As much as I love to admire the psychological aspects of Death Note and Light's general descent into madness, I have to admit that for me the true highlight is Ryuk. From his silly little dances ...

Rather than feel disgust or remorse at the prospect of ending human lives ... and pronounced one of Death Note's best quotes: "I don't want to die!" Ryuk refused to give in to Light's pleas ...

Death Note is a story dominated by predominantly male characters. The main character, Light Yagami, his shimigami companion Ryuk, and his adversary L were all men. Light's later enemies were also men.