The Death Note Thread *Spoilers*

[kenshinbebop]

is there any Death Note thread here? for those Death Note lovers...

And now there is!
This thread is dedicated to the wondeful world of Death Note. It's basically like any other specific show/manga thread where as you can post your questions, comments, reviews, criticizm, anything that is relevant to Death Note.(And abiding by forum rules of course.)

P.S....don't forget to use spoiler tags as those woh havent read anything more than the US release (import Death Note or scanlations), they are(including myself) only up to volume 2.

Enjoy!

[stonedragon1027]

Okay. Is it just me, or does the series REALLY start to suck after L dies ?

[FURUBA4EVER]

I'm currently reading the U.S. version, but I'm tempted to read the scanlations...:P (I loved volume 2 just as much as the first volume, but I'm disliking Light more by the minute...<_<)

Even though Light's intentions were good (a little twisted, though...) at the start, this "goal" of his is involving more and more innocent people...and he's become more twisted by the second. It's really sad, though, since you wouldn't be able to tell just by looking at him that he killed so many people with the Death Note.

It's a great story, though, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it unfolds. (I like how unpredictable the story is...:D)

[chibikoneko]

Light, to me, is one of the only anime/manga characters that personifies my inner demons. I'd be doing the exact same things with the Death Note...a lot more senseless killings..

[EdWorshiper]

I know that a lot of people who have read Death Note have said that the series goes downhill after a certain part... I've only read volumes one and two, and I don't see how the series could possably go wrong. It seems so great. Does it really get that bad?

[FURUBA4EVER]

I know that a lot of people who have read Death Note have said that the series goes downhill after a certain part... I've only read volumes one and two, and I don't see how the series could possably go wrong. It seems so great. Does it really get that bad?

These are spoilers, so...you may not want to read it, but...L dies, and I've heard the series takes a downhill turn after that. After all, L was the only real adversary to Light's cause... :(

[Manafairy]

No, in my opinion, of course, it never gets "that bad" (or bad at all for that matter). While I agree that it's not as good as it started after L dies, it's still excellent. At the very least, the introduction of Mello and Near really help keep the story moving and the resulting Arcs have been much more interesting than the Yotsuba one was. I really like both Near and Mello, and this new Mikami guy seems to be absolutely awesome. Now that someone has lived to conclude that Light is definately Kira, I imagine the story can only become more interesting. While I loved L (I wish they would at least tell us what his real name was), and still believe the story should have ended with his death, that doesn't mean it sucks without him. I've loved all 84 chapters that I've read so far and can't wait to see what happens next

That said, Why do people hate Light so much? I mean, I hear a lot of distaste for his character everywhere I see Death Note discussion. Personally, he's been my favorite character since the begining and only continues to grow more lovable. So he's working harder to "win" right now rather than bettering the world. Especially being he tried the note because he was bored, doesn't it make more sense that when someone challenges him, rather than continue killing monotonously and try to ignore it, he'd step up to the challenge and try to come out on top? It keeps things interesting both for the reader and for Light. His actions actually make sense and it's not as if he slaughters innocent people randomly. He only eliminates the ones who will hurt him in the ultimate game he's playing. He hasn't now and never did really lose sight of his goal, it's just that the opposition has gotten more intense so he's got to fight harder to keep himself out of a corner. I mean, if he got caught, he'd never make it, but if a few innocent people have to die to stay in the game and for the greater good, then that's just a sacrifice he has to make.

Light is a great change of pace as far as protagonists go. He tries to take the most efficient course of action even if it's not necessarily the happiest and most pleasant. I'll root for him until the end ^_^

[FURUBA4EVER]

That said, Why do people hate Light so much? I mean, I hear a lot of distaste for his character everywhere I see Death Note discussion. Personally, he's been my favorite character since the begining and only continues to grow more lovable. So he's working harder to "win" right now rather than bettering the world. Especially being he tried the note because he was bored, doesn't it make more sense that when someone challenges him, rather than continue killing monotonously and try to ignore it, he'd step up to the challenge and try to come out on top? It keeps things interesting both for the reader and for Light. His actions actually make sense and it's not as if he slaughters innocent people randomly. He only eliminates the ones who will hurt him in the ultimate game he's playing. He hasn't now and never did really lose sight of his goal, it's just that the opposition has gotten more intense so he's got to fight harder to keep himself out of a corner. I mean, if he got caught, he'd never make it, but if a few innocent people have to die to stay in the game and for the greater good, then that's just a sacrifice he has to make.

Light is a great change of pace as far as protagonists go. He tries to take the most efficient course of action even if it's not necessarily the happiest and most pleasant. I'll root for him until the end ^_^

I love/hate Light at the same time...:P Even though I understand that he's trying to "win" the game he's playing, I don't see Light as a "hero" in any way. Sometimes, his desire to win seems to overshadow his goal of actually ridding the world of evil. I also don't like how he seems to see living people as his play-things; ever since he got the Death Note, he's been using it as if he's some god ruling over his own little world. I suppose, in the end, he wants to rule over the world...and there's a possibility that that will happen. He's a great protagonist, though...I've never seen a character like him. (He has his good points and his bad points...making him a mix between a hero and villain. ^_^) I guess, even in the back of my mind, I'm hoping he will achieve his goal...but I think he deserves a punishment as well. :P

[Carmel]

I know that a lot of people who have read Death Note have said that the series goes downhill after a certain part... I've only read volumes one and two, and I don't see how the series could possibly go wrong. It seems so great. Does it really get that bad?
I wouldn't say it gets that bad... Sort of Spoilers:

The manga was never without its sour parts here and there (after the first few volumes) but after a certain event the concept of the manga changes from what most were expecting of the series. I think most people thought the series would end at a certain point but it kept going. I'd assumed it would end after it hit the end of volume seven, I didn't see this as a longer series.
That said... without saying much that would spoil people (I don't know now if I needed spoiler tags -_-; ) I think it's still a good manga just not as great as it once was, like many people because of that I stopped reading the manga scanned. I just couldn't bring myself to anticipate what would happen next or anxiously wait until I'd be able to download new chapters like I once did. After I put it off long enough I fell so far behind I figured I'd just continue reading it when I bought the series in English.

I mostly agree with Manafairy about Raito, he has an excellent character design! He brings up so many questions about morality and you never know what he's planning ^_^

[LegolianM]

I personally love Raito/Light, and would like to cosplay as him (at least right now, I never know who might show up next and make me want to cosplay as them). Then again, I've always loved "brilliant villians" like him, though I'm not sure if he can really be called a villian. I love L the same; both are incredible characters and are practically geniuses.

I'm following the domestic release and don't plan on reading scanlations, but I have spoiled myself with all the spoilers (I love spoilers). My thought is, if the series turns bad, well, then it turns bad, but I'm going to stick with it as long as I think it is good.

[TWiZZLEr]

I've read up to volume 2 and I have no idea what I feel towards Light anymore *hahah* He's dreadfully brillaint (especially the *points to LegolianM's signature* "L, do you know gods of death love apples" :D) yet at the same time I think he's overdoing it a bit ^.^;

And I tottttaallllyyy just read a spoiler I shouldn't have read! :P

[YaoiItsumoZutto]

I picked up a volume of it at the bookstore near my house and found it to be quite interesting. I might get into it, but not sure yet.

[alterfate]

Light is a great change of pace as far as protagonists go. He tries to take the most efficient course of action even if it's not necessarily the happiest and most pleasant. I'll root for him until the end

yep, I agree. he thinks he's right that's why he's doing that. i mean, who draws the line between right and wrong?

I really like L, and actually, i almost lost interest when i learned that L died. but it's too good to pass. i really like the idea of Mello and Near. they seem to be a good replacement for L.and Raito is cornered now, Mikami might do good also as Kira. however, i dont like the happenings when Light's starting to work with SPK. Near said that they're incapable and Light was almost cornered. Light seemed stupid and incapable at that time so I hate that part. but seems to be going smooth again for Light. lets see...

btw, thanks to kenshinbebop for bringing up this thread. ;)

[alterfate]

anyone seen DN Ch 85-86?

looks promising...

Misa lost her memories of the Notebook now and her house is bugged. I feel sorry for Misa, her life halved by the Shinigami Eye Bargain and now she doesnt remember anything. Mogi and Aizawa still confused. Mikami seems a good choice as acting Kira. Though a twist had happened. Since Demegawa was killed by Mikami, there's no spokesperson now for Kira so Mikami decided to choose someone. He chose Kiyomi Takada, Light's Ex-GF, what a great choice. Action goes back to Japan, and Near's determined to end it there, he just needs solid evidence.

next chapter should be good...

[Bezerker]

Just started reading it today, im up to chapter 4, it seems like a pretty good series. I get a feeling already that Raito ends up killing someone close to him. Im keeping away from the spoilers (like above) cuz i dont wanna ruin anything yet.

[alterfate]

you think so? good for you, i hate spoilers too :) . once you read all chapters, lets' discuss it here so that we could keep this thread alive. i do hope that people would read DN and have this thread one of the popular ones in the forum.

[Bezerker]

Im up to chapter 28 right now, and there sure is a hell of a lot of 'strategic planning' and not a lot of action. Does the series get back up to speed as far as the action goes? Really dont wanna read 47 more chapters of cops talking, lol.

[kenshinbebop]

I can't wait until January-?-when 3 comes out. It is so good I'm almost temptd to read scanlations...well almost, I'd rather not. But still, It should be great. If anthing I'd read Hikaru No Go scanlations because I have to wait 4 MONTHS! :( fer each voolume...but still, I'll have to get a back issue of SJ.(Of course the only month I miss SJ is the one where all of my SJ GN's take off...so I gotta get september than I should be able to continue in HNG, YYH, and Naruto, though volume 8 of Naruto is out now.
TOO BAD DN ISN'T IN SJ....WOULDN'T THAT BE GREAT!
OK, I'm done going off topic...sorry.
If any of you guys have questions on anything DN, ask away, because it is a shame to let such a great series' thread die. :(
Have Fun. :)

[alterfate]

yeah, people dont post here. hope they post soon. i wanna share thoughts with others.

[Manafairy]

anyone seen DN Ch 85-86?

looks promising...

