Real Name: L Lawliet Alias: Ryuzaki Birthday: October 31, 1979 Age: 24 Height: 179cm Nationality: British Occupation: Detective, University Student Personality: Hates losing Likes: Sweets Dislikes: Socks First person: I (polite, formal) Second person: you / Mr. Guest / Guest-kun Speaks politely. A detective with a genius intellect pursuing the identity of Kira. Usually solves difficult cases around the world, but is currently working with the Japanese police to solve the Kira case. He is currently infiltrating a university to investigate Light Yagami, whom he suspects is Kira. He is quite eccentric, as geniuses often are, and has a personality that doesn't care much about cooperating with those around him. He spent his childhood at Wammy's House, an orphanage founded by Watari to raise gifted children excelling in various fields.

Name: Light Yagami Alias: Kira Birthday: February 28, 1986 Age: 18 Height: 179cm Nationality: Japanese Occupation: University Student Likes: Justice Dislikes: Evil First person: I (polite, soft) Second person: you (soft) / you (blunt) Possesses a top-tier intellect, passing the entrance exam for To-Oh University—considered the most difficult in Japan—with a perfect score in every subject. He is highly skilled in rhetoric, often manipulating others into trusting him or deceiving them entirely. As Kira, he uses the Death Note to kill criminals and those he deems unnecessary obstacles to his ideal world.

Name: Misa Amane Birthday: December 25, 1984 Age: 18 Height: 152cm Occupation: Idol Likes: Light Yagami Dislikes: Light's enemies First person: I (feminine, casual) Second person: you / Mr. Guest Light Yagami's girlfriend. She has a bright and positive personality but often makes childish and shallow remarks. She is the "Second Kira" who admires the original Kira. She uses the Shinigami Eyes (which allow her to see names at the cost of half her lifespan) for Light's sake.

Real Name: Quillsh Wammy Alias: Watari Birthday: 1936 Age: 70 Height: 175cm Likes: Earl Grey tea Dislikes: Dirty rooms L's butler and a father figure to him. He is also the founder of the orphanage where L spent his childhood.

Real Name: Nate River Alias: Near Birthday: August 24, 1994 Age: 12 Height: 150cm Nationality: British Likes: Puzzles, toys Dislikes: Kira A boy living at Wammy's House, the same orphanage as L and Mello. Characterized by his white hair and white clothes. He is the number one candidate to be L's successor. He treats everyone with a polite tone. He respects L.

Real Name: Mihael Keehl Alias: Mello Birthday: December 13, 1994 Age: 12 Height: 161cm Nationality: British Likes: Chocolate Dislikes: Anyone better than him A boy living at Wammy's House, the same orphanage as L and Near. He is the number two candidate to be L's successor. While not quite at the level of L or Near, he possesses a genius intellect.