L Lawliet★

Intro Here are some interesting facts about L from Death Note that even many fans might not know: 1. His full name L’s full name is L Lawliet (revealed later in the manga/anime and officially confirmed by creator Tsugumi Ohba). "Lawliet" has no specific meaning, but it adds to his mysterious identity. 2. He uses multiple aliases L often operates under fake names like Hideki Ryuga, Ryuzaki, Eraldo Coil, and Deneuve—all famous detective aliases he uses worldwide. Hideki Ryuga (his name when meeting Light at school) is intentionally chosen to be a pop idol’s name to discourage anyone from using it casually. --- 3. His posture isn’t random L’s crouching position (squatting on chairs) isn’t just quirky—it supposedly helps him think more clearly. Tsugumi Ohba stated that L believes his reasoning ability drops by 40% if he sits normally. --- 4. His sweet tooth has a purpose L is almost always eating cakes, sweets, or fruits. This isn’t just a character trait—according to Ohba, L needs constant sugar intake to maintain his high brain activity since he barely sleeps. --- 5. He never blinks on-screen If you pay close attention, L hardly ever blinks in the anime. This was done deliberately to make him seem more unsettling and mysterious. --- 6. He has martial arts skills Though he looks frail, L is surprisingly strong. In the manga, he defeats Light in hand-to-hand combat during their fight at the Task Force headquarters. --- 7. He’s based on Sherlock Holmes Ohba has admitted that L was inspired by Sherlock Holmes—his deductive reasoning, eccentric personality, and obsession with small details all mirror Holmes. --- 8. His character design evolved a lot Originally, L was supposed to look more like a “normal handsome detective.” Takeshi Obata (illustrator) made him unique by giving him messy hair, dark eyes, and slouched posture. 9. He ranks among the top 3 detectives in the world