When comparing Death Note vs Naruto Shippuden, the Slant community recommends Death Note for most people. In the question“What are the best animes to watch?” Death Note is ranked 7th while Naruto Shippuden is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose Death Note is:
While many anime tend to focus on epic battles, this one is almost entirely mental. Some of the biggest happenings are mostly relating to characters' thoughts and plans, yet it sill manages to draw in the viewers.
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Pros
Pro Psychological thriller elements
While many anime tend to focus on epic battles, this one is almost entirely mental. Some of the biggest happenings are mostly relating to characters' thoughts and plans, yet it sill manages to draw in the viewers.
Pro Tells a meaningful story
Every episode is not only quite visually appealing but they also try to have a deeper meaning. The episodes usually try to tell a story about love, friendship, forgiveness, and the willpower to keep going on.
Pro Awesome Character Development
You can watch each and every character growing from the beginning from a little kid to powerful ninja. Especially Naruto & Sasuke.
Pro Really creative
This anime is very creative when it comes to overall story or to character designs and weapons.
Pro Inspiring story
Naruto is an inspiring tale of an outcast earning the recognition and respect of everyone around him through sheer willpower, hardwork and a kind heart. Naruto is an inspiration and a role model to many people in this world and always motivates people to never ever give up.
Cons
Con Second part not as good as the first
The show follows the rise and fall of the main characters. Generally, the first half of the show is considered the best part of it for this reason.
Con Plot armor
Plot armors are fine but this whole series is just a plot armor for the main character Light Yagami.
Con Lots of filler
While at times this one is not as bad as the original Naruto, it does have the odd episode, as well as a few arcs of filler which leave much to be desired.
Con Long
As one of the more lengthy shows, boasting 500 episodes, it can be difficult to want to watch the entire thing, even without the filler.