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In fact, they are responsible for making us a bit smarter, LOL. Here in this article, you will find the strongest Death Note characters as well. There are a lot of exciting details waiting for you. So let’s begin!
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Best Death Note Characters - Smartest Characters of All Time
22) Aiber
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
20/40 |
About Aiber:
Aiber is a professional con artist, and we know how easily they trick people. Well, he is pretty cool, intelligent and knows how to get information and from whom. He is rather skillful as a con artist. Aiber helped L many times in his task.
The way he used to disguise himself and alter his voices is phenomenal.
In short, Death Note is full of intelligent and talented characters. They are exceptional in one way, or another and Aiber is one of them.
Role In Death Note:
He didn’t play a significant role but was helpful to L. However, after the death of L, he was also killed by Kira. As we all know, it’s either You or Kira. That means Kira never leaves anyone! Aiber apparently died of liver cancer!
He was pretty famous for his chilled-out and cool attitude!
Quotes
“Names Aiber, I’m a con artist. Nice to meet ya all.”
“Just give me a pipe and call me a fraud.”
Strengths:
Smartness
Con Artist
Knows how to get information, especially from girls
Weaknesses:
No major weakness was known since he was just a side character.
21) Armonia Justin Beyondormason
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
20/40 |
About Armonia Justin Beyondormason:
He is one of the strongest Death Note characters, specifically among the Shinigami. Armonia is the one who is respected by other Shinigami and has enormous importance to them. Well, let me tell you, he is the one who informed Sidoh that his death note had been stolen. (Manga Chapter 65)
Justin has so much value in the Shinigami realm that even the Shinigami kings respect his words. And of course, they follow him too!
Role In Death Note:
He doesn’t have a significant role in Death Note, and neither is he involved with the human realm’s action directly or indirectly. But it’s safe to say that he is the most vigorous and somehow the most innovative character!
Strengths:
Great Shinigami
Power
Value
Strength
Knowledge
Weaknesses:
No major flaw is known
20) Gelus
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
20/40 |
About Gelus:
Gelus is a cute and robust Shinigami in the Death Note. He is the one who sacrificed his life for Misa Amane. Yes, so that she could live her life. Well, it’s genuine and unique that he fell in love with Misa.
That’s also why Rem was overly protective of Misa because she didn’t want to waste Gelus’s sacrifice. So while talking about the strongest Death Note characters, we can safely say he is one of them. That’s because it’s pretty obvious; he is not an ordinary human being but a Shinigami.
Role In Death Note:
He doesn’t play a significant role in the anime like Rem and Ryuk. However, he has a substantial hand in the connection between Misa and Rem.
Quotes
“She looks so healthy. It can’t be today.” (Manga Chapter 27)
Strengths:
Shinigami
Death Note
Love
Weaknesses:
Innocence
Love
19) Raye Penber
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
24/40 |
About Raye Penber:
Greetings from Raye Penber! He is an FBI agent and also the fiancé of Naomi Misora. Raye is an ordinary officer who tries to perform his duties like a regular agent. However, as expected from an FBI agent, he is pretty intelligent comparatively.
He isn’t that smart to compete with Kira, but he is innovative compared to other ordinary ones. I hope we all know, FBI and CIA agents have significant deduction and analyzing skills. Well, he was a good investigator!
Role In Death Note:
He played the role of an FBI agent who, before his marriage, decided to stop investigating Kira’s case. But we all know when one is targeted by Kira, he can’t stay alive any longer!
Quotes
“No more Kira case. No more danger.” (Manga Chapter 8)
Strengths:
FBI agent
Skills
Analyzing abilities
Weaknesses:
Took Kira too lightly
Not cautious
He was not that much competent
18) Sidoh
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
20/40 |
About Sidoh:
Okay, guys! Sidoh is another Shinigami in the Death Note series. Well, he is the one who is the rightful owner of the Death Note. Yes, you heard it right. Actually, the Death Note used by Ryuk is of Sidoh. Ryuk stole his death note from him.
“I lost my notebook and told the king of kings so.” (Manga Chapter 65)
So, this Shinigami keeps looking for his lost Death Note and later finds it with the mafia. It’s pretty engaging, right? To get his Death Note back, he joined hands with Mello and his team. Somehow, after a series of incidents, Kira himself returned the death note to him.
Role In Death Note:
He doesn’t play a prominent role in the series. But it’s safe to count him in strongest death note characters.
