What was L's mistake?

1 Wrong: Using Fake Kira Messages On Light
Though L did get a small lead, he got far less than he wanted, and he even admitted to himself that Light didn't fall for most of L's tricks and would soon clam up. So, L was forced to change tack.
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What is L's backstory?

History. At the age of eight, L was found by Watari and taken to the orphanage known as Wammy's House, a home for gifted children. Sometime after, Watari realized that L had incredible intelligence and later assisted him in his cases.
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How did Light lose to L?

They both died from the hands of a shinigami because of the actions of people close to them. Misa is the reason Rem chose to kill L, because she would have been executed or sent to prison. Near is the reason Ryuk chose to kill Light, because he would have been executed or sent to prison.
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Why do L's Clean feet?

L gives Light a foot massage. It can be viewed in many different ways. One way is that L is acknowledging that Light is Kira, and is offering a kind of faux submissive act. Another is a symbolic reference to Jesus washing Judas's feet.
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Why is L's name L in Death Note?

Tsugumi Ohba, the writer of the series [...] For L's name, he wanted to use a single letter with a lot of significance; he considered "I" and "J", but eventually chose "L" after careful consideration.
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Deductive reasoning mistake of L that could have solved the Kira case sooner Death Note



Who is smarter light or L?

Light Was Smarter Because L Could Not Beat Him While Light Was Not Actively Fighting Back. One specific example of a victory by Light over L was the period of time where Light had no memory of the Death Note. Actually, this was more of a loss for L than a victory for Light.
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What did the foot massage mean in Death Note?

The scene where L gives Light a foot massage when they were out of the rain. This scene is actually a metaphor for how in the the Bible, Jesus cleaned Judas's feet right before Judas betrayed Jesus. Light finds this weird but L just says "It is the least I can do to atone for my sins".
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Did Ryuk care for light?

As stated earlier, Ryuk is only following Light around for entertainment value. His little trip to Earth is basically a getaway from the boredom of the Shinigami world and a way to get a vacation from his Death God job for a while. This leads to the truth of the matter. Ryuk really doesn't care about Light.
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Does light care about L?

Light and L have respect for each other. Light and L never really had a serious “game” with others before. Light saw in L a chance to prove his worth: if he won, he would be right, and if he lost, he would be wrong.
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Why did Ryuk betray light?

Ryuk realized that Light had no chance of succeeding without the Shinigami's help so he finally ended the little experiment he started. Ryuk wrote Light Yagami in the Death Note, and Light died, devastated that the Shinigami seemingly betrayed him.
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Why does L sit like that?

A top Death Note theory suggests that L sits in his famous hunched-over way to move at a moment's notice. By staying on his feet even while sitting, he can be ready to fight or flee immediately if necessary.
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Who is more popular L or light?

L is arguably the most popular and beloved character in the series, even more so than Light Yagami. He is also the one person who was able to go up against Kira and nearly win. His character is eccentric and enigmatic, he is extremely intelligent and communicates through his assistant, Watari.
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Why did L reveal himself light?

L knew that Kira could murder his victims using only their name and their face. So when he chose to reveal himself to Light in order to investigate, L used a pseudonym. The fake name he used was Hideki Ryuga, which was the name of a popular singer. In this subtle yet brilliant manner, L was able to shore up his safety.
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Is Ryuk a good guy?

Type of Villain

Ryuk. Ryuk is the deuteragonist of the Death Note franchise, though he would later become the main antagonist of the one shot special chapter, set after the events of the original series. He was the one who inadvertently gave Light Yagami the Death Note and instigated his killing spree.
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Why does Ryuk like apples so much?

Apples are Ryuk's favorite food and the only thing he is seen eating. He likes apples from the human world because he finds them "juicy" and stated that they are an addiction for him, like alcohol or cigarettes for humans.
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Is Near a boy or a girl?

Death Note film series

Near is portrayed by Narushi Fukuda in the film and voice by Michael Strusievici in the English dub. For reasons unknown, even though L was shown giving him the name of "Near," he was listed as "BOY/ニア" in the credits.
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Why does L keep eating?

Because L is addicted to sugar and he needs to find some reason to rationalize his habit. When L died from a heart attack, did he realize it was Light who did it at the end?
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Who was Watari to L?

Raised in an orphanage, L was not friends with the other children. The only person he got close to was Wammy, who would go by the name Watari once L started solving crimes. Though L cared for Watari, the two didn't have a lot in common. Watari was more of L's caretaker than his friend.
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What was L's real name?

His real name, L Lawliet, is only revealed in the guidebook Death Note 13: How to Read.
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Who is smartest in Death Note?

Death Note: The 10 Smartest Characters, Ranked
  • 8 HALLE LIDNER. ...
  • 7 REIJI NAMIKAWA. ...
  • 6 TERU MIKAMI. ...
  • 5 WATARI/ROGER RUVIE. ...
  • 4 MELLO. ...
  • 3 L. ...
  • 2 LIGHT YAGAMI. ...
  • 1 NEAR. While all of them have their suspicions, Near is the only one of Death Note's trio of young detectives able to provide indisputable evidence of Light's guilt.
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Who is the most popular Death Note character?

Death Note: Main Characters Ranked By Likability
  1. 1 Ryuk. With the heart, core aesthetic, and comedic relief of the show, no one can ignore that Ryuk steals the show in every scene he appears in.
  2. 2 L. ...
  3. 3 Light Yagami. ...
  4. 4 Soichiro Yagami. ...
  5. 5 Touta Matsuda. ...
  6. 6 Misa Amane. ...
  7. 7 Rem. ...
  8. 8 Near. ...
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Did Netflix cut scenes from Death Note?

But the live-action Death Note adaptation on Netflix is missing one of the series' most stand-out scenes. And maybe that's a good thing. In the Death Note anime, Light quickly falls under the observation of L and the rest of the special investigation tasked with catching Kira.
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Is light a shinigami?

Light also stands in the Shinigami Realm during the end of the second intro sequence - a possible foreshadowing of his reincarnation. The Unnamed Shinigami also sports goggles, which could allude to the fact that Light never made the deal for Shinigami Eyes.
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