Death Note
MMNL DEATH NOTE๐

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Here's a complete breakdown of the four major successors and rivals in Death Note โ L, Near, Mello, and Matt โ covering their full names, birth dates, ages, personalities, appearances, mental/emotional traits, skills, flaws, and merits.
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???โ? L (L Lawliet)
Full Name: L Lawliet
Birthdate: October 31 (Year not given)
Age: Around 24 at death (based on the timeline)
Nationality: British-Japanese (implied, though never confirmed)
? Personality:
Hyper-intelligent, eccentric, logical, emotionally distant, socially awkward
Rarely shows strong emotion; tends to express with dry, flat tone
Speaks calmly and directly, even when under pressure
Emotionally disconnected but not emotionless โ shows moments of empathy (e.g., Lightโs father)
Extremely secretive and guarded
?? Appearance:
Pale skin, messy black hair, visible dark circles from sleep deprivation
Always barefoot, wears a plain white long-sleeve shirt and jeans
Slouches, crouches in chairs; holds objects with only thumb and index finger
? Mental State:
No diagnosed disorder, but strong hints of:
Insomnia
Obsessive-Compulsive traits
Possible autism spectrum traits (social detachment, hyperfocus)
Emotionally stunted due to isolation
?? Skills:
Master detective, logical deduction, data analysis, manipulation of suspects
Multi-lingual and high-level hacker
Can anticipate human behavior with frightening accuracy
? Flaws:
Trust issues, social isolation, overconfidence
Puts himself in unnecessary danger
Has difficulty forming genuine emotional connections
? Merits:
Morally driven; refuses to use lethal force unless necessary
Prioritizes truth and justice
Deeply principled despite strange behavior
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?? Near (Nate River)
Full Name: Nate River
Birthdate: August 24, 1991
Age: ~14 during the first appearance; ~17โ18 at Kiraโs downfall
Nationality: American
(Other stuff and Matt is in priv informations cuz I can't write 'em here๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ)
STORY TIME: They were walking around.