- By Priyanka Munshi
- Sat, 22 Jun 2024 01:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The main antagonist of the anime series "Death Note," Light Yagami, is a fascinating and multifaceted figure renowned for his cunning, charm, and unwavering ambition. After finding a magical notebook that gives him the ability to kill anyone by writing their name in it, Light, a high school student, takes on the alias "Kira" and sets out to purge the world of criminals in the hopes of establishing a new, just society. His clever and deceptive personality, often evident in his thought-provoking statements about reality, life, and trust, marks his decline into villainy.
Light's notion of himself as the chosen one to establish an ideal society is summed up in his well-known statement, "I am the god of the new world." This phrase demonstrates his convoluted and illusory sense of morality. When it comes to trust, Light is incredibly misanthropic, viewing other people as tools to be employed and then discarded.
His perspective on reality is equally pessimistic and dark, frequently articulating the idea that, regardless of how immoral his acts may be, the ends always justify the means. Light is one of the most iconic villains in anime history because his demeanor and philosophical musings offer a terrifying examination of power, corruption, and the blurred boundary between good and evil. His statements resonate with viewers because they highlight the moral uncertainty and depth of aspiration in his journey.
Powerful Quotes By Light Yagami
"Under normal circumstances, humans should have continued to evolve as the greatest creatures upon this earth, but we were actually regressing. A rotten world. Politics, law, education... Was there anybody around who could correct this world? But someone had to do it." - Light Yagami
"In this world, there are very few people who actually trust each other." - Light Yagami
"Any person who hurts Nami-san's feelings! I won't let them live peacefully!" - Light Yagami
"The thing I hate the most is to trample on other people's good will." - Light Yagami
"Look around you, and all you will see are people the world would be better off without." - Light Yagami
"This world is still rotten...With too many rotten people." - Light Yagami
"I understood that killing people was a crime. There was no other way! The world had to be fixed! A purpose given to me! Only I could do it. Who else could have done it, and come this far? Would they have kept going? The only one who can create a new world is me." - Light Yagami
"Humans aren't made perfectly. Everyone lies. Even so... I've been careful not to tell lies that hurt others." - Light Yagami
"I'll solve equations with my right hand and write names with my left. I'll take a potato chip... and eat it!" - Light Yagami
"You can't ever win if you're always on the defensive. To win, you have to attack!" - Light Yagami