Netflix's Death Note Movie is getting a big reaction from fans of the original manga/anime, and needless to say, it's not all good. However, more so than the opinion of the fans, the opinion of Death Note's creators are going to hold the most weight. So what do they have to say about Netflix's film?

It may surprise some fans to learn that Death Note's creators actually like the Netflix movie - specifically for its change in approach to the lore. Anime News Network pulled together commentary from Death Note creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, which you can check out below.

Ohba is quoted as saying:

"It was more interesting than I expected. Every bit of it is high quality and very fashionable, it's definitely Hollywood's Death Note. I think a wide range of people can enjoy this movie, not just fans, because there are parts that follow the original work but also changes, too."

Obata apparently sees the opportunity for Death Note to reach (literal) new shores of fans, thanks to this new interpretation:

"I hope that people overseas who did not know Death Note until now can enjoy watching it on Netflix. Adam Wingard 's visual beauty and thrilling directorial are splendid, and create a class 'A' thriller. This is the kind of the Death Note I'd like to draw as well."