Who is the best character in death note?

[Delynne89]

Light is def not a Shigami but he does really develop the tendencies of one. Maybe this is supposed to parallel him with the actual 'gods' (Meaning Shigamis) making this unnatural contact with the Death Note and Shigamis and such set him up for godliness. This would set him up above words like good and bad putting everything toward the cause of the new world.
Leading to the ends justifying the means I think you're right as this opinion really does sway the leader towards liking Light or hating him.
Out of blatant curiosity do you think that L's obvious quirks like eating or sitting or really just the way he is holds any significance?
And he also relates to whether or not the ends justifying the means because in order to catch Kira he puts a bunch of people at risk like the first prisoner he killed on TV to lure him out.
Could also be using evil ways to make the world a better place?
I do agree that it's nice to dig a bit deeper into what you casually read (Maybe if we analyzed manga in Comm. Arts it'd be waaaay more interesting) especially manga and anime series because the results are often very intricate and well put together for what you thought was just randomness

[Nick]

My favourite character is Mello. He loves chocolat :D

[Dramapuppy]

I agree with you about Light. That makes sense.

I never really thought about L's quirks. They probably do have significance. However, to determine what this is, one must look into your second question. Who is L? What are his motivations? Are his methods moral? Once that is figured out, we can connect it to his obvious quirks by seeing when he does what. I personally love L so I'm biased. However, I think he represents to opposite end of "the ends justify the means." He's basically doing what Light's doing, killing people for the greater good. He's just killing less people. Then there's also his goal to think about. Light wants a perfect world; L wants the killing to stop. We must also consider that. Are L and Light more similar than we thought?

[Night Adrian/Superman/Coffee Addict]

I liked Light and Ryuk. Light because I thought he was an interesting character who seemed really human and turned into a more dark character with power. Maybe that was part of the author's intention, that good and evil are intertwined? Ryuk because I like his dialog and he's just cool.

[Corey]

I think Light is one of the most intriguing and well-developed characters I've ever come across, manga or otherwise. I liked L, but he felt rather 2-dimensional in comparison.

[Meme]

Ryuk of course!

[Dylan]

I really like Ryuk, Light, and L. But I honestly had the hardest time warming up to Misa. It was like she was ruining Kira's reputation and then she was so clingy to Light it became obnoxious. Even worse when she becomes jealous or goes and does her own thing without Light knowing and destroying his plans.

[Dramapuppy]

Roni wrote: "I really like Ryuk, Light, and L. But I honestly had the hardest time warming up to Misa. It was like she was ruining Kira's reputation and then she was so clingy to Light it became obnoxious. Even..."

I hate Misa. I find it offensive that the only female lead character in this series is an actress/model who will do anything to please her man.

[Dylan]

Dramapuppy wrote: "Roni wrote: "I really like Ryuk, Light, and L. But I honestly had the hardest time warming up to Misa. It was like she was ruining Kira's reputation and then she was so clingy to Light it became ob..."

Even if she did appreciate that Kira gave her the revenge she needed she THREW himself at her and just let him use her.

[Dramapuppy]

Roni wrote: "Dramapuppy wrote: "Roni wrote: "I really like Ryuk, Light, and L. But I honestly had the hardest time warming up to Misa. It was like she was ruining Kira's reputation and then she was so clingy to..."

Yes. (view spoiler)[ She gave up like 3/4 of her life for him. She didn't even think twice about quitting her already sexist job to marry him. And she doesn't even seem to notice how much he's using her. (hide spoiler)]

[Owen.morgan]

Ryuk is the best followed by light then L

[Saving People, Hunting Things~ The Family Business]

L and Light. It was interesting to see how much Light's personality changed after he got the notebook. As for L he was very efficient in his job and his love for sweets was endearing.

[Celeste]

L was the best character until Remi killed him. Second best would be Near, though.

[Yasminmoh]

My favorite is L then Near and Mello

[Gautham]

This is the first manga i have read and it was truly nice especially Light Yagami's character surprised me as he was very intelligent at a young age but i didnt believe that near would be able to catch Kira

[Lindsey Albright]

I have an undying love-heart for Rem.

[Tatianna]

Teru and L, I don't know which I like more. I love them both so much!

[D]

Why doesn't anybody say Matsuda. He's totally underrated and sweet.

[D]

Saving People, Hunting Things~ The Family Business wrote: "L and Light. It was interesting to see how much Light's personality changed after he got the notebook. As for L he was very efficient in his job and his love for sweets was endearing."

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Saving People, Hunting Things~ The Family Business]

D wrote: "YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

:)

[Merve]

ryuk