huge anime enthusiast but I loved it, the suspense is incredible, the characters and their personalities are deep and logical. It has some great visuals and the story is one of those that you can't stop thinking about. The symbolism of the story is really good, just a masterpiece.… Expand
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megaphastSep 12, 2019
Death Note nailed that fantasy of becoming the ruler of life and death, with primary conflict of one persona with genuine intention of cleansing the corruption of humankind poses the dilemma if being the one is evil or good and if such evilDeath Note nailed that fantasy of becoming the ruler of life and death, with primary conflict of one persona with genuine intention of cleansing the corruption of humankind poses the dilemma if being the one is evil or good and if such evil shall be justified or prevented...
Anime style is not childish and the script was original at the time.… Expand
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10
FuzuJan 29, 2020
Best series ever on the anime platform so go an watch this as soon as possible but be alert to not watch Netflix death note movie it will spoil the whole experience if series
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10
Everybody-Jun 9, 2020
The greatest piece of entertainment I have ever seen in any medium and I have seen a lot, another way of saying it is the greatest thing ever to be featured on a screen, I know it's cliche to say but there truly are no words for just howThe greatest piece of entertainment I have ever seen in any medium and I have seen a lot, another way of saying it is the greatest thing ever to be featured on a screen, I know it's cliche to say but there truly are no words for just how phenomenal this show is, astonishing and magnificent are understatements and none of this is exaggeration or hyperbole.

It's hard to conceive of anything ever matching or surpassing this, i'm not sure it's even possible, life is better and the world is a better place with this in it, if this isn't the most glowing, positive review you have ever read then #1 I want to watch what the other guy was reviewing and #2 I have not give this show what it deserves. It's actually crazy this can even exist, I have seen masterpieces that look really weak by comparison, mind-boggling. If I was only going by the quality and didn't know any better, i'd think god himself must have made it.… Expand
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8
YannySp101Mar 26, 2022
I wanted to watch Death Note for a long time now but I never managed to get into the series until recently.
After hearing how Death Note doesn't necessarily excel in action, I expected it will emphasize on delivering a compelling story, andI wanted to watch Death Note for a long time now but I never managed to get into the series until recently.
After hearing how Death Note doesn't necessarily excel in action, I expected it will emphasize on delivering a compelling story, and it does; the story is very intriguing, focused and amusing... for the most part.
Same goes for everything else, like the concept, the main characters and even the music.
Honestly, I haven't seen something like it before... however, unfortunately for the series, the second part (the last 12 episodes) is disappointing; it feels rushed, it introduces some uninteresting characters and most importantly, it lacks focus, unlike the first part. On the bright side though, the second part is significantly shorter than the first part, it keeps some good elements from the first part and the ending is so good, it saves the series from going downhill.
Lastly, I don't consider it a flaw but I want to get this off my chest. Misa Amane - a major character - has to be the most stubborn and annoying character I've seen in a while; I'm genuinely impressed by how much she was able to make me despise her character, like... she's absolutely insufferable at times.

Pros:
+ Engaging story
+ Interesting concept
+ Good characters
+ Great music

Cons:
- Underwhelming second part

Narrative: 8/10
Characters: 7/10
Music: 8/10

Final Rating: 8.5/10
- Really Great -
In the end, Death Note is extremely entertaining and unique despite the noticeable weaker second part.

