Anime Theory: Live Action Done RIGHT! (Death Note Theory)

[@MrInternetMan]

One thing to note about the original Japanese live action films is that they came out before the anime did. Also they were English dubbed by the anime cast and shown in theatres here in America which was a fun experience.

[@duoreview7492]

I didn't know that. =D

[@theformation3781]

DuoReview Do you know how the Death Note sequel ended? Because the ending was so awesome that It was original worthy.

[@elizabethmichaelson6266]

Nisalya Monga i loved the second movie's ending Did you end up watching the spin-off from it?

[@drakenfist]

Elizabeth Michaelson are you referring to "L: Change The World" where they turn L in to a retarded action hero?..dam that was so goofy..but it's saying something when I still would rather watch that movie over the american remake!.

[@sarahkolakowski2012]

1L change the world was awesome. Did you read the novel L change the world? That book was sad!

[@lssjgaming1599]

Light in the original : Hehe all according to keikaku Light in Netflix : sees Ryuk “Anfbdhahahaa”

[@duoreview7492]

Pretty much. XD

[@Eric-976]

To be fair i'd shit myself too if i saw something like that lol

[@fandomtrashlol4851]

Light did freak out in the anime at first but recovers within 5 seconds, but Light “Turner” was screaming like a little shit in the classroom in the Netflix movie lmao

[@iagotheparrot6347]

Pfffff thats pretty much it xD

[@danielwhite3244]

I honestly like the fact that light screamed because no matter how cool you are, seeing a freaking god of death in real life will make anyone into a little bitch. Unfortunately the netflix version is still a huge piece of shit so iam not defend it any further lol

[@SomeoneElse-]

"L was cool and calculating..........and hot." Best way to describe him.

[@fandomtrashlol4851]

“The original L was cool and calculating...AND HOT!” I see you have good taste 😏

[@duoreview7492]

Thank you. ;)

[@seesawonezerotwosixonenine7154]

Remember months ago when he said "I love L but who would want to wake up to that face every morning" They grow up so fast 😁

[@jswatch9270]

@@duoreview7492 did u see the English of the 2006 film

[@keiichimaebara3754]

@@duoreview7492 I don't know if I can agree with you the only good characters was ryuk And L and that's not saying he was is good is the anime character Now ryuk was as good as anime character They even got the characters wrong They flipped the characters Personalities misa so was acting like light in the anime and light was acting like misa It's almost like I didn't really watch the anime and then got the characters wrong and really 90% of the people hated the movie The only ones Who like that work 10% of the people and those 10% were people who didn't see the anime I bet a lot of them went and watched the anime and made a decision they hate the Netflix movie now Which is why I think it's a joke and I'm completely shocked that they're doing a sequel

[@keiichimaebara3754]

@@duoreview7492 It was done wrong honestly and I kind of feel like it was a slap in the fans face

[@naminami-chan4176]

Every adaptation of Death Note was better then the Netflix one to be honest.

[@cleliaoconnell3705]

Yeah but all the other ones were good unlike the netflix version

[@jeremiahmitchell9727]

@@cleliaoconnell3705 yall hate on live action death note because L was black

[@casualotaku5201]

@jeremiah mitchell The Netflix live action was crap and was boring The actor tried his best to be L It’s those stupid producers

[@jeremiahmitchell9727]

@@casualotaku5201 nah it's because he was black

[@levi0394]

Even the musical adaptations were better

[@duoreview7492]

Tried to be a bit goofy in this video, and had a great time editing it. Hope you enjoy it!

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

DuoReview I did and good job

[@duoreview7492]

Thanks! =D

[@lorechief6365]

Definitely man! I have always liked your videos but adding a bit of humor in it I think makes it more enjoyable to watch.

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

DuoReview they need to make a Death Note popup book

[@brendanshaffer4351]

DuoReview maybe the 2006 version will come to Netflix??

