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This netflix Death note kinda really sucks lmao. Damn, I was kinda looking forward to it.

Tatsumi · 31-35, M
I could have told you that. A black guy as L? A white guy as Kira? Come on. They're supposed to be Japanese.

It MIGHT have been good, if they wouldn't have created it *based* on death note. People who haven't seen DN might like it. But. They picked far too large shoes to fill.

They probably just wanted to try to capitalize on the DN fame. Create a low budget, high return film to pad the profit margins.
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Tatsumi · 31-35, M
@SakuraShimeji Yes. I agree. But, "whitewashing" doesn't quite apply, when a black dude is a main character.

As well, it is an American adaption. Race could be forgiven if it was a good story. For instance, like some Japanese remakes of American superhero cartoons. You make media for the specific audience you're targeting.

That said, I still agree that Light and L should be Japanese. But. I have an issue with the term.
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Tatsumi · 31-35, M
@SakuraShimeji Mmmm. Still not really accurate, since white people. I prefer just "they should have been Japanese," rather than a derogatory label.
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I didn't get very far with it. Much prefer aot.

 
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