Strengths:
Shinigami
Death Note
Powerful
Weaknesses:
A bit slow
Naïve comparatively
17) Kiyomi Takada
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
26/40 |
About Kiyomi Takada:
So guys, meet Kiyomi Takada, the so-called girlfriend of Kira. I hope we all know Kira can’t have any love interest as he is emotionless. Well, Kiyomi is pretty clever. If Kira is using her in her plans, then definitely she isn’t a worthless person.
On the other hand, we can say that Takada is a fool, ask why? That’s because she is controlled by her emotions. Her love for Kira costs her life. Trusting him is her biggest mistake.
She has helped Kira with many tasks. Her observation skills were pretty impressive. When Takada was locked in a truck, She managed to observe and look for the key points. As best explained by her words:
“There is only a motorcycle here.”
“I saw a sign saying Nagano.”
“Now I am in a building. There is a little window in the loading space of the truck I’m locked up in. I can only see the inside of the building.”
Role In Death Note:
She was once Light’s (Kira’s) girlfriend and acted as a spokesperson for Kira later. Unknowingly, she served as a bridge between Kira and Mikami and therefore helped Kira kill several people.
Of course, as she was being used, she had no idea that she was responsible for the killings!
Well, in short, Kiyomi is a daring and intelligent girl. We can say she is awe-inspiring and detail-oriented!
What are your thoughts about her?
Strengths:
Smart
Knows well how to handle the situation
Beautiful looks
Weaknesses:
Controlled by emotions
Blind trust in Kira
16) Anthony Rester
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
About Anthony:
Guys! Anthony Rester is the operation leader of SPK, and can you guess what? He is very close to Near. In fact, Anthony is the only one with whom Near shares his thoughts. That means he is trustworthy and loyal, and apart from that, he is also intelligent.
Near likes sharing his plans with him, and he was relaxed too because he knew that Rester is the only one Kira doesn’t know about!
Of course, he should be because he is the operation leader of SPK. He is intelligent, innovative, and has good observational skills. However, they are not at the level of Near. In short, he is a pretty smart character.
Role In Death Note:
As mentioned earlier, he works pretty well with Near and often helps him solve some of his tasks. So it’s safe to say that he plays a prominent role in Death Note.
Quotes
“Commander Rester… I’ve the utmost trust in you… However I’ll need for you to not inform the others of anything other than the fact that the notebook exists.” (Manga Chapter 61)
Strengths:
Operation Leader
Deductive skills
Trustworthy
Weaknesses:
No major weaknesses
15) Touta Matsuda
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
About Touta:
Matsuda is underestimated by everyone in the anime. But as we all know that we shouldn’t underestimate anyone. So he usually doesn’t do well in his police-related work, which is also why he is neglected.
Well, that’s not always the case; sometimes, he does things at an extraordinary level. So, we can say this guy is smart enough to shock everyone. He knows when and how to do things properly.
Role In Death Note:
As an officer, he played a prominent role against the bad guys. His action against mafia members is what made his role pretty dominant. Touta has excellent knowledge about the situation happening inside or outside the office. That means he has excellent media knowledge.
As a person, he is trustworthy and is very loyal to his job. However, he is a bit naïve, which is proven by his thoughts that Kira is a good guy and does all the things for a good cause. Later on, when he knows that Kira isn’t a good guy, he tries his best to go against him.
Well, he knows he is weak, but he is never afraid to take risks. That’s because he is loyal to his work!
Quotes
“I don’t mean to give Kira any praise, but in the past few days criminal activity around the world and especially in Japan has decreased dramatically.” (Manga Chapter 3)
Strengths:
Loyalty
Risks taker
Good analyzing abilities
Deductive skills
Weaknesses:
Naïve
Impulsive
Impatient
14) Watari
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
About Watari:
Watari is, however, no comparison to L’s and Kira’s skills, but smartness isn’t always about intelligence. Additionally, he is the only one who knows about L’s identity. So, the way he acts as a bridge between L and others is praiseworthy.
He is an experienced person perfectly described by his work. Watari knows how to keep L’s identity hidden. Doing such a responsible task is obviously not that easy, but he has killed it. He has been helpful to L in many of his missions. Though his participation was little to less, it was significant.
Role In Death Note:
Watari plays the role of a fatherly figure to L and treats him more than his son. He is also the initiator of an orphanage and plays a significant role in the Death Note series. Okay so, the best thing about him is his loyalty to L.
You’re probably not going to find anyone more trustworthy than him. Even before dying, he deleted all the necessary details so that Kira couldn’t get them. But, of course, this was what L had asked him to do.
