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In the world of anime, there are only a few titles that have managed to leave a long-lasting impression on viewers. Among them,Death Notestands as one of the most recognized and popular anime in the community.
Tsugumi Ohba’sDeath Notehas captivated audiences around the world with its unique blend of psychological thriller elements and intricate plot twists. Moreover, the anime perseveres as a definitive gateway anime and remains as beloved today as it was in the mid-2000s for many fans.
Light Yagami has generated an enormous fanbase thanks to his cunning strategies and 100 IQ plays that left many fans blown away by his intelligence. After witnessing several genius plays, fans have ranked Light Yagami as the smartest character in the entire anime verse, surpassing the likes of Aizen, Lelouch, and even Johan Liebert. Surprisingly, Senku fromDr. Stone, the man who brought human society back after extinction, ranked the lowest, sparking a lot of commotion online.
Death Note‘s Light Yagami Tops the List While Senku Ranks Last
Light Yagami and L (Ryuzaki) left several fans enthralled by the clash between the two smartest individuals. Light emerged victorious and earned the title of the smartest in the eyes of some fans. Tsugumi Ohba first introduces viewers to Light Yagami as Japan’s brightest high school student who is meant for great things until he encounters a magical notebook that grants him the power to sentence anyone to death (murder people).
Later, Light meets the original owner of the notebook who is a Shinigami named Ryuk. On their first meeting, Ryuk is intrigued by Light’s character and ends up closely following our protagonist. Despite Light’s evil deeds, many fans justify him as a good guy who only intended to make the world a better place by removing criminals from society.
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However,Ohba quickly introduced L, who opposed Light’s methods of justice and voiced many fans’ beliefs. Throughout the series, the mangaka highlights the clash of ideals between the two smartest individuals, leaving fans to anticipate more. With only 37 episodes,Death Notedoesn’t overwhelm a potential newcomer with too much pressure likeOne PieceorNaruto.
Ranking some of the most intelligent Anime/Manga characters of all time !!pic.twitter.com/ajRvPudDTY
Owing toDeath Note‘s immense popularity and enormous fanbase, many fans vouch for Light to be thegreatest and smartest anime characterof all time. However, with characters like Aizen, Lelouch, and Johan Liebert also in the mix, ranking Light as the smartest is a topic ripe for considerable debate.
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Interestingly, a fan poll about the smartest characters in the anime verse has caused a lot of commotion online. Senku Ishigami, from the famousDr. Stoneanime where the entire plot features around his intelligence, was ranked the lowest on the list, making many fans furious and expressing their anger on social media.
Fans Furious as Senku Ranks Last Among the Smartest Anime Characters
Dr. Stonetakes viewers to a post-apocalyptic world, where Senku Ishigami emerges as the only hope for humanity’s survival. Not to forget, the use of science inDr. Stoneis one of its most remarkable features that made the anime stand out from the rest. Throughout the series, Senku showcases his expertise in biology, chemistry, and physics to rescue others from several life-threatening threats.
The nigga that make everything from SCRATCH is last in intelligence?https://t.co/dxeqaWtira
Aizen bottom 3? Good thing the op not a character theyd be on no ones list
Putting Light above Senkus is just asking for a fight
Naturally, seeing the beloved protagonist ranked last on the list made fans furious. Thanks to Senku’s intelligence and understanding of science, our beloved protagonist brought human society back to civilization from the stone age.
Light being at the top when his demise came from him literally being outsmarted is crazy
The MF counted time without losing track!
Putting Light above anyone else here is absolutely crazy, he is not all that
One fan even points out how Light’s over-smartness ended up being the reason for the character’s demise inDeath Note. Apart from that, many comments argued about Light earning the top spot, despite the addition of Aizen and Johan Liebert to the list.
Indeed, placing Senku in the last spot could be an overstatement as the anime features several iconic moments highlighting Senku’s intelligence. Although Light may not be the smartest character of all time,Death Noteis one of the most recognized anime in the community, consistently exceeding fans’ expectations.
Dr. Stoneisavailable to stream on Crunchyroll
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
