In the manga, Light begged Ryuk to save him and the shinigami declined, writing his name in the Death Note right in front of him. The arrogant killer's persona of superiority and pride fell away ...

In the manga, Light had a final conversation with Ryuk, desperately pleading for his Shinigami to help save him, and pronounced one of Death Note's best ... a panel of an unnamed Kira worshipper ...