Actually, I highly recommend Death Note. Unlike Bleach (which I just love because I do) it's pretty classy.
I agree with this Alatar...though I actually think Bleach has a lot going for it. I think Bleach is one of the more genuinely funny shows I have seen in awhile (not that the whole show is funny, but when it is, it really is). Plus my husband likes it and he generally hates anime. I don't think he would like Death Note (which has a much more serious tone). Yet since I know that you like anime Alatar, I do think you would like Death Note. I've only seen two episodes so far (though that is about to change
) and what Pips says is true. It is very classy...the story, the music, the animation...all of it is very well done and quite beautiful.
OK minor spoilers for episodes one and two ahead (at least they are minor to me, but I could be wrong so avoid them Dawn...unless you have already seen the first two).
First of all, you were right Pips...the animation in this one is just lovely...extremely beautiful! I would love to see this one on my big screen (Is it out in America on DVD? I'll have to check, but I am betting on "no".) The music as well is very gorgeous...I love the choral music that plays during some of the scenes.
Second of all...HeeHee! I am so use to the Soul Reapers in Bleach that the design of them as monsters is quite startling at first in Death Note. Ruyuuku (I don't know how to spell it yet and I am not looking it up! LOL!) seems pretty cool so far though.
Light...what an awesome name (especially considering his character)! I have to admit though I do NOT like him so far. He is WAY to analytical and fanatical about this whole ridding the world of injustice thing. It is a noble idea, but I wonder about Light himself and whether he is the right person to carry out the job (if there is such a thing as a right person for this job). I didn't like the fact that he felt that he would have to kill his family if they ever found his Death Note book, and he killed the supposed L with nary a hesitation to protect his secret. So far I do not think he is a good person. My opinion of him may change though.
L...I've only just met him...but awesome, awesome awesome!! Wow that was SO cool how he figured out that "Kira" was in Japan and even narrowed it down to the district really quickly. Also that was cool how he found out that Light could instantly kill anyone, anywhere...yet he can't kill the real L for some reason. Well we know the reason (he has to be able to visualise the person he is killing), but L doesn't yet. So far I like L a whole hell a lot better than Light, but again that may change after seeing more.
~Sid