The manipulation of memory and perception plays a crucial role in Light Yagami's efforts to maintain his facade and protect his secrets in the anime "Death Note." Light strategically uses the Death Note to control and manipulate individuals, erasing their memories or altering their perceptions to ensure they do not uncover his true identity as the serial killer known as Kira. By manipulating others' memories and perceptions, Light is able to manipulate the circumstances surrounding him, creating an illusion of innocence and diverting suspicion away from himself. This manipulation serves as a key tool in his quest to evade capture and continue his mission of becoming the "god" of his new world.
