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Re: L vs Light

Shuuri the Shinigami — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:45:33 -0000

Well, I think they're equal. Every single time L tried to outsmart Light, Light figured it out in time to keep himself from ultimately being caught. However, L was still able to derive clues from how Light reacted. If he was still alive, I'm almost positive that L would have figured it out.

Re: L vs Light

Misa-Misa — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:02:21 -0000

Light sure is smarter than L, because basically everytime L tried to expose to everyone that Light is Kira, Light always outwitted him. Also, L died without enough evidence of Light being Kira.

Re: L vs Light

Takai_Oni — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:29:57 -0000

I think Light is smarter, L would never have expected the plan that Light used to get Misa out of interrogation

Re: L vs Light

oh shet — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:37:54 -0000

i feel that light and L were on par with each of them both having there fair share of bad luck and let downs although it did seem light had the advantage with the shinigami yet i have to admit that he did a good job to go as far as he did. another thing is there deduction was most likely on the same terms as they both sometimes knew what the other was up to.the only thing what was lights demise in the end was that he was always blowing off his cover as kire when he ASSUMED that they were going to die example he did it to L.yet i think that L wouldn not have done that if he was in kira's shoes.soz.either way it was a great anime/manga

Re: L vs Light

Third Strike — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:28:20 -0000

The way I see it the situation comes out like this: True, LIght had a supernatural weapon but L also had an alias, the Japanese task force and leaverage when he got close to light (not being able to be killed due to only light knowing his name) Light had misa's mistakes, rim's threats and Ryuk's vague explinations going against him. L may have had the task force denying his theory's but if you think about it light's never really hand any efficient alies working with him (Takada and Mikami are the real reason he was caught by Near) whereas Near had the SPK and Mello had the mafia. L is bright but he's had more competence on his side (which didn't inconvience him) than light

Re: L vs Light

Deathnote1996fangirl — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:09:17 -0000

Light is much smarter
Light's Bio:http://www.onemanga.com/Dea...
L's Bio:http://www.onemanga.com/Dea...

Re: L vs Light

Deathnote1996fangirl — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:07:11 -0000

In the 13 volume of the manga it shows that Light WAS actually supposed to smarter than L.

Re: L vs Light

S_Shook — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:36:15 -0000

Point taken, but if L had outsmarted Light, he wouldn't be dead. He would have figured it out before he was going to be killed. Light made sure he stayed one step ahead. That's why I say he outsmarted him. But yes, I see your point, Near was only able to defeat Light with the help of Mello and L but, regardless, he defeated him so I still think Near pwnes.

Re: L vs Light

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:22:31 -0000

L is much smarter than kira he outsmarted him every time but eventually some one had to die kira had a cunning plan but id have to say they are =

Re: L vs Light

Observer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:22:18 -0000

He could've won if he didn't kill lind l. taylor when he first saw him.that whole "I am justice!" attitude was his downfall.

Re: L vs Light

KIRA — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:53:26 -0000

wait near did not out smart Light, near only won b/c T went to the bank and gave away the location of the real note n it was swiched 4 a fake. but if Light didn't kill takada he would have been able to win

Re: L vs Light

hpttgrl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:25:14 -0000

Umm... Kira our Savior does have a point, though... Rem didn't kill L for Light. She was forced to, to protect Misa.

Then again... Near didn't actually catch Light for L, either. He did it for himself.
o.o

Re: L vs Light

hpttgrl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:13:11 -0000

1. Light didn't outsmart L. REMMM. :O
2. The only reason Near passed up L is because of Mello and L's help.

Just thought I would point that out. n.n

Re: L vs Light

hpttgrl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:07:11 -0000

Light did NOT just made it up as he went along.

He planned everything out.
;P

Re: L vs Light

S_Shook — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:48:42 -0000

I honestly think that Light is smarter, just because he outsmarted L. Granted, L was on Light's trail the whole way, but he was always one step behind. The one who outsmarted Light was Near. So I think he pwns them both. : )

Re: L vs Light

DarkdragonL — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:24:07 -0000

Your stament right there was extremely hypocrytical. You are saying that it is okay for a shinigami to kill L for light but not for near to catch kira for L?

Re: L vs Light

L is better — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:00:39 -0000

L > Light > Near...(near is just using all L's evidence and before L died...he probably already know light is kira but can't find enough evidence to take him in...)

Re: L vs Light

Kira Lover** — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:50:39 -0000

Well I dont thin we can say who is the smartest bescaouse they're both very inteligent and smart but L died so I gues I have to say that is Light

Re: L vs Light

Kira our Savior — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:37:52 -0000

Light obviously is smarter than L. He did kill L after all. You may say that it was Rem that killed L, which is indeed true, but.. It was all according to Light's plan. It's not like he was just like: cool, Rem killed L! No.. Light set it up as to where Rem would be forced to kill L, so in the end, Light wins over L. You might say L won because of Near, but remember the topic is L vs Light, not Light vs Near.

Re: L vs Light

unnamed — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:28:42 -0000

well i think about it like... L had light everytime he tired something he was always a step ahead ...like that time he was about to call misa before she was taken i for questioning L already took misa's phone and told them to arrest her.

so i think L is smarter... the only reason he lost is cus light told Rem if she didnt help he'd kill misa or something.

Re: L vs Light

Sara — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:56:00 -0000

Hmm.. I think they are both equal, Light DID get L's identity and was smart enough to manipulate Rem.. but on the other hand, L knew he was Kira all along... He just, didn't have the evidence. Damn, I would like L to be better but they are both awesome. XD

Re: L vs Light

J_Joon — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:45:48 -0000

Light is better. There are no rules in this battle between L and Light. Do whatever is necessary to acquire the other person's true identity. Light was smart to manipulate Rem. L was totally beat.

Re: L vs Light

motokai — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:52:27 -0000

I suppose you're right, I wasn't factoring in the fake rules. Still, the fake rules were a last minute decision by Light because he knew it would throw L off, but L was prepared as soon as he saw them. That's another thing that made L better. He was willing to test the Death Note with criminals, while Light (working as a police officer) sided with the others in the task force in that it was a waste of human life. If Rem hadn't killed L, Light and Misa would have been arrested in little over two weeks. At least that's my guess.

Re: L vs Light

Ryuzaki_aka_L — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:23:40 -0000

True, but the set of fake rules are another reason L died. And it was Ryuk who wrote the fake rules.

Re: L vs Light

motokai — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:08:36 -0000

Right, Light used their relationship in a really depraved way. Forcing Rem to use the notebook to kill L so Misa would be safe, knowing what would happen to Rem afterwards.

On the subject of Misa, how would the fight between Kira and L have turned out differently if Misa had never come into the picture? Would the lack of distractions and Misa's careless errors made everything run more smoothly for Light or not?