Death Note II: The Last Name (2006)--2/5

Here's the point where the series doesn't matter anymore. The Death Note's rules multiply, becoming arcane and plot-specific. Three, maybe even four Death Notes are in rotation at a time. Misa Misa retains all of the book's misogynistic fawning stupidity. Light Yagami, the original Kira, works with L and the police again. L eats increasingly more-disgusting food.

"Death Note II" is a mess. The lengthy explanations of what just happened only confuse. Either that or it's just not worth the mental energy to pay attention.

Some good things in "Death Note II:"

Light's father, played by "Iron Chef's" Kaga-san, posing dramatically and throwing down his helmet.

The appearance of Rem and Gelus, the second and third Shinigami.

Light and L's neverending one-upmanship.

The fact that it has a resolution.