This anime's it's rather similar to Code Geass, except not as good, mainly for the writing and the main character.

The best part was the voice acting, It's an anime you'll actually want to watch the dubbed version of. Alessandro Juliani gives a particularly good performance as L.

Other than that, it's somewhat interesting how the main character is more of an antagonist, while the ones working against him are more like the good guys. It would be better if Light was just a bit like-able though, you tend to hate his guts after a while.

As for animation, I guess that soft, dreary style suits the plot, but it's kind of boring compared to the more typical, vibrant anime style.

Worst part was the ending. Nuff said. (show less)

The genious and malevolent protagonist ,Yagami Light ,thinks almost every detail when it comes to achieving his own goals, more than a common criminal, and the ways he gets rid of his victims are very very evil and effortless. He doesnt use physical Force, he uses his mind ,so that he won't get caught by the Police, and his deathnote, which belonged to a Shinigami(Ryuuk). While the story progresses, Light finds out a lot of ways to use the death note and avoids arrest many times. He also makes many friends ,who are occasionaly used by him. Light will accept many challenges from his enemies and will surpass a lot of difficulties ,in order to create the "Ideal-new World". But he fails to do that and the end of the series is fair and sad.

You don't wanna miss this anime. (show less)