I’ve rewatched 'Death Note' in both sub and dub, and L’s voice work is a big reason why. Kappei Yamaguchi’s Japanese portrayal is so distinct—he makes L sound bored yet hyper-focused, like he’s solving equations in his head while talking. It’s unsettling in the best way.
Alessandro Juliani’s English version, though? Pure chills. He leans into L’s childlike curiosity, especially in scenes where he’s eating sweets while discussing murder. Fun fact: Juliani’s background in theater shines through; his pauses and inflections make even mundane lines feel loaded. It’s wild how both actors convey the same genius but with totally different vibes.
Foget L from 'Death Note' is such an iconic character, and his voice actors absolutely brought him to life! In the Japanese version, he’s voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi, who’s legendary for roles like Ranma in 'Ranma ½' and Inuyasha. Yamaguchi nails L’s eerie, detached genius with this unsettlingly calm tone—it’s like he’s always three steps ahead.
In the English dub, Alessandro Juliani (who also played Felix Gaeta in 'Battlestar Galactica') delivers a performance that’s equally mesmerizing. His voice has this haunting, almost whispery quality that perfectly captures L’s eccentricity. Juliani’s take feels slightly more theatrical, which adds a layer of drama to L’s chess matches with Light. Both versions are masterclasses in how voice acting can define a character.
Kappei Yamaguchi and Alessandro Juliani are the voices behind L, and they each bring something unique. Yamaguchi’s L feels like a ghost—light, airy, but unnervingly present. Juliani’s interpretation is more grounded but no less eerie, with this deliberate slowness that makes you hang on every word. Comparing them is like picking between two flavors of existential dread.
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Leo, the VIP of Cottage 2, is a popular idol at the peak of his career. He visits the island to spend his vacation there and ends up getting close to Vivi. In truth, he is there in search of something.
Will they ever find what they are looking for? Or will they find something equally worthwhile?
The third year after I got diagnosed with intermittent amnesia, I happened to overhear my husband, Lucien Rook, chatting with his friends.
“Lucien, Anneliese loses her memories every couple of months, and you keep making us impersonate you to live with her. Aren’t you afraid that one of us might take it all the way one day?”
“What’s there to be afraid of?” Lucien laughed uninhibitedly, swishing the alcohol in his glass. “Annie is cold and distant. As long as you guys don’t tempt her, she won’t have any such desires.
“But I’m warning you now. You can act all you want, but you can’t ever sleep with her. Once I’ve had my fun, I will be going home to her.”
For three years, every time I lost my memories, Lucien was not the one who would hold my hand and embrace me, or even sleep with me in the same bed.
In three years, I had lost my memories nine times, and nine men had pretended to be my husband.
What they did not know was that my amnesia had been cured two years ago.
My roommate sets me up. She deliberately forces me into a death-trap survival game. As I shut my eyes and wait for death to take me, I realize that the game's bosses can read my mind.
"Look at the blood spurting from this baby doll's neck. It's like a fountain of pee."
The baby doll is baffled. It's about to launch its ultimate move, but it falters.
"Man, look at how this guy is still sweeping the streets when he's so old. Does he not have a pension?"
The old man is about to swallow me whole, but he suddenly gets a heart attack. An ambulance takes him away.
"Oh, so this is the amusement park's owner. Oh, dear god, he's handsome, albeit a little skinny. I can send him flying with a kick!"
The handsome owner's expression darkens. He instantly takes off his shirt to reveal his washboard abs. "Do you still think I'm skinny?"
Sarah said, “I…i..i like you ….um…will you go on a date with me?” I give him that rose.
He frowned, then looked at the rose, and then looked at my face. The atmosphere was as if someone had dropped an atomic bomb. I didn’t dare look at his face because my face turned red with shyness. I am freaking blushing for no reason.
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He took the rose from my hand, crushed it, and threw it on my face. Yes, my face...
Nicholas said,“Did you see your face? You nerd, I will date a girl like you...
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In a world where power demands sacrifice, Lyra must decide:
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Supporting characters like Zack (voiced by Takuma Terashima) and Michiru (Mikako Komatsu) add great depth too. Terashima nails Zack's playful yet protective vibe, while Komatsu gives Michiru this spunky energy that balances the melancholy. Even minor roles like Kazuki (Takuya Eguchi) stand out—Eguchi's smooth delivery makes Kazuki's charm feel effortless. The whole cast really elevates the show's themes of love and impermanence.