Like a lot of people out there, I have a difficult taste in manga (and or anime). Been a fan since the 80ies as soon I saw the Fist of the North Star. That movie knocked me off my Superman socks. So when you get older, ones taste develops.

So when I have a show or animated movie to watch I lower my expectations, not to be disappointed early on. If still disappointed, I turn off the manga. With Death Note I didn't have to do that. It's enjoyable, tense and smart. Love the fact how it turns into; outsmart your opponent. The characters are complex and you will find a lot of paradoxes which are not forced upon you. Death Note in my opinion has one of the best scripts out there.