010 I was fairly new to anime when I bought this series after reading good reviews on it here ; and the premise sounded interestng to me . I've seen some animes I've really liked and some I havent . I was 100% pleased with Death Note ! Its a great show . One of those shows , after every episode you watch , you just have to watch the next . You cant stop . Its so interesting . Its 100x better than the previous series I had watched , Cowboy Bebop , which was a real disappointment . As soon as I finished this first box set , I immediately ordered the 2nd . Which I am currently watching . . .
022 I was surprised to see that the first five DVDs came in foldout flaps instead of individual cases . I kind of wanted them in cases with the DVD covers of those sold in singles ( as those look awesome ) , but this is was really nice , too . Instead , the character art seen on the original covers are now imprinted on the DVDs , with a blue , monochromatic tone . I'm totally satisfied with this product , as well as with the fast delivery .
040 This review is from :
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
2nd time watching the series and its still amazing . Its a reverse of roles from hero to villain being the main character . Dont think there is ever a dull moment in the series it keeps coming up with new twist and leaves you speechless .
041 2nd time watching the series and its still amazing . Its a reverse of roles from hero to villain being the main character . Dont think there is ever a dull moment in the series it keeps coming up with new twist and leaves you speechless .
054 This review is from :
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
Its perfect . When I was done watching this I couldn't wait for the 2nd half . I love the extras . I now know what the person doing light's voice looks like .
055 Its perfect . When I was done watching this I couldn't wait for the 2nd half . I love the extras . I now know what the person doing light's voice looks like .
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Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
Aside from how unique and original Death Note is , I was well impressed with the price point of this set as well as the ample bonus features on each disk . I'm eagerly awaiting the 2nd Box set .
019 Death Note is unusual for a series structured on supernatural elements . I can only recommend this series if you are prepared to concentrate and think about what is happening in the storyline , which often takes devious detours that at first don't make sense but later become key in the telling of the tale . This is not a drama that you can relax and just watch , you have to be engaged in understanding the thinking of the characters or you will lose sight of what is happening . The plot is magnificent in how it dives very very deep into the mind of the main character to expose the weakness of his soul , hidden behind the cool calm exterior of a young man who seems to always be in control of his life . Light Yagami ( also referred to as Kira in the story . . . a cover name under which he commits his crimes . . . ) is a brilliant but bored , distracted , dissatisfied student ( though it's not really clear . . . he appears to be a high school senior . . . ) who longs for something to make his life interesting , and to give him control over his destiny . He has a random encounter one day with a supernatural artifact called The Death Note , a rather ordinary looking notebook that seems to have simply fallen from the sky to land in the school courtyard . He picks it up , reads the instructions inside the cover that explain how the power of the Death Note is activated , and from that point on the story becomes one of Light grappling with himself over how to use the Power over life and death that has been placed in his hands . Initially he tests it , and is shocked to see that it actually works as the instructions describe , and he is startled and a little shaken at the fact that he has so easily committed murder without anyone having the slightest suspicion . From that point on this becomes a study in how absolute power can thoroughly corrupt the human soul . The message seems to be that no person was ever meant to have this sort of power and that there is no way to avoid innocent deaths in its exercise . Light grows increasingly frantic during the episodes as he tries to cover his trail and at the same time carry out the murders which , in his own mind , he has convinced himself are warranted . He becomes judge , jury and executioner of any and all who stand in his way . The introduction of L , the mysterious young detective who is expertly hunting Kira ( Light's cover name ) . . . serves well as a foil to push Light further and further to the edge of mental breakdown . This is a sad story in many ways , watching the self destruction of a young man as he tortures himself mentally into believing that he is a God and that his sweeping murders are ordained by heaven . The climax and ending of the series is as painful and disturbing as the story buildup itself , though probably not completely unexpected . Yes , there is a definite ending to the tale , and you will know it when you see it . It involves a final heart rending and devastating confrontation between Light and L . The series tries to continue on after that climax , but fails to be inspirational any further . It is very worthwhile watching the first 25 episodes , but again , be prepared to be engaged in the plot , or don't bother at all . The rewards are great if you pay attention and follow all the details of the story , you simply can not view this series in a casual manner and enjoy it very much . As for the production quality , the animation is very detailed and fluid , putting a lot of focus on the facial expressions and eyes of the characters as they go through a range of emotions , the artwork is very expressive and draws you into the perspective of the series . The opening theme music is exciting and powerful and fits the mood and pace of the series . The disks themselves functioned perfectly , I encountered no problems with the performance of the media .
- Mike S .
001 I first caught DEATH NOTE on television . I've heard so many impressive things in regards to the storyline and also saw the series featured on NPR . To get the critical acclaim that it has worldwide , this series must be special .
And special is what DEATH NOTE truly is . From beginning to end , this series has just grabbed my attention because of its well-written cat vs . mouse storyline .
DEATH NOTE is a 37 - episode TV series that was created by Studio Madhouse and featured on Japanese television in 2006 - 2007 and featured in the US in 2007 - 2008 . The series has spawned a popular manga series , a novel , three live action films and has captured the attention of anime and non-anime fans worldwide .
The series focuses on the character of a very smart high school student named Light Yagami . Bored with his life , he comes across the Death Note that has special instructions that if one was to write their names on the Death Note , the person would die . They would die of a heart attack if there were no instructions on how the person is to die . Or die the way the person possesing the Death Note wrote down .
The Death Note is from a Shinigami ( death god ) named Ryuk who seems to be bored in his own world and thus starts to enjoy how a person like Light starts to use the Death Note .
For Light ( who goes by the name Kira ) , starts out using the Death Note by writing the names of criminals . He starts to win supporters due to his ideology of creating a new world without these criminals . But with so many deaths occuring , the police and the International community begin to fear this serial killer . And along the way , Light is suspected by the police as a person of interest ( a person who could be Kira ) and then Light starts to use his Death Note on those who are onto him .
Thus a mysterious detective named L is assigned to the case and the series becomes a compelling storyline of will L find a way to catch Light Yagami or will Light Yagami kill L first ? Two geniuses trying to outwit the other in a thrilling storyline that is so unique , I'm confident in saying that it's one of the most original anime to come out in the last decade .
The volume 1 box set features on the first half of the series ( twenty episodes , five DVDs , four episodes per disc ) as Light Yagami ( Kira ) moves forward to create his new world , while L and the Kira Task Force try to stop him . Also , that there may be another person in the world who may possess a second Death Note as well .
AUDIO & VIDEO :
Death Note was a TV series and I found the animation to be quite cool as it showcased a dark , stylish feel to it . Featuring a good dose of J-rock and style to it's overall presentation , Studio Madhouse did a wonderful job in this series and bringing out the illustrations of Takeshi Obata and the storyline of Tsugumi Ohba to television . The dark atmosphere really is well displayed in this anime series .
But the most appealing part of this series is the awesome voice acting . Being the Japanese language purist that I am , I watched the series with Japanese voice acting and it was done very well . But I have to admit that I was really impressed by the English dub voice acting .
Brad Swaile as Light Yagami , Battlestar Galactica actor ( Felix Gaeta ) Alesandro Juliani , Brian Drummond as Ryuk and Shannon Chan-Kent as Misa did a tremendous job . As did the other English voice actors . A job well done !
SPECIAL FEATURES :
Personally , I wasn't sure what kind of special features would be included on the DVD box set but you do get a really awesome behind-the-scenes interview with the English voice dub talent . Here are the special features featured on the Volume 1 Box Set :
* Disc 1 - Behind the Scenes with Brad Swaile Light , Clean Opening and Ending
* Disc 2 - Behind the Scenes with Alessandro Juliani L , Japanese Director and Character Designer Interviewer
* Disc 3 - Behind the Scenes with Brian Drummond Ryuk
* Disc 4 - Behind the Scenes with Shannon Chan-Kent Misa
* Disc 5 - Behind the Scenes with Chris Britton , Vincent Tong and Trevor Devall The Kira Task Force
And on each disc , production art and trailers are featured on each disc . What I enjoyed about the behind-the-scenes footage is that they were lengthy and not super short . You really get a good insight on the actor's take ( from the beginning of the series ) of their character , the challenges they faced in doing the vocal work and much more . So , it was very cool to have these extras included on each disc .
