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Light Yagami, the brilliant high schooler turned god of death from Death Note, has enthralled millions with his descent into absolute power, moral corruption, and deadly charisma. From a bored honor student to Kira, the self-proclaimed savior of the world, Light’s journey is a chilling masterpiece of intellect and hubris.

Who is Light Yagami?

Light Yagami is the main protagonist and antagonist of Death Note (manga 2003–2006, anime 2006–2007). Introduced in chapter 1 and episode 1, he discovers a Death Note dropped by Ryuk and begins a one-man purge of criminals — under the alias Kira. A genius with a god complex, Light plays a lethal chess game against L, Near, and the world.

Light Yagami Wiki

Full Name	Light Yagami (夜神 月, Yagami Raito)
Nickname / Alias	Kira, Second L, God of the New World
Age	17 (start) → 23 (at death)
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	February 28, 1986 (manga) / February 28, 1989 (anime)
Blood Type	A
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	High School Student → University Student → Detective → Kira
Family Members	Soichiro Yagami (Father), Sachiko Yagami (Mother), Sayu Yagami (Sister)
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Physical Appearance

Height	179 cm (5’10½”)
Weight	54 kg
Hair Color	Light Brown
Eye Color	Brown (red glow when using Death Note)
Skin Color	Fair

Career & Affiliations

Occupation / Role	Kira, Co-Head of Task Force, University Top Scorer
Team	Japanese Task Force (under L), SPK (infiltrated)
Mentor / Teacher	Soichiro Yagami (police ethics), Ryuk (Death Note rules)
Affiliation(s)	Kira Supporters, Yotsuba Group (manipulated), NPA
Status	Deceased (died January 28, 2010 / 2013 in anime)
Debut (Anime)	Episode 1 (2006)
Debut (Manga)	Chapter 1 (2003)
Voice Actor (JP)	Mamoru Miyano
Voice Actor (EN)	Brad Swaile
Instagram	Link

Powers & Combat Profile

Weapon	Death Note (writes name + face = death in 40 seconds)
Intellect	IQ ~210; top national exam scorer; manipulates global media
Shinigami Eyes	Acquired (via Misa trade); halves lifespan to see names/lifespans
Manipulation	Controls Misa, Takada, Mikami, Yotsuba, Task Force
Notable Kills	Lind L. Tailor, Naomi Misora, 100,000+ criminals, L

Light Yagami Story

A straight-A student bored with life, Light finds a Death Note on the ground. Testing it on a criminal, he realizes its power — and decides to cleanse the world.

His arc:

• Phase 1: Becomes Kira, worshipped as a god.
• Phase 2: Joins L’s Task Force to eliminate suspicion.
• Phase 3: Sacrifices memory, regains it, kills L via Rem.
• Phase 4: Rules as hidden Kira for 6 years — until Near and a single mistake end him.

Light dies laughing, begging Ryuk to kill Near — only for Ryuk to write his name.

Personality Traits

Light is charming, narcissistic, and ruthlessly pragmatic:

• God Complex – “I am justice.”
• Perfectionist – Hates losing; manipulates emotions flawlessly.
• Cold Calculator – Kills innocents (Naomi, his own father indirectly) without remorse.
• Dual Facade – Perfect son by day, mass murderer by night.

Light Yagami Quotes

• “I am justice! I protect the innocent and those who fear evil. I’m the one that will become the god of a new world that everyone desires!”
• “In this world, there is only one god — and that is me.”
• “I’ll take a potato chip… and EAT IT!”
• “The real evil is the power to kill people. Anyone who finds a notebook like this… is the same as me.”

Popular Fan Theories

Debated in :

• Did Light win in an alternate ending? → Relight OVA shows a world ruled by Kira.
• Was Light insane from the start? → No — boredom + power corrupted him.
• Could Light return? → Unlikely; Ryuk confirms death is final.
• Was Misa a tool or loved? → Tool — Light used her, never loved her.

Unknown or Fun Facts about Light Yagami

• Tennis Pro – Beat L in tennis while handcuffed.
• Apple Phobia – Ryuk’s apple obsession annoys him.
• Perfect Score – National #1 in mock exams — even while being Kira.
• Death Scene – Dies screaming Ryuk’s name for 70 seconds (anime).

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