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DEATH NOTE – 20

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OP2 Sequence

OP2: 「What’s up, people?!」 by マキシマム ザ ホルモン (Maximum The Hormone)
Watch the OP! Mirror 1 Mirror 2 (28.8MB, XviD)

Summary:

Not knowing that they’re under surveillance by L, the seven remaining Yotsuba members begin their meeting with Namikawa reasoning that Kira had to kill Hatori in order to show the rest of them what would happen if they wanted out. The discussion then turns to the report that Eraldo Coil had given them, but Higuchi isn’t happy that it doesn’t reveal L’s face or name. Coil did note that scheduling deaths on Fridays and Saturdays might allow L to figure out the connection to Kira. The group decides to heed this warning and moves on to who to kill next. After hearing the Yotsuba executives then plan out the method and time of potential deaths, Light and his father are shocked to find out the extent of Kira’s powers. L feels that they can’t be sure until the aforementioned people die and that they need to watch the behavior of all seven men so that it can lead them to the capture of Kira. Light and Souichirou both oppose the idea because it would mean letting the murders continue. Souichirou thinks that they should call up one of the remaining seven to try to stop the next murders, but L is afraid that it would be suspicious for the investigation to be doing this only three days after Aiber contacted the Yotsuba group. Above all else, the possibility is high that they won’t be able to conclude who is Kira. Light, however, decides to call the guy who is least Kira-like and has the most influence over the others: Namikawa.

Pretending to be L, Light tells Namikawa about the surveillance and how they know everything. He proposes a deal where if Namikawa convinces the group to postpone the next deaths for a month, then L will overlook everyone’s crimes except for Kira. Having been persuaded, Namikawa suggests to the others that they prioritize dealing with L by letting Coil work for a month on finding L. With L gone, they could go back to their normal weekly killing schedule. Pleased with how well Light’s plan worked, L thinks that maybe Light can succeed the name of L after he dies. He even asks if Light would take the position, but Light figures out that it’s a trick question and explains to everyone else that L still suspects him of being Kira. According to Light, L thinks that he could give away the powers and then get them back once everyone believes he’s innocent. Since this is indeed how L feels, Light confronts L directly about if he thinks Light would become a murderer. When L effectively says yes, Light punches L, and L responds simultaneously with a kick to the face. Fortunately, this doesn’t develop into a full fight like last time because Matsuda breaks them up.

L then proceeds to disagree with Souichirou’s idea to capture all seven of the Yotsuba executives because they don’t know that Kira is one of the seven, and L is sure that this case cannot be fully resolved without capturing Kira himself. He is willing to let Souichirou and the others work separated to capture the seven, but he’s personally going to concentrate on Kira. After heading to Misa’s room with Light in tow, L asks her if she would pick Light or Kira. When Misa claims that she would choose Light, L suggests that capturing Kira is Light’s goal and he gets Misa to say that she would do anything for Light’s sake. At this point, Light stops L and gets him to reveal his plan. L wants to use Aiber/Eraldo Coil to let the Yotsuba group know that Misa might know L because of the second Kira investigation. Since such a mission is dangerous, Light’s concern rests with how Kira could potentially kill both L and Misa. L, however, says that Misa won’t die if they win. With Misa onboard with the mission because she wants to help Light, L flatters her by saying that her love for Light is the greatest in the world. She rewards him with a kiss on the cheek and thinks that they can be friends. This causes L to remark that his number of friends has increased again, and then Misa gets them all to dance in a circle. Since Misa is involved again, Light has no choice but to join this part of the investigation instead of his father’s. Back in the main room, Souichirou is at this time determining that arresting the Yotsuba seven might be difficult.

ED2 Sequence

ED2: 「絶望ビリー」 (Zetsubou Billy) by マキシマム ザ ホルモン (Maximum The Hormone)
Watch the ED! Mirror 1 Mirror 2 (32.3MB, XviD)
Though I do like the new ED a lot more than the new OP, neither of them really suit my tastes, and I generally prefer Nightmare’s songs to Maximum The Hormone’s (though it just may be a factor of me getting used to it). The new opening animation sequence is quite fun to watch though because of it’s extremely colorful nature and the hints of characters to come such as Mello and Near. I also really like this shot of afro Aizawa with the gun and the aviator sunglasses. The new ending animation isn’t quite that exciting, and it focuses, just like the first one did, entirely on Light.

Preview:

Well the animation quality was all over the place this week. It wasn’t nearly as consistently good as the recent weeks have been, so maybe they spent too much time working on the new OP and ED (which look stellar in comparison). In any case, this episode marks the first time I really felt that Misa was annoying or unnecessary to the story. Usually I like her character, but all of that becoming friends and prancing around stuff didn’t really feel needed – it made me wish they would just get on with the plot. Still, Misa is an integral part of L’s plan, so we’re going to be seeing plenty more of her and those parts should be more substantial in terms of story. That includes next week, which should be the return of Rem.

49 Comments

  1. thenightsshadow
    February 27, 2007,

    Huh? I didn’t get the whole three-thingy.

  2. Kurosaki Ichigo
    February 27, 2007,

    Woot new OP/ED yay now D.Gray-man needs to do the same.

  3. The_Fan
    February 27, 2007,

    The new OP is a horror !!

  4. SanDo
    February 27, 2007,

    New characters in the OP???

  6. Moranshii
    February 27, 2007,

    wow, mello looks cool

  7. Totali
    February 27, 2007,

    Wooot new OPs and EDs are always something to talk about. ^

  8. pakxenon
    February 27, 2007,

    Two new songs, and they sound great (for heavy-music oriented people anyways :P)! I heard they did the ED to Akagi, which is even more awesome. Except that the music video for Zetsubou Billy really sucks.

