Meanwhile, a new character, Maki Nikaido (Rina Koyama), is introduced as a young woman who becomes entangled in the conflict between Light and L. As the story unfolds, Light's actions become more and more erratic, and L closes in on him.
In the climax, Light believes he has won after writing L’s name in a notebook. However, the mystery is "cracked" when L reveals himself to be alive. The Immunity Clause death note 2 the last name cracked
The story introduces Misa Amane, a pop idol who obtains her own Death Note and becomes "Kira II". Meanwhile, a new character, Maki Nikaido (Rina Koyama),
While the manga and anime introduce Near and Mello after L's death, The Last Name chooses to keep the focus entirely on the Light/L dynamic. In this version, L effectively "cracks" Light's plan by making the ultimate sacrifice: However, the mystery is "cracked" when L reveals
To clear his name, Light relinquishes ownership of his Death Note, causing him to lose all memories of his crimes until a later, planned recovery.
The anime is notorious for its mid-series slump—the "Yotsuba Arc" where Light loses his memories. It is slow, repetitive, and often considered the weakest part of the story.