[@Frashaw27]

While the Netflix version is the well known version, the 2006 version makes it cry and eat dirt due to how superior it is. From the characters, soundtrack, and writing, the 2006 version easily beats out the Netflix version due to being a more faithful version to the original story and having a approach to its new concepts shown to being perfectly align in the death not universe. The 2006 version gets a 10/10 in adaptation, 9/10 for a stand alone film, and a 9/10 recommendation. The Netflix version makes 0 effort in vaguely following the anime/manga plot. While it has extremely good visuals, all other aspects of the film make it seem like a student film that followed a badly written death note rewrite. It has forgettable music and walking stereotypes with a little depth so that they don't qualify as robots. -1/10 for adaptation, 6/10 for a standalone film, and a -50/1 recommendation. Thank you for reading my critique of the the 2 death note films

[@duoreview7492]

Pretty much my thoughts. XD

[@dottirhodes5249]

100% agree!!!!

[@daveypwns]

If you want something faithful to the original, read the original manga! What do you mean by walking stereotypes? In my honest opinion, both films look like garbage. The anime is probably the best remake you're going to come across. And the English dub is done excellently. No one needed live action movies. Studios should only make remakes when the original isn't accessible. Both look like shameless cash grabs.

[@unicornkami3559]

@@daveypwns It's all about them getting money

[@jordonfletcher8166]

L beating Light in the sequal was a much more thrilling conclusion compared to the manga and anime. Well in my opinion at least.

[@duoreview7492]

Yeah, I plan to talk about that down the line.

[@kelseyk.631]

Agreed, the conclusion to the 2nd live action film was much more satisfying than the anime. (Not that I hate the anime ending.)

[@LDG519]

Initially I thought the same, but after thinking about it for a while I've changed my mind, it's the one point in those two movies that breaks the character of L, he's not a hero, he's fighting kira because he enjoys it, then add to that the fact that L had no way of knowing how clashing death note entries would play out, and that they release Misa because she lost her memory, would they have also released light? It just doesn't work for me.

[@omarsabir1210]

LDG519 tbh it's more logical for light to win but only because of the help of the shinigami

[@Death.Died0]

No Near beat Light's ass. That's better.

[@zYahico]

I think ima go check out the Japanese live action film

[@duoreview7492]

You should. It's really fun.

[@tomleonard830]

Check out the musical on KZbin

[@Glittering_Darkness]

Make sure you watch both of them!

[@stefanieanguiano5983]

Cody Stagner where can we find the original live action film?

[@tomleonard830]

I got them on Netflix, but I think I had to do DVDs on that.

[@gojochillmode839]

I'd perfer the Japanese live action movie over the garbage netflix one

[@duoreview7492]

Pretty much. XD

[@royalteaanimations]

Who doesn't?

[@nin2314]

Josh Guidry same! Likee

[@codyjohns6525]

I just finished it thought it was awesome honestly the only good thing I have to say about netflix movie was ryuk they had the budget and they had the voice everything else was a flat out joke

[@random-zz8ut]

Doesn’t everyone? I mean I hope everyone does!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Not only didn’t forget about these but own both and just turned my 12 year old on to Deathnote through them. Gotta pass the greatness down! :)

[@duoreview7492]

You are raising your kids brilliantly then. =D

[@fandomtrashlol4851]

10/10 Parenting skills 👌🏻

[@valerieflores3165]

awesome😁

[@issa4767]

Pay attention THIS is how you raise your kids people!

[@Munch-PS]

DuoReview did you watch DeathNote light up the new world

[@Eric-976]

The japanese movies were actually pretty good

[@duoreview7492]

Yes they were. =D

[@damgful]

The last japanese death note film adaptation is actually pretty fun to watch and does what the american version doesnt - create an original story without being a cash grab.

[@LadyBlueInfinity]

I saw all the live action Death Note films. Never saw the Netflix one....and I am keeping it that way.

[@duoreview7492]

Probably for the best honestly.

[@patient.x]

Same, I'm not allowed to watch the Netflix one anyway cause it's 18 but even when I can I'm not gonna watch it as I'll just end up screaming about what they've done wrong

[@theforgottenbook7775]

Me too

[@random-zz8ut]

Have u watched the drama series too? That one is also so so good

[@Suki-xu9xs]

Hear’s the first sentence and I had a big WTF moment LOL

[@duoreview7492]

It seems like you aren't the only one.

