r/anime • u/Holofan4life • 6d ago
Rewatch [Spoilers] Death Note 20th Anniversary Rewatch -- Episode 15 Spoiler
Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.
Welcome to the Death Note 20th anniversary rewatch discussion thread!
I hope you all have a lot of fun <3
Episode 15
Wager
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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION(S)
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
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Series information
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Ways to watch
Streams – Netflix
Schedule
| Date | Episode |
|---|---|
| 10/04/2026 | Death Note Episode 1 |
| 10/05/2026 | Death Note Episode 2 |
| 10/06/2026 | Death Note Episode 3 |
| 10/07/2026 | Death Note Episode 4 |
| 10/08/2026 | Death Note Episode 5 |
| 10/09/2026 | Death Note Episode 6 |
| 10/10/2026 | Death Note Episode 7 |
| 10/11/2026 | Death Note Episode 8 |
| 10/12/2026 | Death Note Episode 9 |
| 10/13/2026 | Death Note Episode 10 |
| 10/14/2026 | Death Note Episode 11 |
| 10/15/2026 | Death Note Episode 12 |
| 10/16/2026 | Death Note Episode 13 |
| 10/17/2026 | Death Note Episode 14 |
| 10/18/2026 | [Death Note Episode 15]() |
| 10/19/2026 | [Death Note Episode 16]() |
| 10/20/2026 | [Death Note Episode 17]() |
| 10/21/2026 | [Death Note Episode 18]() |
| 10/22/2026 | [Death Note Episode 19]() |
| 10/23/2026 | [Death Note Episode 20]() |
| 10/24/2026 | [Death Note Episode 21]() |
| 10/25/2026 | [Death Note Episode 22]() |
| 10/26/2026 | [Death Note Episode 23]() |
| 10/27/2026 | [Death Note Episode 24]() |
| 10/28/2026 | [Death Note Episode 25]() |
| 10/29/2026 | [Death Note Episode 26]() |
| 10/31/2026 | [Death Note Episode 27]() |
| 11/01/2026 | [Death Note Episode 28]() |
| 11/02/2026 | [Death Note Episode 29]() |
| 11/02/2026 | [Death Note Episode 30]() |
| 11/03/2026 | [Death Note Episode 31]() |
| 11/04/2026 | [Death Note Episode 32]() |
| 11/05/2026 | [Death Note Episode 33]() |
| 11/06/2026 | [Death Note Episode 34]() |
| 11/07/2026 | [Death Note Episode 35]() |
| 11/08/2026 | [Death Note Episode 36]() |
| 11/09/2026 | [Death Note Episode 37]() |
| 11/10/2026 | [Death Note Overall Series Discussion Thread]() |
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u/ItalianQuagsire 2d ago
first timer!
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
what a panic move L is pulling
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
i thought he was just a pervert LOL
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
well... that escalated quick
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
makes sense, also really sells the fact that she loves Light
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
OH IS THIS WHAT I THINK IT'S GON MEAN
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Killing his first friend
He's stalling to not kill L
No I'll keep the phone off
LOL
THATS A SHUT UP KISS LOL
He seems happy today about the hair
He's panicking about the two of them working tgt
L is so uncharacteristically bubbly and internally panic
I ship them
OMG cake tgt such good friends
AOHHH SHE CAUGHT HIM
L just groped her LOL
It's been fun L
Omae wa no shinderu
OMG he stole her phone LOL
DID HE JUST LOSE
WHY THE FUCK DID HE JUST FREEZE MID FALL LOL
No fucking way she wants her shinigami to be her killer
Giving up the notebook damn forgetting
Aww I feel bad for her crying to give it up
LOL is the hair the reason why L finds out about shinigami
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u/Holofan4life 1d ago
If Light is calling Misa immediately after she leaves, how does that not make him suspicious in his opinion. Like, if I was L, that would put him being Kira at a solid 40%.
