Death Note

Confession

Episode 13 Canon First Half: Kira's Reign Arc 23 min

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In Death Note, investigations intensify as Light and others seek to uncover the identity of the Second Kira. Misa's actions reveal her own feelings and complicate the pursuit, while the investigation team seeks new strategies to handle the situation.

Full Plot Summary

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Detective Touta Matsuda and Light volunteer to go to Aoyama to investigate on the date mentioned in the journal entry. Light intends to find out who the Second Kira is, and in order to keep his identity unknown to the shinigami following Misa, he gets a group of his friends to surround them while they walk. Possessing the shinigami eyes, however, Misa finds out that Kira is Light Yagami because his life span is the only one she can't see. Later, Misa confirms to the investigation team that she has found the real Kira. The team decides to change their approach and try to reason with her. They release a television broadcast condemning Kira as a heartless murderer who will kill anyone who discovers his identity. Furthermore, they offer to lessen the severity of the punishment the second Kira will face if she reveals information about the real Kira. Misa ignores this, finds Light and explains that she tracked him down because she loves him.

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What episode is "Confession" in Death Note?

"Confession" is episode 13 of Death Note.

Is "Confession" canon or filler?

"Confession" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Confession" part of?

"Confession" is part of the First Half: Kira's Reign Arc.

Can I read this without spoilers?

Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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