Why Ryuk Kill Light

Why was light killed in Death Note?

Seeing that Light has finally lost, he is killed when Ryuk writes his name in his own Death Note, just as the Shinigami had warned when they first met.

Why did Ryuk wanted to kill light?

So, when Light was fatally wounded by the Near’s party, Ryuk decided that Light would no longer be entertaining, and decided to just kill him. This shows that he was never on Light’s side, just doing what he thinks would add to his entertainment (and supply of Apples).

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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