Death Note: Does Justice Have a Face? The Intellectual Duel of the Century The Symbolism of the Apple The apples Ryuk adores aren't just a running gag. They symbolize the forbidden fruit, the knowledge of good and evil, and biblical temptation. Light bit into the apple by using the notebook, losing his innocence to gain divine power. Psychology of Archetypes: Who Are You in the Shadows? The characters of Death Note are fascinating case studies in behavioral psychology. This test doesn't just assign you a character — it reveals your relationship with power and morality. Light Yagami (Kira): Messianic Narcissism. Light suffers from a God complex. He's the perfect example of authoritarian drift: he starts with good intentions (cleansing the world), but absolute power corrupts him absolutely. He represents those who believe the end justifies the means. L (Ryuzaki): The Autistic Savant. L represents pure intellect, detached from social conventions. He's not interested in "emotional" morality, but in solving the puzzle. He's the archetype of the solitary genius who sacrifices his personal life for an abstract cause. Misa Amane: Emotional Dependency. Misa is tragic. She has the power of a God (the Shinigami Eyes) but uses it solely to please a man who manipulates her. She embodies the danger of blind love and fanaticism. Ryuk: Playful Nihilism. Ryuk is perhaps the most honest character. He doesn't pretend to be just. He's bored. He represents the viewer (us), who watches this horrible drama for the sheer pleasure of entertainment. Rarely has an anime left such a lasting mark as Death Note . Beyond the supernatural and the Shinigami, the work is above all a gripping psychological thriller centered on the confrontation between two brilliant minds: Light Yagami and L. Anonymity: Kira's True Power Death Note was prophetic about the Internet age. Kira doesn't need physical strength — he just needs a name and a face, and he can strike from a distance, hidden behind his screen...