A review by sillyslicker
Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom by Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

So, I finally got around to Death Note, and now understand why it became so popular. Smart characters, creepy lore, and a dash of humor kept me eagerly turning the pages. The story is more complex than I was expecting, and watching characters outsmart each other is one of my favorite things, so I was happily surprised to find that's a part of this story. I'm gonna need some Ryuk merch, because he's kind of adorable... in a terrifying sort of way. I'm excited to see what happens in the rest of the series.



Trigger warnings: death (obviously), blood, violence
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