What episode is "Makeshift" in Death Note?
"Makeshift" is episode 20 of Death Note.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe investigation team monitors the Yotsuba Group's activities closely, devising strategies to infiltrate and gather intelligence on their ties to Kira. Amid psychic tension and strategic moves, Light and L maneuver carefully, while Misa is tasked to gain inside information. The episode centers on espionage and the complex cat-and-mouse game unfolding.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe investigation team installs wiretaps and surveillance cameras to monitor the Yotsuba Group meetings and are amazed at how openly they discuss their use of Kira. Light and L come up with a plan to contact one of the members of the Group, Reiji Namikawa. Namikawa agrees to act as a spy and help postpone Kira's killings by discussing them at the meetings. L reveals that he still suspects Light is the first Kira by playing mind games with him. Afterward, L questions Misa and wants her to infiltrate the Yotsuba Group to obtain information. Soichiro worries that even if they do gather enough information on the Group it will be difficult to capture all of its members at the same time.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Makeshift" canon or filler?
"Makeshift" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Makeshift" part of?
"Makeshift" is part of the Second Half: Confrontation 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
15Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
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