I decided to start watching Death Note because the premise seemed so unique. A genius high school student gets a notebook from a God of Death that can kill anyone he wants? Count me in! After watching, I was not let down, in fact, I believe that this episode exceeded all my expectations.
The series hooks you in within the first 5 minutes. The opening music is phenomenal, the animation style is visually pleasing and well done, and the writing is fantastic. It's very easy to follow, but not to the point it feels overly simple.
Upon rewatch, it's fascinating to see Light, freaking out over the death of a guy who admittedly deserved it, eventually turn into the very thing he hated. Just in the span of one episode, Light has already done away with many criminals. Ryuk and the rules of the notebook are introduced and sets up what's to come perfectly. A perfect premiere all around.
10/10.
The series hooks you in within the first 5 minutes. The opening music is phenomenal, the animation style is visually pleasing and well done, and the writing is fantastic. It's very easy to follow, but not to the point it feels overly simple.
Upon rewatch, it's fascinating to see Light, freaking out over the death of a guy who admittedly deserved it, eventually turn into the very thing he hated. Just in the span of one episode, Light has already done away with many criminals. Ryuk and the rules of the notebook are introduced and sets up what's to come perfectly. A perfect premiere all around.
10/10.