I feel sorry for Misa, her life halved by the Shinigami Eye Bargain and now she doesnt remember anything.
she had her life halved twice didn't she? Maybe she'll end up the second Kira yet again later on and get it halved again :shifty: *Still finds Misa's stupidity to be really annoying and hopes she dies sooner than later*
Mogi and Aizawa still confused. Mikami seems a good choice as acting Kira. Though a twist had happened. Since Demegawa was killed by Mikami, there's no spokesperson now for Kira so Mikami decided to choose someone. He chose Kiyomi Takada, Light's Ex-GF, what a great choice. Action goes back to Japan, and Near's determined to end it there, he just needs solid evidence.

next chapter should be good...

it's a good thing they told us who she was as I had completely forgotten about her -_-; Anyways, they really left on a horrible cliffhanger but it's great to see Light actually working directly again. I mean, he's hardly left that computer screen since the time jump :eek: It's been a long time since he had any kind of advantage, so it should be interesting to see how this plays out.

On a semi-unrelated side note, I hope they develope this Matt character (you know, Mello's minion). He seems like he could be cool, but I have a feeling he's going to end up forgotten :(

Heh, if you don't want to spoil yourself because you haven't read this far, then my entire post is hidden. Awesome :P

[alterfate]

she had her life halved twice didn't she? Maybe she'll end up the second Kira yet again later on and get it halved again :shifty: *Still finds Misa's stupidity to be really annoying and hopes she dies sooner than later*

somehow i agree, she's really annoying. annoyingly cute :P

yeah, its been halved twice now. who knows that might be halved again, if light's really that cruel/mean.


it's a good thing they told us who she was as I had completely forgotten about her, Anyways, they really left on a horrible cliffhanger but it's great to see Light actually working directly again. I mean, he's hardly left that computer screen since the time jump :eek: It's been a long time since he had any kind of advantage, so it should be interesting to see how this plays out.

On a semi-unrelated side note, I hope they develope this Matt character (you know, Mello's minion). He seems like he could be cool, but I have a feeling he's going to end up forgotten.

yeah...next chapter should be good. i feel it. :P

[Bezerker]

Now im up to chapter 46. At this point im really hoping that Miso gets killed. She is too annoying.

"idols dont poop, you know"

*stabs*

[alterfate]

Im up to chapter 28 right now, and there sure is a hell of a lot of 'strategic planning' and not a lot of action. Does the series get back up to speed as far as the action goes? Really dont wanna read 47 more chapters of cops talking, lol.

mild spoiler...
gets draggy at some point. i suggest that you continue reading coz once it passed the Yotsuba Arc, the plot gets twisted again.

[Bezerker]

Good to know, im almost done with chapter 49. The website i use goes up to 75, and i found another site that has 83-87, any idea where i could find 76-82?

[alterfate]

try stoptazmo.com. or PM me your email, ill send you a zip file.

btw, where did you see CH 87. havent seen that yet.

[kenshinbebop]

Please don't post sites or links on where to find scanlations as it is not allowed on the forums and I don't wnt this thread to be closed. :)
Thank You.

[nabine]

I'm only reading the US releases too, so only up to volume 2, but so far it's fantastic! Probably one of my most favorite mangas ever. Light seems to be the perfect example of absolute power corrupting absolutely. I mean, he starts out with the best of intentions, but he very quickly develops a God complex and it's all downhill from there. The cat-and-mouse game between Light and L is very exciting, and I can't wait to see what develops. I've been reading about how the story degenerates after a certain event, so that's a bummer, but I'll still read it to see for myself--I think the story and art are both brilliant.

[stonedragon1027]

The site I use only goes up to 86....at first I thought 86 was the ending and im like "WTF?! They shouldn't end a series with a thing about the guys past....this series really needs a proper ending .....then I noticed the thing at the bottom that said there was a volume 87....I felt REALLY stupid.

[Bezerker]

Please don't post sites or links on where to find scanlations as it is not allowed on the forums and I don't wnt this thread to be closed. :)
Thank You.

Eh, the mods dont care, i post links to scans & other retailers quite a few times and theyve never done anything. THey can always delete the post.

[Carmel]

The site I use only goes up to 86....at first I thought 86 was the ending and im like "WTF?! They shouldn't end a series with a thing about the guys past....this series really needs a proper ending .....then I noticed the thing at the bottom that said there was a volume 87....I felt REALLY stupid.
:blink: Sorry, you lost me. Why would you think chapter (I'm guessing you didn't mean volume) 86 is the ending, it's still coming out every week in Japan.

[alterfate]

Please don't post sites or links on where to find scanlations as it is not allowed on the forums and I don't wnt this thread to be closed.
Thank You.Gomen, Gomen...i agree, i wouldnt want this beautiful thread to be closed also.

I've been reading about how the story degenerates after a certain event, so that's a bummer, but I'll still read it to see for myself--I think the story and art are both brilliant.yeah, be sure to read it all. its worth it.

The site I use only goes up to 86....at first I thought 86 was the ending and im like "WTF?! SPOILER WARNING! (highlight to read) : [ They shouldn't end a series with a thing about the guys past....this series really needs a proper ending ].....then I noticed the thing at the bottom that said there was a volume 87....I felt REALLY stupid.I'm lost also. what d'you mean by that? is it chapter 84 or 86? definitely, there's 87.

[Ariel Tsuki]

I love Death Note, I never read a series where a cat-and-mouse type of thing was so carefully planned out and extremely entertaining. I read up to Chapter 48-49 in scanlations until I heard VIZ is gonna release it. However I may turn back to the scanlations if VIZ edits Death Note AGAIN. If you read the English Volume 1, in the scene where Raito/Light writes that biker guy to get killed by an accident, the scene where the truck stuck the guy is cropped out. I'm very willing to support Death Note in the States, but if VIZ keeps on editing any of it's manga, they will lose my dedication to this.

But anyway, I'm shocked that not a lot of people like Raito/Light. He's not my fave character, but he's my second fave and I admire him a lot. He's not your typical goody-goody hero, he's a human being who will do wrong if it messes with his ideals. His intentions to create a better world and his determination is good, but how he goes about to accomplish that may be questionable and a dangerous ground for discussion. His goals isn't any different for most human beings who want to improve the world, but what he does for it is just an alternate and less traveled road. But he does kinda distrub me on how sincere he is to make an utopia that he's willing to scare the public into being good citizens, it really stuck me when I re-read the first volume how child-like his zeal was, despite he was the smartest 17-18 year old high school student in Japan. But he's a complex character and taking him at face-value on what he does is gonna make him a bad guy in good guy clothes but I don't it's that easy to catagorize Raito/Light. Everything he does, whether killing criminals or police, is for his goal. That's admirable about him, even though it seems twisted....

*sigh* And it's alos disapointing that some people are saying that Death Note lose it's luster after a certain event event happens, but I think I'm gonna stick to this until the end, or it gets really crappy....

[Aelice]

I am so convinced that Raito simply can't work his way out of this, but is there honestly any way he'd pass the torch? D:

Mikami is such a hottie. XD /likes guys in glasses.

[kenshinbebop]

I like Light a lot. He's a genuis.

As Ariel said, I like that he is not your typical hero. He's like the mirror of society, his intentions are good, but power gets him a little outta control. I can't wait to see the thrilling chase continue in volume 3.
DEATH NOTE ROCKS!
:lol:

[Shinjuku]

I just got the first 2 volumes and practically ignored my family during thanksgiving because of them. I know Light is a bad bad boy but I can't help but cheer him on. But Ryuk thats my favorite character right now. He's too funny.

Actually Light's intentions are what I don't like about him. I'm not really a clense the world of crime time of guy. I don't see those as good intentions. Otherwise I don't mind him defending his power and trying to get over in the world.

[Sushikins]

I started reading this today at my book store and got hooked, I'll have to buy the 1st volume sometime when I have more money. (I bought volume 1, but it's a present for a friend actually.)

[Akemi]

Just finished the "corporation saga"--without giving away too much. Oh my. The end had me bouncing my feet in anticipation to read more. Thank god for scanlations.


I like Light a lot. He's a genius.

My dear, I believe the writer is the genius in this story. After all, who gives Light the words to speak and the thoughts to think? ;)

Death Note the most sophisticated and complex story I have -ever- read, manga or not. I'd be reading more of it right now if it wasn't for my dastardly homework.

[kenshinbebop]

My dear, I believe the writer is the genius in this story. After all, who gives Light the words to speak and the thoughts to think? ;)

Death Note the most sophisticated and complex story I have -ever- read, manga or not. I'd be reading more of it right now if it wasn't for my dastardly homework.

Ha ha, very true. These creators ARE genuises. But of course Yumi Hotta(I think) already has many points in my book for Hikaru No Go. Yay Yumi Hotta. Also, Yay other creator. ;)

Also, has Death Note been animated in Japan. I've never seen it, but if it has, I'd almost be willing to watch fan subs of it.(Probably wouldn't though, take a stand against that and scanlations, but that is jsut me. BUT...since it isn't lisenced....perhaps)

[Akemi]

Ha ha, very true. These creators ARE genuises. But of course Yumi Hotta(I think) already has many points in my book for Hikaru No Go. Yay Yumi Hotta. Also, Yay other creator. ;)
Ah, well, while I can agree with that, all you really need to know is a thorough knowledge of the game. Heck. According to that logic, I could make a really captivating story using the FFVII battle system. xD

But see, the difference with Death Note's writer--Tsugumi Ohba--is that he can make a good psychological thriller with many different routes of thought. It's just such a (pardon my French) mind-**** that it ranks up HIGH on the "genius scale" for me. I think there's a subtle difference between creating a captivating battle of wits in chess and creating a captivating battle of wits of the mind, if you understand my stand on the matter.

Of course. That's using my own preferences. ;)

[Bezerker]

Wont give out any links, but chapter 88 is out now.

[Aelice]

I am so loving how much of a Kira fanboy Mikami is. XD SO FREAKING ADOREABLE. I dont blame him. >_> But he's a bigger fangirl that I am. XD

[kenshinbebop]

I think there's a subtle difference between creating a captivating battle of wits in chess and creating a captivating battle of wits of the mind, if you understand my stand on the matter.

Of course. That's using my own preferences. ;)

Ha ha, very well said.

[FURUBA4EVER]

Also, has Death Note been animated in Japan. I've never seen it, but if it has, I'd almost be willing to watch fan subs of it.(Probably wouldn't though, take a stand against that and scanlations, but that is jsut me. BUT...since it isn't lisenced....perhaps)

No, no Death Note anime yet (sadly)...:( But, since the series is so popular, I wouldn't be surprised if an OAV was made at least. (I don't know if the story would work for an anime TV series...:P) I could also see Death Note going the live-action TV series route...It would make a really great drama series, IMO. ;) (I wonder who would play Light? XD)

[alterfate]

saw CH 87 a while ago...

still, Light's slick style with girls prove worthy again. no action yet from Mikami but everything's going smoothly for Light. with a mind like that, he really can act like a GOD. hope we can see some action from Near soon, just to remind me of L...awww i miss L :crybaby:

if anyone has a link for CH 88, pls PM me...thanks. i saw the Raw and Translation but no scanlation yet. anyone with scanlation of CH 88?