I can't tell you how awesome this TV series is . Death Note is truly special as it really show how power can corrupt but taking that cat versus mouse type of storyline of two geniuses trying to outwit each other .
There are literally so many twists and turns in this anime series that it really captures your attention and has you on the edge of your seat .
As for the DVD box set , I think it's just great that Viz Media chose to feature 20 episodes of the series and sell the box set for a great price ! I definitely like Viz Media / Shonen Jump Home Video really doing anime fans a great service by following a US TV Season Box Set style of pricing instead of selling the episodes as separate volumes . You're definitely getting your bang for the buck .
Overall , a well-acted anime series ( on both the Japanese and English side of things ) , cool characters , well-written episodes , stylish animation and a unique , compelling anime series that I highly recommend ! A +
004 This show is a must see not just for anime fans but for anyone who enjoys well written and well thought out drama . The story follows the young and brilliant Light who happens upon a notebook with the power to kill people . With the best of intentions at heart he sets out to use this new power to create a better , safer world . Unfortunately for him not everyone agrees with his methods and Light soon finds himself under investigation lead by the world's premier super detective know only as L .
The intellectual struggle between Light and L is nothing less than riveting . I was stuck helplessly watching episode after episode because I couldn't wait to see what these two boys were going to come up with next . I also found that Light's decent from good natured student to sociopathic mass murder was really well done and an interesting look at how power corrupts .
I'm always reading these reviews to see what people think before I buy stuff but this is the first time I've ever bothered writing one myself . I was just that impressed with this one . Warning though , it is pretty dark and somewhat depressing so if you're looking for happy , happy , feelgood this is probably not your cup of tea . But , if you're looking for a great original storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish then I highly recommend you give this one a try . It's one of the best shows I've seen .
005 This review is from :
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
of all time . Death Note is about Light Yagami , a bored , highly-intelligent , 17 - year-old high school student who is the son of a police chief . One day , Ryuk ( a Shinigami - death god ) , who is also bored decides to drop a Death Note into the human realm . Any person's name who is written in the Death Note either dies , ( which depends on whether the cause of death is specified or not . ) Light discovers the Death Note , and wants to become the God of a New World . Under the alias Kira , Light uses the note to kill off criminals and bad people , but his new power quickly corrupts him.L Light begins to kill off law enforcement agents and anyone standing in the way of his goals .
The police and public doesn't know who Kira is , but Ryuzaki ( aka L ) is - - is a brilliant detective determined to stop Kira's killings and bring him to justice . The battle of wits between Kira and L is intense . The viewer is always left wondering who will outwit the other . But just when the intensity begins to sear , it's lightened unexpectedly with humor ( like in the episode Wager . )
I've already watched this box set more than three times , and replaying favorite episodes or moments from the show .
The episode Makeshift , sums up the tension between Light and L .
Light asks L / Ryuzaki , staring in his eyes ( with conviction ) , Ryuzaki , Do you think I'm actually capable of becoming a murderer , Kira ? Light asks , Even after I help you catch him ? Do I seem like that kind of person to you ?
Yes , you do , Ryuzaki replies calmly , I've always thought so .
Afterward , the two begin fighting .
Seiyuu ( Voice Actor ) Brad Swaile strikes the perfect balance of the detestable , likeable faux-squeaky clean as Light Yagami , Alessandro Juliani does a brilliant job of portraying L , Shannon Chan-Knight does a wonderful job as Misa Amani .
006 of all time . Death Note is about Light Yagami , a bored , highly-intelligent , 17 - year-old high school student who is the son of a police chief . One day , Ryuk ( a Shinigami - death god ) , who is also bored decides to drop a Death Note into the human realm . Any person's name who is written in the Death Note either dies , ( which depends on whether the cause of death is specified or not . ) Light discovers the Death Note , and wants to become the God of a New World . Under the alias Kira , Light uses the note to kill off criminals and bad people , but his new power quickly corrupts him.L Light begins to kill off law enforcement agents and anyone standing in the way of his goals .
The police and public doesn't know who Kira is , but Ryuzaki ( aka L ) is - - is a brilliant detective determined to stop Kira's killings and bring him to justice . The battle of wits between Kira and L is intense . The viewer is always left wondering who will outwit the other . But just when the intensity begins to sear , it's lightened unexpectedly with humor ( like in the episode Wager . )
I've already watched this box set more than three times , and replaying favorite episodes or moments from the show .
The episode Makeshift , sums up the tension between Light and L .
Light asks L / Ryuzaki , staring in his eyes ( with conviction ) , Ryuzaki , Do you think I'm actually capable of becoming a murderer , Kira ? Light asks , Even after I help you catch him ? Do I seem like that kind of person to you ?
Yes , you do , Ryuzaki replies calmly , I've always thought so .
Afterward , the two begin fighting .
Seiyuu ( Voice Actor ) Brad Swaile strikes the perfect balance of the detestable , likeable faux-squeaky clean as Light Yagami , Alessandro Juliani does a brilliant job of portraying L , Shannon Chan-Knight does a wonderful job as Misa Amani .
007 This review is from :
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
So , this box set includes the first 20 episodes out of 37 of Death Note .
This anime is totally different than the one's I usually encountered and watched . It is a mystery / psychological / supernatural genre , the first that I watched in that genre . It is a really , really good series . The story is top-notch , and the production is great . It always has something to keep you at the edge of your seat , literally . It manages to grab my attention all the time , you don't encounter much anime that does that . Everything about it is great .
I dont ' regret buying this because it is worthy to be on my collection . And the packaging is great .
008 So , this box set includes the first 20 episodes out of 37 of Death Note .
This anime is totally different than the one's I usually encountered and watched . It is a mystery / psychological / supernatural genre , the first that I watched in that genre . It is a really , really good series . The story is top-notch , and the production is great . It always has something to keep you at the edge of your seat , literally . It manages to grab my attention all the time , you don't encounter much anime that does that . Everything about it is great .
I dont ' regret buying this because it is worthy to be on my collection . And the packaging is great .
013 I began watching the TV show Death Note in either July or August , whenever it first came to ITunes . Just watching the 30 second preview for the very first episode was enough to make me hooked and I had to watch it from beginning to end and I am very glad I did . I started out by watching it for free on mega video , but it was so good I just had to buy both parts on iTunes . Death Note was essentially the first anime I had ever watched and I therefore watched the dubbed version as watching in a different language with subtitles just didn't appeal to me . That and the fact the English Dubbed version has just about the best possible voice actors ever . I'm not quite sure why I loved Death Note so much , whether it was the brilliant writing and intelligent characters , the original storyline , the great animation , the amazing music , or the convincing voice actors but I am obsessed with it . In my opinion , no TV show comes even close to the stature of Death Note .
So to conclude , no TV show has captivated me quite like death note perhaps because it had the perfect level of suspension of disbelief required and this is a key component for almost all TV shows even complete fantasy like Gurren Lagann and the other reasons I mentioned in my first post . Howver , other shows have succeeded more in manipulating my emotions such as Gurren Lagann , Fullmetal Alchemist , Cowboy Bebop , and Ouran High School Host club , because they made you really care about the characters , the one area that Death Note didn't excel in as much . This is a one of a kind show that should not be passed up by anybody and I feel that it has truly changed my life and outlook on the world .
015 I first read the manga Death Note and i was amazed at how good the anime turned out to be when i decided to watch it . Not only was the music enchanting but also the character voices were perfect as well as everything else .
Nevertheless , i found out that the DVD couldn't be played in my DVDplayer because the latter was programmed to function in region 1 while my country was part of region 2 . Fortunately , i was able to watch it in my computer which also explained to me all this stuff i hadn't heard about before and allowed me to change Regions in order to run Death Note - even if only for 4 times - . To sum it up , Japan and Europe ( along with other countries ) consist Region 2 , while USA and Canada are Region 1 . There is a total of about 5 Regions . So , before bying this extraordinary DVD or any other DvD from abroad make sure your home stereo player is able to reproduce it . On the other hand , if your pc can do the job well . . . good for you : )
PS : I found rather useful the review of Morgan M.Skordian that can be found in the reviews for Death Note Box Set 2 ( the most favorable helpful review ) with title : Widesceen , not Fullscreen .
