Death Note Episode 12 -

Publicly reveals the existence of Shinigami, terrifying L and frustrating Light.

: Because Shinigami exist only to take life, using their power to extend a human's life results in their own immediate death. Death Note Episode 12

While the Task Force is hopeful, L remains skeptical. He suspects this is a , as the new killer’s methods and tone—more emotional and "fan-like"—differ wildly from the original's calculated executions. L uses this review as a secret test: if Light arrives at the same conclusion as him, it might actually increase L's suspicion, as it would prove Light can think exactly like Kira . The Twist: A Shinigami's Sacrifice Publicly reveals the existence of Shinigami, terrifying L

: When Misa was about to be murdered, Gelus used his Death Note to kill her intended attacker. He suspects this is a , as the

Reveals that Shinigami can die if they save a human they love.

Back in the present, the second Kira (Misa) releases a new video with a terrifying proposition: she wants to meet the original Kira and offers to "show each other our Shinigami". This mention of supernatural beings causes the usually stoic in a rare moment of genuine shock, realizing he is dealing with something that defies rational logic.

: Gelus dissolved into sand, leaving behind his Death Note, which was eventually delivered to Misa by another Shinigami, Rem . The Climax: L’s "Freak Out"