Summary
Death Note quickly impressed with its rich character development and compelling plot. Death Note's strong English dub and short length make it accessible to new anime fans. The series' compelling characters and exploration of morality provide a unique viewing experience for adults.
For countless anime fans, their love of the genre has lasted a lifetime. These are people who grew up watching anime from a very young age, creating many fond childhood memories with characters from beloved anime series like Naruto, Attack on Titan and Dragon Ball Z. However, despite Many anime fans have discovered their interest in their youth, not everyone has this experience.
Aside from a few scattered episodes here and there throughout my middle and high school years, I was largely unfamiliar with anime until my twenties. I've always appreciated the artistic merits of the genre and have friends who watch it regularly, but it never piqued my interest enough to fully explore the world of anime.
However, it wasn't until the summer after my freshman year of college that my best friend introduced me to it Book Death, that I finally gave the anime a proper chance. Right from the first episode of the movie, I was hooked, Captivated by the fascinating plot.
Death Note introduced me to Anime, captivating me from the start
With only 37 episodes, I finished the entire series in just a few days
By the end of the chapter, I was excited to dive into my next series.
I originally intended to just watch the first episode of Death Note to satisfy my best friend, but I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. Immediately, the series captivated me, from the moment Light discovers the Death Note outside his school. Armed with a deadly notebook, he begins to secretly kill criminals, while at the same time devising a plan to conceal his murder plot. I was immediately interested in seeing what would happen next and found myself forced to play through episode after episode, captivated by the intriguing mystery and bold personalities the show had to offer.
I finished this series quickly thanks to its fast pace and Missing sub-episodes. Each new episode advances the plot and reveals more insight into the characters and their motivations. By the end of the series, I was eager to dive into my next series and immediately started Attack on Titan, which I also loved. Thanks to Death Note, I discovered my interest in a whole new genre that I was previously unaware of, and I believe this series is the perfect anime for beginners who want to learn the genre This.
Death Note's incredible English dub and short length make it an easy watch
The acclaimed series boasts a phenomenal English dub
While many anime fans are used to watching with subtitles and even prefer dubbing, this can be difficult for those who have never encountered this type of viewing experience. Since Death Note has both Japanese subtitled and English dubbed versions, I chose the latter and I found the drama and emotion to be the same as the original language. Featuring talented voice actors like Brad Swaile as Light and Alessandro Juliani as L, the dub captured the personalities of these characters perfectly. I almost exclusively watch anime with subtitles now, but having such a high-quality dub option right from the start felt accessible to me as someone who has never watched subtitled media .
Another aspect of Death Note that appealed to me was its relatively short length. With only 37 short episodes, the anime captured my attention and I don't feel like I have to commit too much time if I don't like it. The prospect of watching an anime like One Piece with thousands of episodes and counting overwhelmed me, as I felt like I would never get caught up, but Death Note made it easy for me to become engrossed for an entire day. weekend. The extra episodes may also bore new anime fans, proving to be a controversial topic among viewers.
The fast-paced plot and well-written characters keep the series interesting
The mystery aspect was especially appealing, as I never knew what would happen next
Some people hated the filler episodes and some (admittedly not many) loved them, but I personally enjoyed the way it turned out. Death Note has no side content. Since the extras can be an acquired taste that more seasoned fans enjoy, Death Note's lack of this type of content makes it more appealing and perfect for new fans . The story itself is very fast-paced, full of mystery and drama, making viewers unable to stop watching. Hearing the characters' inner monologues, especially those of Light and L, gives a lot of insight into the characters' motivations and plans, making the viewer feel like they know them well. after just a few episodes.
As the protagonist and anti-hero of Death Note, Light caught my attention. Watching him develop a divine complex in pursuit of creating a perfect world is both exciting and horrifying to visualize. Seeing an intelligent character with limitless potential for his future go through such a dark path as he pursues an unattainable goal is something I have never witnessed. before in any other show, and it's something I've never witnessed before. makes me eagerly watch to see what Light's fate will be. The character L also especially impressed me. I find his relentless pursuit of justice inspiring as well as his quirky habits and love of sweets adorable.
Death Note explores moral issues and character motivations in a unique way
Continuous interior monologues give us a deeper look into the characters' minds
Death Note's characters are one of its strongest points. Light, the villain and anti-hero of the series, is very well written. His increasingly inhumane actions are horrifying, and the series does a phenomenal job of revealing his corrupt motivations through his internal monologue. Ethical issues are explored as the chapter reveals how power can corrupt a person without them realizing it until it is too late. Death Note's animation is also beautiful and vivid, produced by the talented studio Madhouse. The music also captures attention, adding tension and sadness at just the right moments with beautifully composed tracks, some of which have become popular Internet memes.
Death Note has become a cultural icon, and with good reason. While not quite on par in popularity with classics like Naruto and Dragon Ball Z, it represents the anime genre perfectly and is an ideal proposition to attract people to this genre. Not only did my best friend introduce me to anime through Death Note, but someone else introduced her through the same series, and that cycle continues, as I always share this advice with new people. get acquainted with anime.
While it's unfortunate that I didn't discover the wonders of anime until I was an adult, I did Book Death to thank you for unlocking this new world for me.