To talk about his death, then I think we can guess how he died, right? Though apparently, it was an expected death, of course, it was not so ordinary. So, in short, Kira was responsible for his death!
Strengths:
Wisdom
Loyal
Experienced
Responsible
Mature
Weaknesses:
Age
Less competent as compare to Kira
13) Nu
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
5/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
29/40 |
About Nu:
Nu is the strongest and the most intelligent Shinigami in Death Note. She is considered to be the second most powerful Shinigami. Well, Nu is known for her intelligence and has more intellect as compared to other Shinigami.
Role In Death Note:
She doesn’t have a significant and dominant role in Death Note. Neither will you find her in the human realm interacting with others. Instead, she was just a side character described by the author in the manga.
In short, we can count her in the strongest Death Note characters technically!
Strengths:
Power
Shinigami
Knowledge
Intelligence
Weaknesses:
No major flaw is known
12) Halle Lidner
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
7/10 |
30/40 |
About Halle:
Well, guys, I hope we all know the CIA is known for its intelligence, right? So, of course, it is pretty evident that its members are intelligent. The same is the case with Halle; as a member of the CIA, she is splendid in her tasks.
Halle is a passionate girl who loves to surpass L to defeat Kira. I hope this is enough to get an idea of her smartness. The way she handles the situations and saves Mello is incredible. However, dealing with both Near and Mello side by side is proof of her skills.
The way she converses with both of them and keeps her morale high is phenomenal!
Role In Death Note:
Halle plays the role of a CIA secret agent. She also works with Near and Mello; however, she only believes in herself rather than two. But that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t trust them. In short, she isn’t controlled by any of them. Halle very well knows how to pass through a thin spot.
So, what do you think is excellent in finding people? It’s the FBI or the CIA?
Nope, mate, none of them, It’s Actually IRS!
Quotes
“Mello…If you kill Near now and then catch Kira. In the future, it will mean nothing.” (Manga Chapter 77)
Strengths:
CIA Agent
Passionate
Professional
Intelligent
Weaknesses:
Obsessive to go against Kira
11) Naomi Misora
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
30/40 |
About Naomi:
Naomi Misora, as a dedicated member of the FBI, is a skillful person. Well, as an agent, it’s pretty evident of her being curious about the details, right? So, Naomi was always interested in Kira. And even when her fiancé told her about the bus jacking, she was curious and relating the incident to Kira.
After a series of incidents, due to her fiancé’s death, she feels infuriated. And guess what? She jumps into the case to find the murderer, and also, she is suspicious of Light Yagami. What else can we expect from an FBI agent?
“Raye died. No, Raye was killed by Kira.” (Manga Chapter 8)
She is excellent in her deductive abilities. But like Kiyomi, she is controlled by her emotions. The way Naomi tries to keep her identity hidden is, without a doubt, impressive. But I hope we all know no one can beat Kira and L in any way, right?
So, like all deaths, she dies a miserable death. That’s because no one could ever have found her body afterward. Of course, that’s too because of Kira and the Death Note! (Anime Episode 7)
Role In Death Note:
She plays the role of an FBI Agent in anime and manga. Like the majority of the characters, she was against Kira and ended up falling prey to him!
Strengths:
Great Deductive Skills
Work Experience
Passion
Curiosity
Weaknesses:
Controlled by emotions
Trusting Light
Not thinking in a vast way
10) Matt
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
About Matt:
Greetings from Matt, the soul, and heart of the Death Note. Yes, mate, of course, after L and Light. Well, he is the one who is pretty famous for his cocky personality. But like our L, he is also a genius; however, he sometimes lacks many things.
There isn’t anything that he is not skilled at, be it whatsoever! At least that’s what his personality depicts! But of course, he isn’t that perfect.
The way he deals with the tasks and sometimes behaves like an unpredictable guy is entertaining. However, his behavior is proof that he doesn’t have an average IQ. Well, it’s best to acknowledge his observation skills and humor as well.
Even when something serious is going on, he would keep his humour high.
Role In Death Note:
Matt plays the role of a friend to Mello and helps him in his tasks. Unfortunately, similar to all cool and chill characters, he also dies. LOL, I wonder if anyone stays alive!
