when i first watched it i was hoping for something a little bit more different but i wasnt too let down, there were some differences, subtle but they were there. one thing that really made me glad was that the changes didnt really interfere with the original death note plot, they were more of a side scheme. the changes added a nice touch, giving the story even more depth in my opinion. i recommend watching it if you truly enjoy the franchise and the characters (if you love conspiracy theories than i also recommend watching this one!). its a good and quick way to recap thewhole series and the changes are sutble enough so that if you are watching the rewrite first (though i dont recommend it) you get the whole story.