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“Death Note” the anime has many mind-blowing and surprising moments. This is why it has gained more and more popularity through its storyline and amazing characters. While the anime is amazing, here are the top anime moments that surprised fans.
1. L’s Broadcast Trap
L’s Broadcast Trap is the first impressive moment in anime, where Light Yagami realizes that L is not an ordinary detective, making Light fear him. In this scene, L broadcasts a news segment on TV. Another person appears on the broadcast, claiming to be L and challenging Kira (Light Yagami). Light quickly writes down the name of the person claiming to be L, and 40 seconds later, that person dies. Light feels safe until L’s voice comes on TV, revealing that the person killed was not L but a criminal. The broadcast was only aired in Tokyo, which allows L to figure out that Kira is in Tokyo. This moment shows L’s exceptional intelligence.
2. Light’s Complex Plan to Clear His Name
Light Yagami creates a clever plan to remove the suspicion that he is Kira. He gives up ownership of the Death Note, losing all memories of being Kira. The Death Note goes to someone else, who continues the killings, making Light seem innocent. Light joins the investigation team without memory of being Kira and works to catch the new Kira. When the new Kira is caught, Light touches the Death Note and regains his memories. He then tricks Rem, the shinigami, into killing L, his biggest enemy, by using Rem’s feelings for Misa. This smart plan clears Light of suspicion and gets rid of his main threat, allowing him to continue as Kira without being suspected.
3. The Potato Chip Scene
The Potato Chip Scene is a clever and dramatic moment where Light Yagami continues his killings while under surveillance. To avoid suspicion from the hidden cameras in his room, Light hides a small TV inside a bag of potato chips. While pretending to study and eat chips, he secretly watches the TV to see the names and faces of criminals. He then writes their names in a hidden piece of the Death Note, causing their deaths. This scene shows Light’s ingenuity and ability to carry out his plans even under close watch.
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4. L’s Risky Move with Misa
L thought Misa might be Kira’s partner, so he took a big risk. He had her arrested and watched closely, even though he didn’t have strong proof. L wanted to see if Misa would slip up and reveal she was connected to Kira. This move was risky because it could have alerted the real Kira. But L was determined to catch Kira, even if it meant taking chances.
5. Eliminating L
This moment is one of the most impactful and emotional scenes, as Light Yagami decides to eliminate L. When Light regains his memories as Kira, he realizes he must remove L to secure his position as the ultimate judge of justice. Light manipulates Rem, the shinigami, by exploiting her attachment to Misa Amane. He convinces Rem that L threatens Misa’s safety. Out of love for Misa, Rem chooses to kill L to protect her. This shocking turn of events allows Light to continue his reign as Kira without L’s interference.