Yes, death note is one of the best manga ever written-- however i'd give the plot a nine-- once you've seen the huge twists and how intelligent the characters are, some deaths and some plot twists seem a bit too convenient for the author, some things seem a bit too easy-going... However i do agree with you in the rest-- it's definitely an awesome manga!
Death Note manga Review
Story by Ooba Tsugumi; art by Obata Takeshi (The mangaka of Hikaru no Go).
The human world is rotting. The gods of death are bored.
Death Note begins when the shinigami Ryuk 'accidentally' drops his death note in the human world. It is discovered by 17-year-old academic genius Light Yagami, who decides that he wishes to create a world free of evil. To what extremes will he go, only needing a name and a face to kill? Or rather...how will he be stopped?
Story & Playability
I've got only one sentence to say.
Death Note is awesome. ^^
The story is fantastic, i was drawn to it by the end of the 1st chapter.
Characters are realistic, story is fresh and exciting and the concept of being able to kill a person just by having a
death note and knowing his face and name is rather interesting.
A very thought-provoking manga, especially when you think of it as who is "right" and who is
"wrong". The story is full of twists, and just when you thought something is going to happen, something else
happens instead.
This story has not much humour [even if it has, i think it's up to the reader to decide if its funny or not], but
is has action and is thrilling and the knowledge that anyone can just die next in the story makes you
"hooked", making you want to read more after you have finished one book.
Character wise, this manga does a great job. ^^
L is a very unique individual, with the way he sits, the way he picks up things, the way he reads etc. Light is also
portrayed very well, as a genius high school student who picked up the death note and started using it because he was
bored. Also, even the gods of death are given different personalities, as clearly seen from the difference in manner
Ryuk, Rem and Shindou [is it spelt correctly?] act towards humans and to different situations.
Overall, i think the plot is fantastic, but when i read the ending, somehow i felt that it was rather rushed and that the author ended it a bit too early. But i think that Tsugumi Ooba has really done a fantastic job with the plot, it really gripped me to the last page.
Rating:
Graphics
Interesting character designs.
Characters are rather life-like and very original.
The gods of death were not exactly anything close to beautiful but at the same time, i wouldn't call them ugly.
Actually, i find Ryuk rather cute. -.-"
I find the way Light and L were depicted rather interesting. Instead of having things like the standard "hero"
good looks etc, their looks were rather unique and different, with L's dressing style and "messy"
hair.
Also, the characters looks also fit their personality, like Misa, who is a pop idol, fits the bill with her cute looks,
2 pig tails [is it called that?] and her blonde hair.
The style used fits the genre well, the way the world of the gods of deaths were depicted was rather refreshing. I like
the way the scenes are drawn, they are very detailed, unlike some manga i have read.
Rating:
Sound
No sound of course - it's a manga ^^
Dialogue is very well written, what the characters say are pretty much similar to what we would say in everyday speech.
No "catch phrases" [is it called that? i'm thinking of something like a sentence which a particular
character says everytime he/she appears] and as a reader i can pretty much relate to what they are saying. However as
the dialogue is rather lengthy, [and i was reading chinese..] a reader may "fall asleep" or just give up
reading it entirely. -.-"
But for the english version i dare not say the same, for i have not read it. ^^
Rating:
Fun
Presentation is wonderful. ^^
The only thing i don't like about it is that it gets frustrating to read sometimes as it is in chinese, and the
explanations are lengthy and quite a few "difficult" words are used. It's not that its the author's
fault or anything, but yes, sometimes lengthy dialogue/explanations makes one annoyed.
I nearly "died" reading the 2nd book.
Highly enjoyable if you're looking for a thriller and something to think about. ^^
Rating:
Final Verdict
9.1667 (very good)
Reviewed by mechanical-angel, Oct 31, 2006
Comments
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Haohmaru77 Nov 01, 2006
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Hanazaki Nov 01, 2006
I read the manga some time ago but never got the chance to know the ending. I like the art and the story... well, I think it's a little bit 'twisted.' So sometime you have to recall back previous chapter to connect the story.
