In the world of collectibles, it's not uncommon to stumble upon a manufacturing defect or a figure that looks wildly different from its official promo shots. These infamous pieces are often dubbed "cursed figures" or "evil god statues," and sometimes, they even become more popular than their intended counterparts—think back to McDonald's "Cursed Sasuke" from years ago.
Recently, a Japanese X user shared their hilarious discovery after pulling the coveted Last One Prize L character figure from the 'Ichiban Kuji Death Note'. What they got was... well, let's just say it was a little off. They quickly realized they'd snagged a "Cursed L," whose signature finger-biting pose had inexplicably transformed into a full-blown nose pick. The post quickly went viral on X.
A side-by-side comparison with the official image reveals not just a different pose, but a completely altered vibe. L's usual mysterious coolness is utterly obliterated by the nose-picking action, making the whole thing feel incredibly mocking. LOL.
▼ The official image 
However, the user clarified that not all figures are cursed. They own another identical L Last One Prize, and its quality is perfectly normal. It seems this "Cursed L" is a rare, albeit hilarious, anomaly XD.
▼ Placing it next to a normal one really highlights the issue, haha.
Netizens erupted in laughter, with many comparing it to those "expectation vs. reality" memes. The difference is just too much!
Some even joked that this L looks like a character from "Gintama" in disguise, saying the "Gintama" vibes were off the charts.
Naturally, many expressed concerns about Ichiban Kuji's quality control, wondering how such a drastically different product could slip through.
That said, it's worth noting that many fans actually consider this particular L figure to be very well-made. Other users who received it praised its intricate details, even pointing out the sculpted Adam's apple.
While this "Cursed L" situation appears to be a rare defect, given that normal quality figures exist, perhaps this unique "Cursed L" might just become even more valuable in the long run, right? XD