Why is L called ryuzaki?

12 The Origin Of L's Nickname
Throughout the series, he is referred to as both "L" and "Ryuzaki." So where did the he get this nickname from? The name Ryuzaki actually came from another child from Wammy's House, the orphanage that raises genius children and L's successors, Near and Mello.
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What is L Ryuzaki L's real name?

He never shows his face to the world, instead representing himself with a capital L in blackletter font. His real name, L Lawliet, is only revealed in the guidebook Death Note 13: How to Read.
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How old is L Lawliet when he dies?

In Death Note 13: How to Read, the series encyclopedia-style guide states that L was born on October 31, 1979, and died on November 5, 2004. Using simple maths we can determine that L was 25 years of age at the time of his death which means during the main event of Death Note he was 24 years of age.
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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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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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The Life Of L (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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Does Ryuk care about 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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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 is L always barefoot?

Why He's So Dishevelled. Once more, this is part of his charm: he loves sugar, doesn't sleep, always squats, and never wears shoes or neat clothes. His physical appearance is just one more quirk to endear the audience to him, like many a superhero or supervillain costume.
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How smart is Lawliet?

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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Does L from Death Note have Marfan syndrome?

Over the years, the Death Note fandom has diagnosed various characters with certain medical and mental ailments. These are the most popular ones: L Has Marfan Syndrome: Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder with a variety of symptoms, including spidery hands and scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine.
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Why didn't Ryuk tells Light L's name?

The Shinigami must not tell humans the names or life spans of individuals he sees. This is to avoid confusion in the human world.
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Who is the smartest in Death Note?

Death Note: The 10 Smartest Characters, Ranked
  1. 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.
  2. 2 LIGHT YAGAMI. ...
  3. 3 L. ...
  4. 4 MELLO. ...
  5. 5 WATARI/ROGER RUVIE. ...
  6. 6 TERU MIKAMI. ...
  7. 7 REIJI NAMIKAWA. ...
  8. 8 HALLE LIDNER. ...
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How did they find L's real name?

There are Death Note cards that state the characters' full and true names. And L's card says "L Lawliet." So that is his true name. The letter "L" and Lawliet as his last name.
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How do I become like L?

Being like Death Note's L goes beyond looking and dressing like the character. If you truly want to replicate L, you'll need to act like him both mentally and physically. The strong point of L's personality is his intelligence, it's only match being Light's quick, deductive thinking.
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Is L from Death Note hot?

Obata originally conceptualized L as a rather plain but still quite attractive man, and it wasn't until he was first going to appear in Chapter 11 that the writers thought it'd instead be a better idea to have his appearance contrast Light, rather than being somewhat similar.
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Why does L reveal himself to 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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How does L Lawliet smell?

L: Cotton flower and ozone with notes of white rose, gardenia, and amber. A sweet, calm scent that dissolves like mist. Misa Amane: Berries and fruit, with a hint of jasmine and macaron. A feminine fragrance reminiscent of an innocent smile.
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How is L so rich Death Note?

L is a full time detective. The reason he is so rich is because he uses his intelligence to buy equities that are most likely to pay him well.
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Is light taller than L?

At the beginning of Death Note, he is only 17 years old but has the tactical know-how and moral stubbornness similar to those much older than him. L is a few years older than Light at 24 years old when he debuts, though he is the same height: 5'10.5″ (179 cm).
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Is L Lawliet Japanese?

When asked about L's ethnicity, creator of the series Tsugumi Ohba responded "I think of him as a quarter Japanese, a quarter English, a quarter Russian, a quarter French or Italian, like that". Ohba said that L is the most intelligent character in the entire Death Note series because "the plot requires it".
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