[Akemi]

The regular site I go to doesn't have it up yet, but I'm sure it'll be uploaded any day now.

[MichaelHopcroft]

Got my copies of the first two volumes from Amazon today and read the first.

My take on it is that Light has been ahnded a power that no human -- hell, no being -- could ever accept and remain whole. And from the start it is driving him mad -- robbing him of his compassion, filling him with contempt for everyone who is not himself (for really, what human being could ever live up to the standard he seeks to impose?). He says he wants to cleanse the world -- well, so did Hitler, and we all know how that turned out.

Light is an anti-hero, no doubt, a compelling monster but a monster nontheless. But this is a world in which "good" as most people understand it is a meaningless concept, as witnessed by the cruel game "L" plays with "Kira" when announcing his presence.

What I am expecting Light to discover, too late of course, is that absolute power and absolute damnation are the same thing, that he has set a trap for himself that he cannot escape.

[Aelice]

Light was fantastic until L's death. The whole series just got too forced.. Near is catching on to things much faster than L was, and that's just wrong. Mello is just manservice. Light is reaching the point where he apparently wants to remove those who are not contributing to society, which I feel is a real reach for the author.. you'd think he'd run out of notebook paper with the criminals alone! I actually prefer Mikami at the moment, because he has a history with criminal justice, while Light was just a bored student when he got a hold of the note.

[Manafairy]

Light was fantastic until L's death. The whole series just got too forced.. Near is catching on to things much faster than L was, and that's just wrong.
Even as someone who is still firmly in love with the story, I have to agree.While I actually do like Near, he was definately a bit too fast, especially considering he didn't have nearly as much evidence to go on nor had he met and observed Light in person like L had. The story definately feels forced to continue at times, but all in all, it's still well written and well worth reading. It's a shame they couldn't have ended it where they wanted to, as I would have liked to see where the author was actually going originally.


Mello is just manservice
:lol: So true. I mean, on top of his black leather, his newly acquired, rediculously sexy face scar, and his recently introduced manservant, he's pretty much of no use to the story anymore outside of the eye candy. Not that I'd ever complain about eye candy, but I'd like him to actually be accomplishing something -_-;

Light is reaching the point where he apparently wants to remove those who are not contributing to society, which I feel is a real reach for the author.. you'd think he'd run out of notebook paper with the criminals alone!

Once again, so true. With all that paper ripping and the excessive amounts of names he writes in there, it's amazing that he's no fear of running out of paper. On a somewhat unrelated side note, it would be kind of cool if they had kept the rule in the initial pitch chapter that said if you erase a name, the person is revived. Not that I'd like it used constantly, but I really wish L could some how not be dead

I actually prefer Mikami at the moment, because he has a history with criminal justice, while Light was just a bored student when he got a hold of the note.
Mikami being the best looking character in the story has nothing to do with the preference I'm sure :P But seriously, he's the character I'm the most interested in right now. It still seemed somewhat random that Light would send the Note to a complete stranger, but I can't bring myself to complain about the introduction of someone so cool. Hopefully he'll steal the spotlight more often, as he's not getting enough face time as of right now (Neither is Ryuk, just for the record. I miss the time when he was an important character :()

[Sushikins]

Read volume 2 today (Early X-Mas gift) and bought 1 today (having already read it.) And I must say it's become a favorite of mine already and I'm looking forward to reading more of it.

[Akemi]

Light was fantastic until L's death. The whole series just got too forced.. Near is catching on to things much faster than L was, and that's just wrong.

Heck, I'm still in the 60s (chapter-wise), and even I caught on to that early. It's just a bit disappointing. Good story, nonetheless, but disappointing. It's like the author ran out of steam, or had to majorly condense the story. ._.


On a random side-note: I <3 these spoiler tags. Are they somewhat new? Or am I just extremely unobservant? :lol:

[alterfate]

its true, im beginning to like Mikami also. but since Light's behind all of it, i still like him. btw, no-hear from Misa yet.

Chapter 88
whoa, surprise, surprise! what an unexpected turn of events. Mikami called Taka-san in time when she's with Light. :) . I was actually clapping when i read it and my officemates' wondering why im clapping :P .everything's going so good again hahaha! and Near is still clueless.
and again, looking forward for Chapter 89...

[Yuzuki]

Ahh! Death Note! *glomps*

Everyone keeps saying how bad the series gets after L dies, but I actually think that, if it hasn't gotten more interesting, it hasn't made me lose my interest, because of that, anyway. It's really the whole thing of "the opposition thinks it's Light, and then they don't, and then they do, and then they die, and then they do again..." it's like... "Catch him already and be through with it!" <_< Or maybe that's just me. I really don't like Light... especially since L died... because I loved L... :crybaby: But I do understand why people like him, and I sort of admire him for his determination--it won't turn out well, and now he seems to be more obsessed with "winning" (as has been said) than actually cleansing the world of crime... and I can't see this turning out in the end well for him. But I still admire him, a little, I just don't like him.

I'm a fan of both Mello and Near, though. I suppose that Near did catch on a little too fast, but if it took him as long as it took L, then the series would get boring. So it really didn't bother me that much.

Mello, though... is starting to bother me. Mello made things interesting, with the kidnapping and the raid and people dying and all that crap, but now that he has basically no function in the story... Mello made things interesting, so I'm looking forward to seeing him have a part again.

It's a shame they couldn't have ended it where they wanted to, as I would have liked to see where the author was actually going originally.

They wanted to end it in a different place? I didn't know that. :blink:

[Syon]

89 is out :)

[alterfate]

wanna see 89. hey, Syon you post also to other forums? i think i saw someone at stoptazmo forum, Syon. is it you?

[Mr. Referee]

Wow... I didn't think it was possible to pass over so many spoilers to get to the end of a thread. I love DeathNote. It was recommended by my friend who works at the manga store ^_^ So awesome that I came back like 2 days later and picked up Volume 2.

People say they don't like Light, but really. He's smart and cunning, but still has that inner evil in him. I personally can't stand 'L'... He drives me completely mad. For someone who's supposed to be the "good" to counteract Light, he's a bit childish for me. He's just as set to get Light as Light is to get L. Ryuk, on the other hand, is a barrel of laughs. Oh, the apples...

[LegolianM]

Well, I gave in and read scanlations; haven't read them all yet due to my dial-up connection, but I've gone through chapter 60 so I've passed the major spoiler. I am still just amazed and in awe of how incredibly brilliant and awesome Light is; even though I felt bad for L when he died, at the same time I was smirking and feeling all good for Light. I feel kinda evil, loving him so much -_-;

[Bezerker]

Do they ever say how old Near & Mello are? I thought L was bad with his constant food eating, but Near playing with his toys, and Mello with his chocolate, seems kinda childish.

[alterfate]

I personally can't stand 'L'... He drives me completely mad. For someone who's supposed to be the "good" to counteract Light, he's a bit childish for me.
i love L. i just love how he tries to corner L. but Light is really smart, *sigh*

[Mr. Referee]

Heh, they're really good at foiling each other's plans.

[alterfate]

saw Chapter 89 today...again its excellent.

again, its superb. Near gets going again and seems to keep up with Light. Near tries to corner Light by telling him that he will go to Japan to investigate Kira, but again Light proves that he's still the best *clap, clap*.

btw, checkout CH 89 page 17, what's up with Light's expression?

[Aelice]

Mikami being the best looking character in the story has nothing to do with the preference I'm sure :P But seriously, he's the character I'm the most interested in right now. It still seemed somewhat random that Light would send the Note to a complete stranger, but I can't bring myself to complain about the introduction of someone so cool. Hopefully he'll steal the spotlight more often, as he's not getting enough face time as of right now (Neither is Ryuk, just for the record. I miss the time when he was an important character :()

*snorts* You've got me. XD It's just that he's a big nerd, and I love that. >_> And the way he was fanboying over Light.. and Takada is doing the same. XD I keep thinking, wow, I cant wait to witness that orgy. It makes sense to introduce Mikami, even though I was glad the author was showing that Light can not only handle 1 major threat with L, but 3 -- Near, Mello, and the guys he works with that suspect him.

Ahhh, chapter 89. It was delicious. :D THe only thing that's frustrating me is that Mello is.. still just manservice. Manafairy is right, beyond him and his manservant looking pretty, I'm not interested at all. I think the author regrets offing L.. it's obvious the author originally wanted to end the series at that point, for a Hitchcock-esque appeal. But now Near is starting to FINALLY feel like L (be it a watered-down L) becuase it is evolving back into that chess game. Light moves his piece, Near moves his, Mello looks pretty, the other inverstigators look like idiots, Mikami fangirls over something, rinse and repeat. How long will this last? D:

[Bezerker]

So i guess no one knows Mello/Near's ages? I thought Near was bad before, always playing with toys, but from what i understood of chapter 89, he's also afraid of flying by himself?

[alterfate]

So i guess no one knows Mello/Near's ages? I thought Near was bad before, always playing with toys, but from what i understood of chapter 89, he's also afraid of flying by himself?
possible..he said that he's not used to first class(?)...

dunno their age...maybe about ahhh dunno. its been 3 years since L died and they got the message.

[LegolianM]

I assume Mello and Near can't be any older than 18, but I'd have to go back to their introduction chapters and check up on ages. I do remember someone at some point saying they were 15, but I don't remember if it was before or after those 3 years passed.

[Gasaraki]

Light is one seriously awesome badass.

[LegolianM]

Light is one seriously awesome badass.
Amen to that.

[Bezerker]

For anyone reading the official US releases, might wanna check your stores, seems Waldenbook/Borders have gotten the 3rd volume in a few weeks early.

[kenshinbebop]

I was at my local mall which has a Waldenbooks in it and they have 3/4 in japanese...it's 12.99 and in japanese, but man did I love that.

[Bezerker]

yea, the stores here have em in japanese, but of course, they cost 5x the amount that they do in Japan.

[YaoiItsumoZutto]

I may give Death Note a chance. After seeing the cosplayers of the series at the last two cons I attended, I think the series might be good.

[Akemi]

yea, the stores here have em in japanese, but of course, they cost 5x the amount that they do in Japan.
Although, I'm honestly not surprised. The shipping price is hell, even for one book. The $12.99 is probably a mix between shipping costs and profit.

[alterfate]

anyone saw CH 90?

