Light Yagami, the main character in the anime "Death Note," justifies his actions as necessary for maintaining order in society by believing that he is ridding the world of criminals and creating a safer environment for law-abiding citizens. He sees himself as a vigilante working towards a greater good by eliminating those he deems as evil or corrupt. Although his methods are extreme and morally questionable, Light rationalizes his actions by convincing himself that the ends justify the means in his pursuit of creating a utopian society.
