If there is an anime that I don’t have to introduce then it is definitely Death Note. The adaptation came out in 2005 and has set standards for anime ever since. It’s such a cornerstone of otaku culture, that even non-anime fans would recognize it without an issue!
This show was the first anime of many, and it’s probably still the favorite for most of them. It taught us a valuable lesson about power and responsibilities. This classic is still highly regarded as one of the best-written stories, and surprisingly has a big and loyal fan base! Madhouse definitely built up its reputation with this show.
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Are you wondering what the characters’ zodiac signs are? Do you think some of their personalities would match yours? Find out from this list below, where I summarize their traits based on their zodiac signs!
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Aries (March 21 ~ April 20)
Higuchi was chosen to be a Kira, and he certainly did you the Death Note to the fullest of its abilities. Everything he did was for his own good, not being afraid to remove even people who he otherwise liked if the situation required it. Not a pleasant person to be around, as you could never trust him. Do you like him? I think he was a good minor antagonist but wouldn’t want to meet him in real life.
16. Hitoshi Demegawa (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: April 4th
Sign: Aries
Aries are passionate and open-minded. They always search for new ways to make their goals happen. They can be quite rude when it comes to working together with someone and are sometimes very selfish. This makes them Machiavellian, but not necessarily in a bad sense.
Demegawa is not a nice guy. He is only motivated by money and fame, thus he constantly exploits dangerous people and dangerous situations. With the TV channel he leads, he got drawn into the hostage dramas set by Kira, and later he mindlessly supported the God of The New World with the expectation to make him rich. Probably the character that you want to avoid the most, please don’t be like him.
Taurus (April 21 ~ May 20)
15. Watari (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday:May 1st
Sign:Taurus
Taureans can be quite mysterious. If they set goals, no matter the absurdity, they will make it happen. For this ambition, they need great powers or fortunes. Where do they get these from? Just who are they? Taureans would help you with anything because they feel a strong sense of brotherhood.
Watari is only a supporting character for the great detective, L, be he is also a genius. Money is the most important weapon of this old man, but the way he sets up new headquarters, builds giant investigation bases, gathers the intel, and bribes officials make you question who is the brain behind the scenes! Are you a cunning strategist like him? Certainly a great addition to the squad of any detective!
14. Shuichi Aizawa (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday:May 11th
Sign:Taurus
Taureans have a lethal weapon: willpower. They are stable and always forward-looking. It’s hard to distract them from what they have in focus, but they can have low points as well. The hard times usually come when they have to make heavy decisions, but they can also deal with losses if needed.
Aizawa was an impulsive, but serious cop. He always questioned the investigation, rushed into action, and yet he couldn’t trust himself. When he had to decide to stick with the task force and lose his job or live a stable life with his family, he tried to be the most reasonable person in the room. One thing for sure, he never gave up on justice. Being an Aizawa is not only prestige but a great responsibility as well.
Gemini (May 21 ~ June 20)
13. Kyosuke Higuchi (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday:June 6th
Sign: Gemini
Gemini can be two-faced. They are hedonistic, meaning there is nothing more important than living without regrets. They make their own realities, they build their reputation and living standards. Being a good guy might not mean a lot to them.
Higuchi was chosen to be a Kira, and he certainly did you the Death Note to the fullest of its abilities. Everything he did was for his own good, not being afraid to remove even people who he otherwise liked if the situation required it. Not a pleasant person to be around, as you could never trust him. Do you like him? I think he was a good minor antagonist but wouldn’t want to meet him in real life.
12. Teru Mikami (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday:June 7th
Sign: Gemini
Gemini can pick up new personas if there is a need to. They don’t have a problem with being untrustworthy. Believing in yourself is an important trait as well. Sometimes it’s good to throw away your personal needs and focus on doing something grandiose.
Mikami was sure that he is a perfect Kira. He wanted to stand up to justice from a very young age, but being weak in the eyes of others made it impossible. Having granted the ultimate weapon, he was dedicated to cleansing the world, even more ruthlessly than Light did. Do you think he had good intentions? He might just want to get his anger out on anyone who didn’t meet his standards. Terrifying dude if you ask me.
Cancer (June 21 ~ July 22)
11. Soichiro Yagami (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: July 12th
Sign: Cancer
Loyalty is the most defining trait of a Cancer. Sometimes it goes to such an extent, that they hurt themselves in the process. Their emotional self is usually a leading force, they can hardly make anyone disappointed, or think rationally when their loved ones are hurt.
Captain Yagami was the most respectable policeman character I’ve ever seen. He always put his work in the first place, was trying to protect his man at all cost, resent from violence, and didn’t even think one bit about not trusting his son. That turned out to be a major mistake. It’s hard to be a good dad. Giving your all is sometimes not enough. One thing to learn from Captain Yagami is honor. He was someone who gave his all the save justice.
10. Aiber (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday:July 17th
Sign: Cancer
Cancer don’t have the morale for work. They like to do simple things for a big reward, which is usually explained by the high quality of slow work. If they are talented in something, it’s going to be a prosperous future for them!
Criminals don’t get mixed up with good guys in your average TV show. Moral obligation keeps the two sides from collaboration, right? Aiber is an intelligent guy, who likes to get paid well for simple jobs. He is good at manipulation and is certainly charming. Being a Casanova is a good thing if you live like him, without standards. If you want to be like him, make sure to have long blond hair with a handsome face.
Leo (July 23 ~ August 22)
9. Ryuk (FICTIONAL)
Birthday: August 15th
Sign: Leo
Leos have an infinite attention span. They are great partners to have, be it any kind of relationship. They just want to have fun and are good at setting up events. They are the main planners of a party, a journey, or here I should say a destiny.
