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Whistle Stopper - Death Note - Vol. 1
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Manufacturer: VIZ VIDEO
Starring: Death Note
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0782009237648
Format: Animated
Label: VIZ VIDEO
Manufacturer: VIZ VIDEO
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: VIZ VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-11-20
Running Time: 100
Studio: VIZ VIDEO
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Summary: GREAT
Comment: I became a Death Note FAN after seeing these first episodes on this DVD. There is nothing more to say with the exception....FANTASTIC!!!
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Summary: Something New and Fresh to the world of Anime
Comment: Unlike anime heavy weights such as; Bleach, Naruto, Inuyasha, and Full Metal Alchemist, Death Note brought something new to the table. Instead of big swords, too much hair gel, and busty women, Death Note has a entirely never done before story; which makes it so appealing. It has almost a Gothic feel to it that's addicting like chocolate.... (don't mind the bad comparison....!)
Death Note revolves around Seventeen year old Light Yagami; a genius, tennis star, and heartthrob. One fateful day, Light happens to pick up a black notebook off of the ground bearing the words; Death Note. Upon further inspection, Light learns that if you write a person's name in the Death Note while thinking of their face, you can kill them. Now Light, an aspiring Police/Detective officer puts away the Death Note and doesn't even think about it. Until he happens to witness a young girl being attacked by grimy men. He quickly writes the guys name, and sure enough he dies. Light is shocked, how could something like this really be true? It is true however, as Light gets an unexpected greeting by the owner of the Death Note, Ryuk, who happens to be a Shinigami. (Think something like a Grim Reaper.) Ryuk tells Light he can kill anyone, provided he follows the rules. So here history is made, as Light decides to kill of all criminals and 'evil.' He will become the God of the new world. Light dons the name 'Kira' (derived from Killer) and starts off killing criminals.
But all is not well in Light's world. The Police have noticed all of the mysterious deaths, and have now vowed to get this Kira; including the world's best detective, known simply as; L.
Will Light carry out his goal for complete dominance over the world? Or will the world's best detective, L, stop him? Your going to have to either A) Watch the Anime or B) Read the Manga.
Characterization has never been better in a Anime or Manga then it has been in Death Note. Light Yagami is characterized as an arrogant, greedy, devilishly intelligent young man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. You'll love to hate Light, and find later in the series how evil and maddening his character is.
L, the world's best detective, remains enigmatic for much of the first part of the series. But once his grand entrance is staged, you'll see truly grand character development.
Animation is certainly gorgeous, with a Gothic element that's hard to resist. You'll have a hard time not to drool over Light or even L later on. (Who doesn't love the fact they both don't wear hair gel....!) There's something about the stunning visuals that'll suck you right in, and certainly draw you into the world of Death Note.
Voice Acting is top notch, which is rare for an Anime. Usually you get one or two people whom or really bad, or even sometimes a completely terrible cast all together! (Think One Piece) However, Death Note is quite different indeed. Brad Swaile lends his voice for Light Yagami, and does it perfectly. His voice will send chills up your spine, in a great way. Alessandro Julliani (whom plays Felix Gaeta on Battlestar Galactica) is perfect as L. There's no way to describe how good he is. Even supporting characters voices are top notch, which truly shows that this show was made with much effort involved. The Music is really nice two, sweeping Gothic vocals in intense moments, and often complete and utter silence at shocking moments. There are four opening and closing theme songs in the entire run of the show, which are really nice to listen too.
So go ahead, try something new. There certainly aren't any; Big Swords, Hair Gel, Busty Women, or over the top Gore, but that makes Death Note even the more satisfying. It's new and fresh, and something that's never been done before. I'm glad I watched Death Note, (and I almost didn't!) and now I'm completely obsessed.
Didn't Parents always used to say, trying something new is good for you?
