In the anime series "Death Note," Light Yagami uses manipulation of his own image as part of his plans to maintain his facade as a high-achieving and morally upstanding student while secretly being the infamous vigilante known as Kira. By presenting himself as a model citizen, Light can effectively deflect suspicion away from himself and continue his quest to rid the world of criminals without being caught. His manipulation of his own image allows him to operate in the shadows and manipulate those around him to further his goals without raising alarms.
