Death Note Box Set: Vols 1-13: Volumes 1-13 with Premium (Death Note Complete Box Set)

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The artwork is stunning, a beautiful detailed style to show off the story and the characters. It helps you to see the unwritten and gain a deeper understanding for these characters. primarily this manga is an exploration of a very basic idea - if one had the power to change the world, how far would they go do it. its an idea that's toyed a lot in fantasy, science fiction and in many philosophical discussions; that ethics are contextually malleable? multiple perspectives are represented by a fascinating cast of characters and to keep things interesting, increasingly complex ethical dilemmas are presented during the course of plot. We could cut the whole story in two parts. We have an obvious dividing event, lets call it The Event.

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I liked the first part much more. It did not require much suspension of disbelief. I'm not talking about Death Note itself and the Shinigami. Things like a certain Light's father managing to get to Sakura TV from the hospital in minutes. Really, everything is so close? And he managed to get the police vehicle in the meantime. Nah, unbelievable. But it was alright. Mostly the battle of wits. And what a battle! After The Event I had to cut off my critical thinking much more. Also, it was a bit more boring because Light barely moved, always sitting near monitors. We had some great characters but at times they were underutilized. Like Melo. He disappeared for periods of time, then appeared just on time without seeing what he did in the meantime. Misa Misa was left only for a comic relief. Matsuda suffered the same fate for most of the time. As this is my first-ever manga, I can't draw upon experience in this genre to provide a meaningful benchmark. However, manga or novel, one reads for the storytelling and its characters. In both aspects, Death Note excels beyond any shadow of a doubt. Kira, the protagonist in Death Note has to be one of the most complex grimdark characters I've encountered and I find myself being torn between cheering him on towards his ultimate goal and being disgusted with his methods to achieve it. There’s nothing wrong with exterminating pests, so why is it wrong to kill people who are pests to this world?

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Death Note, a twelve-volume series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, is one of the most complex, well-thought-out, and utterly mindbending stories I have ever read. Truly, Ohba must be of some genius-level intellect to have crafted this tale. The way he displays the thought processes of Light and L, the world-class detective charged with Light's capture, is utterly astounding. The method by which each one of them develops their plans, anticipates the other's plan, and formulates a counterplan... it's mind boggling. And it also makes for a great, great read. I enjoyed this book so much from the twists, to the characters, to the artwork. Honestly very enjoyable and has rekindled my love for reading. The entire Death Note manga story arc is now available in a box set for the first time! This is a perfect gift for either yourself or anyone not yet exposed to the amazing intrigue of this Obha/Obata masterpiece. Not only is this a story that challenges you intellectually, it also challenges you ethically and philosophically. Light's goal is to change the world by killing off society's bad elements. But in his quest for complete peace, is it okay to kill the good people who seek to stop him? If these people are trying to prevent Utopia, doesn't that make them evil? In wars, casualties are always going to occur. But doesn't the death of a few justify saving the lives of the many? That's one of the many questions that Ohba poses, one that cannot be answered easily.

Death Note Box Set: Vols 1-13: Volumes 1-13 with Premium

The manga goes into greater depth than the anime, expanding on the main storyline and drawing out more details. Also, the audience has more of a window into the thoughts and concerns of the detectives. World class detective "L," for example, expresses more doubt in his own theories, and so seems less superhuman. A gigantic tome and Light is one of the few characters called smart in a book that actually wow me. The complete collection of manga about a boy who holds Japan under his control after finding a book that lets him kill anyone he wants to. The Death Note series is a contemporary, shounen manga series. Instead of reviewing all the individual separately, I figured it was easier to write one big review on all the volumes of the series. Special thanks to my Patrons on Patreon for giving me extra support towards my passion for reading and reviewing!Light is brilliant, and one needs to admire how he manages to get himself out of troubles, like in chapter 14. What a brilliant resolution but also what a collateral damage. THE BOX: The set itself is a 5.5 x 10.2 x 9.1 inch, 6.8 pound (yes, I had to look that all up) box with a carrying handle on top. There are a pair of Velcro circles on top where you can open the box up in two folding sections and easily close it up again. When opened up, the inside is divided into 2 sections: a very large section for volumes 1-12 of the manga and the How to Use It booklet, and a small space for Death Note Vol. 13 - How to Read. There is just enough space for everything in here, so unless you have several books out of it at a time, you won't have to worry about anything falling over or getting jostled around when carrying it. Plus, being the size and weight it is, it isn't too bulky or heavy and should be quite suitable for traveling. Also, there's a lot of (what I presume to be) Obata's original artwork on the outside, which, in my opinion, is some of the best out there. A mysterious L starts to investigate the case, and soon a devilishly clever cat and mouse game unfolds between him and "Kira", the righteous god of death. Psychological warfare, plot twists involving family and using the scientific method to a supernatural phenomenon, boss style, make the first chapters super interesting. Also fascinating questions on predestination and free will are touched upon along the way. A brilliant premise that kept me thoroughly engaged till chapter 59. The later parts are much the same as the first arc, just more over the top and slower and made the average for the whole series lower than I initially had expected based on the excellent 10+ first chapters. Throughout my time on Goodreads, I’ve been asked several times which manga I recommend. I struggle with this; it’s not that easy for me to recommend a manga series. I have different types of recommendations depending on who’s asking and what they're looking for. But Death Note is one of the few manga series that I often recommend to practically everyone. This reread marked the third time I read the entire series, plus I’ve watched the entire anime adaptation two times as well. This means that I’ve experienced this particular story five times, and it’s still as amazing as the first time. I’m confident in saying that Death Note is a manga/anime series that will be accessible to both newcomer and veteran to manga due to how appealing the storyline and artworks are.