[@xIronMikex]

I smashed dislike and almost left hearing that trash. I redacted my vote as I was just leaving after hearing the full sentence

[@fayis4everlove]

I auto disliked because of that good thing I read the description afterwards.

[@cheesy_yeety]

Me too :/

[@random-zz8ut]

Same I was so confused

[@trinityt-t3625]

Kenichi is so cute when he plays L...

[@random-zz8ut]

Fr he’s so adorable I was totally crushing on him while watching the movie

[@DamnQuilty]

The 2006 version is amazing. I also like the sequel. The musical is fantastic. I love Where is the Justice, The Game Begins and Playing His Game. (((Alone here actually having as a favorite re interpretation the drama from 2015. Same names, but with enough changes with good reason in universe to make it its own story while also having some of the already known scenarios. Do not watch it as faithful adaptation...that is the anime. Do not watch it as a translation to another media: that is the 2006 film. Watch it as a what if story, an interpretation. That shows how the slightest changes can affect a character and thus their actions and with that the story itself).

[@duoreview7492]

Yeah, it was a bit different, but it was interesting.

[@jadebrook2780]

Omg I love that drama such a good story

[@christiancrusader9374]

Love the drama too. I have it saved in a playlist.

[@DamnQuilty]

christian crusader from crunchyroll?

[@DamnQuilty]

My Name Is Jade same!

[@RaymaMcClure]

WHEN SHREK 2 WAS PUT ON THE SCREEN! I LOST IT! 😂😂

[@duoreview7492]

Glad it made someone laugh. XD

[@royalteaanimations]

I mean, he's not wrong

[@CKangZ]

“AnD hAwT

[@duoreview7492]

It's not untrue.

[@CKangZ]

Laura Roberts how old are you bruh??

[@fabulousmyriad267]

ShadowNinja ZER0 the Japanese actor playing L is pretty though...

[@arisanl]

Oh, my god, I LOVE the Japanese live-action films. Thank you for making a video about it, when it's so commonly ignored, despite it's absolute amazingness.

[@duoreview7492]

I know. It's sad that no one talks about them at all.

[@katephillips1342]

Can we talk about the AMAZING alternate ending of the second Japanese Death Note movie in which they tie up a ton of loose ends without introducing the Near or Mello arc and give Soichiro an excellent plotline? 'The Last Name' has better pacing and CG and is an emotional rollercoaster. As a huge fan of the manga, even I can approve this alternate interpretation.

[@vinicius2506]

Am I the only one who prefers the Japanese live-action movies over that disaster Netflix calls an "adaptation" ???????

[@Nanu67-e9j]

No that is widely hated.

[@masupildula]

Where did you watch it

[@tofecaduc6660]

""am I the only one" as if it's a unique and unpopular opinion

[@kevinduron3753]

the Netflix movie was actually pathetic in my opinion. It was too edgy felt like it was meant for some dark edgy teen

[@kevinduron3753]

I'll give it one thing though Dafoe was an amazing pick for the voice for ryuk +1

[@duoreview7492]

As a film it's mediocre, but as a Death Note film it's a disaster.

[@kevinduron3753]

DuoReview exactly

[@drakenfist]

What was up with the stupid eighties soundtrack..with song's that didn't fit in ANY of the scenes?..it was like they watched Stranger Things and "IT" and said.."well..it seems like the eighties are coming back!..let's throw in some eighties songs!".

[@random-zz8ut]

The aesthetic of the film was nice but that’s it. Like that’s literally it lmao

[@lemonlord0132]

“L was cool and calculating.... and hot” I agree

[@llawliet6112]

Also he is a good human unlike Light

[@random-zz8ut]

@@llawliet6112 that’s debatable because his morals and ways aren’t always the best but he is still a great, likeable and beloved character!

[@kajasinis4166]

Japanese live-action list so much better. Its sad more people haven't seen it. When the Netflix Death Note came out and people ask me how it was, I told him straight up go watch the Japanese live-action don't waste your time with Netflix

[@tonysorensen7211]

Your amazing duo keep up with the anime theories we all love them and will continue to support you for as long as you keep making videos

[@duoreview7492]

Tony Sorensen Thanks man! =D

[@bridinh9171]

"he was cool and calculating. and HOT."

