L's #1 sidekick!

[Misuki Marishima]

I've mentioned before that I believe that Near is under appreciated... but there's yet another character that is hardly recognized and I don't believe L could fully perform his duties as the greatest detective in the world without.

Watari, of course! He's been there not only to be L's link to the public so he doesn't have to endanger himself by showing his face, but he's also been L's sweet provider, adviser (i.e. episode 25 when L is seen standing STRAIGHT UP to speak to him, but we never hear what they say), sniper and possibly even parental figure. (another scene in episode 25, when there's the child L and I believe the younger Watari in front of a church.)

Yet, I see few/no threads involving Watari at all, even though up until his end, he's jam-packed with awesome just like L is!

This topic is to give a little love to the only one whom L trusts... and THE most awesome British dude I've ever seen in an anime.  

[Tsatske]

Watari! I'm in full agreement, Watari needs more love. THE best sniper in the world, I'm confident. Who better to help out and take care of our precious L?

Now, I wanna watch ep25 again! (for like, the fifth time!) If L stood straight up like that, I'd say that means he has a lot of respect for Watari.

I echo your post, jam-packed with awesome!  

[Cress Sybellos]

So true. Who else agrees to run out at 3 AM to buy candy?
But seriously, you make a good point. Watari is probably the most underappreciated character on Death Note.  

[xX_Elysium_Xx]

AWW!!
I know he did all those things but he wasn't really
recognized until his... end... :[

wait... he stood up STRAIGHT?!
*watches ep 25 again*

EDIT:// my god... YOU WERE RIGHT!!
He was standing straight... o.o'''
Hmm... Maybe that's why Watari gave L a weird look...
"What's the matter, Ryuuzaki?" *weird face*
-spins around chair to face L*
"What will you do?"

I wonder too... xD
ha... I know already... but I wonder WHY he did it...
or...were they talking about something else?
blahhh...

 

[Misuki Marishima]

I think the dialog might have gone something like this...

Watari: What's wrong, Ryuzaki?

L: I think Light-kun is Kira..

Watari: What will you do?

L: Probably wait just a little longer.  

[SCP-511]

Awww, so good to mention Watari. I almost forgot that he was one of my favorite characters, he was as much a dad to L as Chief Yagami was to Light.
And probably to more kids than just L, he did have an orphanage.  

[Gabby Logic]

I was sad when he died, but I knew that L would soon follow so all my feelings for the old man were transfered to L, but I did love Watari.  

[AnimeYouko]

Much love to Watari!!!!!!!!!! *glomps Watari* -^_____^-  

[Fantasyrulz]

Watari is totally awesome... heart  

[immortalhaldir]

I don't know why but I never really liked Watari. He just seemed a background character to me. But I haven't seen the anime and It sounds like he's in that more. So I guess he's ok  

[Accidental Affinity]

I love Watari heart I don't think there's any other character like him in any anime.  

[The Marquise]

Poor Watari, never reciving that much loving from the fans.
gonk

I was wondering what was going on when L was standing straight talking to Watari.
It must have been something really important.
mad

 

[blackwinged_Kanone]

Yeah poor Watari*glomps* lol

Sitll loves L and Light<3  

[Misuki Marishima]

Watari was interesting though because of this fact:

He was a man of few words and he still managed to prove himself important. No dramatic speeches, stupid moments, questionable references (yes, I'm picking on you Light and Matsuda), and best of all, the guy can fight. What's not awesome about a man who can kick some serious tail and still be dignified about it?  

[saiyoucho]

Watari was amazing. He was pure ownage.
U gotta give him props as the uber sniper he was. =P
He also kept cool in any situation. A perfect associate for L.