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The shift to chapter 38 is brilliant, and also raises questions on the morality and limits of powers of L though there are some very good adaptations out there, the book offers quite lengthy monologues which are quite interesting and makes for a good debate. individual morals can be questioned, critiqued and further shaped if one spends time exploring the presented themes of societal ethics and personal morals. The twists in this book keep this so engaging and hard to put down. And with every twist comes a new development in the characters story and how you feel about them. I ended up rooting for Light / Kira, I wanted him to succeed. Kira as a character is so interesting and complex, and it’s just so clever and makes you feel so many different ways towards the character.

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The only downside to this book for me was about two thirds of the way through the story. SPOILERS: L dies and the story seems to die with it. And I get that it would be like that, but it seemed dragged out. I think if I was reading these books separately, I would have struggled to push through that particular book and carry on with the series. Also the premise reminds me of later Code Geass, especially with the testing of the ability and the ensuing escalation of something supernatural going global. My other complaint is that it felt like the story repeated itself after the halfway point. Except with a different outcome. Because of that, I found the second half of this manga to be a bit boring and predictable. There’s nothing wrong with exterminating pests, so why is it wrong to kill people who are pests to this world? What can I say about Death Note, the story of Light Yagami and his quest to change the world "for the better" through the use of the Death Note, a powerful, mystical object that allows him to kill anyone by writing down their name? I can start by saying that it absolutely floored me like no other story has done in a long while.

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In conclusion, Death Note is one of the best manga series I’ve ever read. Give it a few more years and it will become a classic in the genre; in my opinion, it already did. It’s one of the most popular manga/anime series of all time, it’s and one that I will always recommend. Once again, dive into this series either through reading the manga or watching the anime; those are the only options you should consider, and then you can thank me later for one of the best escapism experiences once you get to it. Also, I would like to give my special thanks to my dear friend Haifa for getting me this fantastic edition as my early X-mas present. The whole reflection on morality, and if the goals justify the means, is like the boat scene in the Dark Knight on steroids. Ryuk, the shinigami (god of death who is attached to Light) gives me strong the Joker “I just want to see the world burn vibes”. Kira Yagami is also one of the reasons why I have very high standards towards characterizations in grimdark. Up until now, I still haven’t come across many authors—whether it’s manga or novels—who can write a grimdark character as well-written as Kira.

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It’s a highly influential and immersive series. In fact, Death Note has sparked plenty of real-life copycat crimes and attempted malicious behavior around the world, mostly among students. One minor case for example: In May 2010, a middle school student in Avonworth School District in Pennsylvania was suspended for a "Death Note" with names of fellow students and pop singer Justin Bieber. This is, of course, just one case out of many; you can search up Death Note copycat crimes, and you’ll find so many cases. This is obviously not a good thing, but looking at the bright side, this also shows just how great this series is. It ended up influencing a lot of people around the world. Whether the influence is for good or worse depends entirely on the individual. The entire Death Note manga story arc is now available in a box set for the first time! This is a perfect gift for either yourself or anyone not yet exposed to the amazing intrigue of this Obha/Obata masterpiece.The artwork is stunning, a beautiful detailed style to show off the story and the characters. It helps you to see the unwritten and gain a deeper understanding for these characters. A brilliant premise that kept me thoroughly engaged till chapter 59. The later parts are much the same as the first arc, just more over the top and slower and made the average for the whole series lower than I initially had expected based on the excellent 10+ first chapters. We could cut the whole story in two parts. We have an obvious dividing event, lets call it The Event. Death Note is a masterwork that eventually will become a classic in the manga/anime industry; in my opinion, it already did.

