The original Death Note aims for a happy ending
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Before becoming the dark and intense series we know, Death Note had a completely different beginning. Initially designed to appeal to a younger audience, the manga introduced thirteen-year-old Taro Kagami as the initial hero. This first version, titled “The Story of Taro Kagami”, was published in Weekly Shonen Jump and featured a significantly different story from the later version.
Taro – unlike Light Yagami, the main character who comes to define Death Note, is a boy who accidentally saw the famous death note. Initially not understanding the power of the notebook, Taro used it as a personal diary where he confided about being bullied at school. The consequences of those diary entries led to the deaths of the bullies, causing him great fear, revealing his naive and virtuous nature.
Taro
The story becomes more dramatic with the introduction of “Death Eraser”, a feature that allows Taro to undo deaths already caused, expressing his regret and desire to correct his mistakes. In contrast, in Light's case, when he discovered the notebook, he used it with cold, calculating intent, aiming to reshape the world according to his twisted vision of justice.
The differences between the main characters are obvious: Taro is driven by remorse and morality, while Light is driven by power and control. This character change transformed the series from a teen adventure into a dark, complex morality tale aimed at a more mature audience.
Light Yagami
While Death Note's initial trajectory may have attracted young audiences with its lessons about responsibility and regret, the choice to focus on Light Yagami and explore darker themes has ensured that the series The story attracts the attention of adult audiences, through its exploration of the psychology of power and its consequences.
So Death Note has drastically changed from a concept that could have been lighter and more accessible to children into a story that delves into the dark nature of human ambition, which is certainly appealing. attracts viewers looking for a more complex and intense plot.
