When Netflix released its live-action adaptation of Death Note in 2017, fans of the original anime and manga did not hold back in voicing their disapproval for the reinterpretation. From casting decisions, to plot deviations, it truly felt like every creative choice was controversial right out of the gate. The movie received harsh reviews and currently sits at 36% rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, with many calling it a prime example of Hollywood’s failure to properly adapt anime.

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