10 Best Gateway Anime
2. Death Note
Death Note is not just one of the best gateway anime, it is also one of the best anime of all time, period. Anyone who has had the misfortune of watching the 2017 Netflix adaptation may have difficulty seeing why the anime receives such adoration. While there is an argument that the status quo change from episode 26 onwards is a little jarring, it does not lessen the show's standing.
When Light Yagami discovers a notebook that claims to kill anyone whose name and face are known to its owner, he uses it to rid the world of evil and become a god of a new, peaceful world. The notebook belongs to Ryuk, a Shinigami or god of death, which encourages Light and his crusade for no other reason than it amuses him to do so.
As the world learns of Light's powers, Interpol calls in genius detective and cake enthusiast L to uncover his identity. What follows is a twisting and turning game of cat and mouse that revels in morally grey areas, asks questions about the nature of justice and even manages to make eating a packet of crisps look intense and exciting.