A photo of Japan football manager Hajime Moriyasu being termed as Light Yagami from Death Note in the midst of the 2024 Paris Olympics has gone viral
In the midst of the Paris Olympics 2024, Japanese fans, especially, Death Note fans have taken over the social media platforms like a blaze. Not sure why? Hereโs the brief:
For the unversed, Japan is currently leading the Paris Olympics 2024 medal board at number one position with a total of 12 medals, 6 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze, followed by France on second and China on third position.
Fans of Death Note are comparing the Japanese Olympic representatives with the Kira of the thriller series as they believe the nationโs representative will be unstoppable at the Summer Olympics.
Why is Japan football coach Hajime Moriyasu being called Light Yagami from Death Note at the 2024 Paris Olympics
A golden night in Paris for Team Japan! ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฅ
The Japanese men's gymnastics team won gold with incredible performances and pure emotion.
Full of tears of joy and pride, they truly shined! ๐#Paris2024 #Olympics | @gymnastics @TeamJapan pic.twitter.com/GjbLZRKZzH
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 29, 2024
About Death Note
For the curious, released in 2006, Tsugumi Ohbaโs โDeath Noteโ is widely regarded as one of the greatest thriller series ever made. It has cemented its status as a cultural icon and earned a spot on the Top 250 TV shows list by user ratings.
The interesting series is celebrated worldwide for being one of the best psychological thrillers featuring unexpected turns and twists in each episode that kept fans on the tip-toe.
It's over for other Olympic teams
๐๐๐#DEATHNOTE pic.twitter.com/9wzVsSCHp7— FIRST_MAN (@i_am_shado_w) July 30, 2024
The intense cat-and-mouse battle between Kira and Light Yagami captivated audiences throughout the series.
Although L became another victim of Kira, some fans liken his reincarnation to Japanโs football coach Hajime Moriyasu. Consequently, they believe Japan will be unstoppable at the Paris Olympics, currently leading with 12 medals.
Synopsis
One of the reasons for the showโs huge prominence is its protagonist, Light Yagami. Introduced as an ambitious high school student with a strong sense of justice, Lightโs encounter with the mysterious Death Note transformed him into a vigilante, unleashing his darker side and leading to his descent into darkness.
After murdering Detective L, Lightโs extraordinary intellect allowed him to remain unsuspected. However, despite winning the intellectual duel, he couldnโt escape the consequences of using the Death Note.
In the series finale, Lightโs identity is revealed, and Ryuk, the Shinigami, writes his name in the Death Note.
Death Note Picture Resurfaced Online
In a parallel drawn by fans, a viral picture from 2022 shows Hajime Moriyasu writing in his notebook during a football match, earning him the nickname Light Yagami.
This image resurfaced during the current sports events in Paris, reinforcing Japanโs dominance as they lead with 12 medals: 6 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze.
Fans believe Japan will continue to be an unstoppable force at the Paris Olympics, thanks to their hardworking nature and Moriyasuโs elite tactics.
The viral image of Moriyasu taking notes has generated significant buzz on social media, with an Instagram post captioned, โitโs over for other Olympic teams,โ garnering an overwhelmingly positive reaction.
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