Do I recommend it?:
Yes because it's surprisingly enjoyable.… Expand
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8
sebastianaliJun 30, 2019
Es una buena serie, el problema es el final, que parece hecho para ahorrar tiempo.
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10
SamcodFeb 19, 2020
Best mystery anime of all time . And the gateway anime of alot of people in the community .
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10
navarrojpxDec 29, 2021
a great history, really deep, dark and make you thing on a lot of things about our lives
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10
alexandreaDec 1, 2021
The best thing I have ever seen. It helped me get through one of the worst moments in my life,
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10
NowitzerOct 22, 2021
Kardeşimin önerisiyle izledim. Gerçekten çok iyiydi.
Herkese tavsiye ederim.
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10
DrollzicoFeb 11, 2021
One of the best animes ever made. Until the Episode 25 it is a masterpiece.
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10
AkitoAminoJul 24, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just Great, In the dark, desolate world of shinigamis (death gods), a bored shinigami named Ryuk decides to come to the human world. There, he drops his Death Note, a book that shinigamis use to kill people. Anyone who's name is written in the Death Note will die within 40 seconds, and the time, place, and method of death can also be controlled. Ryuk's Death Note is soon found by Light Yagami, an intelligent but insensitive high school student. Since Light touched the Death Note, Ryuk becomes visible to him. Ryuk explains to Light how to use the Death Note (all the instructions are also written in the book itself), and Light decides to use the Death Note's power to cleanse the world of all criminals and create a new, "perfect" world.