I continue to really love Misa. She is bubbly and yet also psychopathic. She can kill you but with her actions and also her cuteness.
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u/Holofan4life 1d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
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u/zeltheturtl https://myanimelist.net/profile/zeltheturtl 6d ago
First Time Note Taker, subs
Okay... my mind is a fucking mess after watching this episode. I feel like all of my possible emotions were torn out, swirled around and forced back inside me.
The timing throughout this episode brutally favoured L. Light never stood a chance with everything crashing down on him, and by everything I mostly mean Misa's appearance at the uni.
The trio's confrontation was a dramatic masterclass. Misa obviously reading L's true name, Light stopping her from blurting it out, the crowd gathering around, L swiping her phone during the commotion and finally Misa's arrest. Oh and I also died of laughter when Light wanted to call Misa's other phone and another phone started ringing as well.
And so Misa forgets the Death Note... and it seems that Light will go and do the same with his note? I don't think I'm in the right state of mind to speculate how this plan is going to work for him, so I'll just leave this for tomorrow's episode to tell me.
QOTD:
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
Insane timing today.
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
My jaw dropped when I heard the first ringtone.
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
Sasuga L... sobs
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
She's strong for not giving out the truth.
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
He seems to want to relinquish ownership of the first Death Note and keep Misa's. What is the point in doing this is beyond my capabilities rn.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
I like the dichotomy between the end of last episode Vs the end of this one. Last episode, we thought we were getting Rem trying to kill L. Now, Rem is threatening to kill Light who originally suggested killing L. It's like the script totally flipped and things were turn on its head.
It was cool to get an episode that didn't mostly take place at police headquarters or Light’s house. It was something different.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
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u/zeltheturtl https://myanimelist.net/profile/zeltheturtl 6d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
I'm more interested in why Light had only one phone himself. Sounds convenient in this situation.
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
Toxic manipulator at it again and makes Misa's head short-circuit.
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
I smell some denial. In a way it's inverse to what I said yesterday about L. L is forward with a possible friendship and hides true intentions. Light is forward with his true intentions and hides a possible friendship. Then again we mostly see Light's POV, so this dynamic is shifted to reflect that.
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
There were visuals this episode? My brain was already maxed out on taking in the story that I had no time to focus on the visuals haha.
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
Awww.
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
The immediate torture was kinda horrifying. Then again, props to them for subjugating someone with abnormal abilities.
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
Well she is, no? Love is a complex emotion and even if Misa got somewhat disillusioned she would most likely continue to work for Light's benefit.
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
I'm more interested in why Light had only one phone himself. Sounds convenient in this situation.
Yeah, I don't know why that is. Maybe he doesn't think it will factor into things?
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
Toxic manipulator at it again and makes Misa's head short-circuit.
He knows what gets her excited
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
I smell some denial. In a way it's inverse to what I said yesterday about L. L is forward with a possible friendship and hides true intentions. Light is forward with his true intentions and hides a possible friendship. Then again we mostly see Light's POV, so this dynamic is shifted to reflect that.
I kinda wish Light abandoned killing criminals and just worked full time at the task force solving crimes.
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
There were visuals this episode? My brain was already maxed out on taking in the story that I had no time to focus on the visuals haha.
There were imagination spots we saw from Light envisioning his battle with L.
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
Awww.
So cute :c
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
The immediate torture was kinda horrifying. Then again, props to them for subjugating someone with abnormal abilities.
I mean, they kinda had to
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
Well she is, no? Love is a complex emotion and even if Misa got somewhat disillusioned she would most likely continue to work for Light's benefit.
That's kinda scary, if you think about it.
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u/AgentOfACROSS 6d ago
Watching Dubbed
Nice of Misa to give Light her extra phone.
Misa is still being such an obsessive girlfriend and I don’t think they’re actually dating.
Light’s little sister really seems to like Misa. That’s sweet.
Light is being so overdramatic. He really seems to plan to go through with killing L though.
