Who was right in Death Note?

Light was perfectly correct about Mikami - and it's part of why he was chosen as X-Kira - he just chose to think of the information at the wrong time. Though he might be one of the smartest characters in the series, Light still has the bad luck to be underestimated.
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Is Light Yagami was right?

But Light is definitely wrong. He wanted justice, but he was an immature god whose confusion of the inevitable reality made him think he was right. He's so smart he can debate himself forever that his logic brought to the conclusion to simply kill off all the criminals.
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Who wins in the Death Note?

Light has Near cornered. Near had made a plan to swap out Mikami's notebook for a fake, but Light saw through that and, through a trademark Death Note convoluted plan, made it so Mikami actually had the real notebook hidden. He's won. Mikami writes the name of everyone present besides Light.
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Who is the villain and hero in Death Note?

L Lawliet, also referred to as Ryūzaki, is the main antagonist of the anime and manga series Death Note, serving as the heroic main antagonist of the first half of the series and the posthumous overarching antagonist of the second half. He is also the titular protagonist of the film L: Change the WorLd.
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Who was the first victim of the Death Note?

Kurou Otoharada (音原田 九郎, Otoharada Kurō) is a criminal and the first person killed by Light Yagami with the Death Note.
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The Philosophy of Death Note – What Is Justice? – Wisecrack Edition



Is Near L's brother?

TV Drama. Near (ニア, Nia) is the younger of L's two successors, raised in Wammy's House—Watari's orphanage for gifted children in Winchester, England. After L's death, Near begins his investigation of the Kira case, gathering evidence over a period of four years.
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Who is smarter L or light?

L Lawliet is smarter than Light Yagami, in fact, he's the smartest character in Death Note. L's IQ may be lower than Light's but his deduction skills, planning and eye for detail far surpass Kira's. He did find out Kira's identity without any hints or leads.
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Is Kira good or evil?

Kira is both the antihero and a villain. By the definition given in Ankit's answer he is an antihero (being not really a hero, but still the main character). By the evil he has done (murder of innocents and even enjoying it, examples in Amira's answer) he is a villain.
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Is L the good guy in Death Note?

Whilst some fans think L from Death Note is a benevolent figure, there are many others who think that L is just as malevolent, treating human lives as guinea pigs to collect evidence, detain, kidnap and torture people to achieve ends.
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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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Who wins L or Kira?

In the end L won because it was his successors who proved Light was Kira. Kira being caught was the end goal, regardless of L being alive when it happened which is why from the beginning he said he had to prove he would risk his life.
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Who actually won L'or light?

In "Silence", Light manipulates Rem into writing L's real name in her Death Note, killing him. Thus, Light wins the battle with L, where he not only kills his enemy but also assumes his position as leader of the Task Force, controlling the Japanese Police on the inside.
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Did light regret his actions?

In Return from Purgatory, Light shows genuine remorse for all the deaths he had caused in the past, seeking to atone this by pursuing a more 'pure, just' path by limiting his victims to only his primary targets in the beginning of the series: criminals and scum.
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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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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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Is Death Note ending good?

yes it would have ended better, After L's death I thought that There should've been no end of it like kira killing everyone.
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Is L slightly evil?

Ohba said that L is the most intelligent character in the entire Death Note series because "the plot requires it." He added that he personally views L as "slightly evil."
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Is Light Yagami a hero or villain?

Even people who are new to anime are well aware that Light Yagami, the main protagonist of Death Note, is not a traditional villain. At times, he ruthlessly eradicates his enemies and comes off as one of the most gruesome villains.
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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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Did light care about his sister?

Even Ryuk realizes how much Light is extending himself to save Sayu and recognizes this is driven by how much he cares about his sister. Light immediately puts himself at a strategic disadvantage because he doesn't want her to be harmed or killed. Brotherly love comes through to save Sayu from Mello and their own dad.
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Is Ryuk a villain?

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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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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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 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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