When he got his memories back realistically light had already internalised the kira is wrong and he was somewhat prepared to the idea that he could've been Kira before (so it's not like if he believed that theory he would try to oppose L as he showed the opposite). Not to mention that he worked with L as long as he did. He should've when he got back his memories understood that L was right and he should've explained to him what he remembered repenting especially since he believed almost wholeheartedly that Kira was wrong at that moment and it's been so long since he's been Kira. In that world L may spare him (or not) after disposing of the death notes.

Obviously it's more narratively interesting to have it be as it is, but it's weird how the death note completely suppressed his true self.

I was talking to a friend about last 11 episodes of death note and was shocked to hear that near was a guy. Is it a me only thing or did that happen to any of you too

L knew right from the beginning that everything points to Light. It’s difficult to parse from our omniscient perspective, but he had the info he had, knew it was Light, and ultimately he basically allowed Light to move ahead and eventually died to him. I guess that complicates things, but it’s kind of messed up that L knew it had to be Light and he chose not to “cheat” and simply kill Light at any time. Shoot him, hire an underworld assassin, do literally anything to actually stop Kira, wouldn’t it have been worth doing so regardless of the consequences? If he did, he would still be alive even if he had to go into hiding or something.

Side note, I deeply wish the creators made more of this universe, specifically I wish we had a series of alternate universes where we explore different outcomes.

And although all of it was really good and has some insane memorable scenes, my literal favorite was when L asked Misa if she would do something to help Light and the conversation went something like:

M: “omg yes I love light I would do anything for him I can’t imagine a world without light”
L: “yes it would be quite dark”

I paused it and laughed for a solid five minutes. That was top tier quality writing 😂

I watched Death note a couple of years back, so I couldn't remember if this was a thing or not, but I remember lights shingami being an "I don't give a shit" type and Misa's shinigami being emotionless on the outside but actually falling for Misa, i.e. Light not caring about other lives later on and Misa being obsessed with Light.

So I was wondering if parts of their "personalities" for lack of a better word pass over when someone picks up their death note considering when Light gave up his death note, he seemed completely normal again, though i do think he still had the god complex before the death note.

It's been forever (10 years) since I've drawn anything anime-related...upon rewatching the series I was inspired

finally I got gametoys light yagami

It's not perfect but working on it 🖤

Look I'm not saying as an older fan of the series I'd relate to and watch an SPK spin-off but Wait what am I saying, yes I am. They're great, Hal's great. More Hal rep, please!

One of my edits I made combining Death Note and Metallica (Master of Puppets)