Light Yagami, the main character in the anime "Death Note," views himself as a righteous and superior individual who is destined to create a new world order by using the Death Note to eliminate criminals. He sees his legacy as one of justice and a utopia where crime does not exist. However, as the series progresses, his perception of himself and his legacy becomes more distorted and conflicted as he is consumed by power and his own sense of justice. Ultimately, Light's legacy is one of tragedy and a cautionary tale about the corrupting nature of power.