016 There are many quality anime's these days and as they keep coming out it seems only a very select few really have anything new to offer to the genre . Usually the cliche good versus evil with extremely intense action is the path of most anime's . Many of the Drama based anime's are set in a high school setting and / or are based toward the female audience retaining toward romance . Death Note defies all and steps outside the boundaries bringing something new , fresh and intellectual to the table . . . Depth . Caution , some spoilers ahead .
The main protagonist Light is introduced as a very intelligent young man and his character actually portrays that cunning very well . Later after coming into possession of the Death Note and in complete understanding of it's abilities he still remains clever enough to keep his true identity hidden while under the persona of Kira . You truly find yourself torn as to whether Light's intentions are pure or sinister as he first uses his power against the ' evil ' in the world but later he begins using it to save his own skin . Watching his character slowly progress into something darker was truly an intense roller coaster all on it's own , but the inclusion of L only stresses the situation and twists the plot .
L ( yes as in the letter ) , is an odd , mysterious man whom for years has solved many crimes without ever showing his face . L comes off as extremely eccentric , collected yet maddened by his own intellect . Though he and Light are contrasted as opposites on outward appearances the two are in fact one in the same as far as cunning and intelligence . It is these two characters that drive the series with the Death Note simply being the link that forces them to a battle of wits . This is easily one of the best rivalries I have ever seen in a anime and consistently found myself on the edge of the seat each time the two interacted with one another .
The Death Note could use a bit of describing as well . It is a journal made by and originally owned by a God of War . The possessor needs only write a persons name in it while picturing the persons face and seconds later the person dies . One can also choose how the being dies and even decide when and control the persons actions up to their untimely demise . Further more the God of War that previously owned the Death Note is bound to any human that possess ' the Death Note and follows him or her around and is only visible to those who touch the Death Note .
All in all it should be obvious that I was impressed with the series . The character interaction between Light and L is very intense and the game of cat and mouse portrayed is a nail biting suspense unlike any anime I have ever seen . The plot is thick with numerous twists as well as various interesting characters and a good deal of action to keep the storytelling intense . Simply a great anime that should be at the top of every anime fans must own list . I would also advise getting the second set with this , you'll end up buying it anyways . A very dark , very well written and extremely well acted anime that for a person who has watched hundreds of animes can honestly say this may well be the best of the best .
017 Death note was kind of those everyones into it so I think I'll stay away for a bit . . . . . . boy was I stupid haha
I would recommend this series to anyone who sits at the edge of their seats during suspenseful parts in movies . If you are a person like this then you fall off the edge of your seat about 5 times an episode . Though this might be an exaggeration this series is really good .
At first I watched it and to not make spoilers its a great series that uses a lot of good techniques to trap the audience with good cliff hangers , a unique story , and character developement that is pretty good along side this all . They do awesome camera angles only found in better animes and have fun twisting things around making it confusing but very entertaining .
In the end you have death note , a good series and if you have people who aren't familiar with anime this is one that could get them hooked . . .
031 Best story I have watched in such a long time . Get this . You won't be disappointed . make sure you bring some apples to share . ; )
Great mystery / thriller .
Great voice acting .
Killer soundtrack .
033 I bought this DVD box set for my daughter and she said it's full of awesome outtakes , extra footage and extended information besides the films themselves .
She's very happy !
037 No need to give a description of the show seeing how series has been reviewed multiple times . I'm here to let you know about the product itself .
This box set come with 5 dvds in a folding dvd portfolio , unlike most box sets the portfolio slides vertically out of the bottom instead out of the side of the box , I found this nice because the box set is very sturdy . The extras are very nice because this box set are the recollected individual dvd volume releases and all their extras are maintained . The artwork on each dvd is unique and nice for the collectors .
If you loved the show but you're unsure about whether or not this is worth it , I have to say it is . Nothing missing from this release and unless a classics or new release comes out this will be the best you will find .
045 The Death Note series is , in a word , about power . The book in which the series is named after is normally a possession of what is called a shinigami also known as a death god in our language . They , unfortunately , have this unique negligence when it comes to their Death Notes . They tend to lose them . Once lost they become visible to the human eye and can be scooped up by any passer-by at which point in time the powers of the Death Note are then in their hands . In this case , the Death Note falls into the hands of one Yagami Light . Light is an uncommonly smart young man who is rather innocent at first . His fall from innocence comes from using the book and his interactions with the shinigami who once possessed it : Ryuk . Ryuk is an interesting character . Though he looks fearsome , he is rather fond of apples ( Garden of Eden anyone ? ) and he is there to lighten the mood for a good portion of the series ( Misa , Light's girlfriend who is only his girlfriend so that he can use her , also becomes a comical character ) .
The book comes with instructions on how to use it and Light gives it a try . The main purpose is to , simply , kill . Once Light realizes that it does just that he begins to formulate the idea of a perfect world . A world without crime or jails because all insurrections are punishable by death from the one wielding the Death Note . He takes on the pseudonym Kira and a game of wits begins . Light's father is a police officer and he begins working with L , who is an exceptionally bright young man with bags under his eyes and a desire for all things sweet tasting . To make things worse Light also joins forces with L and his father to capture Kira while at the same time redirecting L's attentions and trying to throw him off his trail . This creates for a nail biting , edge of your seat , series that gets better with each episode .
Light becomes lost in what Kira represents and his innocence is completely swallowed up in the possession of power . Others , as the series progresses , also gain this power and it is seen as being used in many different ways . The peculiarities of the series is that even though we know what Kira / Light is doing is wrong we root for him . Wouldn't we , also , want to create a world where you didn't have to be afraid to walk out of your house ? And yet it's just another form of being a killer . He , too , is a mass murderer and should be held responsible by his own tactic .
The allure of this series comes from this pull of emotions and from the brilliant dance between L and Light as they come ever closer to the apex of contact . There's never a dull moment !
057 I don't recall how I fell into this series but after I found it I'm hooked . I'm not into anime at all but this has become one of my favorite series . My review may be short and sweet but take my word that this series has a very engaging story that I have now watched several times . To me the plot kicks the crap out of any mystery / drama that is out today in any genre . Sadly people like me will most likely be turned away by the fact that it's anime . This may sound like an unlikely link but I find the story structure similar to the Dexter series , mostly because Death Note is also a story of a cat and mouse game . L & Light are two characters that really show careful thought and planning to gain the upper hand . I highly recommend checking out this series on [ . . . ] , the episodes are in japanese but you'll still get an idea whether or not this is your cup of tea . I hope you enjoy it as much as I have .
If anyone can recommend another anime series with a similar tone I would appreciate it
061 Packaged in a paper box with a sturdy paper slipcase . ( It's Shiny ! ^ ^ )
English and Japanese audio with optional english subtitles .
This is a very intelligent anime and if you try multitasking while watching it you'll probably get lost . - I also think that the artwork is very good in this anime , I like the lighting .
It does leave on a cliff hanger . = [ The good news is that there is only ONE more box set to buy to complete the series . It looks identical to this one , except for the 1 being replaced by a 2 .
064 What can I say that hasn't already been said ? nothing ! It's Death Note and it's an awesome series . If you like mysteries and detective like themes this a solid anime .
Packaging is excellent . Large flip-open box set with the death notes rules written inside .
Contents is superb . Every disc contains audio commentaries and behind the scenes contents , along with previews and
One last note . I love the intro . Not the new one but the original intro that you will see up to the 4th disc ( I think . . . ? ) The use of symbology is remarkable , especially with the apple , dark and light themes , and the final impression it leaves with the anti-christ , Kira , and humanities ' faith .
Love the anime ! 5 stars all the way !
