Death Note: Why Light is One of The Smartest Anime Characters of All Time
Death Note is a classic psychological thriller; arguably, it's one of the greatest anime shows. The show's plot centered on the witty mental battle between the justice-inclined character, L, and Light, the main character who possesses a god complex.
In anime, fans and critics constantly use Light to measure the intelligence level of smart characters, revealing the high standards set by Death Note. Death Note is based on the manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and has been revered as one of the best anime ever created. The show even has a movie adaptation by Netflix, which fans disliked because it failed to properly capture concrete details from the anime.
The Controversial Death Note Theory That Reveals Light's Ultimate Fate
Light Yagami is a genius high school student with an intense dislike for criminals or people who go against the law. He genuinely believed that getting rid of this category of people would make society better. Soon, he discovers the Death Note, a tool capable of mass murder. Upon discovering this mysterious-looking book, Light doubted its credibility, suspecting it to be a ruse. However, his curiosity gets the better of him, and he tests the power of the Death Note.
After testing the note's genuineness and discovering that the power it possessed was real, Light embarked on a killing spree, eliminating criminals and offenders publicized on the news. Light also meets Ryuk, a death god that offers more insight concerning the Death Note’s capabilities. However, his actions leave a string of unsolved mystery deaths, and soon L, also known as «Ryuuzaki,» shows up, claiming that he can discover the cause of these deaths. L, despite sharing similarities with Light: hating to lose, exceptional intelligence, and
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