Unlike the anime or manga, The Last Name provides a self-contained, definitive conclusion to the Light vs. L rivalry that is often cited as one of the best "alternate" endings in the franchise.
"Kenichi Matsuyama as L is one of the best casting choices in anime adaptation history. He nailed every mannerism." Unlike the anime or manga, The Last Name
The live-action films are often praised for how they condensed the sprawling plot of the manga into two tight thrillers. Unlike the anime or manga
"The ending of the second movie was actually better than the manga. It felt more like a complete circle for L and Light's rivalry." The Last Name provides a self-contained