What anime is Light Yagami from?
Light Yagami is from Death Note
Light Yagami appears in Death Note, a TV anime that premiered in 2006 and ran for 37 episodes.
Also known as Kira, Light Asahi, God.
Recognise Light Yagami from a meme, clip, or screenshot? Here's the show they're from — and the fastest way to identify any anime you stumble across.
Who is Light Yagami?
Light is a third year high school student (12th Grade) at Daikoku Private Academy who also attends supplemental classes at Gamou Prep Academy in the beginning of the story. Light has a father, Soichiro Yagami, who is the head of the Police Force. Light also has a mother, Sachiko Yagami, and a younger sister, Sayu Yagami.
About Death Note
Light Yagami is a genius high school student who is about to learn about life through a book of death. When a bored shinigami, a God of Death, named Ryuk drops a black notepad called a Death Note, Light receives power over life and death with the stroke of a pen. Determined to use this dark gift for the best, Light sets out to rid the world of evil… namely, the people he believes to be evil.
Where to watch Death Note
Saw Light Yagami in a screenshot?
Drop the image into Qued and it names the anime in seconds — then saves it to a watchlist you can track and share. Free, no sign-up.
Identify an anime free →More characters from Death Note
FAQ
What anime is Light Yagami from?
Light Yagami is a character from Death Note (2006).
How can I identify an anime from a screenshot?
Upload the screenshot to Qued. It reads the art style, characters, and on-screen text to name the title in a couple of seconds — free, no account needed.