The anime series I had watched before this one, Ano Hana, was a solid show but definitely didn't make me fall in love with anime. It had some clichés, some horrific plot holes and overall just didn't blow me away like all my friends said it would. This show, Death Note, was what got me into anime. I'd recommend you go into this anime knowing nothing as all I knew was that it was about a high school student who used a notebook to kill people. The story is written so well and unlike most television series' it doesn't make you anticipate a thing. When you start wanting to know what a character looks like or wondering where a plot point goes it reveals it to you almost immediately yet only then unfolding more plot points and complications to always keep the series tight. The story is so well-written and it's at it's highest point when the characters show off how smart they really are. Also what's so amazing about this show is how many different directions it goes that you just wouldn't expect. Nothing gets dull as interesting situations are always happening and they are presented in such fantastic ways like the subtlety in story-telling, the awesome art-style and really cool music.

The story's themes surround morality and it's presented in such a clever way that you start questioning yourself and who you are really rooting for. A few flaws I have with this anime is that a few plot holes arise at around Episode 20 and the show get's a little underwhelming between Episodes 32-36 but it is horrible because it finishes off brilliantly at Episode 37. This series is impeccable and I recommend it to everyone,especially people who are first getting into anime. 9/10