While I often hate where endings go like they are foretold to be in the beginning of an anime series, I'd say Death Note is in exception. (Ok, it wasn't like Ryuk said it was gonna happen for sure in the near future, but still :P)
I found the ending fitting not because Light was "evil", but rather cus an ending where he won would feel kinda boring - because it's too typical the hero (well, arguably in this case) wins, imo.
The ending is part of what makes Death Note special - compared to other big shonen animes - in two particular ways:
1. The (anti)hero does not win
2. The ending comes fast (makes the story stay on topic and go fast - which imo is great in Death Note's case)
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Originally Posted by Hooves
Truth be said, L would have made an interesting character if he dint die.. R.I.P L  |
Seconded. I would've liked to see some more of his childhood, or what made L the one he was. Rest In Peace, sweets-loving mastermind