L returns to the big screen in the blockbuster Death Note spin-off L change the Wor Ld! Stealing the show with his performance in the two Death Note films, Matsuyama Kenichi reprises his fan-favorite role as the quirky genius detective with a sweet tooth & thick eyeliner. Directed by Nakata Hideo of Ring & Dark Water fame, L change the Wor Ld revolves around the last 23 days of Ls life, shedding new light into the inner world of the awkward & endearing prodigy as he embarks on his final adventure. Though the film does reference elements from Ohba Tsugumis manga including the school for the gifted that trained L & other one-letter detectives, the story itself is developed from an original screenplay. Running at leisurely pace on offbeat humor, L change the Wor Ld leaves behind the Death Note plot device in favor of more character development & screen time for everyones favorite barefooted detective. Watch L as he chews sugar cubes, rides a bike, makes new friends, saves the day, & maybe even stands up straight!
With only 23 days left to live, L (Matsuyama Kenichi) burns the remaining Death Note & proceeds to work day & night solving as many cases & consuming as many sweets as possible. One final case is sent his way in the form of a Thai boy who alone survived a deadly virus outbreak in his village. L gets another guest when 12-year-old girl Maki (Fukuda Mayuko, Little DJ) shows up on the doorstep. Both children are connected to an Ebola-influenza virus developed by Makis father which has been stolen by terrorists. With the terrorists hunting for Maki & threatening to unleash the virus, L is forced to leave his chair & venture out into the real world, both children in stow. The days tick down as L rushes to develop an antidote & catch the terrorists before time runs out.