As the sands of time continue falling away, Death Note continues to chronicle the trials and tribulations of our favorite law enforcers. In Volume 6, L continues to amaze his colleagues with a small revelation following the realization that The Yotsuba Group has recruited a private investigator to unmask the sweet-toothed detective. Luckily, L's insiders keep them guessing while Misa unwittingly finds the new Kira.

With the attention directed away from Light due to the presence of the new Kira, Light's character is slightly less entertaining than usual for the first episode or so. Viewers should see a return of the teenage-genius-Light who is eager to help administer justice. His memories of his past as the greatest criminal Japan has ever seen are now just that. Nevertheless, his ability to slip into the criminal mind makes him a valued profiler as part of L's team and his special spot next to L stays warm throughout the episodes. Unbeknownst to himself and others, Light's alter ego who was temporarily relinquished during his incarceration still lingers beneath the surface.

The original tension from the Light-versus-L days is barely detectable as L concedes that Light is not the Kira they are now looking for. That said, the underlying truth (the fact that Light is the real Kira) indirectly creates interest by keeping the tension on a simmer. Viewers are engaged by the fact that there is a metaphoric dormant volcano that could become active at any time. Hopefully it is one that will continue to splutter with entertainment and erupt with splendor at the optimal moment.

The members of the board in The Yotsuba Group also pose a mystery as members start being killed one-by-one. The new Kira sits among them, kills any who exhibit hesitation or opposition to the best interests of The Yotsuba Group. This could have been made more interesting by making any killings within the group a “Russian Roulette” situation. Perhaps more uncertainty surrounding the Yotsuba murders would have made it more exciting as a plot twist, rather than a quick side story. However, if it weren't for a relatively quick wrap-up of this side story those who have been following the series would not be able to see their original Kira back in action. I personally look forward to a return to the Light versus L days.

On a different note, it is also good to see that the DVD extras which have been included in every volume continue to be at good, robust levels. English voice actor interviews and recording sessions are regulars along with extra art and audio commentaries. The consistency in the quality and quantity of the extra content is pleasing as it provides value for money and gives insight into the other side of the camera.

Without giving too much away, it is now very obvious that the pen is mightier than the sword. Death Note is now well and truly on its way to revealing all that fans have been waiting for. While still somewhat distant to what will no doubt be its prime, perhaps in the next installment there will be something never before seen in the story thus far. Maybe Soichiro Yagami will catch L eating something savory. Whatever the case at least one viewer wants to see what happens next.