death note (or: guy plays shinigami... wait.)

Written by sleepyrounin on August 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM

pros
+ well-executed storyline, deals with controversial issues and in a way with reality (okay... the 2nd-to-last point might not be positive for everyone around)
+ great animation and soundtrack
+ amazing suspense and atmosphere, though dark
cons
- seems to change pace rather often (some eps are entirely dialogue to further the plot, thus seem slow; then again it goes so fast it threatens to leave you behind)
- the concept's underlying pattern IS known (that might just be me though)
- dialogue is just typical for the genre

conclusion: so i won't say it's my fav -- a little bit too typical for the genre to say that -- but it's far above decent, and worth a try if you're in for the mystery/thriller/dark-feel aspect with an actual connection to reality. good character design (charas themselves are a bit messed up! but that's just the concept ;)), great animation, the necessary suspense to overall keep people on edge, and the craved-for overall dark atmosphere to it. doesn't divert too much from the manga either, which is always a plus.

peace.