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Death Note - Vol. 3 
Actors : Tatsuya Fujiwara, Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Asaka Seto, Shigeki Hosokawa, Erika Toda
Director : Shusuke Kaneko
Studio : VIZ VIDEO
by VIZ VIDEO
Brand : SIMON & SCHUSTER C/O VIZ MEDIA LLC
Release Date : 2008-02-19
Publisher : VIZ VIDEO
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 0782009237860
UPC : 782009237860
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 15 reviews)
List Price : $24.98
Our Price : $15.40
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Americancivilwar.com |
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As the macabre fantasy Death Note continues, the battle of wits between Light Yagami (the serial killer Kira) and investigator L escalates. The two teenagers meet when they take the entrance exam for a prestigious university. Although he's as brilliant as he is arrogant, Light finds himself hard-pressed to keep up with L in their deadly game of cat and mouse. Director Tetsuro Araki plays up the physical differences between the lead characters: Light is cool, handsome, and well-groomed; twitchy, slovenly L seems to think with his bare feet as well as his redoubtable brain. The appearance of a copycat killer who poses as Kira shocks both Light and L. A model named Misa has acquired her own notebook and attendant Shinigami (god of death). It will be interesting to see where this subplot goes, but it feels like unnecessary distraction that takes viewer away from central duel. (Rated Teen+ Older Teen, suitable for ages 15 and older: grotesque imagery, violence) --Charles Solomon |
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For genius detective L Light's behavior is too perfect to be true and to get closer to him he enrolls at the same university and even invites Light into the investigation. The murders continue but with a new twist--there appears to be a second Kira at work! L has Light pose as the original Kira in order to lure out the copycat and Light agrees hoping to divert suspicion from himself. But he's surprised to discover that this new Kira has an ability even Light himself lacks...Episode 9: EncounterEpisode 10: DoubtEpisode 11: AssaultEpisode 12: LoveSystem Requirements:Run Time: 100 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ANIME UPC: 782009237860 Manufacturer No: DDN03 |
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Death Note is spectacular |
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I love how the authors have us rooting for Light the entire series. It's amazing. I only watch this anime and Bleach, and Death Note is now one of my favorite shows of all time. Suspenseful, thoughtful, and things actually happen (main characters are not immune to being killed). I'd suggest watching it from the beginning, but I had a friend start watching it in the middle of the series and she was hooked half way through the first episode she watched. Even if you don't like anime or other Adult Swim shows, you will love Death Note. |
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L. Versus Kira! |
This is the second collection of Deathnote episodes, one of the most compelling and amazing animes of all time. It tells the story of Light Yagami, an intelligent university student with a strong sense of justice who accidentally picks up a notebook owned by a God of Death. Slowly, he starts killing off criminals under the guise of Kira ('Killer'), becoming more and more like those who kills in the process. The storyline is incredibly amazing and faithful to the original mangas, while the artwork is absolutely perfect. And the music and English vocals are a perfect match as well. As a result, this is one of those animes that even people who normally don't like cartoons can get into.
On these four further episodes, the mind games between L. and Kira continue as each tries to ratchet up the intensity. Light (as Kira) has already forced L. to reveal his identity to the Japanese police, but L. is already beginning to suspect that Light IS Kira. Now Light has to deal with surveillance cameras and bugs in his room, as the task force, led by L. of course, spies on him. And worse yet, the fiance of Ray Pember (the FBI agent Kira killed) confronts Light with evidence that could reveal too much about Kira's powers. How can he get rid of her without knowing her real name? The plot continues to thicken with this DVD.
So if you enjoyed the first set of episodes, you won't by disappointed by the further (and even more complex) mindgames between L. and Kira. The intensity juts keeps getting better and better with each part of the saga released. And once you make it through this outing, you'll eagerly be awaiting volume 3! |
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The new English dub chapter in this incredible Anime series |
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Since I first saw this on Adultswim I became completely captivated by this new import from Japan. I have bought all the current English dubbed dvds and this series has now become my favorite anime. This series has intrigue, suspense, supernatural elements including horror. A very faithful adaptation of the hit manga series. |
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Consistently riveting and suspenseful |
The four episodes comprising the second volume of DEATH NOTE remain as gripping and intense as the first volume. What I really enjoy about these episodes is that each one really tries to develop and expand the story. Never does the story stand still or simply mark time.
Light becomes an increasingly dark character (a not unintentionally irony) as he begins to use the Death Note in more indiscriminate fashion. He barely retains any regard for human life, instead more concerned with setting up a world that he can mold in his own fashion. The most horrific episode is certainly the one where he strives desperately to learn the name of a woman on his trail so that he can use the Death Note to kill her.
Most animated series are based either on comedy or on action. DEATH NOTE has to be the first one based primarily on reasoning. Significant portions of each episode revolve around Light or L talking about their own strategies or tactics or figuring out those of their opponents. I can think of another show that takes critical thinking so seriously. I think this is at least part of its wide appeal. It values the brain to a degree that few other shows do. |
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Can't wait for more? |
It is definitely worth owning this entire sereies. I have watched it all, and me as well as many top review sites can put this series in the top 5 anime out there.
I say this for those who were like me and couldn't wait for the rest, go to youtube and type the deathnote ep (insert # here). 33 episodes are uploaded so far. for the rest, just got to google video and find them. Enjoy. |
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