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Shakespearean. Death Note the anime stands out as perhaps the single best anime adaptation of manga, which itself is perhaps the best manga of all time. THE BOX: The set itself is a 5.5 x 10.2 x 9.1 inch, 6.8 pound (yes, I had to look that all up) box with a carrying handle on top. There are a pair of Velcro circles on top where you can open the box up in two folding sections and easily close it up again. When opened up, the inside is divided into 2 sections: a very large section for volumes 1-12 of the manga and the How to Use It booklet, and a small space for Death Note Vol. 13 - How to Read. There is just enough space for everything in here, so unless you have several books out of it at a time, you won't have to worry about anything falling over or getting jostled around when carrying it. Plus, being the size and weight it is, it isn't too bulky or heavy and should be quite suitable for traveling. Also, there's a lot of (what I presume to be) Obata's original artwork on the outside, which, in my opinion, is some of the best out there. Special thanks to my Patrons on Patreon for giving me extra support towards my passion for reading and reviewing!Let’s be honest, every one of us has at least considered the line of thinking above at least once or multiple times; I still do sometimes. That’s part of being human, especially when everything you hear or see around the world is filled with injustice. The main character, Light/Kira Yagami, is a genius that accidentally obtains a Death Note, and he wants to use it for one single purpose: to make the world a better place by killing all scums, rapist, criminals that exist in the world; untouched or touched by laws, there’s no exception. This makes him an ultimate vigilante that practically untraceable by anybody because of its killing method, almost as if he’s truly a god. The plot, of course, became more complicated and engaging once his main rival, L, came into play. Not only Kira and L are both one of the finest characters I’ve ever read in manga, but their rivalry also to this day stands as one of the most highly praised rivalry in the world of manga/anime for many great reasons. To state a few, their characterizations and their deadly game of cat and mouse were so well portrayed that you can’t help but root for both of them. But overall later in the series I felt the quality and believability, and definitely also the tension, falling. There are some good quotes, but the moves and countermoves are broadly the same as before, and that Light would have been indecisive in the time between certain arcs seems unbelievable. The deduction of one of the main characters in the last chapters (specifically 91) is near impossible, you couldn’t find those conclusions decidedly even with big data analysis, plus it would always be circumstantial. Also the whole something happening and another person deducing what happens make for not very engaging, rather slow reading. Chapter 99 at least is a brutal chapter with the demise of two important characters. But overall I disliked the arc after chapter 59, and found Light his convenient manipulation of women not just a bit lazy but also reprehensible. As this is my first-ever manga, I can't draw upon experience in this genre to provide a meaningful benchmark. However, manga or novel, one reads for the storytelling and its characters. In both aspects, Death Note excels beyond any shadow of a doubt. Kira, the protagonist in Death Note has to be one of the most complex grimdark characters I've encountered and I find myself being torn between cheering him on towards his ultimate goal and being disgusted with his methods to achieve it. Throughout my time on Goodreads, I’ve been asked several times which manga I recommend. I struggle with this; it’s not that easy for me to recommend a manga series. I have different types of recommendations depending on who’s asking and what they're looking for. But Death Note is one of the few manga series that I often recommend to practically everyone. This reread marked the third time I read the entire series, plus I’ve watched the entire anime adaptation two times as well. This means that I’ve experienced this particular story five times, and it’s still as amazing as the first time. I’m confident in saying that Death Note is a manga/anime series that will be accessible to both newcomer and veteran to manga due to how appealing the storyline and artworks are. Death Note, a twelve-volume series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, is one of the most complex, well-thought-out, and utterly mindbending stories I have ever read. Truly, Ohba must be of some genius-level intellect to have crafted this tale. The way he displays the thought processes of Light and L, the world-class detective charged with Light's capture, is utterly astounding. The method by which each one of them develops their plans, anticipates the other's plan, and formulates a counterplan... it's mind boggling. And it also makes for a great, great read.

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A gigantic tome and Light is one of the few characters called smart in a book that actually wow me.

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Following Light we give L ways to little credit cause what he does in response to all the curveballs is flawless, and he is determined: To defeat evil, there must be sacrifices, that’s what you’ve done, right? Light is brilliant, and one needs to admire how he manages to get himself out of troubles, like in chapter 14. What a brilliant resolution but also what a collateral damage. The manga goes into greater depth than the anime, expanding on the main storyline and drawing out more details. Also, the audience has more of a window into the thoughts and concerns of the detectives. World class detective "L," for example, expresses more doubt in his own theories, and so seems less superhuman. I liked the first part much more. It did not require much suspension of disbelief. I'm not talking about Death Note itself and the Shinigami. Things like a certain Light's father managing to get to Sakura TV from the hospital in minutes. Really, everything is so close? And he managed to get the police vehicle in the meantime. Nah, unbelievable. But it was alright. Mostly the battle of wits. And what a battle!