[@ihavetopowerofgodandanimeo2551]

Original light when seeing ryuk: i have waited you (or something) Light in the netflix crap when seeing ryuk: aargharahhhaaaaarhhrgrrgresaaaa

[@filmpalace2426]

No, he also screamed

[@cleliaoconnell3705]

The Japanese live action was actually my favourite adaptation of the manga. I loved it so much. And the way the plot differs just a bit and changes everything, I'm so happy about it. Imma watch it one more time. XD

[@MrVincentdior]

If they change her name Lisa instead of Mia it would be funny and makes sense. Misa misa

[@regretful4586]

Vincent Dior it not Jojo

[@regretful4586]

Jk

[@masudchy7736]

Mia khalifa?

[@Nate-sq7mw]

If they renamed light to light turnner why not give misa the nickname tootie bc refrences

[@alkkk]

Vincent Dior is that a jojo reference

[@emilyhuang5997]

I love the 2006 film because not only does it do everything the Netflix film doesn't, it doesn't shackle itself to the source material either. It's very aware of where it diverges from its source material and uses that to create its own canon, like in Change the World and Light up the New World. Both of those films are set firmly in the 2006 film universe, instead of being film-version spinoffs of the source material itself, which I think makes it all the stronger because it shows the creators genuinely cared about both respecting the source material and telling their own story.

[@ttbdetagari1782]

Would be interesting if Japan would make another Death Note live action just to show Netflix how to make good anime live action movie. Love your video, i consider DN and Gintama the best live action movies and would you know - both movies have been produced in Japan 😀

[@darthsombra2102]

The live action movie (Japanese) was actually the first version I saw from Death Note (4 years ago). I couldn't compare it to the manga or anime because i didn't saw them at the time.

[@Jack_MxM]

Death Note 2006 and it's sequels are so well made considering it's the original adaption of the story! I don't think few people watched them though, as they were big hits in Japan, which also explains why there are four films total. Also Light Up the New World released as recently as 2016 so it's not like these versions of the characters have faded into obscurity. When the Netflix version released people were saying how much better the previous years release was and how it honoured the characters from the 2006 film so well.

[@TheSavageThanos]

I liked and subscribed after that hilarious intro. "Get that trash outta here" lolol

[@JR-sx3gl]

I remember that my impression after watching the original film was: They left in what I loved. Cut out what I disliked in the original anime and gave a twist so that it would be still interesting to watch.

[@threehard8378]

The japanese movie(s) were actually the first contact I made with the death note frenchise. I loved them and they were temporary free on yt in my language...

[@alexoxo3191]

Speaking of under rated live action films, have you seen the Light Up The New World movie? It was released a little before Noteflix but was overshadowed by it. It's an original DN story that takes place 10 years after the 2006 films and its really worth checking out if you have not already.

[@duoreview7492]

Yeah, I plan to watch it soon.

[@Alex_Mercer_]

Its prty bad

[@suiken3149]

It was bad. At least the original movie trilogy ended on a good note

[@Shadow1Yaz]

Drunk deadbeat brother!!!! Lol!!

[@wk2337]

Netflix movie did one thing well, showed what could have happened if someone else picked Death Note and that Light was correct that only he could do what he did

[@kellygoodman6167]

I was one of the people that saw the 2006 version and I told people but they didn't care around that time because they thought live action = bad.

[@kingkongmalunggay]

actually, it was the two 2006 films brought me to the great anime itself

[@opheliabennet7717]

I saw with 2006 duology years and years ago and I am so glad that other people appreciate just how amazing it is!!!

[@saphireanabeth6678]

I frickin' LOVE L and Light's actors in the 2006 movie. I love them so much! I got the same vibes from the 2006 movie like from the anime it was awesome! I had my doubts whether I should watch it cause...Netflix adaption, so I did a LOT of research about the films, musical etc. and watched the 2006 one. Don't regret it at all

[@Nepherus]

everybody gangsta until "the hood L" comes after you

[@fabulousmyriad267]

Death Note Musical Love! Fun fact: Takeshi Kaga who played Soichiro Yagami in the film also plays the same role in the musical.

