Craziest Death Note Fan Theories That’ll Make You Question Everything

So, Death Note, Huh? The anime that had us all questioning our moral compass and maybe side-eyeing anyone who keeps a suspiciously detailed notebook. But beyond the psychological chess match between Light and L, fans have cooked up some truly wild theories that will make you rethink everything. Here are a few which will keep you entertained, huh!!

Light Became a Shinigami

You’ve probably heard this one. After Light's dramatic fall from grace and life, of course, fans believe he didn’t just fade into the abyss. Nope. He got a career upgrade and became a Shinigami. The Death Note: Relight 1 movie shows a mysterious Shinigami and let's be honest, it has resemblance to Light, alright? It only fuels the conspiracy for us all. Sure, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata denied it, but when has that ever stopped fans from overanalyzing?

Near Is a Psychopath

Look, we all know Near’s unsettling doll collection was questionable at best. But some fans are convinced he’s not just socially awkward, he’s also a full-blown psychopath, alright? From manipulating Mello to coldly watching Light’s downfall, Near’s calculated moves raise more than a few eyebrows. Was he really the righteous successor to L, or just a creepier version of him? Well, I question it all. How about you?

Ryuk Manipulated Light's Downfall

Ryuk claimed he wasn’t on anyone’s side, but fans think he’s a lying little gremlin, okay? The theory goes that Ryuk subtly pushed Light toward ruin for sheer entertainment. Every smug chuckle, every perfectly-timed plot twist, oh man! it’s like he was the puppet master all along. And honestly, would we expect anything less from a god of death who treats apples like they’re the holy grail? Disgusting!!

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