Death Note

Encounter

Episode 9 Canon First Half: Kira's Reign Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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In Death Note episode 9, L decides to meet Light in person, disguising himself under a new identity. Light, suspecting L's true identity, decides to befriend him to gather more information and keep an eye on the investigation while planning his next moves.

Full Plot Summary

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L's suspicions are momentarily subdued, but he does not discard the possibility that Light may be Kira and decides to meet him in person. At the college entrance exams, Light notices a mysterious and eccentric student staring at him, who introduces himself as Hideki Ryuga, the same name as a famous idol. Light is shocked to realize that it is L. Since it would be too suspicious for L to die right after meeting Light, he decides to befriend L and kill him at a later time. He decides that the best course of action is to get closer to L, gather more information about his true identity and keep an eye on the police.

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What episode is "Encounter" in Death Note?

"Encounter" is episode 9 of Death Note.

Is "Encounter" canon or filler?

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

What story arc is "Encounter" part of?

"Encounter" 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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