When comparing Death Note vs Fate/Zero, 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 Fate/Zero is ranked 34th. 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 Pretty visuals and animation
This anime has gorgeous fight scenes.
There are no scenes were the animation feel off.
The art style is pleasing to the eyes.
Pro Mature
This anime tackles pretty dark themes.
There is no highschool setting like in fate/stay night.
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 Boring
It’s really lame. More hyped up than it supposed to be. You may literally fall asleep.