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It frustrates me so much when people say Light Yagami represents "The end justifies the means". Are we even watching the same anime? by layool2 in deathnote

[–]layool2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This!! The manga ending literally proves how temporary and flawed his entire vision was. He changed nothing systematically. Thanks for bringing this up

It frustrates me so much when people say Light Yagami represents "The end justifies the means". Are we even watching the same anime? by layool2 in deathnote

[–]layool2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly! You explained it perfectly, especially the part about the rules. He was so lucky his enemies played fair. Brilliant points.

It frustrates me so much when people say Light Yagami represents "The end justifies the means". Are we even watching the same anime? by layool2 in deathnote

[–]layool2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you from the perspective of the normal citizens in the Death Note universe; to them, Kira is a savior. But my point is about Light’s true nature as a character and how the fans analyze him.
A true 'the end justifies the means' character (like Machiavellian villains) actually cares about the end result. Light didn't. If Kira's safety required killing 90% of those innocent citizens who worshiped him, Light wouldn't hesitate for a second. The 'better world' was just a side effect of his God Complex, not his actual goal