You would be amazed to know how he dies. Instead of getting worried or tensed that he is at gunpoint. Can you guess how he behaved? Well, he left the world saying a lousy joke and leaving all his fans in sorrow! (Anime Episode 10)
Quotes
“It may be strange for me to say this… but she’s a pretty cute Japanese.” (Manga Chapter 83)
Strengths:
Geekiness
Intelligence
A different way of thinking
Weaknesses:
Not passionate enough
Didn’t use his skills the way he should
9) Soichiro Yagami
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
30/40 |
About Soichiro:
Soichiro is the father of the main protagonist Light Yagami. Well, you would be amazed to know that this man is the complete opposite of his son. He is the chief of NPA. Yagami is a responsible character who fulfills his duties perfectly.
The way he investigates the case of Kira is pretty knowledgeable. Well, he took this case seriously because he couldn’t believe that Light was Kira. So, therefore, he tried his best to prove Light innocent in one way or another.
So, yeah, his power as chief of NPA and his own analyzing skills combined with hard work made him the brilliant character in Death Note.
Role In Death Note:
He played a significant role in Death Note and had a great impact on Light. Unfortunately, Soichiro died gladly while thinking his son was innocent. Poor Soul!
Quotes
“I did this because I believed that you weren’t Kira.” (Manga Chapter 36)
Strengths:
Shinigami eye deal
NPA chief
Hardworking
Good analyzing skills
Weaknesses:
Emotions
Trusting Light
Love
8) Misa Amane
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
30/40 |
About Misa:
She is the brilliant character in the Death Note series. Well, she is not less than Kira and never thinks twice when it comes to killing someone. Misa is a clever girl who, after getting hold of Death Note, becomes a second Kira.
So, I bet now we can guess, what’s her level, right? Misa also has Shinigami eyes, and that’s also a reason how she found the original Kira. Well, I hope we know that Shinigami eyes enable a person to see other’s identity and lifetime.
There is no doubt that she was inspired by Kira. Naturally, therefore, she joined hands with him later on! Her love for Light was obvious.
Role In Death Note:
She plays the role of a companion and partner of Kira and helps him solve his missions. Her abilities are the majority of the time, pretty valuable for Kira. Misa is not even afraid of killing anyone for him!
She is obsessed with Kira and, without any doubt, can do anything for him. In fact, according to her, she can’t live without Light.
Well, nobody can because we can’t afford the darkness!
Quotes
“I wish that Raito would love me… I want Raito and me to be happy.” (Manga Chapter 31)
Strengths:
Smartness
Helping with passion
Shinigami eyes
Weaknesses:
Obsession and love for Kira
Sometimes a bit idiotic
7) Rem
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
32/40 |
About Rem:
Meet Rem, who is a female Shinigami that you will usually see with Misa Amane. As we all know, Shinigami are far more superior to humans. The reason is apparent that they have powers and other special abilities.
They are also competent for somewhat the same reasons. As we can judge by Ryuk’s participation and all others! Rem as a Shinigami, different from others and cares for Misa more than her life!
Role In Death Note:
Rem has played a significant role in the anime and has won many hearts. She was very close to Misa and could do anything for her. She also knew that Light was using Misa for his advantage, and hence she was trying her best to save Misa.
That’s also the reason why she hated Light, as she said:
“I dislike you.”
“To me killing L for you means nothing at all.” (Manga Chapter 31)
Not only that, Rem was protective of Misa because of the Shinigami God who sacrificed his life for Misa. Rem didn’t want to waste his sacrifice. Later on, after a series of incidents, Rem removed Misa’s memories.
In short, she was the best Shinigami you’re going to find in the Death Note. Well, I hope we all know, she dies later on, and we all know who was behind her death!
Hey, have you ever wondered why there wasn’t any dominant doctor in Death Note? Ah, let me tell you, that’s because Shinigami loves apples!
Strengths:
Shinigami
Death Note
Extraordinary powers
Intellect
Loyalty
Weaknesses:
Not as brilliant as Light
Trusting Light
Innocence
6) Ryuk
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
32/40 |
About Ryuk:
Well, let me introduce you to the legend named Ryuk, and let’s thank him for getting bored. Yes, because he is the one who indirectly destroyed the human realm and, of course, responsible for our favorite hero’s death.
You got that right! Ryuk is the same guy who introduced the Death Note to Light, and then the story began! This Shinigami is pretty famous among fans and very close to heart as well. The reason why he is sticking to Light is that he wants to kill his boredom!
Yes, other than that, he doesn’t even care for Light at all as he said himself:
“I… am not taking your side… Nor am I taking L’s side.” (Manga chapter 16)
Guess what? He is the same legend who made Light die! So not so goodbye to its entertainment!