[@duoreview7492]

I did not know that.

[@fabulousmyriad267]

DuoReview The man has impressive pipes...

[@aprilyoru8673]

In this live action Soichiro said “L is like Kira. He’s playing with human lives” at Lind L tailor death which manga or anime didn’t. That’s a wonderful new idea

[@PenDragon-hg1lg]

Can I just make an interjection about the 2015 tv series of death note? I mean that shit was amazing

[@krauser18x]

Ashe Birjuk the light from the drama was better but the L from the 2006 film was superior than the drama's

[@Chezmono]

The Japanese live-action film and the sequel, The Last Name, are actually how I began watching Death Note. I didn't even watch the anime until years later. Those two films amazed me before getting into the anime, which left me infinite times more astounded.

[@tomleonard830]

Anime > musical > Japanese live action > Netflix version

[@duoreview7492]

Fair assertion. =D

[@envycentral7281]

Tom Leonard Anime> Live Action Japanese> Musical > Netflix

[@envycentral7281]

Tom Leonard the musical had a few strong flaws

[@envycentral7281]

Tom Leonard such as the rushed 2nd act, we go from the tennis match to the misa captured scene to L‘s death. Act 1 was great bc it developed many characters but was way too slow compared to the second act. however act 1 itself was greatly paced. It would’ve needed 3 acts imo

[@devisankhla4788]

@@envycentral7281 I agree, but the musical truly impacts on an emotional level. It also focusses on underdeveloped themes and characters. Despite the central focus being the battle of wits between light and l, in the end, the turning point is the tragic one sided love between misa, kira and rem that ends the play. But as a theatre kid, I might be a little biased:)

[@kotonohakatsura6930]

Most importantly: the Japanese version sticked to their own culture, we all love and know. The American version - on the other hand - wants to "reamericanate" (does the word even exist?) the plot and still go along with it's Japanese roots which does not work. 'Cause we anime addicteds 've bounded with the Japanese culture for years now. We became so used to it that anything else besides feels out of place and doesn't convey those feelings.

[@suiken3149]

I don't really mind changing the Japanese settings to American, especially if you're gonna cast western actors. All they have to do is retain every element that made the original so great.

[@JammedIce]

Personally I think the only show that could work perfectly in live action is Cowboy Bebop and/or Samurai Champloo. Mainly because those shows don't roll by a lot on magic and super powers and all that, it's mostly normal people fighting like normal people. Also, the Keyword is "Perfectly" I think that there was a lot of shows that could work okay in live action but Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo (and some others that I don't mention at this moment) can be perfectly adapted to live action with little to nothing lost in the transition. Most other anime have something that's extremely difficult or even impossible to translate. So yeah, that's the opinion of I. A random commenter.

[@duoreview7492]

That's fair. It becomes a lot harder when the anime has unrealistic elements. XD

[@scifinerd17]

Isn’t Firefly already kinda the live-action version of Cowboy Bebop in a way?

[@suiken3149]

Ooops! Even as simple as that can't do by Netflix, unfortunately.

[@Leenoiscute]

Surprisingly I watched the Death note (2006) even before I watched the anime and let just say I was very surprised at how good it was, yes there were some dynamics that were changed but it still felt like a Death note movie I was surprised at how good it represented the anime yet being slightly different. But the best thing was L beating Light finally

[@Raiwin]

The biggest issue with the netflix film is it bwing compared to the source material, it's a different story and if you compare it to the manga/anime youre asking for a bad time.

[@duoreview7492]

Pretty much. XD

[@iliketurtles2117]

The director of Japanese live action film actually wanted the shinigami to look like "rubber-ish"

[@takenskate]

“Have its cake and eat it too” sorry sir i think you meant “Have its CHIP and eat it too”

[@CharlesOwens04]

See, now I gotta rewatch the whole anime, decide how many movies it would take to reasonably maintain the integrity of the story, and learn how to write scripts. I feel inspired.

