Light Yagami - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

I will become the God of the New World.
Rotten humans are better off dead.
I will use any means to correct this world.
L, you were the only one who understood me.
I don't want to die...
I will become a god.

Trivia

The light brown hair is described as 'bright brown hair' in the original work.
The name was inspired by 'star' from a naming dictionary by the author.
Won the middle school national tennis tournament twice.
Possesses such purity that Shinigami Rem called him 'pure.'
Before using the Death Note, he was a modest honor student.
At the moment of death, he shed tears and showed fear.

Alternate names

Light Kira Light Yagami

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: February 28
Birth year: 1986

Appearance

Overall appearance: Handsome with refined features and light brown hair. After obtaining the Death Note, his gaze becomes sharp. Tall with a slim build.
Height: About 179cm
Weight: 54kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Blond
Distinguishing features: Well-proportioned handsome face

Sharp gaze (after obtaining the notebook)

Well-balanced face
Iconic items: Death Note

Modified wristwatch

Personal computer

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Genius
Detailed personality: Strong sense of justice and highly capable, but gradually transforms into a self-righteous and ruthless psychopath. Possesses strong confidence and a desire for self-display, unwavering by emotions for the sake of achieving goals. A perfectionist with high pride.
Keywords: Calm

Cunning

Desire for self-display

Cold-blooded

Strong sense of justice

High pride

Perfectionist

Brilliant mind
Motto: Rotten humans are better off dead
Talents: Exceptional intellect

Superior physical abilities

High information processing ability

Exceptional deductive skills

Communication skills

Acting skills

Strategic planning skills
Skills: Cracking

Death Note usage

Psychological warfare

Trick design

Sharp insight

Eloquent speech

Tennis (middle school national champion)
Motivation: To eradicate evil from the world, become the God of the New World, and realize ideal justice
Habits: Strong desire for self-display and easily provoked. Enjoys showing off his superiority to others.

History

Backstory: Eldest son in a family of four: police officer father, housewife mother, and younger sister. A prodigy with high expectations from those around him, but bored with everyday life, he picks up the Death Note and aims to become the 'God of the New World.' While purging criminals, he engages in fierce battles of wits with L and the police, but his sense of justice distorts, turning him into a mass murderer.
Debut date: December 1, 2003
Work title: DEATH NOTE
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Chapter 1 "Boredom"

Obtaining the Death Note

Significant event: Obtaining the Death Note
Description: Picks up the Death Note dropped by Shinigami Ryuk in the schoolyard and confirms its power

First criminal purging as Kira

Significant event: First criminal purging as Kira
Description: Experimentally writes a criminal's name and proves the notebook's power

Start of confrontation with L

Significant event: Start of confrontation with L
Description: Pursued by detective L as Kira and engages in psychological warfare

Joining the police agency

Significant event: Joining the police agency
Description: After university graduation, joins the police information management division to disrupt the Kira investigation

Final battle

Significant event: Final battle
Description: Defeated in the showdown at the YB warehouse, has his name written in the Death Note, and dies

Relationships

Soichiro Yagami

Father

Respected father and police bureaucrat. Holds admiration for his profession, but the relationship is complex.

Sachiko Yagami

Mother

Housewife mother. Cherishes her as a family member.

Sayu Yagami

Sibling

Younger sister. Cares deeply for her and exerted efforts to rescue her in the kidnapping incident.

Ryuk

The one who dropped the Death Note and serves as a guide for its use

Teru Mikami

Loyalist

Fervent believer in Kira's ideology and collaborator

Misa Amane

Ally

Devotedly cooperates for Kira

L

Rival

Greatest adversary and opponent in intellectual battles

Police Investigation Headquarters

Police Investigation Headquarters: unknown

SPK

SPK: unknown

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

2006 TV series

Death Note (Movie)

Movie / Protagonist

2006 movie

Death Note the Last name

Movie / Protagonist

2006 movie sequel

Light up the NEW world

Movie / Supporting

2016 movie

DEATH NOTE -Death Note- Kira Game

Game / Protagonist

DEATH NOTE Musical

Stage play / Protagonist

Death Note (TV Drama)

TV drama / Protagonist

2015

Voice cast and creators

Mamoru Miyano

Voice actor: Mamoru Miyano
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Anime version
Notes: Original

Brad Swaile

Voice actor: Brad Swaile
Language: English
Version or series: English dub anime

Tatsuya Fujiwara

Voice actor: Tatsuya Fujiwara
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Live-action movie version

Masataka Kubota

Voice actor: Masataka Kubota
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV drama version

Kenji Urie

Voice actor: Kenji Urie
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Musical version

Hayato Kakisawa

Voice actor: Hayato Kakisawa
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Musical version

Nat Wolff

Voice actor: Nat Wolff
Language: English
Version or series: Netflix US movie

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name: Tsugumi Ohba
Role: Original author

Takeshi Obata

Creator name: Takeshi Obata
Role: Character Designer

Shueisha

Creator name: Shueisha
Role: Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name: Madhouse
Role: Animation Studio

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