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"The human whose name is written in this note shall die."

Light believes that the world is rotten, and so vows to create a world without evil, using his 'Death Note'. The mood of the series is dark, and it follows the chilling battle of wits between Light, and a detective known only as 'L'. The sheer brilliance of both characters creates a mind game that will have you shaking with excitement as strategies and plans unfold.

The show also challenges ideals/moral values and you'll have to think hard about your idea of justice as you pick a side- or are unable to.

The only negative I can think of is that it felt forced after around 3/4 of the way through, but don't let that stop you from watching- it truly is an incredible series.

Notes: Watch with subtitles- the English voice acting simply isn't as good as the original Japanese.

It's very important to watch the first 2 episodes. I can almost guarantee you'll be hooked.

*The Verdict* Death Note is a dark psychological thriller and you will enjoy watching characters make impossible deductions and work their way out of impossible situations. By far one of my favorite series, I absolutely recommend Death Note as a must see.

Note- This is a good series, even for people who aren't particularly interested in anime.

*Premise* The show takes place in a futuristic world where the Holy Britannain Empire rules over a third of the globe. Their emperor's conquest has lead them to Japan, which they conquered easily due to their superior military technology (machines called Nightmares). Japan is renamed area 11, and it is here, 8 years after Britannia's invasion that the story begins. The protagonist is Lelouch Lamperouge, a high school student who is given a power called Geass, which he uses to wage war against the Britannian Empire.

*Overall Impression*: This is an incredible undertaking in animated series. The continuous plotting and action provides excitement that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the writers never fail to deliver the thrilling climaxes that you would expect from the constant cliffhangers. Definitely worth watching.

*The Pros* After finishing "Death Note" and loving it, I started looking for similar series, and this was one that was recommended all over the place. After watching 2 episodes, I became hooked and finished the series (including season 2 or r2) in 3 days. Fans of Death Note will enjoy Code Geass, although I must say it doesn't have the same dark mood as Death Note.

This is an excellent series for anyone looking for suspenseful & exciting action & drama. The protagonist, Lelouch, is an excellent strategist and tactician, and his brilliant tactics as he battles the forces of Britannia, the world's largest empire, will keep you craving more. While the action of the series is largely centered around mecha (transformers style robots), I can assure you it isn't simply a nonstop explosive battle. Much of the focus is on plan & strategy execution, and drama that keeps the story rolling.

The artwork is incredible.

*The Cons* At times, characters & dialogue can become over-dramatic or oversimplified. Lelouch's sister, Nunnally, for example is almost so sweet that it makes you sick, and sometimes characters shout & gesture in excess of dramatic effect.

My overall impression is at the top, and I absolutely recommend this series to anyone looking for an exciting ride.

Everything from character design to special effects is phenomenal. The narcissistic yet lovable genius Tony Stark is played with incredible skill by Robert Downey Jr. as would be expected of such an actor. The story line is believable and well done, which helps to make Iron Man one of the best superhero films of all time, alongside The Dark Night, which was released in the same year. However, aside from the quality of both films & the billionaire vigilantes who are the main characters they share little in common. Iron Man is upbeat and guarantees some laughs, and you won't find the same fun sort of action anywhere else. This is one film that's definitely worth watching.