066 Absolutely amazing storyline backed up by dynamic characters , beautiful animation , great voice-acting ( both Japanese and English ) and an intense soundtrack . After the first five minutes , you forget you're watching animation and become fully immersed in this drama . Fans of the manga will really appreciate this adaptation .
WARNING , SPOILERS !
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I'm not a big fan of moral dilemmas and I hated Light from the very beginning . But it was my intense dislike of him that had me hooked all the way to the end and had me cheering for Ryuk ( easily my favorite character in the whole series ) and laughing at Light as he died with that Whuh ? look on his face . I liked his death more in the manga ( whining and screaming in abject terror ) , but it was still a good end to a character I absolutely love to hate .
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What didn't I like about this anime ? Subtitles .
I can't say I'm partial to either subs or dubs . I can go either way . Whichever one sounds more natural is typically what I'll watch . Unfortunately the subtitles are quite vague and not nearly as colorful in their descriptions as the dubbing . The biggest drawback to all of this is that if you want to watch the dubbed version , there is no text-only option for subtitles . As you can probably guess , there is quite a TON of Japanese text in this series . This means that you have to watch the dubbed version with subtitles ON if you want to know what anything says . This can get very distracting .
But I can't complain about having to watch it in Japanese since it's still great voice-acting , and I love Aya Hirano .
So for fans of dubs , it's easily a 99.5 out of 100 .
And as for you purists , go out and buy it NOW .
069 There's no question ' Death Note ' is one of the most original and addicting anime's ever created . Aside from a few bits here and there , there are none of the usual anime trappings ( angry girls with giant hammers , overly horny main characters , too-good-to-be-true protagonists , teenagers working obscure occupations ) . In fact you could call Death Note the anti-anime that presents serious situations for it's characters and treats each situation with a level of respect ( for the audience as WELL as the characters ) .
This DVD set includes the first five volumes previously released in individual cases and carry the same exrtra's ( making's of , interviews ) . Too me these first 20 episodes were Death Note's high point . They introduced the main players ( Light , L , Misa Misa , the special investigations team ) and the main plot surrounding a notebook that can kill people by writing their name in it ( as well as several obscure rules for the writer to follow ) . Also where these episodes shined was the rivalry / battle-of-wits between Light and L ( the two main characters ) . This to me was the core of the series and when it was brought to it's conclusion in second season ( episode 25 , about 2 / 3rds of the way through the series ) I felt the show lost alot of it's impact .
Again if you don't own the individual volumes already this is the perfect box set for any Death Note fan , or any animation fan looking for a more mature title that doesn't involve the usual anime trappings .
075 This review is from :
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
Deathnote is simply an amazing anime series that challenges our perception of what is truly good or evil . In a nutshell , the protagonist , Light Yagami , finds a notebook called a ' Deathnote ' . Thinking it is a prank , he writes the name of a criminal in it , and is surprised when the criminal dies suddenly . He tests the notebook a couple of more times to be sure , then goes on a killing spree , executing serious criminals and wanted men .
Despite his benevolent desire to create a better world with no crime ; the public is divided , with police and much of the public fearful of his power . A small part of the population cheers him on in online blogs , but they are too fearful to openly support him .
What is interesting is that the viewer tends to either side with his motives or not . So the question is : is he hero or villain ?
The series is very cat and mouse , being ' Kira ' ( Light Yagami ) and ' L ' , who leads the investigation , continue to chase one another . Kira tries to discover who L is so that he may execute him and L tries to discover who Kira is so that he may capture him and end the killings .
So the plot is intersting , but what about the quality ? Animation is fluid and clean with an interesting selection of colors . Often when Kira is performing killings , the colors are dull and dark ; while Kira is at school everything is bright and cheery . It tends to set the mood appropriately .
The soundtrack also suits the plot and theme very well . The series has a whole ' celestial choir ' feel to the music ( except the intro and closing songs ) .
Characters are very interesting and very well portrayed . Some of the characters can become irritating at times , though it all is part of the greater plot ( Misa is in particular a rather irritating girl ) . The Shinigami ( Death Gods ) that protect the Deathnote are also very interesting and original . In particular , Ryuk provides a touch of comedy refief at times .
Overall I give this 5 / 5 though there are a few episodes where the show tends to grind down and putter along ( parts of disc 3 mainly ) , but the series picks up the pace again with disc 4 .
I hate to put this up against the fantasy / sci-fi animes such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Last Exile ( which are destined to be classics and the best of the best ) , but this series does squeak into my top 10 ! Well worth a watch !
076 Deathnote is simply an amazing anime series that challenges our perception of what is truly good or evil . In a nutshell , the protagonist , Light Yagami , finds a notebook called a ' Deathnote ' . Thinking it is a prank , he writes the name of a criminal in it , and is surprised when the criminal dies suddenly . He tests the notebook a couple of more times to be sure , then goes on a killing spree , executing serious criminals and wanted men .
Despite his benevolent desire to create a better world with no crime ; the public is divided , with police and much of the public fearful of his power . A small part of the population cheers him on in online blogs , but they are too fearful to openly support him .
What is interesting is that the viewer tends to either side with his motives or not . So the question is : is he hero or villain ?
The series is very cat and mouse , being ' Kira ' ( Light Yagami ) and ' L ' , who leads the investigation , continue to chase one another . Kira tries to discover who L is so that he may execute him and L tries to discover who Kira is so that he may capture him and end the killings .
So the plot is intersting , but what about the quality ? Animation is fluid and clean with an interesting selection of colors . Often when Kira is performing killings , the colors are dull and dark ; while Kira is at school everything is bright and cheery . It tends to set the mood appropriately .
The soundtrack also suits the plot and theme very well . The series has a whole ' celestial choir ' feel to the music ( except the intro and closing songs ) .
Characters are very interesting and very well portrayed . Some of the characters can become irritating at times , though it all is part of the greater plot ( Misa is in particular a rather irritating girl ) . The Shinigami ( Death Gods ) that protect the Deathnote are also very interesting and original . In particular , Ryuk provides a touch of comedy refief at times .
Overall I give this 5 / 5 though there are a few episodes where the show tends to grind down and putter along ( parts of disc 3 mainly ) , but the series picks up the pace again with disc 4 .
I hate to put this up against the fantasy / sci-fi animes such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Last Exile ( which are destined to be classics and the best of the best ) , but this series does squeak into my top 10 ! Well worth a watch !
078 Dark , twisted , and keeps you on the edge of your seat to the last minute . This is an anime for people who pay attention - it doesn't hold your hand or really even give you any flashbacks like most animes do , and you really have no idea which way it's going to go .
Great animation , wonderfully done , artistic , intelligent , suspenseful , this is one of the best anime series I've ever watched .
079 This was an Amazon recommendation . I'm a relative newby to this type of show . My main exposure was what was shown on TV growing up , Starblazers and Robotech come to mind . I have gotten sucked in to Naruto this past year . I've also seen episodes here and there of the anime shown on Cartoon Network as well . I've been looking for something more so when Amazon suggested this I gave it a try .
It started off slow . It wasn't bad just slow . I almost didn't continue , but by the time I got to the last disk I was right back on Amazon looking for the next box set which doesn't appear to be available yet unfortunately . Will definitely order the next set .
082 I remember of hearing of this anime from word of mouth and i decided to see what all the hype was all about . I fell in love with it . It's so good .
The story is that a high schooler , Light Yagami is walking home from school one day and while walking home comes across a Death Note which looks like a journal . He brings it home and while in his room a shinigami appears and explains that the reason he ( light ) got the death note is because the shinigami , Ryuk was bored and wanted to see what human would take it .
Light wants to rid the world of evil and he tried it out while watching the news he wrote down a criminal's name which killed the criminal . After that he started using the Death Note rapidly until it caught atteniton of the FBI and they hired some very skilled detective ( but somewhat strange ) named L . Who is trying to catch Kira ( Light but they don't know Light did it , they think it could be anyone so they are naming that person as Kira ) and than it becomes a game of cat and mouse .
I would recomend the Japanese voices of the English because the English seemed kind of cheesy to me . The artwork in the show is also very good .
So if you haven't seen the show you should see it .
