Death Note

Friend

Episode 14 Canon First Half: Kira's Reign Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Light strategizes to use an ally's affection to mislead his adversaries, while the detectives face confusion over mysterious new players possibly working together, intensifying the psychological battle between them.

Full Plot Summary

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After Light introduces Misa to Ryuk, the two discuss their plans to get rid of L. Taking advantage of the situation and of Misa's love for him, Light concludes that he can use her to mislead L, while furthering his plans for a better world. Misa's shinigami, Rem, however, threatens to write down Light's name in her own Death Note if Misa's safety is compromised. In the meantime, L is thrown off the trail by the second Kira and is confused by the new audio tapes purposely denouncing the police's attempt to make the first Kira appear as a pariah. L concludes that the two Kiras might have met and are working toward the same goal.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Friend" in Death Note?

"Friend" is episode 14 of Death Note.

Is "Friend" canon or filler?

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

What story arc is "Friend" part of?

"Friend" 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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