Death Note Review

Death Note is one anime that has managed to surpass the 'anime' tag. Anybody into movies has heard it's name and whether they are an 'otaku' or not, they have been recommended to watch this movie atleast by one person.

That is how powerful the franchise is. I won't pretend it is flawless - the plot lags in the middle to be revived by a spectacular plot twist, but once a particular person dies, the plot drowns out until the ending, which could have been predicted form two episodes previously.

But Death Note holds a certain charm that allows it this place despite there being better anime movies and series made every year.

1) Ryu, the Shinigami, is in both measures terrifying and adorable due to his love for apples.

2) The idea of the note itself is something perhaps everyone would want to possess.

3) The questions. The series questions the line between good and bad. Is what Light does so wrong? Is L truly right in pushing him tot he limits? Everybody is grey and not even Misa is spared the tinge.

4) Misa Amane!!

5) Soundtrack, especially the piano overtures that accompany the last scene.

6) Three episodes is all it takes to make one leave their work and glue themselves to the series.

If you've been putting off watching it because it is an animated movie, I implore oyu to re-evaluate and watch it ASAP.