084 If you don't like to think when watching anime then don't bother with this one .
This one is pure genius and will have you thinking alot . I dare say it may even question your own sense of morality .
A wonderfully cerebral adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat . The two main characters are absolute geniuses ! A wonderful series I highly recommend it to everyone !
L is a wonderful character and he helps sell the show from the start .
Light is a wonderful personification of the saying Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely I will avoid spoilers here but I will say if you want a thrill ride with stunning animation wonderful characters amazing plot and mind bending intelligence don't pass this one up !
093 What would you do if you suddenly realized you had the power to take life ? Well the TV series of Death Note could teach you a thing or two . Light Yagami is an anti social prodigy that suffers from inner torment of unjustice in the world . Suddenly he comes across a strange notebook called The Death Note . Suddenly he realizes that he has the power to re-shape the world in his image , by taking the lives of criminals , rapists , murderers and all those that pose a threat to a safe world . All goes well until the police and international security teams start realizing that the mystrious constant death of evil people is not right . It is now up to Light to keep his tracks hidden from Super-cop ' L ' who keeps getting closer and closer .
This show really has alot of promise . It is the first Anime I have seen that blends fantasy with true white knuckle suspence and police stories . Unfortunatly while the first few episodes are nothing short of brilliant as the story goes on the enjoyment goes down the tubes . After the character of Misa is introduced there are points where I just get sick to my stomach . The diologue gets terrible the story gets boring and there are moments when I just want to hurl the remote control at my television . I feel that the show was too long , which was the reason why there are parts of the show I dispised . The ending while I don't want to give it away was something that could have been done so much better . They could have put much better stories in the show for time fillers like back stories and character origins .
I know there are plenty of people out there that do love this show and for that all the power to you . After seeing this show from begining to end and being a fan of most anime I am glad that I did get to see the show , but it's just not my cup of tea .
095 Beware of two things if you are considering purchasing this specific box set - to get closure on the L and Light relationship , you will also have to buy Death Note 2 , and this is a DARK series . Read all the reviews before making your decision , if you have younger , impressionable children .
Our 15 - year old talked me into buying this first set and I did not research it as I should have . Our family likes lighter anime , so while this series is extremely well-done in many respects , we felt we had to hang in til the last episode because we wanted closure on what became of the characters only to find we had to buy Death Note 2 ( as it's sold on Amazon ) for an additional 4 episodes to learn what became of L and Light .
Also beware you may not like the ending .
021 I have already gotten the live-action movie and first anime dvd of this fantastic show when I saw the price for this box set I figured to go ahead and get this box set and wait for the second box set as well . I'm sure most people know the story-plot of the series by now but if not the short info is that a young college student by the name of Light Yagami finds a shinigami's death note book and after reading the notebook and finding out that if anyone writes a name of someone and knows their face that person will die within forty seconds of having their name put in the notebook . Thus begins the great thought provoking series which is truly entertaining , since it brings to thought on what a person would do if they had a notebook like this could someone have this kind of almost godlike power and not be corrupted by it . As you watch the series you can sense that in the beginning that Light isn't truly evil an that he wants to get rid of the truly evil criminals and people that the law can't seem to either punish or touch because of the bureaucracy of the world , but as the series continues Light himself becomes corrupted believing himself a god and that his word and beliefs are what the truly righteous should live by even going so far as to kill some FBI agents sent to help Japans police force to solve the mysterious deaths of these criminals . Along the way we also see Ryuk the shinigami who dropped the notebook and the real world to see what would happen since he was bored and felt he had nothing to do , he explains to Light that there is only one great consequence to using the note book , anyone that has used the notebook can neither go to Heaven or Hell once they die . Than we have the elusive and unique genius L who is the main opponent to Light as they begin the battle of wits , Light who wishes to defeat L and continue his supposed righteous agenda and L who sees Light as nothing more than a serial killer drunk on his own power . The video is clear and sharp as expected with the newer animes and the voice actors for the Japanese / English cast did a great job for their characters . So if you're looking for a unique anime with a decent story and great animation this a good choice to check out and for the price I say get it today . . .
023 This is unlike any other anime and sets a standard very high . The suspense and drama are excellent and the turns are delightful . You still have to appreciate fantasy to appreciate Death Note though . A straight shot at japanese myth and legend thrown into the real world makes for excitement . there is no other word for it . In place of blood and gore and action and violence ( not that there isn't any violence ) you have a maze suspense that will keep you on edge . Look past the fact that it is animation and then you will see how brilliant the series is . Well written , well directed and well voiced . Watching it a second time just made it better .
035 Death Note is a 37 episode series that takes about 12 and a half hours to get through . I started watching the first couple episodes when I was bored one summer morning , and I ended up watching the entire series in one day . I'm not exactly proud of this , but I'm just saying that it's addicting . The plot is very dark , and I found some of it to be pretty weird at first ( like the Shinigami , Ryuk ) but you get used to him . Other anime shows that I like are Dragon Ball and One Piece . However , Death Note is nothing like either of those shows , but I thought I should list some of my other preferences to give you ( the reader ) an idea of other series that I have watched . I will say that I enjoyed the first half of the series more ( that could be because I watched it in one sitting ) but every episode was still enjoyable and keeps you on the edge of your seat . It's a short series , so you don't have to devote a lot of time to it like some other shows . That's about all I can say without spoiling any of the series . Give this show a shot , though . Maybe watch the first couple episodes online . The end of the second episode was what got me hooked .
091 Death Note returns with this new set containing half of the series ( first 20 episodes ) , packed with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end ! A must have .
060 I got both Box Set 1 and 2 for my boyfriend for christmas , and we absolutely love it ! The qaulity is wonderful and it is in English as well as Japanese , so you don't have to read subtitles = ] If you are looking for a great storyline and easy to watch anime , I definitely suggest DeathNote = ]
027 This product was in perfect condition . Couldn't ask for a better quality item . Not a single thing wrong with it .
051 I fell in love with Death Note the moment it aired on Adultswim . Couldn't wait for this set to arrive and it's awesome !
062 I'm pretty picky with anime and I absolutely fell in love with this one . I didn't watch the English version but I'm sure it doesnt differ that much . The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat and you fall in love with the characters . This is definately worth your time and money .
077 If you have always wanted to start watching Death Note or buy it , this is what you need to get . The price is great when others have paid around $20 for each Volume . That means that you get the first five volumes for about half price . Death Note is definitely one of the best anime series of all time and you really can't beat this price . The characters are very relatible and the story does a great job at pulling the viewer in .
049 My son loves this box set . The price was much better than buying single discs from FYE on clearance for $7.00 each . FYE charges $20.00 per disc for its regular price .
081 Deathnote is the awesomeness of all awesome . if you don't think that this series is the awesomes then you're not awesome . have an awesome day . awesome .
072 If you're even thinking about previewing Deathnote , just give in and buy the first five disks . It's that compelling .
