L dies. … Light kills him by setting things up so L actually will find out that Misa is the second Kira, forcing Rem to kill L, and his assistant Wataru. Light then becomes the new L. Light’s father dies, killed by one of Mello’s men trying to get the Death Note back.

Does light kill L?

In Chapter 58 or Episode 25, Light succeeds in killing L, and then there is a five-year time jump. This introduces two characters named Near and Mello, who eventually manage to kill Light. Many argued that L’s demise should’ve been the story’s end, and it’s hard not to agree with this sentiment.

Did Light Yagami beat L?

In the end L won because it was his successors who proved Light was Kira. Kira being caught was the end goal, regardless of L being alive when it happened which is why from the beginning he said he had to prove he would risk his life.

Yeah, he was a crazy serial killer and he probably got what was coming to him, but Light’s death was still pretty sad. However, fans can’t help but feel sad for Light too. It’s just so pitiful to see him in a state of such distress and desperation.