[anime____4ever]

anyone know if a death note anime is going to come around??

[Dr. Ezra]

I think it'd be difficult to animate Death Note. It's a bit controversial and I could easilty see people getting bored with it after the third episode or so. When I say people, I mean the people that haven't yet read the manga.

[Bezerker]

Well, honestly, some times its hard to sit there and read about them sitting around talking about who Kira. I dont think i could take it, having whole episodes with them just sitting there talking to eachother.

Other than that, if they cut down on what i mentioned above, i think they could make it into a decent 13 ep series. Crispin Freeman as L, and if they really did make you want to hate Misa, they could have Sandy Fox as her VA (god her voice irks me)

[Akemi]

Controversial? In what way?

[Bezerker]

I believe there was a whole lot of controversy in japan, because people in schools started making death notes, and it caused a lot of trouble.

[Akemi]

Ah. Well, there will always be imitators.

How did that play out? People weren't really being killed, were they? Or was it the fact that there was a mindset to make a "Death Note," like how hit lists here are taken seriously?

[Bezerker]

not sure what all of it was about, but there is 5 pages of DN discussion on the thread linked below:

http://www.animenation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=171040&highlight=death+note

[Shinjuku]

not sure what all of it was about, but there is 5 pages of DN discussion on the thread linked below:

http://www.animenation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=171040&highlight=death+note

Thats the thread that got me interested in Death Note. The weird thing is after reading it I don't really find it contraversial at all. Some people said it was disturbing etc but I found it to be pretty tame.

[FURUBA4EVER]

Other than that, if they cut down on what i mentioned above, i think they could make it into a decent 13 ep series. Crispin Freeman as L, and if they really did make you want to hate Misa, they could have Sandy Fox as her VA (god her voice irks me)

I could see Crispin Freeman voicing L too. That would be very interesting to hear, IMO. ^_^

Light...Who could possibly play Light? He would need a voice that sounds innocent to people...but has a sinister tone for darker scenes. Hmm...I think Johnny Bosch could pull off Light's voice...That would be very interesting to hear too. ^_^

Anyway...I would even be happy with a Death Note OVA. ^_^ Thirteen episodes sounds best, though. :P

[Bezerker]

Chapter 91 is out, yay. That week break was tough, lol.

Ugh, I really hate Near...

first he figures out that L/Light is Kira in no time flat, and in about 5 minutes, he magically figures out all the details about Mikami, including the notebook being sent to him, and him not being able to get in touch with Light at first. Also, didnt chapter 89 end saying that they were going to meet? You'd think that if you have that as the cliffhanger, it'd actually happen within the next two chapters...

[kenshinbebop]

Just finished volume 3 of the Viz release...it is probably the best volume yet IMO.
I'm loving Light and L more and more as the series progresses.

I'll edit in my questions and comments later, as right now I have to go...

[Akemi]

Chapter 91 is out, yay. That week break was tough, lol.

Ugh, I really hate Near...

first he figures out that L/Light is Kira in no time flat, and in about 5 minutes, he magically figures out all the details about Mikami, including the notebook being sent to him, and him not being able to get in touch with Light at first. Also, didnt chapter 89 end saying that they were going to meet? You'd think that if you have that as the cliffhanger, it'd actually happen within the next two chapters...
Maybe the magazine is trying to get him to hurry up with the ending because he took too much time on the L vs. Kira saga. Still, I agree. "Ugh."

[alterfate]

Near is really a good successor for L. *sigh* L

Light and Near still didnt meet. but things are getting interesting.

and yeah, Near is good at watching.

[DoubleWide]

How many pages does that thing have anyway? Light has torn out several pages in the first two Viz volumes, and the Death Note doesn't look to have that many pages to begin with.

[Professor Funk]

The books are normally around 200 pages. Death Note has alot of reading in it though, It will give you a very good read...

Heh... I am a big fan of Light. I think it is pretty cool that he is taking out the scum...

[kenshinbebop]

How many pages does that thing have anyway? Light has torn out several pages in the first two Viz volumes, and the Death Note doesn't look to have that many pages to begin with.

An infinate amount of pages!!!!!!!
:huh: :rolleyes: :thumbsup:

Anyway, I rally enjoyed volume three, loved every minuite of it. This SPOILER WARNING, Highlight to read: double Kira thing is crazy!

[Bezerker]

The books are normally around 200 pages. Death Note has alot of reading in it though, It will give you a very good read...



Lol, He meant how many pages does the Death Note have (not the manga, the book that the manga is about).

Yea, its most likely, for right now, infinite, maybe near the end of the series, it will start running out. Maybe the ending will have to do with their being no more pages in the note, and the owner of the note dies *dun dun dun*

[YaoiItsumoZutto]

I just realized who "L" is. Then again, I don't know the series too well, so I gotta read it. Is there an anime for this series?

[Akemi]

As of now, not yet. I do hope one comes out though.

[EdWorshiper]

I bought volume 3 today! (Yes, it came out early.)

[Bezerker]

Chapter 92 is online. Looks like it'll be picking up once again. Stupid, Stupid Mikami.

[Bezerker]

Some possibly good news, depends on how you view live action movies:

Death Note Movies And Artbook: Weekly Shounen Jump issue 8 (1/23) will announce Death Note's live-action movie adaptation. There will be two movies: first one in June, second one in October.

Also the Obata Takeshi Art Book "Blank et Noir" will be released on May 2. There will be seven extra items, including a figurine and a replica of an original art. The limited version DEATH BOX will be released at same time.

[kenshinbebop]

Just Picked up volume 4...what can I say, it just keeps getting better and better.

[Kaitou Tsubaki]

well.. I think Light is good looking... heehee :teehee:

[Gasaraki]

Some possibly good news, depends on how you view live action movies:
YES! An artbook, freakin sweet!

[Akemi]

Live action? Very nice. I bet the first movie will cover half the series, the second one finishing up. That would be a very nice change from the movies/series that try to make a full story out of something not finished.

[Bezerker]

From what they've said, both movies will only deal with the L saga, the 2nd most likely ending with, well, you know...

Tatsuya Fujiwara (Shuuya in the Battle Royale movies) will be playing Light, i guess he has a thing for playing the lead in manga based movies :-p.

And i know its not much, but heres a teaser trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B28PEPfJ_08

[FURUBA4EVER]

Well...Like I said in another thread about the live-action movie, I think Tatsuya Fujiwara bears a resemblance to Light (thus probably why he was chosen), and anyone who saw him on the street would probably think he wasn't capable of murder (just like Light). So...he fits, and I'm happy about that. ^_^


That trailer reminds me of why I hate teaser trailers so much...Too much suspense for me. XD (The first movie's coming out in June, though? Sweet...)

[emotoaster]

Done with 4 and I'll I can say is WOW! Freakin sw337! Can't wait till 5 is out.

[Hyura-san]

Death Note is definatly my favorite series at this point. Like Neon Genesis Evangelion, this is a truly thought-provoking and inteligent series. It has the ability to keep me on the edge of my seat without using mindless fight-scenes and gore like most shounen series I've seen, and instead, the 'hero' and the 'villian' (who is who depends completely on your persepctive) use inteligence, tactics, and trickery to try and out-smart one another and hopefully, in the end 'win'.
I love all of the characters and everything about this series, including the art.

I've only read up to volume 3 so far but I'm going to look for the fourth volume tomorrow. I just hope it's there!

Also, I'm looking forward to the Live-action films. Probably won't see them until I finish the manga though.

[RamenBoy]

Indeed. I have a question for those whom have read scanlations. I have read the fourth volume and it seems Light has admitted defeat by 'L' and wants to rid the Death Note, Ryuk, and his own memories, so does this mean Light joins forces with 'L'? (like literally, nothing gay like secretly planning crap behind L's back?)

[Shinigami Ryuk]

Yes Death Note is indeed a great series. I just picked up volume 4 today. I have to agree that the series just keeps getting better and better. It seems their is really no limit to Raito's intelligence.

I am still stuck in the middle of who I am going to root for. I really like Ratio for killing all of the Scum but he took it to far once he started killing people to keep himself from being caught. I also like L because he just an outstanding character.

[RamenBoy]

Im L all the way.. Lights a fing wierdo.

[Sushikins]

I'm more of a Light fan personally, but I'm enjoying it from more of a neutral stand point, as it's fun to watch the mind games unfold between Light and L.

[Bezerker]

Just got done reading chapter 99, and all i can say is wow...

[gameoffreak8]

I am just finished to read Death Note volume 4. One simple word: Wow.
Misa is very cute. I can't wait to read volume 5.
I'm Light and L fan, Light kill any scum people with the death note while L is a good guy and want Kira is dead for good.

[RamenBoy]

L is the best, in my heart he truly won the competition already.. hes all brains. Light has brains too but he has an advantage which is the deathnote and now he has Misa on his side and he still cant win.. but that is only for now.. to be continued.

[Dr. Ezra]

DeathNote Trailer (http://youtube.com/watch?v=jYSOgGRgkaw&search=DeathNote%20Trailer)

I haven't been following this thread. Has anyone posted this yet?

What a horrible trailer.

[The Real Nemo]

Light's a genius all right, but he's also got a serious god complex thinking he has the right to judge who lives and who dies. Plus no matter how he tries to justify his actions he's practically a textbox psychopath...

[Akemi]

But that's what makes it a good story. ;D

Question for discussion: Even though Light is against Mello, and as the readers, we are too, isn't Mello acting on "the side of good", in a way?

[kitzu]

DeathNote Trailer (http://youtube.com/watch?v=jYSOgGRgkaw&search=DeathNote%20Trailer)

I haven't been following this thread. Has anyone posted this yet?

What a horrible trailer.

It was. I hate trailers like that...I'd still like to see it though.

[EdWorshiper]

My thoughts on Misa: First of all, I think that she dresses really cute. ^^ But as far as her personality... I can admire the fact that she's so devoted to helping Light, but I don't like the way that she went about getting to him.

[Dr. Ezra]

It was. I hate trailers like that...I'd still like to see it though.
It's a lame trailer, but it does make you curious. Therefore, people are going to want to see the movie.

[Hisoka]

Not much of a trailer... Although I'm hopeful that it will be good times.

[RamenBoy]

yea.. I went to the official site and I dont really like the guy that plays Light.. he doesnt look as cool as him.. Instead of the emo style hair (with the front tossed to the side).. the person playing Light had the messy hair style.

[lucky4life]

Hey...saw this thread and was wondering...just how long is this manga anyway?! I'm currently on vol.11 but I have up to vol.12 ch.101. Yet there seems that more keeps appearing.
So...anyone know just how long the author can make this man-hunt? I'm totally planning on reading the whole series but...without L I've kinda lost motivation. Raito (Light) bugs the heck out of me.

