Alex is a writer on Game Rant and a complex story appreciator with a soft spot for fantasy anime. He likes films and shows that boast strong characters and complex worlds. Alex thinks the best kinds ...

When Death Note premiered in 2006, it appeared to be anime's best thriller, with a premise that was too alluring to ignore. Light Yagami, a top student, discovers a paranormal notebook that kills ...

The ending of Death Note is unable to overcome the strength of its original premise. Light Yagami's defeat feels unsatisfying due to rushed plot details. Death Note's ending fails to provide a ...