'Deathnote' (デスノート) Review!

Type :- Tv Series

Episodes :- 37

Status :- Finished

Genres :- Shounen, Police, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller, Supernatural

Rating :- Teen 17+

Language :- English Subbed, English Dubbed

Synopsis:-

A Shinigami is a god of death, with the ability to kill anyone they choose, as long as they can see the person's face and write their name in a special notebook.

One day, a Shinigami named Ryuk became bored with his monotonous lifestyle and started to develop a curiosity about humans. Wondering how a human might use this notebook of death, Ryuk decided to drop it into the human world.

This is where Light Yagami, a 17-year-old genius from Japan, comes into the story. Light, feeling disillusioned with school and the world around him, stumbles upon the mysterious notebook on his way home from school. The words 'Death Note' are etched on the front, instantly catching his attention.

Intrigued, Light reads the first instructions: “The person whose name is written in this notebook shall die.” At first, Light dismisses this as a joke and continues with his day. But, as curiosity takes over, he decides to give the notebook a try.

To his shock, Light discovers the notebook’s power is very real. With this new, dangerous ability in his hands, Light sets out on a mission to become a god of a new world—one where he can control life and death.

But Light’s path to creating his version of a perfect world is met with resistance. Another brilliant mind, known only as 'L', emerges as Light’s greatest rival. Now, it’s a high-stakes race between the two of them to see who will outsmart the other first.

The Review:-

This anime is hands down one of the best out there ... at least for me!

The storyline is incredibly captivating, and once you start, I guarantee you won’t be able to stop until you’ve finished. The plot pulls you in and makes you question the moral choices of the characters at every turn.

Is it right for Light to use his newfound power to kill whoever he deems unworthy? Is his sense of justice truly justified? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions that arise as you watch, and it’s this constant moral tug-of-war that makes the show so engaging.

One of the most thrilling aspects is the intense cat-and-mouse chase between the two main characters. I promise, from the very first episodes, you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you watch Light and L try to outwit each other and uncover each other’s identities.

Let’s talk about our two leads: 'Light' and 'L'. Both are geniuses, but they’re very different in their approaches. 'L' is calm, calculated, and even when he faces setbacks, he never stays down for long. Meanwhile, 'Light' is more charismatic, but as the story progresses, we watch his cool demeanor unravel into something darker and more demented.

Another key factor that makes this anime shine is the music. The soundtrack, especially the music connected to Light, has an operatic feel that perfectly aligns with his growing god complex. As his mind begins to crumble, even the second opening theme shifts to something more chaotic and harsh, almost uncomfortable to the ears, which reflects Light’s descent into madness.

Death Note has been rated a solid 9 out of 10 by many, but we’re giving it a 10 out of 10! It’s simply one of the best anime out there in terms of action, storyline, music, character design—everything is top-notch. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend you give it a watch!

Is There A Manga? :-

The manga consists of 112 chapters and just like the anime I recommend giving it a read.

Anime Openings:-

1."The World" - Nightmare

2."What's up, people?!" - Maximum the Hormone

Anime Endings:-

1."Alumina" - Nightmare

2."Zetsubo Billy" - Maximum the Hormone

3."Coda" - Death Note

Give this anime a watch and leave us a comment telling us what you thought!