[emotoaster]

^omg omg omg omg OMFG SPOILER TAGS PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :crybaby:

[Hisoka]

yea.. I went to the official site and I dont really like the guy that plays Light.. he doesnt look as cool as him.. Instead of the emo style hair (with the front tossed to the side).. the person playing Light had the messy hair style.

No matter who they got it wasn't going to be up to par. In the manga he's quite possibly one of the coolest drawn characters I've ever seen. His stare alone could kill people. :)

[sheung531]

I LOVE Death note , but it seems increase the words in comic, more and more words...too long... but the first few manga one are very good!!!

[.snooze.]

yea the manga is getting kinda long... im up to chapter 61 now and Im just wondering Spoiler! if L is truly, forever dead? cause if it is I've lost my interest... so please answer, just a stright forward guess/analysis thx
~immortal~

[kitzu]

yea the manga is getting kinda long... im up to chapter 61 now and Im just wondering if L is truly, forever dead? cause if it is I've lost my interest... so please answer, just a stright forward guess/analysis thx
~immortal~


AHHHH!!! I'm not there yet! Moving on...

Light's a genius all right, but he's also got a serious god complex thinking he has the right to judge who lives and who dies. Plus no matter how he tries to justify his actions he's practically a textbox psychopath...

It's true, plus a lot of the time he's a lying jerk about everything.

[Bezerker]

The end of the manga is only one week away. From the way it looks right now i cant tell if i am happy or not. Im sure they're going to put some big twist in the last chapter.

[Hisoka]

The end of the manga is only one week away. From the way it looks right now i cant tell if i am happy or not. Im sure they're going to put some big twist in the last chapter.

It's ending? Do you have a link I could see? It's not that I don't believe you, just want to confirm.

[Bezerker]

Its just my guess, reasons in the spoiler.

With Light being shot to death (by Matsuda of all people), and the next chapter of the manga being called "The End" its just my guess that the next chapter is the last of the series

[alterfate]

oh man, the manga is gonna end soon? and i tried highlighting Bezerker's spoiler notice and guess what i read ahhh...i have to read the manga...

downloading....please wait....

[.snooze.]

it's ending?! wat chapter is that? and um...sorry for the spoiler kitzu

[Bezerker]

Chapter 106 is when my spoiler happens, so by my guess 107'll be the final. Seems like they put 9 chapters in each english volume, so i'd guess theres still another 8 or so books before it'll be done in english (at the 2 month release schedule, another year and a half).

[kenshinbebop]

http://animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6383

That cover looks sick.

[Bezerker]

Yea, poster looks cool. Shame they gotta "jew" out and throw in an american band that is 10+ years past their prime on a japanese movie just because theyre on your label...

The official site has another teaser that is a bit longer, still no actual movie footage. I wanna see how good the final Ryuk looks.

[alterfate]

the apple looks juicy on that poster...lols ^0^

[kitzu]

it's ending?! wat chapter is that? and um...sorry for the spoiler kitzu

That's alright. Now I get to ruin it for all my friends reading it...HAHA!! I'm such a horrible person. Agh, all my favorite series are ending. :crybaby:

[.snooze.]

where do you guys go to read up to chapter 106? the site I go to only goes up to 100

[lucky4life]

Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh BLEEP IT! I should NOT have highlighted that last spoiler! Not that I'm not happy about it but...dang! Oh. Yes. I apologize for not putting a spoiler warning about what I last said. The thought didn't cross my mind. Sorry.
Comment on Spoiler (highlight if you dare):
[Bye bye, Raito! I won't miss you! *evil laughter and then cries* I want L back!!!]

[FURUBA4EVER]

http://animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6383

That cover looks sick.

...That has to be one of the best movie posters I've ever seen. That one will definitely capture a lot of attention, just from being dark and gloomy-looking. And, just like I thought, that actor does not disappoint as Light (as far as looks are concerned)! Now, the only thing I'm waiting for is an alternate poster with Ryuk (or even L) on it. *can't wait to see if that happens*

So...it seems Death Note might finally be coming to an end. You can't imagine how surprised I was to hear that Light was shot and is presumably dead. Even though he died, I still feel that justice was served. But...I'm still surprised the series is ending (maybe the chapter entitled The End really isn't the actual end of the story? Maybe it's just the end of Light's saga or something). Hm...I guess I'll just have to wait and see...

[Holy Knight]

Furuba! You're back! Recommendations newbies piled up a cluter, we need you to sort them out! :P

As for Death Note, I've been left out since chapter 91 failed to download completly. I'll get back into it anytime soon.

[kenshinbebop]

Knowing the genuis creators, they might find some way to keep this series going. But if it is indeed the end it was one of the best of the best nevertheless.

[.snooze.]

where do you guys read the latest chapters? and...i can't believe its ending! plus everyone is like dieing...

[Bezerker]

Finally! A real Trailer is out for the new movie, it shows all the main charas (including a flash of Ryuk):
http://pdl.warnerbros.com/wbol/jp/deathnote/swf/trailer2.swf

[kenshinbebop]

Omg omg. *faints*
That was thye best 90 seconds of my life. I cannot wait to see that! L looks so awesome! It lloks like they followed the series well...Theis is great!

[Veradi]

Finally! A real Trailer is out for the new movie, it shows all the main charas (including a flash of Ryuk):
http://pdl.warnerbros.com/wbol/jp/deathnote/swf/trailer2.swf

OMG!! That was totally awesome. L looked awesome (snack foods and all) and I loved the computized squeaky voice, it was just the way I imagined it. <3 But that little smidgen of Ryuk at the end nearly scared me to death (pun not intended *lol*)... I wasn't expecting it. :lol:

Now all I need to do is get myself caught up on the series and then all would be right with the world. >_<

[Hisoka]

Is it offically okay to get excited? That was a really good trailer and I want to see it more now then ever.

[Bezerker]

Chapter 107 is out. One thing stood out big time in the chapter.

Light crawling to Ryuk and asking for his help. But instead, Ryuk puts Light's name in the Death Note. You can guess what happens from there ;-)

And now, supposedly 108 will be the final chapter (ends with "Fin"). I hope it wont be over, Misa is still alive, it just cant be an ending unless that ditz dies.

[emotoaster]

I LOVE the fact that they used the new Red Hot Chilli Peppers single...DN just went up 1000 points in my book. Looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

[FURUBA4EVER]

Chapter 107 is out. One thing stood out big time in the chapter.

Light crawling to Ryuk and asking for his help. But instead, Ryuk puts Light's name in the Death Note. You can guess what happens from there ;-)

And now, supposedly 108 will be the final chapter (ends with "Fin"). I hope it wont be over, Misa is still alive, it just cant be an ending unless that ditz dies.

I'm still thinking there's going to be more to this story. I mean...it's so popular, I doubt people want to see it end! I wouldn't be surprised if somehow, this is only the end of Light's saga with the Death Note...Who knows what will happen if someone else gets their hands on one. But...then again, there is the fact that the author originally wanted to end it with the end of the part with L (from the rumors I heard), so I suppose chapter 108 will most likely be the ending (but who knows what twists and turns could take place...you can never be too sure with Tsugumi Ohba's amazing skills with plot twists).

And all I can say for Light is...He had it coming for a long time now.

[DoubleWide]

Finally! A real Trailer is out for the new movie, it shows all the main charas (including a flash of Ryuk):
http://pdl.warnerbros.com/wbol/jp/deathnote/swf/trailer2.swf

Just hopeing that Viz picks it up quickly and brings it to America so I can see it. Love the trailer!

[lucky4life]

Hm. That link is just not working for me. *sob* I wanna see the trailer! Would Viz really take it? That would be SO cool!

[kenshinbebop]

Seeing as they have the manga, if they're quick enough I can see them getting the movie.

[Bezerker]

Heres a better quality version of the trailer in Windows Media format:

http://www2.warnerbros.jp/broadband/trailer/90.wvx

Since June is just a theatre release date, i wouldnt expect a R2 dvd (let alone a R1) til around October when the 2nd Death Note movie comes out.

Reading the lyrics to Dani California, i dont see how its a song that was inspired by Death Note.

[kenshinbebop]

It was inspired by DN? Like, Red Hot Chili Peppers wrote it because of DN??

Ywah, it would be a year or so until we get any news at all if there wereto be a realease. Probably see how it does in Japna...if it goes over well with demographics there. Does that even make sence? I just used demographics because it sounded fitting. :lol:

[Sushikins]

Finally watched that trailer, the movie looks like it's going to be good.

[FURUBA4EVER]

I just watched the trailer...and I'm amazed by how well the adaption from the manga to live-action movie seems! I was especially happy to see how Light looked...since Tatsuya Fujiwara fits him perfectly (especially with that smug look on his face)! I was also surprised by L and how he looked. (I'm an L fan, so I'm happy that he still maintains a slightly odd look without looking too "freakish.") ...and Ryuk looks just as I imagined he would look...if not a bit too realistic for me to take. -_-;

Well...I can't wait to see the full film now. ^_^ But, of course, Viz will definitely get the rights to the live-action film before the second film debuts in Japan (especially since Death Note seems to be one of Viz's more popular manga titles right now). It's just a matter of time... :)

[lucky4life]

*squeals* L!!!!! Oh! They chose so well!
Anyway...in all likelihood someone will probably subtitle it and it will be available to illegally download. Isn't that usually the case?

[goddessofanime]

Viz would be stupid NOT to license this.

I gotta get back into reading this. It's one of the few SJ manga that doesn't annoy me.

[jlagu]

Death Note manga ending on may 15th, tv animation announced http://www.manganews.net/

[Sushikins]

Well, that's good news, I've been wanting an anime of this.

[Hisoka]

I can't express how excited I am to hear that news. :D My biggest worry was that the anime would start coming out before the manga finished. This is the most excellent of news.

[Bezerker]

I just hope it wont be 108 episodes...

[okimoto]

i just made this account.....so i could post on this thread......(i just found this manga and it is great wich is strange cause SJ blows)
a couple of questions first.......dosent the actor in the live action film trailer seem both to short and not athletic enough to be light...it seems like they only tried to play one side of light....
my second question is why do you all hate misa so much...iv only read the first 4 books wich all i could get my hands on in my town(iv ordered the rest on the internet) it seems to me that misa is just a victem .....alll she ever does is try to help light and he only seems to hate her(intern you the readers ahte her as well)....why is that...if its just that i havent gotten har eough into the series to know then thats cool... im juust curious

[FURUBA4EVER]

There's going to be an anime adaption...? O_O *cheers* I can't wait to see how it turns out. ^_^ This seems like it's going to be a big year for Death Note, what with the ending of the manga, the new live-action films, and an anime adaption (which will hopefully be airing right around Halloween XD). I can't wait to see how everything turns out. ^_^

a couple of questions first.......dosent the actor in the live action film trailer seem both to short and not athletic enough to be light...it seems like they only tried to play one side of light....

