'L is the smartest' - No actual proof of this?

Jul 17, 2021 9:41 PM

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'Ohba said that L is the smartest character in the manga because "the plot requires it".'

Apparently this quote can be found in 'Death Note 13: How to Read. Viz Media. p. 215' but I have checked Death Note 13 and it doesn't say anything resembling that line.

Does anyone have a scan of the alleged source? If so, post it here.

This honestly seems like the biggest cope promulgated L fans (we know how much they hate the fact that Light beat him).

Jul 17, 2021 10:11 PM

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No, actually in the '13th volume' they show you the characters qualities in different graphics and according to the creators Light is smarter than L. For me, L is the smartest one but not for the authors.

Jul 17, 2021 10:13 PM

KiR4T

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For me Light is Smarter.
Probably by L fans making these things?

Jul 17, 2021 10:16 PM

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Actually Near is the smartest one not that I like him but I heard somewhere that the author of the death noted rated his intelligence 9/10 Light a 9/10 L-8/10 and mello a 7

Jul 17, 2021 10:17 PM

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I also dont see the article where writer says l is the smartest character but it's true imo that he is the smartest character, in most of skills he is best. He solve many cases even in his childhood. And grow some balls to use your actual acc.

Jul 17, 2021 10:20 PM

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L indeed was smarter, although I find him an insanely boring character. Ik he's a super fan favourite and all, but Light was a way more compelling character than he ever was.

Jul 17, 2021 10:21 PM

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Just based off assumptions, it's not even that bad of a take to begin with. I mean, he's clearly top 3 so it makes sense why top 1 isn't a stretch

Jul 17, 2021 10:23 PM

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The smartest is the writer . Author san .

Jul 17, 2021 10:24 PM

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Light is smarter than L. [spoiler] he was able to trap Rem into killing L (iPhone 12) so everything would be easy for him until Near (the old flip phone) came.

Jul 17, 2021 10:55 PM

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kidd_tony

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Light outsmarted L so therefore Light is technically smarter but Near outsmarts Light so Near is the smartest character out of all.

Jul 17, 2021 11:04 PM

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a_potato_chip said:
'Ohba said that L is the smartest character in the manga because "the plot requires it".'

Apparently this quote can be found in 'Death Note 13: How to Read. Viz Media. p. 215' but I have checked Death Note 13 and it doesn't say anything resembling that line.

Does anyone have a scan of the alleged source? If so, post it here.

This honestly seems like the biggest cope promulgated L fans (we know how much they hate the fact that Light beat him).

read the 1st couple of pages of Another Note (death note light novel).

Jul 17, 2021 11:09 PM

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literally_boba said:
Light is smarter than L. [spoiler] he was able to trap Rem into killing L (iPhone 12) so everything would be easy for him until Near (the old flip phone) came.

well Light had a supernatural element with him which L pr none of the other characters knew about. If L knew beforehand that there's a death note and shinigami are real than L would have used those details to his advantage.

Jul 17, 2021 11:45 PM

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KAAMMAAL said:
No, actually in the '13th volume' they show you the characters qualities in different graphics and according to the creators Light is smarter than L. For me, L is the smartest one but not for the authors.

if the author himself saying light is smarter then i don't think you have a word on who's smarter 😶

Jul 18, 2021 1:10 AM

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certifiedbinger said:
L indeed was smarter, although I find him an insanely boring character. Ik he's a super fan favourite and all, but Light was a way more compelling character than he ever was.

I think it's the relatability level for all the closet weebs lol

Jul 18, 2021 2:13 AM

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in the manga it is written that Light is smarter than L, but in an interview the author says otherwise lol

Jul 18, 2021 2:35 AM

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I don't understand why people like L more than Light. The story was about Light, L was just one of the sidekicks who try to defeat protagonist.

I love Monogatari Series

Jul 18, 2021 2:36 AM

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People say that Light was a terrible human and L was the one who was after the real justice. But if you read the manga you'll come to know L was no different or even worse than Light

I love Monogatari Series

Jul 18, 2021 2:38 AM

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aktiwkunn

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L's death has to be the most satisfying death in anime history for me. Literally waited 24 episodes

I love Monogatari Series

Jul 18, 2021 3:00 AM

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I don’t think people saying L is smarter has anything to do with them being L fans, for me personally Light is my fav anime character of all time, but I can still clearly see that L is the smarter character

Jul 18, 2021 3:21 AM

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L was far more likeable. Ultimately though, Light outsmarted L and managed to kill him, so he's smarter indeed, yes. He's probably smarter than Near as well but he underestimated him big time and thought he had no competition whatsoever once L died.

Jul 18, 2021 3:24 AM

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its childish fighting over who is intelligent and saying "L fans don't like light coz he defeated him ewwwwwwww",
( ꈍᴗꈍ) really guys... i mean really do you think so , if yes then grow up

Jul 18, 2021 4:01 AM

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Well neither actually demonstrates their supposed intelligence, so by the Death of the Author philosophy the entire topic is moot.

