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Death Note

I have to say, I developed a rather prejudiced and negative attitude towards this anime, mainly due to the influence of the Hive community. It all started when either Razer (old-timers will remember) or his friend started actively and persistently pushing this masterpiece on me – I even watched one episode under such pressure, but I wasn't impressed. Then there was Gil, who chose L as his mascot – I didn't interact with him much, but I was aware of his reputation, and we all remember that epic incident with the SAyUZi. Plus, the overall atmosphere, setting, and plot didn't appeal to me. Against this backdrop, even my friend's lukewarm "it's a decent anime, I recommend it" went unnoticed.
Why did I decide to watch it? Well, it was hyped as the ultimate anime of the millennium, and I wanted something somewhat serious.
+ It's good that I watched it now, when I understand that it's okay to dislike or even outright hate the main character. Ten years ago, that thought wouldn't have occurred to me, although the preconditions for it were there. Anyway... Kira gets a 10/10. A disgusting, half-crazy jerk who evokes zero sympathy or empathy. I've seen opinions that the series goes downhill after episode 26 and the ending is terrible, but I completely disagree. Yes, the series does decline, but the ending is correct and fair, exactly as it should be. Overall, all the characters are very well-developed. Ryuk is awesome – it's a shame he becomes less prominent later on. Misa... Seriously, is there anyone she doesn't annoy?! I understand her obsession with L – he's one of the very few characters who resonate with me in a positive way; I actually felt sorry for him, even though he's a bit of an idiot at times. Also, Yagami-senior really resonated with me; he's another character you sympathize with. The plot is good, despite some moments and the stupidity in the later episodes; it's interesting to watch, and it's fun to follow the intricate plans and see who outsmarts whom – I had forgotten that I actually love detective stories. Also, the musical score is worth noting; the epic choir during epic moments is simply amazing, and I love it. And the first opening has great music.
- As I said earlier, the characters' stupidity spoiled the impression. Kira's stupid blunders, L's stupid blunders, and Misa's sheer stupidity. And the mess that followed L's death also felt lackluster, just to see if Kira would get what he deserves. Also, the second opening isn't very good; it's too aggressive and disjointed, both in terms of the visuals and the music – but at least it harmonizes with what's happening, unlike the "Titans" opening in the third season >_>. And overall, it leaves an unpleasant aftertaste – a reminder that humans are not just mortal, but suddenly mortal, just like in Bulgakov's works >_>. There's a lot of negativity, and almost no bright moments; everything is very bleak. Even "Attack on Titan" doesn't have that much despair. At least you can laugh at Sasha "Daughter of Lukashenko" Braus.
= 7/10. It's not a particularly great anime, but it's decent, and I don't regret watching it. However, it turned out to be too dark and negative for me, and the intricate plans didn't quite live up to the level of Asimov's "Foundation" (which is my benchmark for intricate plots). If I were younger, I would probably have been more impressed, but now I'm not so sure. In short, I can now watch some lighthearted and undemanding anime, or finally rewatch "Fullmetal Alchemist," lol, I've wanted to do that since I finished watching it the first time.

P.S. Yes, Reven, I've added your suggestion to my list of things to watch, thanks.