Key Takeaways Death Note is a classic anime with complex themes, intriguing characters, and a gripping story that has earned it a place in the anime Hall of Fame. The fate of the protagonist, Light, differs in the manga and anime versions, with the manga showcasing a more gruesome and humiliating death in front of an audience. The anime portrays Light's demise as peaceful and lonely, while the manga highlights the downfall of his character and emphasizes the lesson that playing god has no ethical outcome. ✕ Remove AdsThe mega-hit series Death Note is undoubtedly in the anime Hall of Fame. It is a classic for a reason, with its complex themes of life and death, intriguing characters, and gripping story-telling. If you ever asked for a recommendation to start your anime journey, chances are that an anime fan forced you to watch Death Note.The original manga that the anime is based on turns twenty years old this year, while the anime is seventeen years old. It has been a long time since w...