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Summary: Great Series But No Discernible Heros's Or True Villains
Comment: I got this after watching a few episodes on t.v. it was truly a very interesting series and story concept. The one thing I feel for myself that is a little irritating is that unlike most Anime series this show doesn't give you a true bad guy to really hate. Some would say the character Light is bad but I disagree yes he is a megalomaniac but in his view he isn't trying to just rule the world he wants to make it a better
world without the crime and hatred he sees in the current world order. Just as there isn't a true villain I really didn't see to much of a true hero either except maybe the detective character L and one or two others but most of the other characters either side with Light(Kira to the public)or just doing what the political bodies of Japan and the United States want them to do. So All I say about this is if you like a good
drama/supernatural anime with a good storyline get this dvd but if you like the kind of series that have a discernible villain or hero this series would probably be not for you
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Summary: Great Anime for a Perfect Manga
Comment: The manga was so great, I didn't think an anime could ever live up to it. But after watching the first volume, it comes close. It follows the manga pretty close, cutting off some of the less needed details for time and just gets to the point of each chapter. This causes it to move at a faster pace than the manga in areas, which doesn't give you much time to absorb the story as I would have liked. The animation is great, but somewhat simplified over it's manga counterpart, which is to be expected I suppose.
The voice acting isn't exactly what I would have liked. Some of the characters, such as Light and Ryuk sound out of place, but Light's father and L sound spot on to what I imagined while reading the manga. This is only my opinion of course, and others may have a different view on the voice for each character.
I would recommend, if possible, for people new to the series to read the manga first. It will provide a much more in depth and detailed story. If you are not big on reading, then the anime is a must. Death Note is a story that's fresh and different than any thing else out there and above all, it always keeps you interested.
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Summary: The Human Whose Name is Written In This Notebook...
Comment: will die.
Thus opens the brilliant saga of Deathnote, one of the most compelling and amazing animes of all time. It tells the story of Light Yagami, an intelligent university student with a strong sense of justice who accidentally picks up a notebook owned by a God of Death. Slowly, he starts killing off criminals under the guise of Kira ('Killer'), becoming more and more like those who kills in the process. The storyline is incredibly amazing and faithful to the original mangas, while the artwork is absolutely perfect. And the music and English vocals are a perfect match as well. As a result, this is one of those animes that even people who normally don't like cartoons can get into.
The first four episodes, which is where you SHOULD start, introduce the protagonist of Light Yagami, as well as his rival, the great detective known only as L. L, of course, is a fan favorite (hes certainly my favorite) and the first four episodes here tell the story of Light and L.'s mind games, each trying to lure the other out into the open without revealing their own identities. The confrontation between the two, in the episode appropriately named 'Confrontation,' was one of the most defining moments of the anime. Meanwhile, Light uses his Deathnote to kill criminals and set the Japanese police against L. Very well complex storyline, but quite enjoyable.
This is easily one of the coolest animes on air right now, and well worth watching. It is the characters who really make this show good too.... L. of course, but also Ryuk, the bored God of Death who drops his Deathnote in the human world for amusement, and Light whose quest for justice steadily taints him in the process. And Misa too, but she doesn't come into the series for a while yet. Just go out and buy this DVD and I promise you won't be disappointed. You WILL be addicted to the series, I promise you that.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Although he's one of the top-ranked high school students in Japan, Light Yagami, the hero of the dark fantasy Death Note (2006), is alienated and bored. His life changes dramatically when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped into human space by Ryuk, an equally bored and alienated Shinigami, or god of death. If anyone writes the name of a human in the notebook, that person will die within minutes. After testing the Death Note's powers, Light quickly overcomes his initial qualms and launches a grandiose vigilante campaign: he will rid the world of criminals and evil people to create his version of a perfect society. But the string of deaths he causes inevitably attracts the attention of the police. The mysterious investigator known only as "L" vows to track down the murderer and bring him to justice. This high-stakes battle of wits pits Light against L, while Ryuk watches with icy bemusement. Death Note is less overtly violent than Elfen Lied or Gantz, but it revels in a similarly off-putting amoral cruelty. (Rated Teen+ Older Teen, suitable for ages 15 and older: grotesque imagery, violence, violenec against women) --Charles Solomon
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