Ep. 22: L directs police to delay Higuchi's arrest while orchestrating a media trap to expose the third Kira.
Aired on March 14, 2007
Upon confirming Higuchi is Kira, L instructs the police to withhold his arrest to better understand his killing method, arguing this strategy aids in curing society and proving Kira's capture. L coordinates with Sakura TV to broadcast a special program where Matsuda claims to know Kira's identity, aiming to lure Higuchi out. Granted immunity from prosecution, several businessmen deceive Higuchi into following this plan. As the third Kira rushes toward the television station with the intent to kill the whistleblower, L and the investigation team monitor his every movement through cameras and wiretaps.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · L proposes binding to Light, sparking conflict as Kira shifts to monetary motives and targets Yotsuba Group.
- Ep. 19 · Matsuda investigates Yotsuba Group while posing as Misa's manager to contact L.
- Ep. 20 · Investigation team uses surveillance to monitor Yotsuba Group while L suspects Light.
- Ep. 21 · Misa meets Rem and identifies Higuchi as the third Kira while L grows suspicious.
- Ep. 22 · L directs police to delay Higuchi's arrest while orchestrating a media trap to expose the third Kira.
- Ep. 23 · Higuchi Discusses His Predicament With Rem While Driving To Sakura TV
- Ep. 24 · L discovers shinigami exist after arresting Higuchi, who is suspected of being Kira in Kanto.
- Ep. 25 · Light’s Silent Victory After Rem Eliminates L and Watari
- Ep. 26 · Light assumes L's legacy and continues his dual life as Kira five years later.