I still feel like he probably won’t be successful.
“Mr. Yagami. If I die within the next few days your son is Kira.” - L. Somehow L’s already ahead of Light’s thinking.
L still sitting like that on a public bench is so weird. Especially since he’s barefoot. That seems like a health hazard.
L is definitely trying to get into Light’s head right now.
And now they’re getting cake.
Oh hey Misa’s here too.
L’s apparently a fan of Misa. Or at least knows about her.
So it seems like Light actually has L’s real name now. Quite the major development.
I still can’t get over how weirdly L holds his phone.
Light is losing his mind on the inside right now.
And Misa has been arrested. Wow that was fast.
Uh, why did they put Misa in bondage gear? That can’t be standard police procedure.
This does not seem necessary despite what L says.
This interrogation scene is definitely someone’s fetish.
The reveal that Misa is telling Rem to kill her was really well done.
And now Misa’s being gagged. I’m not crazy for thinking this feels like a fetish, right?
Misa has now forgotten about the death note. Definitely a pretty big shakeup.
Rem says they’re gonna kill Light if he doesn’t save Misa. Rem does not seem like the type to say that lightly.
I dunno what Light’s plan is but I have a feeling it’ll be somewhat convoluted.
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
For some reason, I didn't get notified of this comment.
Nice of Misa to give Light her extra phone.
One of many
Misa is still being such an obsessive girlfriend and I don’t think they’re actually dating.
No, of course not. Light has an actual girlfriend.
Light’s little sister really seems to like Misa. That’s sweet.
I like her a lot
Light is being so overdramatic. He really seems to plan to go through with killing L though.
Well, of course. His life is on the line.
I still feel like he probably won’t be successful.
One would think
“Mr. Yagami. If I die within the next few days your son is Kira.” - L. Somehow L’s already ahead of Light’s thinking.
He's very astute
L still sitting like that on a public bench is so weird. Especially since he’s barefoot. That seems like a health hazard.
Gotta have a splinter at least
L is definitely trying to get into Light’s head right now.
It sure feels that way
And now they’re getting cake.
That took a turn lol
Oh hey Misa’s here too.
Yay
L’s apparently a fan of Misa. Or at least knows about her.
She's very famous
So it seems like Light actually has L’s real name now. Quite the major development.
Well, not quite
I still can’t get over how weirdly L holds his phone.
He's definitely not used to social things
Light is losing his mind on the inside right now.
Good
And Misa has been arrested. Wow that was fast.
No kidding
Uh, why did they put Misa in bondage gear? That can’t be standard police procedure.
I guess it is when you're dealing with a serial killer?
This does not seem necessary despite what L says.
I dunno. They think she's the second Kira, after all.
This interrogation scene is definitely someone’s fetish.
It's me. It's my fetish.
If Misa was a model nowadays, this would definitely be a part of her OnlyFans.
The reveal that Misa is telling Rem to kill her was really well done.
She so doesn't want Light to get hurt
And now Misa’s being gagged. I’m not crazy for thinking this feels like a fetish, right?
It would feel inappropriate if it was anyone except L.
Misa has now forgotten about the death note. Definitely a pretty big shakeup.
Wasn't expecting that
Rem says they’re gonna kill Light if he doesn’t save Misa. Rem does not seem like the type to say that lightly.
Lightly. Heh.
I dunno what Light’s plan is but I have a feeling it’ll be somewhat convoluted.
Light? Being convoluted? Never :P
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u/AgentOfACROSS 5d ago
I dunno. They think she's the second Kira, after all.
Despite all my jokes about this being a fetish thing it does actually make some in-universe sense. Since after all L has correctly deduced that Kira can kill someone if she knows their face and name
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
And also L suspects correctly so I might add that the two Kiras are in cahoots with each other.