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
Death Note is unusual for a series structured on supernatural elements . I can only recommend this series if you are prepared to concentrate and think about what is happening in the storyline , which often takes devious detours that at first don't make sense but later become key in the telling of the tale . This is not a drama that you can relax and just watch , you have to be engaged in understanding the thinking of the characters or you will lose sight of what is happening . The plot is magnificent in how it dives very very deep into the mind of the main character to expose the weakness of his soul , hidden behind the cool calm exterior of a young man who seems to always be in control of his life . Light Yagami ( also referred to as Kira in the story . . . a cover name under which he commits his crimes . . . ) is a brilliant but bored , distracted , dissatisfied student ( though it's not really clear . . . he appears to be a high school senior . . . ) who longs for something to make his life interesting , and to give him control over his destiny . He has a random encounter one day with a supernatural artifact called The Death Note , a rather ordinary looking notebook that seems to have simply fallen from the sky to land in the school courtyard . He picks it up , reads the instructions inside the cover that explain how the power of the Death Note is activated , and from that point on the story becomes one of Light grappling with himself over how to use the Power over life and death that has been placed in his hands . Initially he tests it , and is shocked to see that it actually works as the instructions describe , and he is startled and a little shaken at the fact that he has so easily committed murder without anyone having the slightest suspicion . From that point on this becomes a study in how absolute power can thoroughly corrupt the human soul . The message seems to be that no person was ever meant to have this sort of power and that there is no way to avoid innocent deaths in its exercise . Light grows increasingly frantic during the episodes as he tries to cover his trail and at the same time carry out the murders which , in his own mind , he has convinced himself are warranted . He becomes judge , jury and executioner of any and all who stand in his way . The introduction of L , the mysterious young detective who is expertly hunting Kira ( Light's cover name ) . . . serves well as a foil to push Light further and further to the edge of mental breakdown . This is a sad story in many ways , watching the self destruction of a young man as he tortures himself mentally into believing that he is a God and that his sweeping murders are ordained by heaven . The climax and ending of the series is as painful and disturbing as the story buildup itself , though probably not completely unexpected . Yes , there is a definite ending to the tale , and you will know it when you see it . It involves a final heart rending and devastating confrontation between Light and L . The series tries to continue on after that climax , but fails to be inspirational any further . It is very worthwhile watching the first 25 episodes , but again , be prepared to be engaged in the plot , or don't bother at all . The rewards are great if you pay attention and follow all the details of the story , you simply can not view this series in a casual manner and enjoy it very much . As for the production quality , the animation is very detailed and fluid , putting a lot of focus on the facial expressions and eyes of the characters as they go through a range of emotions , the artwork is very expressive and draws you into the perspective of the series . The opening theme music is exciting and powerful and fits the mood and pace of the series . The disks themselves functioned perfectly , I encountered no problems with the performance of the media .
- Mike S .
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Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
Death Note is unusual for a series structured on supernatural elements . I can only recommend this series if you are prepared to concentrate and think about what is happening in the storyline , which often takes devious detours that at first don't make sense but later become key in the telling of the tale . This is not a drama that you can relax and just watch , you have to be engaged in understanding the thinking of the characters or you will lose sight of what is happening . The plot is magnificent in how it dives very very deep into the mind of the main character to expose the weakness of his soul , hidden behind the cool calm exterior of a young man who seems to always be in control of his life . Light Yagami ( also referred to as Kira in the story . . . a cover name under which he commits his crimes . . . ) is a brilliant but bored , distracted , dissatisfied student ( though it's not really clear . . . he appears to be a high school senior . . . ) who longs for something to make his life interesting , and to give him control over his destiny . He has a random encounter one day with a supernatural artifact called The Death Note , a rather ordinary looking notebook that seems to have simply fallen from the sky to land in the school courtyard . He picks it up , reads the instructions inside the cover that explain how the power of the Death Note is activated , and from that point on the story becomes one of Light grappling with himself over how to use the Power over life and death that has been placed in his hands . Initially he tests it , and is shocked to see that it actually works as the instructions describe , and he is startled and a little shaken at the fact that he has so easily committed murder without anyone having the slightest suspicion . From that point on this becomes a study in how absolute power can thoroughly corrupt the human soul . The message seems to be that no person was ever meant to have this sort of power and that there is no way to avoid innocent deaths in its exercise . Light grows increasingly frantic during the episodes as he tries to cover his trail and at the same time carry out the murders which , in his own mind , he has convinced himself are warranted . He becomes judge , jury and executioner of any and all who stand in his way . The introduction of L , the mysterious young detective who is expertly hunting Kira ( Light's cover name ) . . . serves well as a foil to push Light further and further to the edge of mental breakdown . This is a sad story in many ways , watching the self destruction of a young man as he tortures himself mentally into believing that he is a God and that his sweeping murders are ordained by heaven . The climax and ending of the series is as painful and disturbing as the story buildup itself , though probably not completely unexpected . Yes , there is a definite ending to the tale , and you will know it when you see it . It involves a final heart rending and devastating confrontation between Light and L . The series tries to continue on after that climax , but fails to be inspirational any further . It is very worthwhile watching the first 25 episodes , but again , be prepared to be engaged in the plot , or don't bother at all . The rewards are great if you pay attention and follow all the details of the story , you simply can not view this series in a casual manner and enjoy it very much . As for the production quality , the animation is very detailed and fluid , putting a lot of focus on the facial expressions and eyes of the characters as they go through a range of emotions , the artwork is very expressive and draws you into the perspective of the series . The opening theme music is exciting and powerful and fits the mood and pace of the series . The disks themselves functioned perfectly , I encountered no problems with the performance of the media .
- Mike S .
025 omg i love this anime gotta be one of my absoluter favorites after i got it i finished watching it in less then a week great stuff man cant wait till i get the second one
092 This is a great series that is similar to a battle of wits between Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis , Moriarty . In this case , its between L and Light as the modern day equivalents . The premise of the series is interesting , and this first box set has alot of cool twists and plot points . L is really the star of the show , and its his charm and quirks that make it fun . However , in all honesty , this series tanks in the 2nd half . ( you can read my 2 star review of 2nd set at the 2nd box set page ) . Just watch this first half of this series , and then come up with an ending on your own . It will be better than what you get in Box Set 2 .
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
I am one disc in upon writing this , and already I am 100% satisfied with spending $80 on the complete series !
First off I was expecting Death Note to be sort of a horror story along the lines of The Ring where the characters would be spending most of the time trying to keep their names out of the ' Death Note ' . Boy was I pleasantly surprised when the main character ' Light ' begins filling the book with names of criminals in an attempt to change the world for the better . . . Nice idea , except the kind of power the ' Death Note ' grants is the kind of power that quickly gets out of control , and it does for Light quicker than I expected .
Like I said I'm one disc in and I'm hooked ! I can't wait to see how the deaths of so many major criminals begins to change the world , and I can't wait to see how deep into darkness Light plunges !
If you're an Anime fan or are just looking for something different , give ' Death Note ' a shot . It won't disappoint !
* UPDATE WITH POSSIBLE SPOILERS ! ! ! ! * Ok , I finished the series , and I just have to say that I was just a little bit disappointed with the ending . . . . I guess I wanted Light to win . This doesn't change my rating , the journey to the ending was awesome ! I just hoped that I would get to see the bad guy win this one , because after all he had the right idea . . . Until he started killing FBI & cops that is ! Final verdict ' Death Note ' is one of the better Anime I've seen and I am very glad to have it in my collection !
P.S . Oh , what I would do with Misa Amane ! ! ! Giggity Giggity ! ! ! ! : - P
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I should start off by stating that I'm not an Anime freak and I only own a few . But I had caught a couple episodes on adult swim and became interested but couldn't keep up . I decided to get the first box set and watched all 17 episodes in the first two days . The art is beautiful and the twists will keep even the sharpest movie detective guessing . They do a wonderful job not letting many characters become cookie cutter / one dimensional . You're not sure if you like any of the characters and and soon as you lean one way , they show you another color . It's very interesting visually and mentally . I would , however , recommend ordering BOTH box sets at the same time because it's almost painful when you realize that you're done for a while . OH YEAH , and it was here in LESS than 24 hours and I just used standard shipping . SO WORTH THE MONEY !
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I am one disc in upon writing this , and already I am 100% satisfied with spending $80 on the complete series !
First off I was expecting Death Note to be sort of a horror story along the lines of The Ring where the characters would be spending most of the time trying to keep their names out of the ' Death Note ' . Boy was I pleasantly surprised when the main character ' Light ' begins filling the book with names of criminals in an attempt to change the world for the better . . . Nice idea , except the kind of power the ' Death Note ' grants is the kind of power that quickly gets out of control , and it does for Light quicker than I expected .
Like I said I'm one disc in and I'm hooked ! I can't wait to see how the deaths of so many major criminals begins to change the world , and I can't wait to see how deep into darkness Light plunges !
If you're an Anime fan or are just looking for something different , give ' Death Note ' a shot . It won't disappoint !
* UPDATE WITH POSSIBLE SPOILERS ! ! ! ! * Ok , I finished the series , and I just have to say that I was just a little bit disappointed with the ending . . . . I guess I wanted Light to win . This doesn't change my rating , the journey to the ending was awesome ! I just hoped that I would get to see the bad guy win this one , because after all he had the right idea . . . Until he started killing FBI & cops that is ! Final verdict ' Death Note ' is one of the better Anime I've seen and I am very glad to have it in my collection !