And yes, he is one of the smartest and strongest Death Note characters. Because I hope we know he is the only one who defeated Kira by simply writing his name. (Anime Episode 37)
Role In Death Note:
Ryuk plays a vital role in Death Note because the initiator is always at the top, right? That means the one who initiates the game is always number 1! He is responsible for introducing the death note and, of course, ending the story once and for all!
Strengths:
Shinigami
Exceptional Abilities
Smartness
Weaknesses:
Selfish (sometimes proves to be suitable for him and sometimes not!)
5) Mellow
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
36/40 |
About Mello:
So, I can bet if you’re a real Death Note fan then, you know about Mello. He is a true genius and what makes him a genius is his obsession and passion. Keehl (Mello) is famous as a genius after Near and L.
Well, the reason why he is obsessed over Kira isn’t about him being a good guy or something. He is a bit clever, you know. Mello can’t afford to be in second place. As his words best describe:
It’s not that I just want the book. It’s Kira’s head. That and to kill all who get in my way! To be number one! So yes, we can say he is egoistic, which makes him the smartest Death Note character. (Manga Chapter 61)
Like Near and Matt, he was also a student of Watari’s orphanage. Therefore he considers Near as his opponent.
Role In Death Note:
He plays a significant role in anime and manga against Kira. Of course, we can’t say that Mello is the hero or a perfect guy, but in short, he does whatever he feels like. Though he was a true genius, I believe that we all know everyone has a weakness.
He died an untimely death just because he couldn’t guess that Takada would be responsible for his death.
Strengths:
Intellect
Smartness
Observations
Passion
Weaknesses:
Obsession
Ego
Inferiority Complex
4) Teru Mikami
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/10 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
38/40 |
About Teru:
Meet Teru Mikami! He is a copy of Kira because he shares the same ideals and thoughts against crimes. Mikami was the advocate hired by Light for himself (Kira). Teru was the one using the Death Note on behalf of Kira.
So, you can guess that he wasn’t an ordinary guy if he was playing the role of Kira. Even Light himself felt threatened by him in some cases. But, as a lawyer, he always hated the crimes and therefore considered the Death Note a suitable method.
Well, not only that, but he also got Shinigami eyes later on!
Role In Death Note:
He plays the role of a lawyer in Death Note. Teru considered himself as Kira’s follower, as you can well guess by his words;
“I was admitted by Kira and chosen as the law of Kira… I should infer what Kira is thinking and respond to the expectation of Kira.”
Teru, however, can quickly kill anyone without thinking twice. For him, people’s lives don’t matter!
Strengths:
Death Note
Hatred against crimes
Intellect
Weaknesses:
Obsession
Ego
.
3) Kira (Light)
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
40/40 |
About Kira:
So guys, hold your heart firm; well, I know you can’t. That’s because he is the one responsible for our speedy heartbeats, be them in a good or bad way. Kira, aka Light, is the main protagonist of the Death Note series.
Okay, guys, don’t get confused with him being a hero, which he is definitely not. Though he worked for a good cause, his methods were wrong, or we can say he was selfish and clever. Sorry, Kira lovers, but that’s the truth!
There is no doubt that he, along with L, made Death Note one of the most popular anime. And, of course, it wasn’t possible without one or both of them. He is one of the strongest and most intelligent characters. The way he keeps his identity hidden is remarkable.
He knows perfectly how to use others and when to use them to get the best possible outcome. Kira never cares for others’ feelings because he is somehow emotionless. However, his motive was to bring justice and help people get it!
Light could be proved as a hero only if he was a goodie and not selfish!
Hey, ever wondered why Kira didn’t choose Light as his name? Well, that’s because he knew that there could be only one Light. So yeah, of course, it’s LawLiet.
Role In Death Note:
Kira plays a significant role in the anime because it wouldn’t have progressed if not for him. LOL, that’s pretty obvious. Though he tried to kill the bad guys in the process, he killed the good guys too. Well, the extremely GOOD ones!
Just like he killed L and many other good guys, he died similarly. Ryuk was responsible for his death. He wrote his name on the Death Note leading to an end to Kira and the Death Note!
Quotes
“No matter what, I need to create a world without evil”(Manga Chapter 2)
Strengths:
Higher IQ
Intellect
Observational Skills
Deductive Abilities
Powers (like connecting with the Shinigami)
Weaknesses:
Obsessive
Selfish
Clever
Emotionless
2) Near
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
40/40 |
About Near:
Guys, I hope we are all the fans of Near, and we also have a reason, right? He is famous as a genius after L. Well, he is the same guy who gives others an inferiority complex; you know who he is. So, yes, he is Mello, who feels inferior to him.
