25 Death Note Memes That Will Transport Otaku Millenial Emos Directly to Hot Topic in 2009

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Aug 28, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Death Note came out in 2006, right at the peak of popularity of the emo and scene kid subculture that had every rebelling teenager in a choke hold in the 2000s. Misa Amane's alternative outfits, rife with black lace, studded boots, black and white striped stockings and hand warmers, and gothic Cross necklaces, were the pinnacle of fashion to counter culture teenagers who frequented Hot Topic in the 2000s. L Lawliet, with spiked, swooping black hair and under-eye circles that resembled smudged eyeliner, was an emo icon - even though he was a pretty serious and intelligent detective. The dissonance between his unsociable appearance and his affinity for pastel-colored sweets made for fan-art that hit the nail on the head for the dark-yet-childish aesthetic of the scene kid subculture. Many a MySpace background or profile pic featured an emotionless L enjoying some kawaii strawberry cake. 

If Death Note was part of your teen years and you still remember the 'Demotivational Poster' meme format, then enjoy these nostalgic memes of the renowned anime that will take you right back to 2009. 

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  • 01
    NEAR Do not knock over his dice towers. Ever. B
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 02
    RYUK LOGIC Doesn't bother dodging a bullet but has to dodge a tennis ball
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 03
    REM As though your girlfriend couldn't get any more annoying, you have to deal with her crazy friends.
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 04
    ST L LAWLIET KFC EMPLOYEE He is real! and he works at KFC
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 05
    KFC KIRA'S FRIED CHICKEN You'll take a leg - and EAT IT! Kira Fried Chicken Finding New Ways To Give You Heart Attacks
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 06
    HOSTESS TWINKLES DEATH BAKERY Cake unites even mortal enemies.
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 07
    Cheezburger Image 10395309312
    via @_death_note_memes_
  • 08
    Cheezburger Image 10395309824
    via @_death_note_memes_
  • 09
    Cheezburger Image 10395309568
    via @_death_note_memes_
  • 10
    *heavy breathing* deathnote_memes_
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 11
    deathnote_memes_ SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 12
    People watching L and Light play tennis: deathnote_memes_
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 13
    Nobody: Light's plan: deathnote memes
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 14
    L: El:
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 15
    napoleonbonerhard shingekinoswaggie bioterrorist I want someone who hasnt seen death note to analyze this screen shot and tell me what they think the show is about a boy is in a band and he has his bandmates over. two of them are trying to convince the other two to dress metal so the cover of their album looks cooler. normal kids mom wants to know if they want any snacks. very close i'm impressed
    via @deathnote_memes_, Tumblr
  • 16
    RAITO KUN, I AM 100% SURE THAT YOU ARE KIRA deathnote_memes_ ANYWAY, LET'S INVESTIGATE THIS CASE TOGETHER
    via @deathnote_memes_
  • 17
    Me: I wonder why I've got back pain Also me 24/7: @a.valid_username
    via @a.valid_username
  • 18
    MI MUNDO ZELDAS Y OTRAS COSAS:V L L L
    via Mi Mundo, Zeldas Y Otras Cosas :V
  • 19
    me after saying i don't care
    via @deathnote_fam
  • 20
    Linkiemee: the best part of death note was when light was having a seizure in the helicopter and L was just like u ok
    via unkiemee
  • 21
    Mom: you need to socialize Me:
    via @deathnote_fam
  • 22
    Goog e
    via @deathnote_fam
  • 23
    Me calling someone hoping they don't pick up:
    via @deathnote_fam
  • 24
    when you finally get your eyeliner perfect. KohaiKitty onlygalythings
    via @deathnote_fam, onlygirlythings
  • 25
    I AM GOD OF THE NEW WORLD I am about to end this man's whole career.
    via @deathnote_fam
  • 26
    When your Mum forces you to talk to a family member over the phone: @_lightbulbyagami_
    via @_lightbulbyagami
  • 27
    L's Real Name 25 MILES WATER 1/4 MILE Light
    via @_lightbulbyagami
  • 28
    Me in English: *reading book that has the word 'light' in it* Teacher: "What does Light symbolise?" My brain: _lightbulbyagami_ I'm the god of the new world!
    via @_lightbulbyagami
  • 29
    L: "Btw Light I know you're Kira" Light: "No you don't, there's no proof!" Google: who is Kira? Х All Images News Shopping Videos @_lightbulbyagami_ Light Yagami Overview 56™ 50™ Maps B Videos Played by Movies and T DING IN JAPAN VS
    via @_lightbulbyagami
  • 30
    Far. @_lightbulbyagami Wherever you are.
    via @_lightbulbyagami

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goth 2000s anime millennials hot topic animemes emo light yagami nostalgic anime memes japanese entertainment Japan manga death note L lawliet weeb emolulz otaku internet culture
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