P.S . Oh , what I would do with Misa Amane ! ! ! Giggity Giggity ! ! ! ! : - P
086 I am one disc in upon writing this , and already I am 100% satisfied with spending $80 on the complete series !
First off I was expecting Death Note to be sort of a horror story along the lines of The Ring where the characters would be spending most of the time trying to keep their names out of the ' Death Note ' . Boy was I pleasantly surprised when the main character ' Light ' begins filling the book with names of criminals in an attempt to change the world for the better . . . Nice idea , except the kind of power the ' Death Note ' grants is the kind of power that quickly gets out of control , and it does for Light quicker than I expected .
Like I said I'm one disc in and I'm hooked ! I can't wait to see how the deaths of so many major criminals begins to change the world , and I can't wait to see how deep into darkness Light plunges !
If you're an Anime fan or are just looking for something different , give ' Death Note ' a shot . It won't disappoint !
* UPDATE WITH POSSIBLE SPOILERS ! ! ! ! * Ok , I finished the series , and I just have to say that I was just a little bit disappointed with the ending . . . . I guess I wanted Light to win . This doesn't change my rating , the journey to the ending was awesome ! I just hoped that I would get to see the bad guy win this one , because after all he had the right idea . . . Until he started killing FBI & cops that is ! Final verdict ' Death Note ' is one of the better Anime I've seen and I am very glad to have it in my collection !
P.S . Oh , what I would do with Misa Amane ! ! ! Giggity Giggity ! ! ! ! : - P
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
I first read the manga Death Note and i was amazed at how good the anime turned out to be when i decided to watch it . Not only was the music enchanting but also the character voices were perfect as well as everything else .
Nevertheless , i found out that the DVD couldn't be played in my DVDplayer because the latter was programmed to function in region 1 while my country was part of region 2 . Fortunately , i was able to watch it in my computer which also explained to me all this stuff i hadn't heard about before and allowed me to change Regions in order to run Death Note - even if only for 4 times - . To sum it up , Japan and Europe ( along with other countries ) consist Region 2 , while USA and Canada are Region 1 . There is a total of about 5 Regions . So , before bying this extraordinary DVD or any other DvD from abroad make sure your home stereo player is able to reproduce it . On the other hand , if your pc can do the job well . . . good for you : )
PS : I found rather useful the review of Morgan M.Skordian that can be found in the reviews for Death Note Box Set 2 ( the most favorable helpful review ) with title : Widesceen , not Fullscreen .
014 This review is from :
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
I first read the manga Death Note and i was amazed at how good the anime turned out to be when i decided to watch it . Not only was the music enchanting but also the character voices were perfect as well as everything else .
Nevertheless , i found out that the DVD couldn't be played in my DVDplayer because the latter was programmed to function in region 1 while my country was part of region 2 . Fortunately , i was able to watch it in my computer which also explained to me all this stuff i hadn't heard about before and allowed me to change Regions in order to run Death Note - even if only for 4 times - . To sum it up , Japan and Europe ( along with other countries ) consist Region 2 , while USA and Canada are Region 1 . There is a total of about 5 Regions . So , before bying this extraordinary DVD or any other DvD from abroad make sure your home stereo player is able to reproduce it . On the other hand , if your pc can do the job well . . . good for you : )
PS : I found rather useful the review of Morgan M.Skordian that can be found in the reviews for Death Note Box Set 2 ( the most favorable helpful review ) with title : Widesceen , not Fullscreen .
059 I couldn't have bought it in any better conditio than I would have at the store . Awesome show and awesome vendor .
067 Got it in time . The package was in great condition . Thanks , I will always be one of Amazons valued customer .
070 Whether you are an anime fan or not this is a great series and worth buying ! I highly recommend this box set .
089 I was just wondering if anybody knew that if both box sets ( being Vol . 1& 2 ) were both widescreen an that vol . 2 just says fullscreen because i would like to get them both as Widescreens .
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
I have already gotten the live-action movie and first anime dvd of this fantastic show when I saw the price for this box set I figured to go ahead and get this box set and wait for the second box set as well . I'm sure most people know the story-plot of the series by now but if not the short info is that a young college student by the name of Light Yagami finds a shinigami's death note book and after reading the notebook and finding out that if anyone writes a name of someone and knows their face that person will die within forty seconds of having their name put in the notebook . Thus begins the great thought provoking series which is truly entertaining , since it brings to thought on what a person would do if they had a notebook like this could someone have this kind of almost godlike power and not be corrupted by it . As you watch the series you can sense that in the beginning that Light isn't truly evil an that he wants to get rid of the truly evil criminals and people that the law can't seem to either punish or touch because of the bureaucracy of the world , but as the series continues Light himself becomes corrupted believing himself a god and that his word and beliefs are what the truly righteous should live by even going so far as to kill some FBI agents sent to help Japans police force to solve the mysterious deaths of these criminals . Along the way we also see Ryuk the shinigami who dropped the notebook and the real world to see what would happen since he was bored and felt he had nothing to do , he explains to Light that there is only one great consequence to using the note book , anyone that has used the notebook can neither go to Heaven or Hell once they die . Than we have the elusive and unique genius L who is the main opponent to Light as they begin the battle of wits , Light who wishes to defeat L and continue his supposed righteous agenda and L who sees Light as nothing more than a serial killer drunk on his own power . The video is clear and sharp as expected with the newer animes and the voice actors for the Japanese / English cast did a great job for their characters . So if you're looking for a unique anime with a decent story and great animation this a good choice to check out and for the price I say get it today . . .
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I have already gotten the live-action movie and first anime dvd of this fantastic show when I saw the price for this box set I figured to go ahead and get this box set and wait for the second box set as well . I'm sure most people know the story-plot of the series by now but if not the short info is that a young college student by the name of Light Yagami finds a shinigami's death note book and after reading the notebook and finding out that if anyone writes a name of someone and knows their face that person will die within forty seconds of having their name put in the notebook . Thus begins the great thought provoking series which is truly entertaining , since it brings to thought on what a person would do if they had a notebook like this could someone have this kind of almost godlike power and not be corrupted by it . As you watch the series you can sense that in the beginning that Light isn't truly evil an that he wants to get rid of the truly evil criminals and people that the law can't seem to either punish or touch because of the bureaucracy of the world , but as the series continues Light himself becomes corrupted believing himself a god and that his word and beliefs are what the truly righteous should live by even going so far as to kill some FBI agents sent to help Japans police force to solve the mysterious deaths of these criminals . Along the way we also see Ryuk the shinigami who dropped the notebook and the real world to see what would happen since he was bored and felt he had nothing to do , he explains to Light that there is only one great consequence to using the note book , anyone that has used the notebook can neither go to Heaven or Hell once they die . Than we have the elusive and unique genius L who is the main opponent to Light as they begin the battle of wits , Light who wishes to defeat L and continue his supposed righteous agenda and L who sees Light as nothing more than a serial killer drunk on his own power . The video is clear and sharp as expected with the newer animes and the voice actors for the Japanese / English cast did a great job for their characters . So if you're looking for a unique anime with a decent story and great animation this a good choice to check out and for the price I say get it today . . .
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No need to give a description of the show seeing how series has been reviewed multiple times . I'm here to let you know about the product itself .
This box set come with 5 dvds in a folding dvd portfolio , unlike most box sets the portfolio slides vertically out of the bottom instead out of the side of the box , I found this nice because the box set is very sturdy . The extras are very nice because this box set are the recollected individual dvd volume releases and all their extras are maintained . The artwork on each dvd is unique and nice for the collectors .
If you loved the show but you're unsure about whether or not this is worth it , I have to say it is . Nothing missing from this release and unless a classics or new release comes out this will be the best you will find .