Nicely done review. Can't wait the live-action movie.
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Lionhearted911 Nov 02, 2006
yeah? i read parts of the manga and watched the first episode, i am downloading the rest...but it is cool and i can't wait to watch it all...as well as watch the movie which looks awesome..
thanks for the review...enjoyed reading it..!
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Bluearth Nov 02, 2006
I agree with you on many parts :) story wise, i say that its 9, because sometimes things get quite repeitive although certain parts were better. character wise, yes, light and l are both potrayed extremely well :D both have their side of personalities like l and his food and light with his plan. the ending...yes, it was rushed, certain characters were neglected due to the rush. art was pretty for certain parts *__* yup, i agree with you on everything, for english, the presentation is much better, words aren't that long, but still quite long, afterall, its quite a mysterious detective book.
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Nickisherenow Nov 06, 2006
Hmmm i found Light a little off the "main character" theme. Didnt like it after he became like...evil? Yea and there's alot of coincidences...i wont say that the art is awfully good. but it definitely suits Deathnote's type of story. if u really want life-like art, go look at lchigo 100%. better than deathnote's at any rate
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Milkiyo Nov 11, 2006
I really liked L in the movie :D of course I haven't seen it yet but his image is just stuck in my mind! XD
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shadowy000 Nov 12, 2006
damn cant you get it in english it would be easier to read stupid!just go to kinokuniya in the city they hav everythin except if its sold out. now the story i fell in love with light damn misa misa she can go to hell. yagami is MINE!
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tchariin Dec 01, 2006
Death Note is a very unique series. One of the most notable things about it is that despite being the protagonist, the main character could easily be considered the villian of the series. Watching Raito (Light)'s descent from a bored genius with visions of utopia to a diabolical mastermind whose primary goal became not being caught is one of the most fascinating examples of character development to be found in manga. Thank you for a lovely review!
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loliness Jan 03, 2007
xD nice
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gcnaddict Jan 16, 2007
Why did it end the way it did!? :'(
Damnit now I'm going to be depressed for the next few days. I really hope they make it a bit less depressing in the anime.
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burijetto Jan 16, 2007
Yep! I love it too but i find the way Light was drawn abit funny since i watched the movie first.
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juankhp Feb 05, 2007
ohh is teh best manga in the last years... you'll write about the anime.. but.. wherever... about the manga of DN every chapter is more increible than last... and your finish is unique........ L rlz !
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JusticePro Feb 05, 2007
haha~i prefer the actor of L then the manga's L~lols~
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openupyourmind Feb 22, 2007
this anime is so awesome. i read the manga and watched it.. but i'm not yet finished with it. XD i'd rather watch this in japanese with english subs cuz it's better that way =x but yeah, L is coolz.
DN's op song -The World- is nice lol -
ealpha-scorpio Mar 02, 2007
I haven't watched this anime yet, but your review is excellent. I sort'a got curious to watch it. It must have a very unique plot as you described. ThanX :D
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vatican92 Mar 09, 2007
I didn't think that the story was that great....
I mean it was awesome until volume 5 or something then after L dies, the story is rather boring.
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camille9591 May 12, 2007
very good review!
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speedking5 Dec 20, 2007
Nice revew. Oh almost forgot Light gets creeeeeeeepy and werid
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rukasu04 Mute Member Apr 20, 2009
Wow. Complete lol
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Sanisa Sep 21, 2009
Cool review
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Warpten29 Oct 13, 2009
this anime is great!
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SchRita Jan 15, 2010
Thanks for the review!
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angelxxuan Banned Member May 23, 2012
well structured review, a tiny bit of everything, everywhere. death note will shine in legend for me, it's in my top ten anime favorites of all time without a doubt, it is most unique.
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