Light Yagami: Hero or Villain? *Cover Spoilers*

One thing I've noticed when I've talked to fans of Death Note is that many of them have very different opinions on whether or not Light Yagami is actually a villain. Actually, most people I've talked to think he's a hero, which is a total shock to me!

Personally, I think Light COULD have started off as a hero, wanting to rid the world of horrible people with the Death Note...after all, his original intention was to do away ONLY with criminals. But over time, his original idea became perverted...not only did he want to kill people who got in his way,

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, but he also didn't give a damn when

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In the end, all he cared about was himself, and achieving his place as a god.

I know some people think the ending should have been different, that it should have ended

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, but I think it ended perfectly. Light ultimately got what he deserved, and in the best way possible.

*And remember to use the spoiler cover under the "others" button...a lot of members haven't finished this anime yet.