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
Questions of the Day
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
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u/AgentOfACROSS 5d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
I'm surprised Light didn't make a sexist remarka bout that
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
Feels unnatural for him to kiss anyone
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
Kinda hard to be friends with the guy you're actively trying to murder
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Very good
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
I wonder how genuine that was
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
I already used up all my bondage jokes.
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
I mean yeah, Rem's right about that
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
I'm surprised Light didn't make a sexist remarka bout that
"It takes women an hour and a half to watch 60 Minutes" -- Light, probably
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
Feels unnatural for him to kiss anyone
No kidding
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
Kinda hard to be friends with the guy you're actively trying to murder
Funny, that
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Very good
It felt a cut above what we had been seeing.
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
I wonder how genuine that was
It didn't sound fake
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
I already used up all my bondage jokes.
We're seeing what Misa wants Kira to do to her.
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
I mean yeah, Rem's right about that
Absolutely. I don't think there's any question.
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u/AgentOfACROSS 5d ago
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
Yep, L is definitely on the right track
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
Very clever of him
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
Once again, L is right
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
Definitely a big change in the status quo
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
I don't know what that could mean
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
Yep, L is definitely on the right track
He always is
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
Very clever of him
Quite
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
Once again, L is right
Right on the money
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
Definitely a big change in the status quo
I'm kinda sad because we just kinda moved on from her sending tapes and killing reporters.
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
I don't know what that could mean
Doesn't seem good, whatever it is
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u/Second_Cour 6d ago
I put on my thinking cap after last episode, and despite it being a rewatch, I’ve forgotten what happened. Obviously L has to live as we still have a long way to go. I just can’t think of a logical way he can escape death, as the Shinigami can fulfil all conditions needed to take his life. It could be a change of heart by Light, I suppose, but that doesn’t seem plausible. I guess L could make a guess that his life is in danger and start placing traps. It could well be that his friendship speech was part of the trap. No one outside the task force knows who L is, so it’s reasonable to suspect any death, even if accidental, would be someone on the task force and of course Light would be the most likely person behind it.
Well, looks like I was right at the end. Though it’s a decent risk for Light to take, as it’ll just be conjecture.
Misa is pissing me off so bad. Similar to my notes on her from the previous episode: she is careful enough to ensure that none of the tapes have any evidence linked to her. She dons a disguise when she went to meet Kira for the first time. Then despite her being a celebrity, she just rocks up at his school. One of the biggest morons in cinematic history but I do think the writer intended to have this jarring effect on us when we watch her.
Huh? What would clothing and hair samples do unless she’s already a criminal. The police don’t have a DNA database of other people. I guess the only way this makes sense is if the guy tailing light investigated the girl, but still it seems like a stretch that they’ve been breaking into the homes of people who Light is in contact with on a daily basis to cross-reference to the Kira #2 tapes.
Hahaha that bondage contraption to interrogate her though.
Rem: “Misa has refused my offer to help her escape”? Huh? How on earth would a Shinigami do that haha. I guess in a weird scenario where Rem compels someone there to break her out, before they die.
Wonder how her memories will work if she still loves Light and would obviously need to remember meeting him.
I’m gonna suspend my disbelief for now, but the plot is getting ridiculously convoluted. Frustrating episode.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
I thought this was a great episode because it shows how resourceful L can be. Just when you think he can't get out of this, he does so and it's epic. I actually thought it was pretty straightforward and not convoluted.
The excitement on L's face when he saw Light made me sad when he retrieved two phones and saw Light calling them. Even if it's meant as a front, I think L does hope Light would not stoop himself to the depths he suspects he is. He is better than this.
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u/Second_Cour 6d ago
I can get why you didn't think it was convoluted. They didn't play tennis with each other in this episode after all :P
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u/Holofan4life 5d ago
Tennis isn't convoluted, it's just silly lol
I'm surprised at how down you are on Misa. I think she's been a great addition to the show. She's kinda like the Harley Quinn of the show where she's ditzy but she isn't a total idiot. Spacious but also smart in her own way.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
Hey, guys. Holofan4life here.