Well...we can't really judge how he is as Light until we see him act in the movies, can we? ;) Honestly, I think he fits the part of Light very nicely; to me, Light needed to be the kind of guy who wouldn't be suspected of being Kira right away because of how he presented himself to the world (such as being a nice and quiet student). So...as a fan of the manga, I'm satisfied with Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light. ^_^

my second question is why do you all hate misa so much...iv only read the first 4 books wich all i could get my hands on in my town(iv ordered the rest on the internet) it seems to me that misa is just a victem .....alll she ever does is try to help light and he only seems to hate her(intern you the readers ahte her as well)....why is that...if its just that i havent gotten har eough into the series to know then thats cool... im juust curious

Personally...I dislike Misa because she basically only fell in love with Light because he was Kira. I think any guy who claimed to be Kira would have been sufficient for her since, to her, Kira was a hero because he dealt justice to her parents' murderer. So...that's mostly why Misa annoys me. As far as her being the victim...I would agree since she's being used in Light's devious schemes.

And, yet, I still can't believe more people don't hate Light. :| I immediately started hating him in vol. 2 when he started killing off people simply to keep his little game going for a while longer. Now...I despise him for the creep he is.

[Burbster]

Yeah, I agree. Light's a bastard. He uses Misa, he kills innocent people who get even a little bit in the way of his plan... That's one of the things that makes Death Note such a good series. It constantly makes you question yourself as to whether you should be considering Light the hero or the villain.

[Sushikins]

I finally started reading scans of the manga today (I couldn't wait for Viz, though I definately still plan on buying them as they're released). I'm up to chapter 63 and have up to 80 ready to read. The story is getting a lot better now, although I still feel like one of the few people who's rooting for Light based on some of the people I've talked to.

As for Misa, she's probably my favorite character behind Light, I just like her. I've even got a poster of her, Rem and Gellus that I found at a convention.

[FURUBA4EVER]

Yeah, I agree. Light's a bastard. He uses Misa, he kills innocent people who get even a little bit in the way of his plan... That's one of the things that makes Death Note such a good series. It constantly makes you question yourself as to whether you should be considering Light the hero or the villain.

Well...I liked Light for a little while, but...I especially started hating him once I heard that he had killed my beloved L. So...I haven't been a big fan of Light ever since then. Though...I have to admit, the guy is a genius and master deceiver. XD

[gameoffreak8]

I read Death Note vol. 5 last night. Wow... One of the eight men in the company is Kira. I hate Light who used poor Misa. :mad: I am enjoying to read. I can't wait to read for Death Note vol. 6.

[emotoaster]

5 is interesting cant wait for the next one ofcoarse :D

[okimoto]

i think the most interesting thing about the whole story is the fact that the protaganist is the antaganiist aswell...i personaly think that light does not bielive what he is doing is evil...however he is a jerk wheather he thinks it of himself or not...

[Gasaraki]

No, I think he's beyond even caring about that. He looks at himself as a new ruler basically, the law of the world. It becomes far more evident as the chapters progress, as you'll see.

[RamenBoy]

Out of all the deathnote volumes out so far in english, i have to rate V.5 to be the least entertaining. Still I have to agree with everyone else.. V.5 is good but not as awsome as the others. I thought the ending left us in suspense (which is good of course), but the fact that Light is on the good side just isnt Lightish if you know what i mean. I see him as evil not good, haha anyways people that havent bought this yet, buy it.. dont miss out!

[RamenBoy]

anyone know how old near and mello are?

[Bezerker]

I dont believe they ever reveal the ages of them. My guess is theyre in their mid teens.

Heres a review/lots of pics of the new limited edition "Death Box" that came out in japan. Shame we cant get our hands on that over here...

http://syokugan.livedoor.biz/archives/50589739.html

[RamenBoy]

OMG!!! The Death Box looks awsome !!!!!! I have to get my hands on that.. anyways L's hair is green?

[Bezerker]

I dont believe it is, I think they screwed up as far as L's hair and Misa's face. They both look really off, but at least they got Light correct.

[RamenBoy]

it doesnt look official if somethings screwed up..anyways.. it includes 1st volume of DN, the models of the characters, the skull, necklace, and a artbook?

[Ariel Tsuki]

>u< The Death Box looks awesome, and it does look authentic, even though I must agree that the figure looks kinda crappy, but it's really hard to recreate the image as the picture without costing an arm, a leg and half a soul to do it.

Did you know that Takeshi Koga, who was the Chairman in Iron Chef is playing Souichirou Yagami? When I first saw the trailer, I was like "Dang, that guy who is playing Souichirou looks awfully familiar" and did a small research and found Koga is playing the part and I remember his name in all those Iron Chef epsiodes I watched (<--- was a big Iron Chef fan).

Is it me or the girl who is playing Misa doesn't look cute enough to play her. Yeah, I understand Misa is a couple of years older than Light but she looks older than 20... she's beautiful, but not cute....

[lucky4life]

I dunno...the figure really bothers me. I mean seriously, green hair for L? It's supposed to be BLACK.

[Bezerker]

Welp, 108 is out, the series is officially over ><. The ending is alright, one of those things that leaves it wide open for a continuation, though on the very last page it says

"Thank you for reading.
Please look forward to reading Ohba Tsugumi and/or Obata Takeshi's next series.

This story of "DEATH NOTE" has ended."

Not sure if it is a translation thing, but by the wording "THIS" story of Death Note, maybe we'll see another series based on the ending of chapter 108.

Ending: A year after the death of Kira/Light, everyone seems to be back to normal, though Matsuda has some doubts on whether killing Light was good or bad in the end. We find out that Mikami died in prison after 10 days (Matsuda suspects that Near had him in his pocket from the moment Near got a hold of the Death Note), both books were burned so they couldnt be used.

All of the people who were under Light are now under Near (Now going under the name "L"). Non-important discussion about their next plans to go after a syndicate, then we flash to a huge group of people dressed in robes are walking down a mountain, they split to the sides of the path as a girl (the leader) walks up to a rock, places a candle on it, kneels, and prays to Kira-Sama. Then they show the girls face and it's Misa... The end!

[Ariel Tsuki]

Not sure if it is a translation thing, but by the wording "THIS" story of Death Note, maybe we'll see another series based on the ending of chapter 108.

I doubt it, but it'll prolly be a whole different cast and stuff... if they're gonna do it...

OAO Let's take a moment and mourn the end(?) of DEATH NOTE....

At least I don't hafta worry too much about VIZ delaying the future volumes or what not for the author and artist to push out more. Does know if they edited any more of it? I read up Chapters 46-48, but forgot most of it now...other than the ones that I posted eariler on this thread, I can't tell Volume 5 were edited or not...

[Veradi]

I read the ending last night and I can't help, but feel disappointing with it. I had spent the entire week before speculating on how it would be wrapped up and that was it? *sighs* And now there is no more.... At least we have a movie and an anime series to look forward to. :P

Does know if they edited any more of it? I read up Chapters 46-48, but forgot most of it now...other than the ones that I posted eariler on this thread, I can't tell Volume 5 were edited or not...

Ummm... as far as I know Viz didn't edit anything in Death Note. I check other Death Note communities religiously and haven't even heard a peep of edits. :blink: Now that I think about it, I read an earlier post of yours (on page 3) that mentions an edit in volume one. I looked it up and compared both the scanlation on my computer and my US volume one and both were exactly alike. ^_^

Personally, I think Viz is doing a very good job on Death Note. <3

[RamenBoy]

I was considering whether or not to reading the spoiler so I tossed a coin and it told me to.. wow the ending seems good to me. And also i agree that viz does a good job with DeathNote.. :)

[lucky4life]

I personally am rather glad I read the spoiler about the ending. I made a bet with my roommate that a certain event would happen to Raito. So when I can prove that I'm right she will haffta draw me a pretty picture (and she's great at drawing!). Also...I made a bet with a mutual friend that I would win the bet made with my roommate. Confusing, huh? In any case...I haffta wait until my roommate has time to catch up with me on the Death Note chapters...however, my friend has aknowledged to me that I won both bets...therefore I get 2 pretty pictures due to their ignorance! GO SPOILERS! YAY!

[Ariel Tsuki]

Oh, I found the Death Box at Kinokuniya NYC a week ago. So it's authetic, everyone (Kinokuniya ONLY sell legit stuff)! OAO But my god it hella expensive!!! $216 Dollars, but that L-Light-Misa stature was huge, like 13" or so. OAO I just want the artbook and the pendant, plz. LMAO XD!

[EdWorshiper]

It's a lame trailer, but it does make you curious. Therefore, people are going to want to see the movie.

Has anyone seen the new trailer? It's a LOT better! ^_^

[Ariel Tsuki]

OAO, Obata's art book is out! It's in Japanese, but it's soooo WORTH $61 bucks for it. It got some Hikaru no Go pics tooo. I so long for it!

[mangaguy]

Does anyone know how long is the first arc?

Thanks in advance.

[emotoaster]

Just got 6 and omg Misa gets some browine points from me, but she could have seriously screwed things up.....>.> HURRY UP VIZ ARE RELEASE 7!!!!!!!

[FURUBA4EVER]

There was a Death Note profile (http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/specials/news/20060618p2g00m0dm002000c.html) in the Mainichi Daily News to commemorate the first movie's release. It's worth a read if you're a Death Note fan. :thumbsup: (But, be warned, there are some spoilers throughout the article...so read with caution.)

Anyway...from this little profile, I came across some interesting information; it seems that there's a video game in the works. Now...with that, I can only wonder how they're going to make the story fit for a video game. (Maybe I'm just lacking the imagination to see it right now... :lol: ) Still, though, it would be interesting to play.

So...with an anime, two movies (one of which is already out in theaters in Japan), a video game, and a novel coming out this year, this seems to be a big year for Death Note. ^_^

[Akemi]

YES. Anime and novels. That's lovely news.

[Bezerker]

Knowing japan, it'll probably be just another storytelling game, no actual gameplay. Like Blood: The Last Vampire or 75% of Gantz.

[gameoffreak8]

I am finish reading vol. 6; I don't like that arc at all. I can't wait to watch two movies.