Secretly, and unbeknown to anyone, even his father who's a police officer, Light looks up every criminal he can find and uses the Death Note to kill them. After a while, authorities from around the world take notice of the mysterious mass deaths of their criminals and decide that someone must be behind it all. The unknown murderer, nicknamed "Kira," becomes a major news item, heralding both people who support and are against his "divine punishment" of criminals. The police force finally decides to hire the legendary detective L to figure out exactly who Kira is. Kira's whereabouts are traced back to Japan and Light's father becomes chief of the police force that is investigating Kira, totally unaware that his own son is the very person he's seeking. A battle of wits ensues between Light and L, as Light becomes more obsessed with the Death Note's power and continues to baffle the world with his mysterious, discreet murders, and L keeps getting closer and closer to discovering Kira's true identity. But in spite of L's wits being a good match for his own, Light remains confident in his task of using the Death Note to abolish evil in the world and create a new world with him as the "god." Even when new obstacles arise, such as Misa, a hyperactive supermodel who also has a Death Note and a huge crush on Light, the Yotsuba company who are after Kira too, Mikami Teru, a man who believes Kira is "god" and he is meant to serve Kira's wishes, and the SPK, another detective agency lead by Near who is meant to follow in L's footsteps. But even with all these complications that arise, Light's amazing intelligence continues to keep him one step ahead of his pursers. However, as he becomes more obsessed with the power of the Death Note, he seems to lose his own humanity. When he's able to unfaltering kill anyone who may be a threat to his plans, even if they haven't done anything wrong, it becomes obvious that the Death Note is the one controlling Light instead of vice versa. Light's original intention of creating a pure world turns into an ego trip for him with the people around him as pawns. Light's actions and further descent into obsession with the Death Note brings up the question of whether a single human being should ever be in possession of such non-human power, great story… Expand
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9
MrPajamasNov 1, 2020
Death Note is one of the first anime I ever saw. It's excellent. It has an excellent story with an excellent soundtrack. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll refrain from any more detailed description. I might just say that it's a shameDeath Note is one of the first anime I ever saw. It's excellent. It has an excellent story with an excellent soundtrack. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll refrain from any more detailed description. I might just say that it's a shame that the 2nd half of the series isn't as good and that's because of the fans, so that the series doesn't end up being drawn out and it shows. However, it is still my favourite anime and that's mainly because of its idea.… Expand
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9
DIDAZOct 4, 2020
Peut être l'un des meilleurs anime que j'ai jamais vu. Après la fin est très bordélique et ça gâche un peu l'oeuvre. 9/10
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10
fartquadJul 10, 2021
so there is a person named light bulb and he doesnt pay attention in class cause he is an impatient brat so he looks out the window and finds a book so he writes his favorite criminals name and he dies of a heart attack so light bulb is likeso there is a person named light bulb and he doesnt pay attention in class cause he is an impatient brat so he looks out the window and finds a book so he writes his favorite criminals name and he dies of a heart attack so light bulb is like write write write and arrests all criminals for cardiac, but l doesnt like that so he wants to find the person responsible for the mass arresting of the cardiacs so he suspects it is light yagami but it wasnt cause it was light bulb and he gets suspected and then they become the bestest of friends but l is like send him to prison also light bulb gets a woman pregnent so he has to date the person for 18 years so they can take care of child so l thinks woman is arrester so he puts her in the weird jail thing where she cant do the macarena but she gets out and so does light bulb and they almost get brutely murdered by papa but papa doesn't have the magic bullets so they live, and then they have a 3some orgy, the end!… Expand
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10
DinmezGamesMay 5, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best anime ever. Story is fantastic. Characters are interesting. Light and L are so much smart. They surprised me a lot of times. First 25 episodes are legends.Other episodes are very very good too but after L died Near and Mello came out and beat Light. I hate Near. I don't love Light much but I don't want him to lose against Near.There is nothing bad about Death Note but Near.… Expand
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10
13unkJan 14, 2022
Voy caminando por la vida
Sin pausa, pero sin prisa
Procurando no hacer ruido, vesti'o
Con una sonrisa
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10
Gilsonelpro333May 31, 2022
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umrttlDec 10, 2022
Goated anime. Good gateway anime to hook people onto these japanese cartoons
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10
SunshineRex1885Jul 9, 2020
Death Note me fez dar uma chance ao gênero " anime ", e honestamente, não me arrependi! Death Note é sensacional do começo ao fim, sempre com sua trama misteriosa e que a cada episódio lhe deixa com um gostinho de quero mais, toda hora umaDeath Note me fez dar uma chance ao gênero " anime ", e honestamente, não me arrependi! Death Note é sensacional do começo ao fim, sempre com sua trama misteriosa e que a cada episódio lhe deixa com um gostinho de quero mais, toda hora uma reviravolta e momentos que fazem você expressar seus sentimentos pelos personagens da trama, como por exemplo a raiva que senti algumas vezes de L, mas aí é algo completamente pessoal eu diria, eu mais do que recomendo Death Note a todos, e não vou mentir, senti uma depressão pós anime ao terminar ele, é um dos animes que eu posso assegurar que vale a pena ser visto!… Expand
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10
CWEDAug 14, 2020
one of the best show I have ever seen Wonderful characters, woven story, logical strategies, and deceptive plans
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redbeggsandshamNov 9, 2020
Overall, this series is boring, uninteresting, nonsensical and overall total garbage. The absolute worst part of the series is the first fifteen or so episodes, where L and Light bicker like little toddlers, with no actual significantOverall, this series is boring, uninteresting, nonsensical and overall total garbage. The absolute worst part of the series is the first fifteen or so episodes, where L and Light bicker like little toddlers, with no actual significant progress being made in either direction. I pray to god that you don't watch this garbage fire of a show.… Expand
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5
EisboerAug 22, 2020
I'm disappointed. Death Note is one of the most famous Anime and I was expecting quality similar to Ghost in the Shell, Hunter X Hunter and other greats. But this isn't even close.

The concept is interesting and grasped my imagination. WhatI'm disappointed. Death Note is one of the most famous Anime and I was expecting quality similar to Ghost in the Shell, Hunter X Hunter and other greats. But this isn't even close.

The concept is interesting and grasped my imagination. What would I have done?

Well the characters in the show definitely acted different to what I would have done. It's basically a bunch of high school kids playing god. Easily offended and full of revenge. The goal seems to be winning, instead of being a true godlike character that doesn't care about small things. Just like what you have to expect from young adults.

The original L is the only redeeming character and what kept me watching. I just like quirky but highly intellectual characters like Sherlock Holmes.

Almost all female characters are horribly submissive, while portrait to be smart. That leads into a couple of sexists if not misogynistic jokes, this anime is definitely not from 2020.