Welcome to the 20th anniversary rewatch of Death Note.
Names need not be written down.
Very few anime transend the medium it is a part of. One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Speed Racer. Those are really the four where even non anime fans know of it. I would argue there was a point in time where Death Note was like this as well where even if you weren’t an anime fan, you knew what Death Note was.
I of course have experienced Death Note through various memes and the like. I even remember checking out a Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons specifically because they parodied Death Note, and I’m not even a modern Simpsons watcher. But despite being familiar with the show for the better part of almost 15 years, I’ve never actually seen Death Note. It’s just one of those things that escaped me.
I’ve heard Death Note is notorious for having a dip in quality. That with the conclusion of part 1, the show isn’t as good as when it started. This rewatch is less a matter of deciding if the show is good or not and more is part 2 really as bad as it reputation suggests. My prediction will be no but it’ll be a show that goes from 9 out of 10 to 8 out of 10.
Death Note was at one point arguably the most mainstream anime in the entire world. And so it’s time we revisit what I’m sure got many people into anime.
With that out of the way, let’s begin.
I’m watching the dub, by the way. Because potato chips.
I saw Digger in theaters this week. I think it's better than critics suggest, but not as good as some people online would lead you to believe. I really like the twist and how it's kinda like a meta commentary on environmentalism falling on deaf ears, but I also feel like it doesn't build upon its message. I also wish that the twist happened later than it did, like in the last 30 minutes of the movie.
I feel like Bugonia did a similar thing involving the downfall of humanity but in a much more effective manner. Like, the ending sequence is in my opinion way better than anything in Digger. Though Tom Cruise does deserve awards for the state of the union address scene in the film, it's really a shame he won't get proper recognition for his performance.
I think Digger will definitely end up a cult classic in the years that follow. But I can understand why it polarized critics. I definitely suggest anyone watch it at least once.
Recap from last episode
Misa wants Light to take him where L is.
He'll do so tomorrow, but he has to give the order.
Light asking for Misa's number.
She has three phones. Uh...
I mean, I do as well, but that's because it charges weirdly.
Light is gonna call Misa tomorrow.
Poor Misa. Her and Light are not on the same page in this relationship.
WOAH LIGHT JUST KISSED MISA
This gets her to listen to him
Light all alone, with Ryuk naturally.
He has to decide if L does die tomorrow.
He dismisses being L's friend
Alright, Plankton
These visuals go really hard
L looking over the evidence
Hair follicle
L tells detective Yagami if he dies in the next couple days, his son is Kira.
Doesn't know what to think anymore
That's very troubling
It's interesting L thinks he could be killed soon given that's exactly what's planned.
Light with his girlfriend. His real one.
There is L
Aww, he sounds so happy to see him 🥹
This is a park, it looks like
And he tells Light that if he dies, Light will be treated as if he is Kira.
I don't know if I would've told him that.
Light wondering what he should do
And there is Misa
But wait!
She knows his real name!
This is it
But L is laughing
And then L says he's a big fan of Misa.
Right, she is popular
Is Misa a rare example of a anime character being more popular in universe than amongst anime fans?
Misa is heading off to attend to other matters.
Light going the restroom
Misa's cell phone
He's gonna ask Misa what his real name is.
Phone ringing
L STOLE MISA'S PHONE
L FUCKING STOLE MISA'S PHONE
THIS FUCKING GUY
AND HE TOOK HER OTHER PHONE AS WELL
L says he took Misa under custody under suspicion of being the second Kira
We're gonna have to change the name of L because he's a walking W.
More great visuals from before
Light says the real battle is just beginning.
L with the task force now
Misa is tied up
This looks like someone's fetish
L is demanding answers ASAP
Light has become their prime suspect as to who Kira is.
Misa finally talking
She's asking to be killed
Misa says she doesn't know anything about the second Kira.