Well I for one already loved Lain.

Jul 18, 2021 4:12 AM

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Well L is actually pretty smart but he neglect his back to light which gave the chance to light to kill him which means light is smarter.
Either than that light has proved alot of times that he is the smartest

Jul 18, 2021 5:07 AM

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puzleheadedprior

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hes one of the smartest but if hes the smartest how did light manage to kill him?

Jul 18, 2021 7:13 AM

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Divergencenyan

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All of the time he is not the smartest. It's varying time to time.

Jul 18, 2021 12:56 PM

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Shivayu_Puri

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With no offence bro we all know that light was able to defeat l because of supernatural powers we can't even imagine what would happen if l was the owner of the Death Note it will be beyond everything but I am not saying that light was not smart he killed L and outcome matters

Jul 19, 2021 8:16 AM

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Dreadwingg

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Come on we know/we can say L is the smartest just because he competed with light even after he had supernatural powers by his side ...

Jul 31, 2021 6:25 AM

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Dreadwingg said:
Come on we know/we can say L is the smartest just because he competed with light even after he had supernatural powers by his side ...

Light brought the situation in that way that would benefit him. He erased L and a Shinigami . He won against an ARMY of detectives while being a suspect the whole time. Light is smarter then L. He won

Sep 21, 2021 4:37 PM

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I vaguely remember that line, but I don't have my copy of volume 13 with me, so I can't double check. I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in the interview section where the author and illustrator answered questions.

Anyway, saying that L was the smartest because of the plot seems like a weird thing for the author to say though because Light was the one who won with supernatural help precisely because the plot demanded that he had to beat L.

Sep 22, 2021 2:44 AM

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There's no point arguing guys, I'm pretty sure noone is gonna change their opinion on who's smarter even if they lose an argument...
Personally I think that Light is smarter.

Sep 22, 2021 3:32 AM

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You created a new account just to post this thread , i mean why?

Sep 22, 2021 3:36 AM

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aktiwkunn said:
I don't understand why people like L more than Light. The story was about Light, L was just one of the sidekicks who try to defeat protagonist.

there is a very well know word its called "OPINION" , and some other words too that will help you understand are PROTAGONIST and ANTI-HERO....

Sep 23, 2021 9:54 PM

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Senko-chan said:
There's no point arguing guys, I'm pretty sure noone is gonna change their opinion on who's smarter even if they lose an argument...
Personally I think that Light is smarter.

Well sure, but the OP was asking for a specific source of information, not opinions from viewers. And thankfully I finally found my copy of volume 13 and the exact quote that they were looking for. It's on page 191 of the English edition, question #8:

Interviewer: Who do you think is the smartest character?

Ohba: L. Because the plot requires it [laughs].

Obata: Near. Because he cheats.

Note that Obata is just the illustrator, and while I respect his art, his opinion on who the smartest character is is kind of irrelevant since he had zero input on the story or development of the characters unlike Ohba Tsugumi.

Sep 24, 2021 4:33 AM

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Thigh_Tide said:
Well neither actually demonstrates their supposed intelligence, so by the Death of the Author philosophy the entire topic is moot.

Such a dumb statement. Literally every single appearance of theirs demonstrates their vast intelligence. If you can’t see that at all, then obviously it is your intelligence that is questionable.

"Giving one's name to someone about to die is meaningless." - Hiko Seijuurou
"There are no miracles in this world; there are only accidents, inevitabilities, and what you are going to do. That is it." - Himura Yuu
"A sword is a weapon. Swordsmanship is learning how to kill. No pretty words you say will change that." - Hiko Seijuurou

Sep 24, 2021 4:52 AM

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For me as a huge Light fan I feel L's smarter not because Light is dumb or anything, but because Light has way more advantages than L with Shinigami, Being Close to the case, and being able to influence Misa as his scapegoat.

L has his advantages too, but he sticks out so much more and every move he makes is public with very little room to not be able to hide like he did when he was first introduced.

This is why I feel that criticism towards Near is kinda dumb because Near alone didn't defeat Light, Near used EVERYTHING that L layed out and everyone that was willing to help defeat Light to eventually win.

Sep 25, 2021 2:22 AM

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Seijurou said:

Thigh_Tide said:
Well neither actually demonstrates their supposed intelligence, so by the Death of the Author philosophy the entire topic is moot.

Such a dumb statement. Literally every single appearance of theirs demonstrates their vast intelligence. If you can’t see that at all, then obviously it is your intelligence that is questionable.

Really? What would you consider as "intelligence," then, give an example.

Well I for one already loved Lain.

Nov 2, 2021 9:17 AM

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It,s truth Lmao who said it,s mentioned in Manga . It was said in an interview . Search in DN official Wiki and and a youtuber also shown it .

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