    When does this arc end? It’s so boring.

  9. Rasmiel
    February 27, 2007,

    Okay, first:

    I take back what I said about Kaidoku Funou. Turns out it’s not the worst OP song ever. This new song took is more fit for that throne by far.

    The OP animation indeed is good though. The first few seconds of it remind me of Higurashi, which is never a bad thing. But in terms of songs, The World and Alumina are definitely better (much better) OP/ED songs IMO.

    I burst out laughing when Light, Misa, and L started a friend circle. Reminded me of HYD2 OP. XD

  10. posting from my wii
    February 27, 2007,

    Mello looks like a tranvestite in that picture. He dresses kinda flamboyantly but with those huge lips he almost looks female.

  13. GStrike-
    February 27, 2007,

    misa kissu L 😮

  14. Omni
    February 27, 2007,

    The first few seconds of it remind me of Higurashi, which is never a bad thing
    The white and red lettering scheme also reminds me of Higurashi.

  15. Timo-kun
    February 27, 2007,

    Damn, Near even looks more freaky in the anime xD

  16. Like MJ-chan
    February 27, 2007,

    I didn’t think the Jap’s had heavy metal. My respect for them has gone higher. Even if I can’t under stand it, it’s very good, kinda like Slipknot or better. The only thing is that they tweak a few of the old images and put them back in and it’s too colorful. Misa=hot as ever, even if I don’t like blondes a lot. L looks weird in his first scene; turny and eaty uppy.

  19. Bakanekokun
    February 27, 2007,

    I am sorry, but I hate the new OP/ED…I like the graphics just not the music

  20. souhaib
    February 27, 2007,

    is there a link here for a subbed version ?

  21. qwertypoiuy
    February 27, 2007,

    wow animation in new opening is great as naruto
    and misa is soooo hot in it

  22. souhaib
    February 27, 2007,

    Misa is hot either way man =P

  23. kurotsuki
    February 27, 2007,

    So they do will make the whole serie fit in 37 episode . It is pretty much confirmed with Near and Mello in the Opening .

  24. RevyFTW
    February 27, 2007,

    when i first heard the new OP my jaw dropped and i thought it was system of a down. I almost died. The ED is way better though.

    However, their ED song for Akagi is way better than both of these.

  25. AvexMode
    February 27, 2007,

    Misa is maximising my hormone/testosterone.

  26. Model_X
    February 27, 2007,

    Things seems to be going on pretty smoothly. The debut of Mello and Near draws closer every week. 🙂

  27. Gil
    February 28, 2007,

    Poor Light, having to smell L’s foot up close again. (who knows where L’s been….)

  28. cyw1988
    February 28, 2007,

    I reckon ep 24 will cover everything up till manga book 7 as for books 8 till 12, I am kinda skeptical whether they will be able to squeeze it all into the remaining 13 eps…

  29. Marquis
    February 28, 2007,

    I absolutely hate Mello and Near, but the OP’s okay otherwise.

  30. souhaib
    February 28, 2007,

    ok where did u guys read that the wil try and fit it into 37 episodes ?

  31. Hemlock
    February 28, 2007,

    WOOT! MEllow and Near XD

  32. psychohare
    February 28, 2007,

    yea baby, the party starts now!

  33. Sat
    February 28, 2007,

    2º opening rulezzzzzzzz 😀

  34. Yyi
    February 28, 2007,

    Ouch. When I first heard the full version of the OP song (without the OP scenes), I was wondering whether there was something wrong with my speakers. Trust me, you don’t want to hear the full version. I couldn’t even make out a single word.
    Fortunately, it’s much better when played along with the OP scenes.

    Btw, LOL at the dancing in a circle scene.

  35. Jeanette
    February 28, 2007,

    awesomeness. :3

  36. dita
    February 28, 2007,

    i personally think the new op is the greatest thing ever

  37. Shak
    March 1, 2007,

    Yeah the OP sucks, at least compared to the first OP / ED sequences. I can hardly make out a word they are saying, and it just seems too “bad ass” — the ending is way too harsh, and doesn’t really ‘close’ the episode like Alumina did.
    I’m gonna miss L.

  38. phlezk
    March 1, 2007,

    jesus christ they are slow in subbing this one!!!

  39. Near
    March 1, 2007,

    I… actually… like the ending. But the OP music is just horrible.

  40. Sh0e
    March 3, 2007,

    The new opening amazing-ly hardcorps i must know the name of that song…????

  41. DaemonCorps
    March 5, 2007,

    I just found this site through google and think these recaps are really well written. Also, (sorry for the plug), feel free to check out and improve the Death Note guide on tv.com. I’m the editor there and need some help on it.

  42. Ein
    March 5, 2007,

    I couldn’t watch the OP….it was REALLY dissapointing. >_

  43. Hellofadream
    March 6, 2007,

    What? The new OP is awesome! I kinda hated the first OP.

    How many episodes they’re gonna make? Are they gonna squeeze the whole story to 25 episodes or are there going to be more?

  44. 464645621
    March 7, 2007,

    HEY HEY NINGEN SUCKER…

    AH AH NINGEN NINGEN FUCKER!

  47. Nayamashii Fujoshi
    July 26, 2007,

    Lol, I love Misa’s happy dance! But she kissed L… Wah! *lolfangirlcry* But it’s ok, becuase I live in my own little world, and I’m a good artist. I trust you know where I’m going with this? Yeah. I’m awesome.

  49. vo1umeone
    August 15, 2007,

    Yeah…Have to say I hate the new OP too…It sucks pretty bad.

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