In truth, even if one relinquished ownership of the Death Note and lost their memories, they would regain them while holding the notebook. Light exploited this trait, predicting his own actions after losing his memory and before reclaiming ownership. Once all his memories returned, Light grinned with a malevolent smirk that went far beyond the word "wicked."

While villainous expressions suit antagonists, Light's expression was arguably one of the "baddest faces" among many villains.

The anime "Death Note" is based on the manga of the same name, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from December 2003 to May 2006. The total number of comic volumes sold exceeds 21 million copies. The story follows Light Yagami, a protagonist who accidentally picks up a notebook dropped by a shinigami, which has the terrifying rule that anyone whose name is written in it will die. As Light administers death sentences to the criminals rampant in society, he becomes known as "Kira." The series depicts the battle of wits and psychological warfare between Light, who seeks to become the "god of the new world" by executing righteous judgment, and the brilliant detective L, who pursues Kira as a mass murderer. The story has been adapted into live-action films and dramas, both domestically and internationally.

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