Light's alliances, particularly with Misa Amane and later with Teru Mikami and Kiyomi Takada, underscore Machiavelli's advice on the necessity of allies and the constant risk of betrayal. Light uses these allies for his ends but must remain vigilant against their potential betrayal.
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"Death Note," a popular anime and manga series, presents a wealth of themes that echo Machiavellian concepts, particularly those related to power, morality, and the nature of leadership.
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