Light Yagami
夜神月
Light Yagami is the protagonist of Death Note, a genius high school student who discovers a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. Believing himself to be justice incarnate, he sets out to create a utopia free of crime.
Overview
Light Yagami is the protagonist of Death Note, the manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata that Madhouse adapted into a 37-episode anime in 2006. A brilliant, bored high-school student, Light finds a notebook dropped by the Shinigami Ryuk that kills anyone whose name is written in it.
Adopting the alias Kira, Light sets out to purge the world of criminals and rule as its god of a new world. His intellectual duel with the detective L, and later with L's successors Near and Mello, forms the spine of the series.
Light is the son of NPA chief Soichiro Yagami and is aided by Misa Amane, a second Kira. He is voiced by Mamoru Miyano in Japanese and Brad Swaile in English.
Personality & Traits
Light Yagami is a protagonist character in Death Note, also known as Kira, God of the New World. Fans most often describe Light as genius, manipulative, god complex.
Also Known As
Voice Actors
| Voice actor | Language |
|---|---|
 Mamoru Miyano | Japanese |
 Brad Swaile | English |
 Flavio Aquilone | Italian |
 Oliver-Kim Hasper | German |
 Manuel Campuzano | Spanish |
 José Leonardo | Portuguese |
Appearances
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Quotes
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Manga Appearances
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Light Yagami?
Light Yagami is the protagonist of Death Note, a genius high school student who discovers a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. Believing himself to be justice incarnate, he sets out to create a utopia free of crime.
What anime is Light Yagami from?
Light Yagami appears in DEATH NOTE, Death Parade, DEATH NOTE Rewrite. You can watch these anime on OZZO.TV.
Who voices Light Yagami?
Light Yagami is voiced by Mamoru Miyano (Japanese) and Brad Swaile (English) and Flavio Aquilone (Italian) and Oliver-Kim Hasper (German) and Manuel Campuzano (Spanish) and José Leonardo (Portuguese).
What makes Light Yagami popular?
Light Yagami has 21,871 favorites on MyAnimeList, making them one of the most beloved anime characters.