[...] of this series, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, are also responsible for the immensely popular Death Note manga does lend an air of influence to the wisdom of Bakuman‘s characters. Death comes closer [...]

[...] DEATH NOTE Vol. 7 [...]

[...] Sato is a talented artist who reminds me of Takeshi Obata (Death Note, Bakuman, Hikaru no Go). I’m impressed by the battle scenes. They are very dynamic and clear. So [...]

[...] this point, Ohba and Obata make reference to their successful manga series Death Note. Ohba quotes himself as saying the money from Death Note will only last him five years. That’s a [...]

[...] over the course of the series. It is now reminiscent of the artstyle used by Takeshi Obata (Death Note). Adachitoka does a great job creating the proper atmospheres and emotions. When an alien takes [...]

[...] comparison, here’s last year’s list and one from the year before. [...]

[...] I wasn’t able to accept the premise enough to focus on the character stories. Those who liked Death Note might also enjoy this alternate take on predicting one’s demise. (The publisher provided [...]

[...] third Death Note movie, L, change the WorLd, will be released on DVD in the U.S. on August 18. Death Note: L, [...]

[...] may know the term “shinigami” from the popular Death Note series, where the death god is black and goth and scary. Ballad of a Shinigami, based on a light [...]

I can understand where you come from with the plot, but the fact that you didn’t even finish the series means that your review is invalid.

[...] third live-action Death Note movie, Death Note: L, change the WorLd, will be in selected theaters at the end of [...]

[...] comparison, here’s last year’s list. Please note that I have a couple more Best of 2008 posts, one for graphic novels and one overall, [...]

As to those debating how much life Misa had left, remember, Rem (the shinigami) killed herself in an attempt to save Misa, meaning that Rem’s remaining lifespan would be transferred to Misa.

That means, instead of the 10 odd years being discussed, it’s more likely to be in the 100′s

[...] In fact, when she is in top form, her artwork reminds me of Takeshi Obata, the artist for Death Note. There’s a lot of potential for Adachitoka to become one of the masters of the comic form. I hope [...]

[...] is F-Sensei’s Pocket by Otsuichi with illustrations by Takeshi Obata (Death Note, Hikaru no Go, Ral Grad). It’s my favorite story of the volume. I don’t want to spoil any of [...]

I didn’t feel as if there were any major loose ends. Besides the fact Misora’s death was explained, I couldn’t really see anything wrong with it.

Loose ends are all right too, because you can open them up for great debates and interpretations. (And fanfiction XD)

I’ve never been the harshest critic, though.