Death Note
Probably one of the greatest anime's I've seen, though I haven't seen that much admittedly. Regardless, this anime really sucked me in immediately after I started watching it. The genius of the two rival characters make me feel dumb, but it's easy to get over because the show is dark yet funny, simple yet complex.
Not much action happens physically (other than the fact criminals die daily throughout the series), but the action is in the mental war between Light and "L." You are not forced to sympathize with the protagonist of the show, who kills criminals with a book from the Shinigami world, which makes it very interesting. You can side with the antagonist just as easily and route for "L" the whole time.
It's hard for me to write anything more on this anime without giving anything away, so I'll keep this description brief. If you like shows that have a lot of mental strategy, like mysteries, than you will love Death Note. Even if you're not into anime that's no excuse: My boyfriend isn't fond of anime's, but can't get enough of Death Note! I finally have an anime I can watch with him ^_~.
There are also two movies depicting the series, and I've only seen the first, but it is a pretty good representation. The actors for the two main characters are very fitting, but of course, nothing beats the animation version.
Watch and you won't regret it.
NOTE: Oh and I just found out. Warner Bros bought the rights to create an American version, live action movie of Death Note! Screw the skeptics, I'm hoping this will be a good one!
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