Episode Overview
Brilliant high school student Light Yagami finds the Death Note — a supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. Bored with the world and certain he is above it, Light decides to use the notebook to create a utopia by eliminating criminals, taking on the name 'Kira.'
What Fans Think
One of the most gripping debut episodes in anime. Light's transformation from idealistic student to self-styled god is compelling precisely because his logic is almost convincing. The episode still generates debate about whether Kira's project is justified.
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