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I have already seen all the Death Note episodes about a year ago . I decided to purchase these DVDs so I could show my parents , because it is one of the best detective I've ever seen . Each episode draws you deeper in making the next one a must watch at the next possible moment of free time . I wish there were more special features , but the gold is in the series itself . If you have never seen the series or have , it is a must own collection . You have to buy both seasons to get the full show , but it is well worth the entertainment .
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I don't recall how I fell into this series but after I found it I'm hooked . I'm not into anime at all but this has become one of my favorite series . My review may be short and sweet but take my word that this series has a very engaging story that I have now watched several times . To me the plot kicks the crap out of any mystery / drama that is out today in any genre . Sadly people like me will most likely be turned away by the fact that it's anime . This may sound like an unlikely link but I find the story structure similar to the Dexter series , mostly because Death Note is also a story of a cat and mouse game . L & Light are two characters that really show careful thought and planning to gain the upper hand . I highly recommend checking out this series on [ . . . ] , the episodes are in japanese but you'll still get an idea whether or not this is your cup of tea . I hope you enjoy it as much as I have .
If anyone can recommend another anime series with a similar tone I would appreciate it
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What can I say that hasn't already been said ? nothing ! It's Death Note and it's an awesome series . If you like mysteries and detective like themes this a solid anime .
Packaging is excellent . Large flip-open box set with the death notes rules written inside .
Contents is superb . Every disc contains audio commentaries and behind the scenes contents , along with previews and
One last note . I love the intro . Not the new one but the original intro that you will see up to the 4th disc ( I think . . . ? ) The use of symbology is remarkable , especially with the apple , dark and light themes , and the final impression it leaves with the anti-christ , Kira , and humanities ' faith .
Love the anime ! 5 stars all the way !
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If you're even thinking about previewing Deathnote , just give in and buy the first five disks . It's that compelling .
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If you don't like to think when watching anime then don't bother with this one .
This one is pure genius and will have you thinking alot . I dare say it may even question your own sense of morality .
A wonderfully cerebral adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat . The two main characters are absolute geniuses ! A wonderful series I highly recommend it to everyone !
L is a wonderful character and he helps sell the show from the start .
Light is a wonderful personification of the saying Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely I will avoid spoilers here but I will say if you want a thrill ride with stunning animation wonderful characters amazing plot and mind bending intelligence don't pass this one up !
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I used to think that I would NEVER be the type of person to watch Japanese anime . . . but one night I was watching Adult Swim - and Death Note came on . Ever since then , I've been in love with Death Note , and have just recently bought this first box set . It's a very good purchase ! If you are a fan of Death Note already - this purchase should be a no brainer - but if you haven't seen any episodes , do a Youtube search or something .
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Best story I have watched in such a long time . Get this . You won't be disappointed . make sure you bring some apples to share . ; )
Great mystery / thriller .
Great voice acting .
Killer soundtrack .
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I used to think that I would NEVER be the type of person to watch Japanese anime . . . but one night I was watching Adult Swim - and Death Note came on . Ever since then , I've been in love with Death Note , and have just recently bought this first box set . It's a very good purchase ! If you are a fan of Death Note already - this purchase should be a no brainer - but if you haven't seen any episodes , do a Youtube search or something .
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My son loves this box set . The price was much better than buying single discs from FYE on clearance for $7.00 each . FYE charges $20.00 per disc for its regular price .
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I fell in love with Death Note the moment it aired on Adultswim . Couldn't wait for this set to arrive and it's awesome !
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I couldn't have bought it in any better conditio than I would have at the store . Awesome show and awesome vendor .
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love this series would have given 5stars but my boxset was a little beat up other then that no complaints
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Death Note returns with this new set containing half of the series ( first 20 episodes ) , packed with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end ! A must have .
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I was fairly new to anime when I bought this series after reading good reviews on it here ; and the premise sounded interestng to me . I've seen some animes I've really liked and some I havent . I was 100% pleased with Death Note ! Its a great show . One of those shows , after every episode you watch , you just have to watch the next . You cant stop . Its so interesting . Its 100x better than the previous series I had watched , Cowboy Bebop , which was a real disappointment . As soon as I finished this first box set , I immediately ordered the 2nd . Which I am currently watching . . .
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I was fairly new to anime when I bought this series after reading good reviews on it here ; and the premise sounded interestng to me . I've seen some animes I've really liked and some I havent . I was 100% pleased with Death Note ! Its a great show . One of those shows , after every episode you watch , you just have to watch the next . You cant stop . Its so interesting . Its 100x better than the previous series I had watched , Cowboy Bebop , which was a real disappointment . As soon as I finished this first box set , I immediately ordered the 2nd . Which I am currently watching . . .
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The quality of the movie is just excellent .
The only thing bothering me is that i can't run it on my Xbox or Computer . They both says it's the wrong Region Code , I've got on both devices . The Code is set to Area 2 on both , and shall be set to 1 to run the DVD . . . Sadly , it's only possible to change the area 4 times , before you have to reboot your entire system , on the computer ! I can only play it on a regular DVD Player . . .
029 The quality of the movie is just excellent .
The only thing bothering me is that i can't run it on my Xbox or Computer . They both says it's the wrong Region Code , I've got on both devices . The Code is set to Area 2 on both , and shall be set to 1 to run the DVD . . . Sadly , it's only possible to change the area 4 times , before you have to reboot your entire system , on the computer ! I can only play it on a regular DVD Player . . .
044 I used to think that I would NEVER be the type of person to watch Japanese anime . . . but one night I was watching Adult Swim - and Death Note came on . Ever since then , I've been in love with Death Note , and have just recently bought this first box set . It's a very good purchase ! If you are a fan of Death Note already - this purchase should be a no brainer - but if you haven't seen any episodes , do a Youtube search or something .
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
my dvds work without flaw and i love them , however the shipping was not as prompt as promised takng an extra 2 or 3 days . aside from that would probably buy from here again .
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my dvds work without flaw and i love them , however the shipping was not as prompt as promised takng an extra 2 or 3 days . aside from that would probably buy from here again .
088 love this series would have given 5stars but my boxset was a little beat up other then that no complaints
Death Note Box Set 1 ( DVD )
The hugely popular anime from Japan comes to the U.S . in this season 1 set . I started watching this show when it replaced Bleach in the Saturday night line-up last year and I was really surprised . I can confidently say that this show has the best story of any anime I have ever seen ( and will be within the top few of any anime-fan's list ) . When buying seasons of shows I'm kind of cheap so I try to go by the rule of ( at most ) $1 per episode . Animes are a little more expensive so I go by $2 per episode . Amazon has lowered their price to allow for it to fall into my range so I was quick to pre-order it ; that's just how good it is . The whole series is pretty short , probably 3 or 4 seasons but it definitely ranks within my top three animes ( and I'm not a huge fan of anime so even people who aren't will enjoy this series ; an awesome story about doing the right thing and stretching its limits to the point that it becomes a threat to the world ) .
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The hugely popular anime from Japan comes to the U.S . in this season 1 set . I started watching this show when it replaced Bleach in the Saturday night line-up last year and I was really surprised . I can confidently say that this show has the best story of any anime I have ever seen ( and will be within the top few of any anime-fan's list ) . When buying seasons of shows I'm kind of cheap so I try to go by the rule of ( at most ) $1 per episode . Animes are a little more expensive so I go by $2 per episode . Amazon has lowered their price to allow for it to fall into my range so I was quick to pre-order it ; that's just how good it is . The whole series is pretty short , probably 3 or 4 seasons but it definitely ranks within my top three animes ( and I'm not a huge fan of anime so even people who aren't will enjoy this series ; an awesome story about doing the right thing and stretching its limits to the point that it becomes a threat to the world ) .
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omg i love this anime gotta be one of my absoluter favorites after i got it i finished watching it in less then a week great stuff man cant wait till i get the second one
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I bought this DVD box set for my daughter and she said it's full of awesome outtakes , extra footage and extended information besides the films themselves .
She's very happy !
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Someone recommended that I watch this series . Its really good and the voice overs and amine sound and look great .
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Deathnote is the awesomeness of all awesome . if you don't think that this series is the awesomes then you're not awesome . have an awesome day . awesome .
