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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The beginning of this volume contains an event that pretty much completely changes the story, I can see why they'd want to do something like this after two volumes of the same set-up, but it was extremely disorienting. It felt like everything that had happened previously suddenly had no influence, and it was like the manga had somehow rebooted itself before it was even done. I had negative feelings about all this initially, but I soon began to really enjoy it. The event in question doesn't really change everything, and it certainly doesn't retcon the first two volumes, it just takes things in a much, much more complicated direction, and I ended up loving that.
The new focus on the Yotsuba group was a great way to reintroduce the classic Death Note Kira vs L chess game of outsmarting each other, and it concluded in an unexpected and enjoyable way. New characters add new dynamics to the story, but they don't feel shoehorned in. At this point there are so many elements at play that I feel like the battle between Kira and L could go a million ways.
The new focus on the Yotsuba group was a great way to reintroduce the classic Death Note Kira vs L chess game of outsmarting each other, and it concluded in an unexpected and enjoyable way. New characters add new dynamics to the story, but they don't feel shoehorned in. At this point there are so many elements at play that I feel like the battle between Kira and L could go a million ways.
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I've had some friends who have read or watched Death Note tell me that around this part of the story, the chapters feel like filler. Mainly because of the radical changes in the story. I can see why and in some parts, maybe. It's definitely more comedic than the previous chapters, less tense but then again, it still has moments that make you wonder if Light's plan will succeed or not.
Overall, I'm still engaged and plan to read the next volume.
Overall, I'm still engaged and plan to read the next volume.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Characters: 1/5
Writing: 1/5
Plot: 1/5
Setting: 1/5
This volume was such a disappointment. Everything that I loved from the prior volumes completely went away for me in this volume. I hope things pick up soon.
Writing: 1/5
Plot: 1/5
Setting: 1/5
This volume was such a disappointment. Everything that I loved from the prior volumes completely went away for me in this volume. I hope things pick up soon.
Oof. I am still really enjoying this series however confusing the plot may be😅 I kinda like the mystery of Lights plan, kept even from himself😂 This manga continues to impress me with the depth and breadth of plot and multi faced characters with complex personalities. I love the elements of morals and philosophy thrown in as well as the idea of justice versus ideals. I can’t wait to continue with this story and more of L being an adorable weirdo... but I still miss Ryuk plus Light has become more dull as a character in my opinion. Look forward to more story progression though!