Near is a great strategist and a perfect opponent of Kira. He really managed to give Kira the tough time of his life. Additionally, like L, Near loves solving problems and has a problem-solving mind. N phenomenally tackles the task and situations. So for a person who takes the cases as games, what can we expect from him?
Well, no one can beat him when it comes to hunting Kira, yes mate, he comes after L! Like all other geniuses, he is also an extrovert and doesn’t like getting close with people.
Hey, I bet we all know there is a considerable debate about who is smarter, L or Near? So, I guess we all believe that Near is phenomenal, but L was legendary, right?
Okay, mate, let me be honest. I believe that Near is not so near to L! Because I hope we all know that even a World is just a Word without L!
Role In Death Note:
Like Mello and Matt, he was also brought up in Watari’s orphanage. Therefore, he plays a significant role in tracing and hunting Kira. Well, he is the only one who got suspicious while meeting Light. Yes, he doubted him as Kira!
There is no doubt that he was against Kira and considered all his followers as fools
Quotes
“Those who have gone as far as to worship Kira can be blind soldiers like murderers and will have done just the opposite thing from what Kira originally aimed.” (Manga Chapter 80)
Strengths:
Observational Skills
High IQ
Chilled-out
Daring
Great Deductive and analyzing abilities
Weaknesses:
Antisocial
Extrovert
Aggressiveness
1) L (Lawliet)
| Problem Solving | Experience | Strategy | Intuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
40/40 |
About L:
Here comes the best part; our L. I bet we were all waiting for him, right? So, L doesn’t require any introduction, but let me introduce you to the best Death Note character. He has made history with his phenomenal character.
You would never see a detective like L ever in your life; at least for L lovers, it’s impossible to find one. He is the one who was curious to expose Kira and hence tried his best with his abilities and shocked everyone.
No one can beat him when it comes to intellect. He is the number one genius! L was no doubt a great and tough competition to Kira. He never cared for his life no matter what! Well, we can say a threat to Kira! To conclude, Lawliet was never afraid to bring the Law to Light!
Role In Death Note:
He remained the main antagonist of Death Note till his death. But, well, for his fans, he is the protagonist till eternity! And there is no doubt that he is because no one can beat him when it comes to intellect.
He played a significant and remember-able role in the whole anime!
Well, who do you think is smarter, L or Light?
There is still a debate between Kira and L lovers, and without a doubt, both have opposite preferences. So guys, though, Kira has tremendous planning skills and sharpness. But the way L deals with the complexities and manages to look for a solution is incredible.
The majority of the fans vote for L! Well, different minds have different perceptions!
So what are your thoughts about this?
Quotes
”This is the first time I’ve risked my life to catch a criminal.” (Manga Chapter 11)
Strengths:
Higher IQ
Deductive skills
Observation Skills
Planning
Intellect
Chilled-out
Weaknesses:
No major weaknesses!
Which One Of The Death Note Characters Do You Like The Most? Comment!
So, guys, we hope you enjoyed reading the article and hopefully found what you were looking for. As we all know, Death Note is known for its intelligent and robust characters. And it’s pretty popular among the otaku due to its characters.
Every character has a specialty. And each character, be it the side, protagonist, or antagonist, managed to create a bond with the fans. Fans are still confused with Kira being the hero though he is. Everyone has their own preferences, and we respect that.
Well, let us know in the comment section about your favorite characters and why you love them. Other than that, who do you think is smarter, L or Light? And yes, we would also like to know your thoughts about L and Near. Then, of course, who do you think is the best? Again, we would love to know your answers!
References
- Anime Episode 7
- Anime Episode 10
- Anime Episode 25 Season 1
- Anime Episode 35
- Anime Episode 37
- Manga Chapter 2
- Manga Chapter 3
- Manga Chapter 8
- Manga Chapter 11
- Manga Chapter 16
- Manga Chapter 27
- Manga Chapter 31
- Manga Chapter 36
- Manga Chapter 40
- Manga Chapter 61
- Manga Chapter 65
- Manga Chapter 77
- Manga Chapter 80
- Manga Chapter 83
- Manga Chapter 99
He/she is obviously a Kira hater. How is being clever a weakness. If that’s the case, L should have “clever” as a weakness. I’m not a Light or L lover but he did Light wrong. Light is smarter than Near, L, and Mello. It took Near, Mello, and L just to beat him. It was a 3 against 1. Light is the smartest character in anime.