Ryuk doesn’t have a birthday, he probably wasn’t even born, just somehow started existing. This is already something he hates. He wants things to have a purpose. Just waiting for time to tick is a despicable activity in his eyes, so he went ahead to start a rumbling on Earth. Many fans consider him to be the most interesting character after L, which isn’t a surprise.
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Virgo (August 23 ~ September 22)
8. Near (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: August 24th
Sign: Virgo
Intelligence is the biggest strength of a Virgo. They just love thinking and solving problems, usually questions that involve human activity. They are a little bit reserved, but their ideas come through easily even if their public speaking skills are weaker.
Not many people like the third L, but it is rather the fault of the execution of the finale than his character. The last segment of the show was rushed, and Near couldn’t really prove to be a rightful successor of L. He did resemble him with his behavior and intelligence, but his deductions weren’t half as interesting as the big detectives. Are you a second or a third child in your family? It’s hard to live up to your big siblings, but don’t lose hope!
Libra (September 23 ~ October 22)
7. Rem (FICTIONAL)
Birthday: October 15th
Sign: Libra
Libras believe that they are in control of their lives, but that might not be the case. Spending too much time examining others can lead to losing your self-time, and eventually, you won’t be living your own life anymore. Being helpful with others is a good trait, to an extent.
Rem sadly became too involved with the lives of humans. He knew that it’s the only thing that can kill a Shinigami, but he loved Misa too much to care about that danger. He swore to protect her at all costs, but it only became an even more tragic story for all because of his selfishness.
Scorpio (October 23 ~ November 22)
6. L Lawliet (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: October 31st
Sign: Scorpio
Intimidating and controlling others for the common good? It doesn’t sound half bad, but executing it might be problematic. Scorpios are intuitive and curious about new things. They can keep a balance between being social and keeping decisive information to themselves. Great diplomats!
The master detective, a favorite character of all, L, whose real name has never been discovered! A great mind with twisted morals, sugar addiction, and weak social life. His forward thinking saved many days but was still not trusted fully by his comrades. Having poor manners might not be an issue, but bad hygiene is. Strive to be an L, but don’t lose your humanity!
Sagittarius (November 23 ~ December 21)
5. Mello (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: December 13th
Sign: Sagittarius
Sagittarius people are not scared to be lone wolves. They can do things alone just as precisely as others in big groups. They love traveling and exploring new places, as well as new ideas. Fighting for justice is a big trait of them.
Mello was surprising for sure, and kind of played the role of an antagonist. Why though? He liked to do things differently than his predecessors, but his goals were the same. Sadly joining up thugs couldn’t bring a positive ending to his journey. It still a question whether or not he was jealous of Near, but he proved his hero nature in the end!
4. Touta Matsuda (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: December 14th
Sign: Sagittarius
Now, what if a Sagittarius is adventurous, wants to help, and can’t be broken, but lacks charm and confidence? They sure will have a hard time. Wanting to do things is a respectable trait, but makes sure you are safe when you find yourself surrounded by enemies.
Matsuda was the house-clown of the task force, as he failed to accomplish almost every mission he was assigned to. He had a big heart, and wanted the best for everyone, but was too blunt to recognize the manipulation of Kira, and often found himself in trouble. A very pleasant person to be around though, so find yourself a Matsuda!
Capricorn (December 22 ~ January 19)
3. Misa Amane (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: December 25th
Sign: Capricorn
Capricorns love to do things as others told them to. Following rules is one of their base traits, but they also love to be in the center of attention. They are very loving and care a lot about those who they find worthy of. It’s hard for them to give up on a person they’ve found interest in.
Misa was manipulated with consent. She wanted to be the subordinate and hopeless lover of Light Yagami. Given what kind of a person he is, this went the worst way possible. Misa was a weak personality, but seeing Kira as the only one that can make her happy gave a tragic push to the story. If you are anything like her, please don’t stay around someone just because they promise nice things! Write your own story!
Aquarius (January 20 ~ February 19)
2. Naomi Misora (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday: February 11th
Sign: Aquarius
It’s hard to describe Aquarius people because they don’t think of anyone as individuals. There is only a “we” for them. This doesn’t mean they don’t have unique traits at all. They are intelligent, honest, but they don’t want to let go of things before they experienced and studied them thoroughly.
Naomi was a federal agent before settling down in Japan once again. He kept L in high regard and wanted to work on the Kira case with him despite already being retired. The death of her fiancé made her take a path where she couldn’t turn back. Her tragic tale was just one where the power of Kira proved, there is no justice. If you resemble her, first of all, congrats! She is loveable, but keep an eye out for who you trust.
Pisces (February 20 ~ March 20)
1. Light Yagami (OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY)
Birthday:February 28th
Sign: Pisces
Pisces are intelligent, intuitive, and great public speakers. They have an overwhelming trait as well, which can define their existence: pride. Pride is hard to control, and even if it’s healthy in a small dose, some people are beyond the point of no return.
You don’t have to initially know who the main character of Death Note is to recognize Light as one. He is the very definition of a young man with a bright future. He wants to punish every criminal, and as soon as he put his hands on the Death Note, a new person was born. The God of The New World saw nothing but him being rightful. Light has had a god complex before being almighty, but after he got his weapon, he couldn’t turn back. Not even up to a debate, Light is a bad guy. He couldn’t differentiate criminals from justice-seekers anymore as time went on. If you are like him, please don’t be.
Conclusion
So many interesting characters! Who was your favorite? We have seen gradually different approaches to solve crime, bring justice, and govern. Who was right in this situation? Should anyone be allowed to decide over human lives alone, even if they want to make the world a better place? These are the general ideas behind Death Note, how do you perceive it? I hope you found someone you can relate to, if that’s not the case, check out our other lists!
