Death Note volume 9, by Tsugumi Ohba

In the book Death Note volume 9, by Tsugumi Ohba, the world is eloped in a great ruckus after the news of the president’s death. No one is safe, not even the innocent ones who have never committed any kind of crime. Even Kira doesn’t feel safe with L’s two successor chasing after him in full speed. Light puts on a new mask playing dumb with Near and remaining “faithful” to all members of the taskforce. A violent mafia involvement takes place and some extreme things occur which leaves the mighty Kira in a great deal of pain and sorrow. Now Light’s blood boils more with anger as not one but two of L’s successors leap two steps ahead of him.

The formidably dramatic violence that goes on with the mafia is an apparition for a manga like Death Note, but I did like the touch of action. The striking art is just the perfect element to signify the powerful mood of these scenes. I guess things are becoming a little more interesting with Mello and Near substitution L’s part. But it’s only a globule of excitement compared to the thrill brought when L’s presence was in the atmosphere of the story. But I’m not favoring Light’s act right now as plays dumb with near. Unfortunately it seems that Light’s intellectual thinking and moves have washed away along with L’s life from the face of the Earth.

Reviewed by Ayesha, Grade 10

Glendale Central Library