[@PhatBoyFresh]

Misa: I would never dream of living in a world without Light. L: Yes, it would be dark.

[@Alex_Mercer_]

You : i wouldnt dream of living in a world without overused jokes Me : y cuz then jokes wouldnt be stale then

[@TCGreen-jb4bx]

It wasn't forgotten. A lot of people bring that version up. But it is always nice to hear another +voice talk about it.

[@kelseyk.631]

I own two of the three Japanese live-action films, and I love them. I've also watched the Japanese TV drama which is kind of like a GOOD version of the Netflix film. The characters are very different (particularly L), but actually in a good way. I'm sure I'm going to get some hate for this, but the TV drama version L was probably my favorite interpretation outside of the manga. Like the Japanese live-action films, they paint L in a darker light, going as far as to give him a slight sadistic streak.

[@duoreview7492]

Yeah, I enjoyed the drama as well.

[@random-zz8ut]

The tv drama ain’t no “version of the Netflix movie” lets not compare them because we all know that the Netflix movie can’t touch the drama or any other adaptation of it. BUT YES! I do love that they gave L a more emotional and arrogant side, rather than just him being the “do this do that” person who gives orders from sitting in a chair. His death in the drama was also so much better than the anime. It made me cry and have five mental breakdowns whereas for his death in the anime I was just really sad for a while and in shock. Also his last confrontation with Light…A MIND. FREAKING. BLOWING. MASTERPIECE! I love that he was emotionally at his highest during the fight, screaming stuff like “JUSTICE ALWAYS PREVAILS!” In the anime he would never do that. Besides because of his nonchalant attitude in the anime he always seemed like he was hiding a lot of secrets, which, he probably was. However in the drama it’s pretty straightforward that L does actually enjoy Light’s company at least to some extent, for even if the other half of the time it’s ironically, he does enjoy their little games and it’s written all over his face that he does. I dunno, these tiny little changes in his character made me somehow love him more in the drama than in the anime.

[@-thesalemcrow-5941]

What I loved was how they make the story exactly the same but still changed things to make it unpridictable for people the watched Death Note already

[@tylerhouston69]

There's a japanese film? WHY WAS THAT NEVER BROUGHT UP WHEN PEOPLE TRASHED THE BAD ONE. I'm watching it....after I catch up on like 10-12 anime I've been putting off. AND THEN I'M WATCHING IT......probably.

[@duoreview7492]

Well I hope you enjoy it. =D

[@nateriver4951]

Tyler Houston It was pretty common knowledge that the Japanese version existed lol I watched back in 2008 and just figured everyone kinda watched them at one point when death note was at its peak.

[@TheNameIsRaziel]

There is 3.

[@baronvonpiano7625]

The Japanese movie got two more sequels, one was a spin-off about L’s final days called L Change the World, and the other one took place 10 years after Kira’s death, focuses on the rule about six Death Notes and is called L: Change the World.

[@Zappy1919]

Are u going to make a new video about the tv drama?

[@duoreview7492]

Yes, I plan to do one down the line. =D

[@Zappy1919]

DuoReview yay!!!!!

[@kelseyk.631]

Make sure to warn people about the weird shower scene when you do. I wish they'd done that scene with the actors' clothes ON. It was a good scene if you could get past that.

[@aly8512]

I freaking loved the TV drama lol, I've seen it get some flack but I don't care I thought it was fantastic 😂

[@kelseyk.631]

Yeah, especially for what it was (a fairly low-budget TV drama), it was amazing.

[@Eduardo-pp1dm]

I would've liked it if it was Near instead of L in the Netflix film. Imagine if it was Ryuk dropping another notebook. Would've been nice to add some depth to Near too.

[@busterkeaton3]

*whispers* the 2015 live action tv drama was really good and it's my fav live action death note

[@chuuya-ranpo3724]

I truly loved and adored the Japanese live action movies because the two main actors; Tatsuya and Ken'ichi were both huge fans of the manga and focused solely on their characters to the point that they didn't interact with one another on set until the movies were done. They also studied every last detail of Light/Raito and L where their mannerisms were completely on point.

