Kira is back in the highly anticipated sequel "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World" and he wants to make sure everyone knows about it. The new teasers for the film reveal a "message from Kira" as well as clues to his identity.
Is Tatsuya Fujiwara coming back to play Light Yagami, who could be Kira once again? And will "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World" also get an international release date?
New 'Death Note: Light Up The NEW World' Teasers Reveal "Message From Kira"! Light Yagami Back For More Killings?
It looks like there is simply no escaping Kira as long as the Death Notes still exist. The two new teasers for "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World" feature Kira's message.
But is it possible that Light Yagami is officially back with a vengeance in "Death Note: Light Up The New World"? Will Tatsuya Fujiwara's iconic character once again take on his alter ego to continue killing criminals?
According to Anime News Network, Tatsuya Fujiwara has been confirmed to return as Light Yagami in "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World". However, it is possible that Light and Ken'ichi Matsuyama's L will only appear in flashbacks in the sequel.
After all, "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World" will introduce new characters as the new incarnations of Light and L. It is possible that a new Kira will rise, and his intentions might not be as noble as Light's.
Will 'Death Note: Light Up The NEW World' Get An International Release Date?
For now, it looks like "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World" will premiere only in Japan on October 29. Unfortunately, there is no word yet on whether the sequel will be released internationally.
Non-Japanese fans are hoping "Death Note: Light Up The NEW World" will reach international shores so they can get another glimpse at Light Yagami and L in action. Keep checking GamenGuide for more updates on the new "Death Note" film.