Death Note

Death Note - Japanese Opening Analyses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&x-yt-cl=84503534&x-yt-ts=1421914688&v=9geF32MCMgc 

(The video above is the whole film because I could not find just the opening sequence online, I'm counting the opening as 0: 00-01: 54)

1. Many many production companys.

2. Credits in the center of a black screen in a white font.

3. Dark clouds, camera appears to fall through them. clouds are symbolic of mystery and forthcoming darkness.

4. Thunder storm- prophetic fallacy (typical thriller convention)

5. The city of Tokyo from above at night, low key lighting, darkness, mystery.

6. Low angle tilt up to a tall building, colour red symbolises danger

7. High angle shot of a book falling onto pavement, camera zooms into book, the words "death note" fade onto the book.

This opening has no real narrative, and does not introduce the main protagonists.

This opening, however, is really good because it is highly ambiguous, and mysterious, keeping the audience hooked on the film as they want to find out what is happening.

(Credit to Mariella Devoil)