[@random-zz8ut]

Oh damn I didn’t know they were fans of the manga! That’s really cool! Yep you can definitely see that they were passionate about the roles as you watch them.

[@SuperZeldaGirl]

I was wondering if you had seen any of the live action Higurashi stuff. They made a couple live action movies in the early 2000s and a live action series a couple years ago.

[@duoreview7492]

I haven't actually. How were they?

[@SuperZeldaGirl]

i have only watched one of the movies and it was quite some time ago but if i remember it mostly followed the first and last arks of the first season. the movies are not as good as the show but from small clips i have seen of the live action series it looks much better, helps that it seems to go into both sessions of the anime and explain more than the movies did. the movies also had the problem that all the characters didn't really look like the characters from the anime and in the live action they fixed this my giving them costumes what the characters actually had in the original series

[@mrkaji8913]

I like how they make Naomi more antagonistic like one of l’s Agent

[@CKangZ]

More beyond birthday

[@duoreview7492]

That theory is coming, don't you worry. =D

[@fandomtrashlol4851]

Yes please omg

[@silver_wolf9828]

" He was cool and calculating... And hot!" -DuoReview 2018

[@tzaharasykes]

I definitely prefer the 2006 films (flaws and all) over the Netflix one any day.

[@MDKurosoda]

I grew up with these movies. I loved it!!

[@twhippyxox2775]

Yesss! I’ve been waiting for this video :3

[@duoreview7492]

I hope you like it. =D

[@tristanfoss7469]

Even if I didn't like either of the two 2006 Death Note movies, I would have to give them both props for using music by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8793]

has anyone ever thought about the name pun of "Light" in japanese his name can also be read as "Right" i cant be the only one, light?

[@ayanoitami7163]

Ludwig van Beethoven They both read as Raito

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8793]

Ayano Itami desune~

[@bcwgames1083]

The 2006 film has a sequel and it shows more of the story involving Misa and showing Light helping with the investigation.

[@ssj4jason737]

As well as a third film called L: Change the World It's a thing

[@bcwgames1083]

@@ssj4jason737 its not the best though

[@Cylapse]

I completely forgot about the Japanese Death Note movie... Oof...

[@duoreview7492]

Well hey, now you remember. Maybe it's worth a rewatch. =D

[@six2make4]

I seem to remember watching the live action movie (japanese one) and they have a scene where Light writes down someone get's shot at a place and a guy will fire his pistol at this place. This was to circumvent the rules that you can't force someone else to kill people using the deathnote. Just thought it was such a cool thing, it adds layers to a story.

[@ladyazari2785]

In the Netflix version, the only character made right was Ryuk. He is the only one who makes this trash of a movie worth seen.

[@tsunderechild2777]

I thought I was hallucinating for a sec.

[@xxedgy_outsiderxx9978]

I have seen both Japanese movies

[@duoreview7492]

Did you enjoy them? =D

[@xxedgy_outsiderxx9978]

DuoReview yea it was pretty good

[@crazy_cardboard]

But there's a mythical third one that we don't talk about... I think it was "L save the world" ...?

[@xxedgy_outsiderxx9978]

Weronika Badach I have the book

[@-thesalemcrow-5941]

You mean 3

[@skinny005]

These films introduced me to death note

[@ihavetopowerofgodandanimeo2551]

I want to throw up even when i see little parts of the netflix bullcrap in this video

[@ravendow]

I remember watching the Japanese’s live action films when I was 8 with my brother and his friends and fell absolutely in love, then I heard there was an anime of it, and I can not tell you enough how I appreciate and love both perspectives of how things turned out, it sooooo good and the anime and Japanese live action both have so much rewatch ability, but the Netflix one killed the hype…

[@xllain2026]

One word, four letters. Nice

[@duoreview7492]

Thanks! =D

[@kornival117]

Fyi, the actors and movie people in Netflix never heard of "deceased pages" . They were hired executives from blockbuster

[@elizabethmichaelson6266]

I loved the 2006 live action it was cheesy at times and changed some plot things but L seemed believable and it was still a pretty faithful adaptation

[@duoreview7492]

I agree with you. =D

[@user-sg2ul4ic6m]

I discovered Death Note through the musical and can conferm that the music and the entire performance is great.