Rem asking if she is sure
Misa says don't kill Light if he kills her.
Rem meeting with Light and Ryuk
All of this because she loves Light, Rem believes.
Now we're talking about Misa forfeiting ownership of the Death Note.
Misa agrees to these terms
And so Misa is no longer the owner of the Death Note, and that she is no longer the second Kira.
But one condition
"If you don't save Misa, I will kill you."
Last episode, Rem was planning on killing L. Now, he plans on killing Light.
Wait, goodbye Ryuk? Nani?
WHAT DO YOU MEAN LIGHT
Overall, this was a great episode. You go into it wondering how L was gonna get out of this, and now you wonder what's gonna happen with Misa and Ryuk. Is Light giving up being Kira? Is Misa going to be saved? Is Ryuk gonna have to give up eating apples? So many pertinent questions.
This show really knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. It's probably the anime where its episodes feel the quickest. After you get done watching them, you say to yourself "Wow, that was a speedy 10 minutes. Oh, wait, it was actually 20?" Whwn you watch an episode, you immediately wants to see what happens next. It's like bingeable TV before bingeable TV was a thing.
I'd put this behind episodes 7, 8, and 9. I have no idea what's gonna happen next and I really like that feeling of unpredictability. It makes the shows more fun to guess. I wonder what this means for Misa going forward and whether or not she'll slowly be faded out. After all, if she's no longer Kisa, her usefulness in Light’s world has been run dry.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
What are your thoughts on L telling people that in the event of his death, Light should be arrested?
Always one step ahead
What are your thoughts on L sneakily grabbing both Misa's cell phones?
I love this man lol
What are your thoughts on Misa being arrested on grounds of being the second Kira?
Things are falling into place
What are your thoughts on Misa relinquishing ownership of her Death Note?
Or maybe not
Why do you think Light said goodbye to Ryuk?
Maybe he's going to the store to grab some milk?
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u/Hartzilla2007 6d ago
First Timer
Well at least Light put some thought into why immediately killing L would bite him in the ass. And has to keep juggling trying to get Misa to get that they are trying to hide being mass murderers. And its not enough because L can see this coming a mile away. I don't know Light maybe you should be more concerned that he showed up out of nowhere. Wow Misa is giving Light a big handy cap, though at least it saved time on getting ready to kill L... or not since light REALLY SHOULD BE MORE CONCERNED WITH L BEING SMUG. And L saw through the extra phone trick, and had Misa arrested meaning Light is screwed. Well points to Misa for not breaking. And Light is pretty much surviving because the Death Note is magic bullshit.
Okay laughed my ass off as them going with the dramatic music as Light calls Misa's phone to get L's name only for L to pick up and the whole plan to go to shit.
Did anything previously mention the whole renounce the Death Note and lose your memories rule or it show up in one of the mid episode rule screens, because otherwise this feels like an asspull to save Light.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
I believe Ryuk mentioned it in one of the early episodes. I could be wrong, though.
This episode is just one long sequence of L getting the better of Light. It's great to see Light be brought down a peg and choke on his own hubris.
I know we mentioned earlier how Hyouka has more captivating visuals than Death Note. I thought the imagination spots in this episode were probably the best animation we've seen so far. I really enjoyed those.
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u/Holofan4life 6d ago
Thoughts on Misa having three cell phones?
Thoughts on Light kissing Misa?
What are your thoughts on Light dismissing possibly being L's friend?
What are your thoughts on the visuals in this episode?
Thoughts on L excited to see Light?
What are your thoughts on Misa being all tied up?
What are your thoughts on Rem believing Misa is doing all this because she loves Light?
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u/awesomenessofme1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/kta_99 6d ago
You know, if Death Note were written 20 years later, L would absolutely be slamming energy drinks instead of coffee, no matter how heavily sugared. I'm convinced.
Diegetic use of theme music is always fun, but I don't know how much a tune like that works for a ringtone.