After L's death in the anime series Death Note, Light Yagami initially appears to show a sense of relief and victory as his most formidable adversary is no longer a threat. However, he also experiences a range of conflicting emotions, including disbelief, shock, and even a sense of emptiness, as he realizes that the chase and intellectual battle with L has come to an end. Ultimately, L's death marks a turning point in Light's character development, pushing him further down a darker path towards achieving his ultimate goal of becoming the god-like figure Kira.