What episode is "Guidance" in Death Note?
"Guidance" is episode 22 of Death Note.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAfter identifying Higuchi as Kira, L devises a plan to learn Kira's killing method before apprehension, arranging a TV special to bait Higuchi. Several individuals cooperate in the plan, leading to surveillance of the unfolding events as tensions rise and moves are made to outwit Kira.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAfter learning that Higuchi is Kira, L decides that the police must not apprehend him until they understand his killing method. He points out that this will be an advantage in curing society of Kira and proving that he has been caught. He arranges for Sakura TV to air a "Kira special" where Matsuda will declare he knows the identity of Kira to lure out Higuchi. Having been granted immunity from prosecution, several of the businessmen trick Higuchi and lead him to follow L's plan. As the third Kira races to the television station, determined to kill the whistleblower, L and the investigation team watch his every move via cameras and wiretaps.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Guidance" canon or filler?
"Guidance" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Guidance" part of?
"Guidance" 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
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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