[FURUBA4EVER]

Looks like there's going to be a special 13th volume (http://www.comipress.com/?p=379) of Death Note that's going on sale in Japan on October 13th. From the article, it says that there will be a regular edition and special edition.

What I'm really interested in is the box that comes with the special edition...and the true name card for L. Looks like we'll be finding out L's name, after all! X3

(The one-shot Death Note chapter that ran prior to DN's serialization will also be included in the volume.)

I just hope Viz will release this in the U.S. (at least the volume...even if we don't get the box). ^_^

[Dr. Ezra]

Has anyone seen the new trailer? It's a LOT better! ^_^
Yes! Raito was okay. L was cool. Ryuuku is amazing!

[kenshinbebop]

While reading The Japan Times this morning, I came upon this article:

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ff20060707a1.html

man I can't wait to import this.

[FURUBA4EVER]

I still wonder why they added a girlfriend for Light in the movie. Did they do that, perhaps, to make him seem more human? (Just curious...since it seemed like they stayed rather faithful to the manga aside from that little detail.)

Anyway...it seems like Death Note's first movie has gotten fairly good reviews. (I read another one today that seemed favorable towards the movie.) I suppose this first movie is just a bit of a preview of the possibilities for the second movie. Honestly, I can't wait to see how the events leading up to volume 7 are adapted for the second movie. It should be quite interesting. ^_^

And I'm hoping Viz will get the rights to this before the second movie comes out in the fall.

[Bezerker]

Was it Takada? If i remember right she was Light's girlfriend in the begining, or that he had another before Misa...

I'm sure the DVD version will have some fansubs, but yea, i definately wouldnt mind a R1 release. I'm also hoping for a R1 Saikano release, but im not holding my breathe on that.

[FURUBA4EVER]

Nope, it wasn't Takada (who, IIRC, was in one of the earlier manga volumes). It was an original character named Shiori Akino (from what ANN has listed). In the manga, though, Light was quite popular with the ladies...so, from what I can remember, he had at least two girlfriends in the manga before Misa.

Anyway...if I have to, I'll buy this movie on R2 DVD. I want to see it that badly. :P

[Laharu]

I like the whole mind game aspect of Death Note a lot. It really is very interesting to follow the line of arguments that the characters use to figure things out. One of my favorites, probably most favortie manga ^_^

[kenshinbebop]

Death Note Locks up Japanese TV (2006-08-04 11:17:20)
The Madhouse-animated adaptation of the Death Note manga will air October 3 at midnight on Nippon TV in Japan. Thanks, Daniel Zelter


Soon enough people...soon enough. :)

[Caine]

what I liked at first about Deathnote is that its not clear-cut. I view Light as human, neither good nor evil. He has his ego and his will to dominate and manipulate, but also his ideals and his brilliance.

[deathnote08]

Hi there...

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[giroppon]

The artist of Death Note, Takeshi Obata was arrested...
http://www.asahi.com/national/update/0907/TKY200609070212.html

[ryushe]

^ have anything in english?

[Bezerker]

Babelfish translation (notice, Babelfish's translations are kinda bad)

"Go cartoonist of" death note "ヒカル", knife possession suspicion
2006 September 07th 15:01

Being serialized in the boys' comic magazine, it called popularity, was filmed "DEATH NOTE (death note)" the cartoonist who takes charge of drawing, gun sword method violation (the possession) in doubt being arrested in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department understood in the June this year.

The Tokyo Musashi Noichi boundary, the cartoonist Obata health (the fungus it does that it is arrested) the suspect (37). With investigation of stone God well station and the like, as for suspect Obata although 6th past 0 o'clock in the morning, there is no legitimate reason, with road surface of the Tokyo Nerima Ku Oizumi Cho 5 Chome, in the car the army knife (blade crossing 8.6 centimeter) the doubt which has possessed.

The policeman stopping the car of suspect Obata in service defective doubt, when police questioning, from midst of the interior drawer it was found, flagrant delict was arrested. "It had in order to use with camp", you say that you say.

"DEATH NOTE" weekly boy jump (Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd.) with from December of 03 to the May this year the popularity suspense cartoon which is serialized. The complicated story and the minute picture wind called popularity, the book (total 12 volume) the number of copies printed exceeded 20000000 sections. Suspect Obata, besides the fact that you took charge of this drawing, takes charge "the go of same Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd. also ヒカル". Also this work exceeded the number of copies printed 10000000 section, go boom occurred between the boy girl. You have been awarded the new life prize of 7th Tezuka Osamu insect cultural prize in 03.

Yea, i cant understand half of it. Something about him having a knife that was supposedly used in a crime? Jeez, he should stick to writing people's names to kill them, or maybe use a go board :-p.

[cherryice]

I just finished book 7 yesterday and now I'm all excited about Near and Mello's appearance.

Anyway, could someone offer me a spoiler and tell me how these two are related to L? I'm thinking Near has got to be his little brother or something.

Anyone? :)

[ryushe]

I just finished book 7 yesterday and now I'm all excited about Near and Mello's appearance.
Don't be, really.

Anyway, could someone offer me a spoiler and tell me how these two are related to L? I'm thinking Near has got to be his little brother or something.

Anyone? :)
Well, They grew up in the same orphanage that wammy establised. It was basically a institute for young kids to see if they have what it takes to surpase "L". and Near was the closest to do it. (IMO he's already better than "L") and in the second of that was Mello, but when he found out that Near would succed "L", he left the institue.

[Holy Knight]

Wow...I just finished reading the last volume. Very compelling storyline and higher-order manga material. I put the overall quality of it on par with volumes 1-14 of Berserk, and all of Akira, Ghost in the Shell and other highly intelligent writings.

For once, the main character isn't your typical clueless guy trying to get a living, but a full-fledged madman with sharp wits and the drive to use destructive powers. I loved how we got the point of view of "the villian", if you will. So overall, it's a dark, smart and ruthless title that is garanteed to make you think.

I now dismay that I will not find any manga that is on par with such thought-out material as this.

[CapnTylor]

Just finished it. I liked it pretty hard, but I liked the original L even harder. So there was a sort of. . .conflict of interests? (is that the right phrase?)

it was very wordy, too. Wordy in the way of... the JAPAN INC (http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/2269.html) manga.

[Samourai]

im on vol 3 of the manga, and may i say , its the best manga by far that i have read.

[snoe_nebulae]

I'm on volume 7!!! AHHH!! I don't wanna see L OR light ___!! ><

[Samourai]

i finished vol 3 a little while ago and.... there is another kira!!!!

i couldnt believe that. Well im bringing vol 4 to school today,it will keep me from sleeping in class.

[ryushe]

i finished vol 3 a little while ago and.... there is another kira!!!!

That's one of the many things that will make you *GASP*

I finished DN the other day and I must say, this is the top 5 best Manga I've ever read. I've never read something with such intelligent writing (I admit I had to read certain parts over like 5 times just to get it). and the ending...WOW is all I can say.

I do have one question though, who was that girl on the very last page?

[lucky4life]

*sigh* I'm finished reading Death Note. It was good while it lasted. But I must admit, after my favorite character died I lost a bit of interest in it. A while ago there was a spoiler about the ending of the manga. I accidentally read it...and I'm thankful I did. My roommate made a bet with me about the ending and another friend bet that I'd lose the bet I made with my roommate (both are art majors)...I ended up winning 2 lovely pictures!
Thank God for spoilers!

[Udonsha]

For those of you interested, I'm looking to start a small Death Note text roleplay group. So if anybody would like to decide the fate of their favorite characters via roleplay, feel free to shoot me an e-mail. The means through which sessions are conducted (AIM/MSN/etc) are flexible, as are the times. Of course, since this is roleplay, freedom from time/plot constraints is allowed.. So any characters from any point may partake in the fun.

Serious replies only, please. If you like Death Note and/or roleplay, why not give it a shot? Send me an e-mail with what character you're interested in, if you've roleplayed before, and what sort of direction you'd like to take your roleplay in.

So far, any and all roles are open. With the exception of Misa.

[regus 5000]

That's one of the many things that will make you *GASP*

I finished DN the other day and I must say, this is the top 5 best Manga I've ever read. I've never read something with such intelligent writing (I admit I had to read certain parts over like 5 times just to get it). and the ending...WOW is all I can say.

I do have one question though, who was that girl on the very last page?

i think its like how they were saying in the last chapter, people still believe that kira is just "resting" so these people seem to be extreme followers and im guessing the children are believed to be like reincarnates of kira or something. maybe that girl has a death note since her eyes did seem to look like she had the death god eyes. my guess is that there will be a contunuation of death note....that is if the creator is not still in jail...

[metal_slime1022]

i just read volume 10 and it ruled

[regus 5000]

ive got one question though.
does misa still remember being the second kira or did she lose her memories and the note?

[Newtype Ace]

After the kidnapping incident in the 2nd half of Death Note, I just found it boring and thought the climax was just unbelieveable (in a bad way)

[regus 5000]

wait the first or second kidnapping?
i loved the ending. if it went in the other direction i dont think it would have ended. wammy orphanage would just send out the next person and the next and the next

[metal_slime1022]

everyone says past volume 7 sucks but i still think its awesome

[Cow]

I've finished the whole manga series, its absolutely amazing. It does slow down a bit in my opinion (where the anime is at now) with the whole WHO IS KIRA? the Yatsuba group thing, but it picks up right after that have no worries this manga owns all.

To those who have finished the manga here are my thoughts
Good ending, I actually wish Light died in a more brutal way, but in a way his death was quite fitting, seeing as how there is nothing for him after he dies, its quite ironic. I originally thought that only people who use the death note have no life after death, but I guess Ryuk says this applies to everyone. However this is one of the main quests brought up at the end of the series, Hows does Ryuk know? He has not died yet.

Some people preferred the earlier volumes with L VS. Kira, I was that way too for a while, but after the Yotsuba (sp) group mini arc died out it got really great again.

I wish I got to know a little bit more about the WAMMY's House, like how they obtained orphans that were incredibly gifted, they're real parents etc, but I can also see how that wouldn't fit into the main plot of the show.

L's name is L Lawliet. Or low-light, confirmed in the manga special volume 13.
Also in the second movie where his name flashes briefly.

I loved Mellow / Near and how they evetually worked together, one of my favorite scenes is
Together we surpassed L. lOLOLOL YOU OWNED KIRA


I am extremely impressed with this manga and I wonder if there will be a follow up, it'll be interesting to see because that girl at the end did not look like Misa, and I believe she had Shinigami eyes.

