The 10 best quotes from Near in Death Note!
Even though Death Note has many characters, not all of them are well-received by fans. One of the most underrated characters in the series is Near, L's successor. After L's death, Near was introduced as one of his heirs, which displeased readers, making him instantly unpopular among the detectives.
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Despite the criticism, Near is actually very well-written, and some of his quotes rank among the best in the series. From his cutting remarks towards other characters to his insightful monologues, Near has managed to leave a lasting impression.
10. "Kira won’t miss this chance to kill me. Well, the fact that he has agreed to meet me means he has accepted my challenge. The die is cast. Whether we want to or not, we must act."
For most of his arc, Near never directly met Light, whom he always saw as his rival. Believing that they had each surpassed the other, they finally agreed to meet face to face. Fortunately, Near’s decisive move allowed him to defeat Kira and avenge L.
9. “You said [Kiyomi] was an excellent student, but that was just her grades. She herself is downright stupid.”
Kiyomi Takada was introduced in the series long before becoming a key character. As Kira's spokesperson, Near decided to study her, and this was his conclusion. Though he deemed her intelligence to be lacking, he understood that her loyalty to Kira was crucial, and she was deemed important due to the role Mikami had given her.
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8. "We’re going to be dissolved, thanks to that coward of a president. No, he’s not a coward. He’s not even a maggot."
Light was on the brink of achieving his goal of submitting the entire world to his will. When the United States capitulated to Kira, Near realized the SPK was going to be dismantled and informed the remaining members. Though most of the members were already dead, they continued working on the case to bring justice to the world.
7. "This is the only remaining photo, and there are no copies... I contacted all the members of Wammy’s House and anyone from your past who might know your face. It’s not 100% perfect, but I think we can say you won’t be killed by the notebook."
Near and Mello had a fierce rivalry throughout the series. They had grown up together, and Mello always resented Near. However, they helped each other in their pursuit of justice for their fallen mentor.
Kira needed to know someone’s face to kill them, and the orphans of Wammy’s House were fortunate to have only one photo of themselves. After Mello left the orphanage, Near found his photo and kept it to protect him until their next encounter. In exchange for his photo, Mello revealed the existence of the Shinigami to Near.
6. "Mr. Aizawa, I’m sorry to tell you that Kira doesn’t even see the Special Unit as a threat. You mean nothing to him. He views you all as flies buzzing around him. But he can never ignore me. That’s because, to Kira, I am his true adversary in this ego battle between him and L."
Long before Near and Mello became involved in the case, Kira was being hunted by Aizawa and the other members of the Special Unit, who had worked with L. For a long time, they didn’t believe Light was their enemy, but Near managed to convince Aizawa and Mogi to work with him. They knew that Near posed the greatest threat to Kira and joined his side.
5. "For Mello, it’s a game between us two to see who reaches the final boss first. But everything I just said is an optimistic point of view. It’s possible that, like Kira, Mello wants to take control of the world. Mello has always wanted to be number one."
During one of the first interactions between Near and Light, Near asked to learn more about the notebook and about Kira, while Light pretended to know nothing. Light also did research on Near and Mello to learn more about their past. When Near spoke about his relationship with Mello, he explained their rivalry and their way of thinking.
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4. "L Number Two, pleased to meet you."
Although this quote is quite simple, it marked the first encounter between Light and Near. Unaware that L had successors, the Special Unit decided that Light must take on L’s role after his death.
3. "To put it in extreme terms, I can actually understand those who would use the notebook for their personal gain and kill a few people, thinking they’re acting normally. But you took the power of the notebook and the Shinigami and confused yourself with a god. You’re nothing but a mad mass murderer."
After finally solving the case and proving to everyone that Light was Kira, Near explained to his opponent why he had always opposed him. This is one of the rare moments where most fans truly appreciated Near, as he expressed what Kira’s detractors had been feeling from the beginning.
2. "If you can’t win the game, if you can’t solve the puzzle, you’re just a loser."
After learning of L’s death, Roger announced the news to Near and Mello. At that moment, Near was working on a puzzle he was about to finish. While Mello was shaken by their idol’s defeat, Near uttered these words while finishing the puzzle. Unlike Mello, Near showed no emotion at L’s death, though it deeply affected him.
1. "Mello always said he would be number one, that he would be better than me and L, but I always knew I could never surpass L. It’s possible that I lack action, and he lacks calm. And even though we couldn’t surpass the one we each admired alone, together, we can rise to L’s level. Together, we can surpass L."
Mello’s death was a crucial clue in solving the case, and Near would have perished if his rival hadn’t sacrificed himself. Aware of this, Near recognized that his victory was also Mello’s, and together, they became the true greatest detectives of all time.
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