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| Yeah, starting to think this show is bullshit. So in episode two, a fake "L" dies on live TV even though it was a death-sentenced criminal standing in for the real "L" and not even using his own real name -- but now it's possible for people to elude death by using an alias? Is this just some profoundly stupid leap of logic we're supposed to swallow? No, don't think so. Penbar's fiancee's gullibility was perhaps somewhat more believable -- one could say she was looking for something to hold onto in her grief, particularly if Light reminded her of "L" -- but it's difficult to accept that she, a former FBI agent, was so easily manipulated by Light. As if his weird, desperate pleading with her to give up on trying to meet anyone wasn't a big red warning sign... Going further beyond any of that, I'm still just not at all convinced by Light's nature as a character. Straight-A student finds this book and discovers its power, and it brings out an intent so sinister it just stretches the believability of his character. Maybe that's part of the book's power, and they're just not telling us that yet...? I dunno. I'll probably continue to watch for a bit, but if this show keeps stretching things to the point of stupidity (and never explains why Light was able to kill the fake "L") I think I'll just write it off as overrated trash. |
antitype said: Yeah, starting to think this show is bullshit. So in episode two, a fake "L" dies on live TV even though it was a death-sentenced criminal standing in for the real "L" and not even using his own real name -- but now it's possible for people to elude death by using an alias? Is this just some profoundly stupid leap of logic we're supposed to swallow? No, don't think so. Penbar's fiancee's gullibility was perhaps somewhat more believable -- one could say she was looking for something to hold onto in her grief, particularly if Light reminded her of "L" -- but it's difficult to accept that she, a former FBI agent, was so easily manipulated by Light. As if his weird, desperate pleading with her to give up on trying to meet anyone wasn't a big red warning sign... Going further beyond any of that, I'm still just not at all convinced by Light's nature as a character. Straight-A student finds this book and discovers its power, and it brings out an intent so sinister it just stretches the believability of his character. Maybe that's part of the book's power, and they're just not telling us that yet...? I dunno. I'll probably continue to watch for a bit, but if this show keeps stretching things to the point of stupidity (and never explains why Light was able to kill the fake "L") I think I'll just write it off as overrated trash. 1. That was most likely the prisoners real name but that L, had just happened to be his middle initial. 2. The alias cannot be used to kill a person because it is not the correct name of that person. It was stated in the rules you need a victims name and face in order to kill them, without a correct name it doesn't work. I don't see why that was so hard to understand. 3. Corruption is strong when ultimate power is a reward. |
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| Wow... Just wow... This is like the best episode EVER! |
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| Light is a good talker, but honestly, this one seemed forced. If she was that smart and cautious to use an alias and find out that Light can make people do things before they die, then she should have definitely caught on that Light wasn't leaving for a reason. Oh well, it was still very suspenseful, and had an impact ending. I don't know of any other show that can make a regular conversation this exciting. |
| Damn how did she even fall for that?... it didn't seem suspicious that he kept coming back constantly for info on her..? -.- oh well..now she's about to go too. LOL and Ryuk's laugh cracked me up. xD!! |
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| Wow...Light is the sweet talker...I think he's embraced the dark side... |
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| Definetly a good episode, had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.. I thought hed really have to resort to getting shinigami eyes |
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| wow...this episode was so smartly made,i loved it :D the ending completely left me like O.o,it was so sad Kira gets further and further away from his main goal and closer to becoming a sadistic brat anyway -_- |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
| even though i'm barely getting into Ep 8, i think this one was the best yet. The suspense that was building up and Light's craftiness...truly genius. |
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| Aw poor girl, I feel sorry for her :( |
| That episode might've been the most dramatic conversation I've seen. And it's not like it was contrived in it's seriousness; it literally had me repeating "Holy s***!" at the end. So yeah, Naomi(?) was carrying an idiot ball. But for the sake of enjoyment, I'd recommend fan-waving it. Also something of interest is the whole Shinigami eyes deal. I mean, it was interesting when it was first introduced, but I have a feeling that it'll end up as being used in an ass-pull-ish manner, or like the other pill in the Matrix (an alternate option that the hero declines, showing his character. In Light's case, his craziness.) Hopefully, it's the latter. I guess I'll just have to watch to find out the rest. |
| Tvtropes.org It's great! |
| Well I don'tt think it was the best episode, but it was definitely brilliant like all others before it. I feel so sorry for her =( Such a great character, so innocent, doomed... |
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| WOW. There were some moments there where I though that he was going to be discovered. And I was thinking that he might actually take that offer for the eyes. Best episode so far! |
| Wow. That was INTENSE. I was literally shivering during the episode. Best so far. I don't know if I'll be able to handle this series if the rest of the episodes are like this, though. I'll die of a heart attack! |
| That girl was not that intelligent as I expected, it was a bit disapointing, but well, I guess I can't expect everyone in this series to be a genius. (It was a bit sad anyways.) |