[Hara!]

http://www.members.lycos.co.uk/malomeat/1178751961221.jpg

[XxPixieXDustxX]

erm hey, i just noticed that pretty much every person (people who translate anime) from the deathnote series in english have dropped it or are on stall. does anyone know if there's a problem with subbing it in english?

[Ariel Tsuki]

erm hey, i just noticed that pretty much every person (people who translate anime) from the deathnote series in english have dropped it or are on stall. does anyone know if there's a problem with subbing it in english?

Viz gave them Cease and Desist papers to all the known fansubbing groups to stop on June 22. People spectulate that one of the fansubbing groups might use a persona to finish the last two episodes.

[XxPixieXDustxX]

Viz gave them Cease and Desist papers to all the known fansubbing groups to stop on June 22. People spectulate that one of the fansubbing groups might use a persona to finish the last two episodes.

ah okay thanks for the information ^_^

[Samurai Drifter]

Volume 12 is in the mail and will arrive tomorrow.

Tomorrow can't come fast enough.

[lav2k4]

everyone says past volume 7 sucks but i still think its awesome

For me it went downhill pretty fast from there. I'm currently stalled on volume 9 and I just can't motivate my self to read/buy the rest. I just don't care for it like I used to. This series is not spoiler proof as well, considering I knew two spoilers before I hit volume 3.

[Samurai Drifter]

What's up with so many people thinking the series went downhill? I thought it got succesively better with each volume.

[Magami No ER]

^I tend to agree with that, I think it's the change of pace, some characters, and the somewhat marring (conversly, needed) plot contrivences which I personally thought didn't harm the integrity of the writing.

[DazzleKitty]

everyone says past volume 7 sucks but i still think its awesome

I lost most of my interest at volume 7. I'm still buying the rest so I can see the end, but my main focus on it is gone at this point. I didn't like what happened to you-know-who. That's what made it for me. It's still very good up to that point, though.

[Ariel Tsuki]

^ You know, I found alot of people who loved you-know-who usually had near to no interest in the second arc or thought it sucked. Luckily, while I did like you-know-who, I wasn't at all affected plus I liked his successors more. While I do think that First Arc > Second Arc, the second arc was pretty damn good, especially after Volume 9 (I admit that Volume 8 is the most boring of the 12).

But it does sucks that some people find it fun to spoil the whole series, like a certain someone on the previous page. There should be a rule against spoiling series unless it was a thread that discusses the series as a whole. I can't help but feel that the ending of Death Note would've had more impact if I wasn't spoiled by some troll who never gave any indication that it was a spoilerish thread (it was not here but on deviantArt of all places). But I had to really rely on the journey there and was still surprised on some aspects.

[Caine]

reposted form somewhere else

Did the ending suck as much as I thought it did? Did the entire second half suck as much as I thought it did?

Honestly, I loved it early on. L and Light were both kick***, and Ryuk was cool. Watari was pretty kick***, Light's dad was actuallly okay, and even Misa wasn't bad early on.

Near and Mello both sucked. Mello seemed a bit out of his league, and Near was trying to fill in L's shoes, but it just didn't seem right. Neither of them had the personality that L did. Towards the end their was really only one personality, as every one else faded to the background.

Is it just me or were the women in that all tools? There was one truly smart female character, but she was killed before she had a chance. (naomi misora)

There is no difference between L, Light, and Near, except that Light found the deathnote. Mello was a bit different, I think, but he would still would have acted the same. They were all egotistical and put their egos before anything else, including their ultimate goals. Had Light not found the note, he would have become a fantaic anti Kira detective, and devoted his life to stopping Kira. Had L found the note, he would have experimented, then been drawn in, just as Light was. He also would have believed that he was the only one smart enough and moral enough to make it work.

I think that given that Ryuk had to kill Light, it should have ended with Light killing everyone, saying "I've won. Its over" Ryuk then agrees, finishes eating an apple, and commenting on how his entertainment is over, kills Light. That way, everybody wins. Light wins, Kira's reign ends. That way, the only one who's ego is vindicated is dead.

[Samurai Drifter]

^ You know, I found alot of people who loved you-know-who usually had near to no interest in the second arc or thought it sucked.
I know what you mean. I liked him a lot myself, but he lost fair and square, and his successors were cool too.

[XxPixieXDustxX]

i have to be honest i thought the end was shocking!

[cherryice]

I have to say I really loved Near. He was such a cute little nut, playing with his finger puppets and toys. Mello was not my favorite, but he did have his moments.

The ending wasn't that shocking, but I wanted to see what happened with his mom and sister at the end and how they found out. I also wanted to see the world's reaction to his death, and a prequel story about Light before the DN would've been a nice addition. A little more detail on what his personality was like before the whole DN debacle would've been great. And what about Ryuk? His DN is gone and he's terribly bored in the Shinigami realm. Does he steal another notebook and start the whole thing again? There is so much I would've liked them to expound on.

JMHO, of course.

[JorJorMogBoy]

I just finished the manga today after seeing episode 37 of the anime series. (There was no way in hell I could have waited until next week to see what happens next!) It was great and disappointing at the same time...


Light got what was coming to him, as others have said. It was a little sad seeing him squirm, despite the fact that I hated him in full (okay, I admit I still thought he was brilliant) after he started using Misa and he became more self-serving.

I'm glad Near won though. It would have sucked to see him suffer from a heart attack. God he was so brilliant and awesome in those last pages too! L would've been so proud for sure. ^_^


I agree with Cherryice and think a prequel of what Light was like would be before the Deathnote would be cool. I actually watched the first episode all over again to remember what his character was like. God, he ramps up awful fast, from being normal and dismissive about the note, then testing it, to full blown psycho. That all happened in the first episode. Kind of crazy if you think about it I guess...

[omgexist]

i thout light gonna turn into a death god or became a livin dead lol
i was sooo disappointed of the endin....there isnt much happenin in this
eps =(

[EvilHomer52]

In my opinion, I really didn't like the ending. I mean yes we all know that light was going to die but they could have at-least made it so he put up more of a fight.He could have tried to take a gun and fight back a little bit be for he was shot to add a little more suspense. I really wanted him to just live after he was shot and kind of live in hiding till he died. But I guess we all got the "Really Expected ending"

[Hara!]

Little known fact:

It´s the editor´s rules of Shonen Jump that the bad guys can´t win.

http://randomc.animeblogger.net/image/DEATH%20NOTE/DEATH%20NOTE%20-%2037%20-%20Large%2022.jpg

[EvilHomer52]

Little known fact:

It´s the editor´s rules of Shonen Jump that the bad guys can´t win.

http://randomc.animeblogger.net/image/DEATH%20NOTE/DEATH%20NOTE%20-%2037%20-%20Large%2022.jpg

Well I'm never reading Shonen Jump ever again. :angry:

[omgexist]

i hop they will change the endin lol

[Likethat]

One thing i really dont get is why the hell Light didnt write down that Aizawa or someone else 1:30 PM( or another given time) would pull out his gun and shoot everyone exept Light..(and mikami for that sake...though duo to his huge mistake i wouldnt want him to live :P ) then done deal..ofc Light thought that he had everything planned out.. but he didnt have a backup plan and that was pretty careless..(wich doenst suit Light very well) SUCKY ENDING i really thought Light would win -.-'

Oh and OMFG!!!! i think its pathetic the way Light cries and Shi't... made me lose all respect for him.. Light and L was my Favourite characters...and Near's Victory was based on Mikami's stupidity.. thats pretty lame too..
there.. my opinion -.-'

Do not read unless u havent finished the manga or seen episode 37 of the anime or u dont care >.<'...

[Kudegra]

Actually I have a little hope in light still. I agree all the crying was very uncool but theres a chance he might have been acting and left his job to someone trustworthy.....like i dunno...maybe Misa.....she may act a little dumb but she showed even little intelligence by finding Light in a crowd of people. Hehe this anime was full of surprises....maybe Light had something else up his sleeve. :)

[emotoaster]

Hm I didn't even think about that Likethat but Light never needed to do that before hand, it just isn't Lights' style.

[Samurai Drifter]

One thing i really dont get is why the hell Light didnt write down that Aizawa or someone else 1:30 PM( or another given time) would pull out his gun and shoot everyone exept Light..(and mikami for that sake...though duo to his huge mistake i wouldnt want him to live)
Because the Death Note doesn't work like that. You can't kill anyone with it except the one who's name is written down. If you try to control someone to kill another person, they'll just die of a heart attack.

[Clash]

Are you serious about Shonen Jump's rule? Despicable :(

Probably because of the younger audience.

Light has always been my favorite character; his ideals personify his pride. Or something like that o_O

Why Light had to die is beyond me... Light, nooo! Perhaps it was wishful thinking, but I always wanted Light to win. I didn't like when Mello and Near came in; The book was ultimately about the ongoing battle between Light and L until L died. Near was the next biggest threat to Light, and Near had challenged Light to a showdown.

That challenge however was interfered with by Mello; Near would never have won without Mello. Like he said, he is inferior to L, but together they surpass him (That's what he thinks :(). At the end I thought it completely ruined Light's character when he broke down. And Ryuk... If only he was like Rem was to Misa, Light would have an amazing, unbeatable lead.

Perhaps it was Light's pride that made him fall in the end, but it's still sad.

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...meh. i wanted Light to die. the story was getting to complicated. in fact, i must say, his demise was rushed, albeit, inevitable.

[lucky4life]

See...it's almost always the same thing in every story. The main character doesn't die and the bad guy never wins. Well...there was a problem in Death Note...the main character WAS the bad guy. It had to follow the tradition somehow.

[Brutist]

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I think that given that Ryuk had to kill Light, it should have ended with Light killing everyone, saying "I've won. Its over" Ryuk then agrees, finishes eating an apple, and commenting on how his entertainment is over, kills Light. That way, everybody wins. Light wins, Kira's reign ends. That way, the only one who's ego is vindicated is dead.


That ending would have cemented Death Note as my favorite manga ever.

Even if they had of made it that
Light became a shinigami. That's what me and my dad both thought was going to happen in the end.

[Dr. Ezra]

...meh. i wanted Light to die. the story was getting to complicated. in fact, i must say, his demise was rushed, albeit, inevitable.

I agree. He just had to go.

[nameo9876]

I agree somewhat that he did have to die, but I thought the ending was awful anyway. The buildup to it was just awesome, but the execution left much to be desire. I was hoping Near would die, as he was without a doubt the worst character in the manga. He claims that he was inferior to L, yet nothing seemed to trip him up. It's not as if Light's moves were any less complicated. Oh well, it's time to move on, I guess...