Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...

Few anime protagonists are as complex, divisive, and fascinating as Death Note’s Light Yagami. On paper, he’s a genius high schooler who stumbles upon a supernatural notebook capable of killing anyone ...

When it comes to some of the biggest anime franchises in the world today, Death Note remains one of the heaviest hitters of the medium. Presenting itself as a psychological story involving its main ...

Light Yagami didn’t become a monster overnight. When Death Note begins, it’s not clear if he’s a villain or just a kid who got too much power too quickly. What makes his fall so unsettling is how ...

Alex is a writer on Game Rant and a complex story appreciator with a soft spot for fantasy anime. He likes films and shows that boast strong characters and complex worlds. Alex thinks the best kinds ...

Death Note is a series packed with lots of moments that showcase Light’s God complex, L’s quirky intelligence, and their mind games, which keep us on the edge of our seats. But sometimes, the ...

Asad is a passionate writer and lifelong enthusiast of anime, gaming, and storytelling. When he's not immersed in research or writing, you’ll find him watching anime, playing League of Legends, ...