| This episode temporarily made me forget about my lower back pain. Near the end i thought the detective knew what she was doing but to get her emotions pulled out like that just brought me down. She started of good by saying that she'd like to talk to one of the special task force members by saying she wants to go along but Kira kept clinging to her off course. Why didn't she pick up on that? A stranger she just meet followed her and asking questions, she used an alias and ends up giving her real name....Kira was cunning but she seemed to be one step ahead but got sentenced to death. Still a good episode. |
| omfg!! well done Naomi Misora,.. you sure are sharp but hella stupid!! :@ |
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| Nice one Light. |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| Naomi ALMOST got away with it. |
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| yeeeeeeeees as i expected in the previous ep her name was fake but it was gooood ep really ^_^ |
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| Light is twisted. |
| I really liked this episode.. It sucks to see such a pretty girl get manipulated like that. ;-; |
| "What's important is not losing sight of your path." -Yusuke Yoshino  |
| I love how Ryuk started laughing hysterically once Light overcame the situation. =P |
asandari said: My favourite death note character ;.; Same here, I like her character even more than L's... insan3soldiern said: Man, Light's a real bastard. This is: What? Two innocent people he has killed now? I have to admit that the guy is incredibly cunning and intelligent, there is no way I would have been able to compose myself in that situation. I liked her too, and the look in her eyes at the moment of realisation was chilling. But, I definitely am cheering for L now. My thoughts exactly, though I was thinking that L was my favorite amongst the two few episodes ago. I can't see Kira as something more than a murderer now - he's following no principles and thinking about that I just can't like him even for a moment. |
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| I just started re-watching this series again, and I must say, Naomi Misora had to have been my favorite character from the whole series. I hated that Light wrote her name down before revealing he was Kira - the look on her face of realization and horror crossing her face was indeed chilling - and then the way he spoke to her as she was walking away; it just made me want to punch him. If only she hadn't believed him and given him her ID, she would have lived. I would have liked to see her character continue on a little longer in the series - but I suppose, if she had lived, she probably would have found out on her own who he was and exposed who Kira was at some point; the series would have ended so much sooner. (Wouldn't it have been interesting if she had given him a "fake" ID and he wrote down the name which wasn't hers down before revealing he was Kira - things would have taken an interesting turn). |
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YoungVagabond said: Not only is Episode 7 the absolute best of the entire "Death Note" series, it's probably one of the 5 or 10 greatest episodes in anime history. My jaw dropped at the end there. is that mean that there wont be any good episode of death note after this one? come on... :( ps : i hate light! |
millo said: YoungVagabond said: Not only is Episode 7 the absolute best of the entire "Death Note" series, it's probably one of the 5 or 10 greatest episodes in anime history. My jaw dropped at the end there. is that mean that there wont be any good episode of death note after this one? come on... :( ps : i hate light! Yes, it all goes downhill from here. |
| omg light's lies actually had me laughing...... |
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| Everyone says Dexter is the best seriel killer to root for......I say don't forget about Light |
| I've probably watched this anime a good few years ago now, but I still think the end of this episode has one of my all-time favourite moments. I absolutely adore how they use the extra voice sharpness to deliver the 'Because I'm Kira' line, and the couple of seconds of silence to surround it. Brilliant! |
| Light is truly an evil man. Love it! :D |
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| incredible episode! |
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| It is the first episode when there is real drama on the screen At the and i felt so sorry for the girl, and I felt terrible that i like light/ light is genius this anime is genius |
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| an amazing episode,i like light so much now. |
| Great episode and what and ending <3 |
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| A bit unbelievable that an FBI agent would trust a mere high school student with their name and ID in such a delicate investigation. But still good drama. Light is cunning and evil in equal measure. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
Marzan said: A bit unbelievable that an FBI agent would trust a mere high school student with their name and ID in such a delicate investigation. But still good drama. Light is cunning and evil in equal measure. I think that is actually a reason for trusting him. After all, who would expect that the most mysterious and implacable serial killer of Japan is a mere high schooler? One way or the other, the fact is Naomi takes the usual precautions, it's Light who manages to win her confidence through the episode. |
| So much stuff going I almost had a headache |
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| Incredible episode. The girl was sure tough, Light had a really hard time geting her real name. However he puled it off once again. Still, I can't help being sorry for the girl in the end. |
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| Probably the best episode so far. That ending, man, angry girlfriend HAD HIM, but let her guard down just for a second. |
 "I like to expose what people hide. I'm an intellectual rapist." - Furudo Erika |
| Although it seems a bit strange she'd be taken in like that, Light was still very clever about it, and it was a very well done episode. |
| Lemme smang it girl. |
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