[@KNAIN420]

It's never a good idea to upload a video late... Most of the audience is sleeping and when they finally go to youtube they will have a lot new content to watch and they might not even see this title...

[@duoreview7492]

That's fair, but where I live this is a normal time. XD

[@kaycee8476]

I'm really not the type of re-watching episode series so every time I want to experience Death Note all over again.. I'd go for the movie bc although I said I don't like watching the same series again, I'm the type of person who likes to watch the same movie again and again until I get tired.. the japanese live action film is just soo good.. most people say that anime live actions always end up being trash.. the Death Note japanese is an exception.. it also have good spin off films which is a big plus..

[@berryjunmill9029]

What's the intro song called??

[@duoreview7492]

It's the Future Diary OP. =D

[@gamesincharacter5106]

The new light isn’t light he’s dim

[@nugget6931]

the japanese drama death note is amazing to l is hot af in t hehe

[@sheridandwyer]

The Death Note musical is so good omg thanks for that reference! I feel like no-one else knows about it!

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

Team Kira or Team L

[@duoreview7492]

Levi Ackerman Both. =D

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

DuoReview lol same

[@xllain2026]

I ain't taking no Ls boi

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

Paradox Hd sniff sniff but he's so cool

[@xllain2026]

Levi Ackerman take your L then man.

[@TheGabyNya]

I watched the original movies in 2006, back then I didn't even know there was an anime. I like that they split it up into 2 movies, Death note, and Death Note: The Last Name, that's the one where Misa is a bigger part of the plot. There was also another movie that came out later about L.

[@futurestoryteller]

I don't mean to be a a dick, but I'm 3 minutes in and there's already so much that I don't agree with. For example, I don't think the 2006 movie is very good. I think it's forgettable, and that's why it was forgotten. I like that it follows the OG story, in theory, but it doesn't translate that well in such a compressed format. The solution is to either make a really long epic movie (and even with two they struggled to pull that off) or make a TV show, which might suffer for being too stylized and campy or not stylized enough, depending on how closely it follows the anime. Your assertion that there are a "lot of stories" you can tell with the Death Note is what really gets me though, because not that long ago I realized there can be only one. Period. Just about any other story you can think of, I guarantee that some rule, or plausibility, immediately pokes holes in the possibilities, unless you lean into being a carbon copy of the original at some point, because themes plot and character are tightly structured to tell one story. It's a story about pride as a fatal flaw, and as a character who has that flaw, Light's weakness allows the story to progress. Any character without that flaw would be essentially either invisible or invincible, outside of that, the protagonist would have to be utterly incompetent for the author to tell an even rudimentary story.

[@krauser18x]

futurestoryteller only you forgot about it, i didnt and as many comments shown here, thousands didnt also

[@futurestoryteller]

No. He said in the video that the movie seemed largely forgotten. So if you have a problem with that idea you should take it up with the OP.

[@tacticianM]

I watch the original live action movie long before the Netflix and I always suggest it out of the two

[@ryukaito3805]

5:43 WHY DO I FEEL EXPOSED

[@kylestyyle987]

The Japanese TV drama adaptation was really good as well. The ending was totally different, but more satisfying in my opinion

[@random-zz8ut]

L’s death was also much much better and more meaningful and impactful in the drama. I actually kinda hated his death in the anime like bruh Rem just kills him???? Wtf?? It’s so much better in the drama because Mikami has this whole elaborate plan with Light, and L’s heart attack happens right when he is on the verge of telling the task force the truth because this time he HAS THE EVIDENCE, in the anime he didn’t, which is like, super annoying but thats what makes it so good!! He dies in Light’s arms after fighting him. He never fought him in the anime. I love that his death happened by the means of someone who is his equal and his greatest enemy. HIS ANTAGONIST. That’s how tragic heroes should die. Not have their names written in a murder notebook by some side character lol The ending itself wasn’t too different to the anime in terms of scenes, but the way it LEAD to the ending was different for sure.