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Episode 37

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Chels

I can finally send you this, you absolutely must watch this, it's so well done. https://youtu.be/zPF4n88_plo?si=QdrJ7NAkUvZZzpy5 Now then, the essay explains in more detail but I'll say it here too because it's just sooo good. The theme of this story was about the disillusionment of Japanese youths after the burst of their economic bubble. Many found the world to be broken and irreparable, believing the only way to fix it was to remove the rotting seeds of humanity. Even I myself went through a similar period. But what was scary about this period is that it affected the people who you'd deem "the future of the world" typically smart, well-bred young people who were sociable. People like Matsuda, Light, Mikami, Misa, Takada, ect. Light represented these damages youths who lost sight of the world while L represented true justice. The type of justice that didn't care about circumstances or good or bad intentions. Near became an extension of that as well and in the Manga he actually explains why Light was wrong about his idea of justice in a better way than shown in the anime. Anyway, the true "victim" and the real main character of the story is Matsuda. He is the foil of Light and everything Light represents and the kind of person Light is trying to protect. He is a normal young man, optimistic and fresh to the work force. He has an ideal view of the world and genuinely wants to achieve his best. Through the show we watch him just doing his best while navigating his own morals. He knows on one level that what Kira does is wrong but he can't find a reason to fully disagree with him either. He sees the world is broken and sees Kira fixing it. He's treated like an imbecile but he sees everything happening around him with clearer eyes than anyone else. As we see, he even comes to admit that he relates to Kira when he begins to see the positive results of Kiras actions. When he sees the true nature of Kira though, it breaks him and all too quickly you see the fragile Matsuda turn into a killer. It was for the greater good, but how is that different from Kira? He wanted to kill Light for betraying them and even as Kira, betraying Matsuda's trust in Kira as someone who wanted to change the world for the better. Matsuda's optimism is instantly crushed by the reality of the world and that's what the entire show was building up to. He was meant to demonstrate how Light became Kira mentally. We also see the same reaction with both Takada and Mikami. Takada was heartbroken when she realized she was completely disposable to the man she gave everything for, but also she felt defeated that what she believed to be a altruistic God, ended up being a cold dictator that was going to use her until there was nothing left. She knew deep down he was going to kill her. Mikami however, besides Matsuda, was the most betrayed. They don't show it properly in the anime, but when he sees the true face of his supposed "God" he becomes so disillusioned with Light that he can't take it and kills himself. In those moments, he realizes he was used by a pitiful coward who only got off on power and had no real power to change the world for the better and save their generation. This is exactly what happened to the victims and perpetrators that were part of the cult the story is about. They too, learned the hard way that they were tempted by lies because they needed someone to tell them they were going to be OK so bad that they wholeheartedly believed the first person to come along and make baseless promises. In the Manga, Light's final moments were much more pitiful, cowardly, and all around gratifying to the audience. Watching that megalomaniac be reduced to a whimpering, wailing, pleading, scrap of writhing meat shitting himself and begging for anyone he had tossed away to save his life. Seriously watch the essay. It explains much better than I can why the way Light died is so important and why the director of the anime, while still did a beautiful job, botched the ending. He made Light's death look sad and tragic, when it was supposed to be us watching the most pitiful display of true cowardice. Is was bad enough that Mikami killed himself lol

Chels

Oh oh and pleeeeeeeaaaaase react to L Change the world the movie if you can! It should be on Amazon. Adds so much depth to L and Near.

mattmallow

10 anime for your consideration: Somali and the Forrest Spirit Yakuza Babysitter Lycoris Recoil Buddy Daddies Sweetness and Lightning Hinamatsuri Dark Gathering Acendance of a Bookworm Kakushigoto The Ancient Magus Bride

Crimson

What a ride. Thanks for reacting to such a classic. Don't know if you guys take suggestions or not, but just in case, here are some recommendations for your next series! Re:Zero Arcane Summertime Rendering Cyberpunk Edgerunners Promised Neverland Season 1 (Season 2 doesn't exist) Most of these are in the psychological/mystery genre--with the exception of Cyberpunk and Arcane--sorta like Oshi no Ko and Death Note. Arcane isn't an anime, but it's an amazing show with themes you guys will definitely resonate with so just threw it in there.

Winda

I think Code Geass will be good since its sorta in the same lane as Death Note. Give it a shot I think you would definitely enjoy it!

Izumizzzz

i think that uzaki chan or Teasing Master Takagi-san or How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom would be nice anime to tune into just some suggestions luv your vids

T T

I second Teasing Master Takagi-san!