Visually and acoustically it's great.… Expand
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LlohyAug 29, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The company part was not good also ls death was to quik after they solved the past case l was more than half of the shaw killing him with out any good results for him naaah man… Expand
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All_ButTrU4Oct 27, 2022
Blown away! While a bit generous with its deductions it's a stunning show, one of the best I've seen in a while. A thrilling game of cat and mouse leads this show central story of life and death. It's focused, smart and stylish. Brilliant.
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9
mikesgold2KMay 16, 2023
Jest to dalej klejnot swojego gatunku z genialną intrygą kryminalną, kompleksem boga oraz starciem ambicji pomiędzy postaciami. I nie zestarzało się wcale
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Jesus_SavesJan 17, 2023
One of the greatest anime made. Great characters, great music, and a great game of cat and mouse between L and Light. It has a very simple premise, but the show is able to do so much with it. Despite a controversial death that many in the fanOne of the greatest anime made. Great characters, great music, and a great game of cat and mouse between L and Light. It has a very simple premise, but the show is able to do so much with it. Despite a controversial death that many in the fan base hate, I still stuck with the show and enjoyed myself. A must watch for anyone interested in anime, or good storytelling in general.… Expand
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KoalatorDec 6, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Note is one of the best animes I've had the opportunity to get my hands on, I dare say it's the best to represent investigation and suspense in the world of anime.

The story is presented to us through a different perspective, we follow Light Yagami, the genius student of primitive sense of justice, but of profoundly advanced intellect, a chemical combination ready to explode when he puts his hands on the Death Note, thus bringing his vile ideas on the fate of criminals. But suddenly we are surprised by the triumphant appearance of the greatest detective in the world using the nickname of L, it is at this moment that the spectators start to change chairs, thinking again about which of them is right, who is the true justice.

Now, as no work is free from criticism, I need to point out the biggest sin, in my opinion, in this anime. Close to the final stretch, we have L's death, to everyone's surprise, which in my opinion was a good decision, to the surprise of everyone reading here, I really felt his death, he fulfilled his role, moving with viewers' emotions, but this is where we go from positive to negative, the future consequences of L's death were bad for the work. We are introduced to the home where L grew up, there we meet Mihael Keehl (Mello) and Nate River (Near), who are about to continue the hunt for Kira, disputing over who will be L's successor, but unfortunately the work gives little development to both, especially for Mello, since their presentation was late, it was difficult to sympathize with them, I confess that I liked Mello more, since he follows a completely original ideology, different from Near, who is, practically, a clone from L, the difference is just the change in hair color (Sorry for the joke).

Concluding my analysis, I comment on the end of the story, where Ryuk, Light's shinigami, takes his Death Note, as he had promised at the beginning of the story, ending the life of the false god Kira in a poetic way, just like the first name written in the Death Note was authored by Light, the last name closes the list with a golden key being his own name.

We learned that alone we cannot change the world, that actions have consequences and that depending on the path we choose, we can have our stories ended prematurely, as wisely shown in the scene where Light is running, after Touta Matsuda shoots him, and can glimpse with his eyes how his life could have been different if he didn't have the Death Note.

(Bonus comment) I want to declare that Touta Matsuda is one of the characters I had the most affection for in the work, he is extremely funny, serious when necessary and proved that he is indeed useful filling Kira with accurate shots, a true gunslinger!… Expand
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Slippin_JerryFeb 27, 2023
Light can easily be deafeated by vantablack paint. Or cover him with this paint, and he will be in a 5 ster wanted chaise.
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nikos3194Jul 24, 2023
Death Note is an exceptional story that poses profound questions about justice and murder, but it’s a dark psychological drama that isn’t intended for young anime fans.
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EyeanAug 13, 2023
Starts off as an amazing show, but as the arcs progress it just gets worse. The entire third arc (second half of the manga) was clearly a rush job, though it still remains entertaining enough till the end.
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