@pettywaf (third rewatch) this episode is kind of slow (too heavy on monologues!) and some frames look kind of wonky, but I am starting to notice and appreciate the little details witch each rewatch. Also trying to do a better job at analyzing one of whom I consider the most interesting fictional characters ever- Light Yagami (among other elements and themes).
Supposedly, the first episode of the anime is named Rebirth as compared to the first chapter of the manga named Boredom, because they wanted this Light to want to become a new god from the beginning whereas the Light in the manga was just bored at first. I really don't feel that change in this adaptation though.
Shout by peachy peachyBlockedParent2020-04-18T09:41:14Z
I really expected Ryuk to sound like Grover. The scene where Light was just writing names was so intense with all his brandishing and flourishing; you would think that it would be a guy playing the grand piano especially with that chosen music in the background.