What episode is "Ally" in Death Note?
"Ally" is episode 18 of Death Note.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readL proposes being tied to Light to narrow down Kira, leading to suspicions about the motives behind killings and the involvement of a powerful organization. The investigation faces secret threats and shifts, with new members joining the team for the challenge ahead.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersL proposes that he be tied to Light, causing a scuffle to break out in the new headquarters. It is some time until Kira begins killing again, which has L and Light thinking that Kira may be killing for monetary profit. Their suspicions lead them to the Yotsuba Group, a rich organization that dominates global markets. Kira is also reported to have been sending threats to politicians and the investigation team is forced to conduct their operations in secret. As far as the public is concerned, the Kira investigation remains unsolved and the team is disbanded. At this point, L brings two new members to the investigation team, Aiber and Wedy.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Ally" canon or filler?
"Ally" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Ally" part of?
"Ally" 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.
Series Cast
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L main 
Light Yagami main 
Halle Lidner supporting 
Misa Amane supporting 
Near supporting 
Rem supporting 
Ryuk supporting 
Sayu Yagami supporting 
Soichiro Yagami supporting 
Touta Matsuda supporting 
Watari supporting 
Higuchi antagonist 
Mello antagonist