However, such sophistry couldn't possibly work, and even Shuichi Aizawa (voiced by Keiji Fujiwara), who had been pursuing Kira alongside Light, reproached him saying, "Light, it's too late." Realizing there was no escape, Light finally snapped and became defiant. With his eyes glowing red and an expression like that of a Shinigami, he struck a somewhat pretentious pose and admitted, "That's right... I am Kira." He then proudly declared, "I am the God of the New World!" With theatrical movements, he spread his arms wide and posed, saying, "This is the mission given to me! I'm the only one who can do it. Could anyone else have done it!?"

This line has become one of the most memorable quotes from Death Note. Moreover, Light's series of movements at this moment has spread across the internet as the "God of the New World Pose" and continues to be a topic of discussion. For those who have only seen memes about it, it's worth checking out the original scene.

The anime "DEATH NOTE" is based on the manga of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from December 2003 to May 2006. The manga has sold over 21 million copies. The story follows Light Yagami, who accidentally picks up a notebook dropped by a Shinigami, which has a terrifying rule: "Anyone whose name is written in this notebook will die." As Light uses the notebook to execute criminals, he becomes known as "Kira." The series depicts the intense mind games and psychological battles between Light, who aims to become the "god of the new world" through righteous judgment, and the genius detective L, who is determined to uncover the identity of the mass murderer Kira. The series has been adapted into live-action films and dramas both in Japan and abroad.

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