Your Result
Light Yagami
You are brilliant, ambitious and always three steps ahead of everyone in the room. You have a strong sense of justice and big plans to change the world, and you hate losing more than anything.
- Role
- Student who becomes Kira
- Age
- 17 to 18 (23 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- February 28
L Lawliet
You are eccentric, analytical and impossible to fool for long. You think best with something sweet within reach and never care what people think of your manners. Once you suspect something, you do not let it go.
- Role
- The world's greatest detective
- Age
- 24 to 25
- Birthday
- October 31
Misa Amane
You are bubbly, loyal and completely fearless when it comes to the people you love. You wear your heart on your sleeve, and you would do anything for the one who matters most to you.
- Role
- Model and the Second Kira
- Age
- 19 (24 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- December 25
Ryuk
You are curious, playful and allergic to boredom. You like to sit back and watch the show without ever taking sides, and you would trade almost anything for a good apple.
- Role
- Shinigami who drops the Death Note
- Height
- 230 cm (7'7")
Near
You are calm, logical and hard to read. You solve problems like puzzles, one piece at a time, and you would rather play with a toy while you think than waste words on small talk.
- Role
- L's successor and head of the SPK
- Age
- 13 (17 to 18 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- August 24
Mello
You are driven, reckless and fiercely competitive. You would rather take a big risk than come in second. You act on instinct, and there is always a chocolate bar within reach.
- Role
- One of L's successors
- Age
- 14 (19 to 20 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- December 13
Matt
You are laid-back, loyal and happiest with a video game in your hands. You do not need the spotlight, but when a friend asks for help, you show up without asking too many questions.
- Role
- Mello's partner from Wammy's House
- Age
- 19
- Birthday
- February 1
Rem
You are protective, quiet and devoted to the few people you care about. You say little and notice everything, and you would go to any length to keep someone you love safe.
- Role
- Shinigami who protects Misa
Teru Mikami
You are righteous, disciplined and intense about everything you believe in. You live by a strict routine and cannot stand injustice. You see the world in black and white.
- Role
- Prosecutor chosen by Kira
- Age
- 27
- Birthday
- June 7
Touta Matsuda
You are cheerful, eager and a little clumsy. You rush in where others hesitate and you make mistakes, but your heart is always in the right place and you never stop trying.
- Role
- Task Force detective
- Age
- 25 to 26 (30 to 31 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- December 14
Kiyomi Takada
You are poised, elegant and ambitious. You keep your cool in front of any crowd and choose your words carefully. You know exactly what you want from life.
- Role
- News anchor and Kira's spokesperson
- Age
- 18 to 19 (24 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- July 12
Naomi Misora
You are sharp, independent and determined to finish what you start. You trust your own instincts and do not wait for permission. You are much tougher than you look.
- Role
- Former FBI agent
- Age
- 27
- Birthday
- February 11
Watari
You are loyal, resourceful and gentle. You quietly take care of everything behind the scenes, and the people you support could not do half of what they do without you.
- Role
- L's assistant
- Age
- 70 to 71
- Birthday
- May 1
Soichiro Yagami
You are honest, principled and protective of your family. You believe in the law and in doing things the right way, even when it costs you.
- Role
- Police chief and Light's father
- Age
- 48 to 49 (54 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- July 12
Sayu Yagami
You are sweet, cheerful and down-to-earth. You bring warmth to every room you walk into, and you are the one who reminds everyone to relax and enjoy life.
- Role
- Light's younger sister
- Age
- 14 to 15 (20 to 21 after the time skip)
- Birthday
- June 18
Halle Lidner
You are cool, capable and pragmatic. You keep your feelings to yourself and do your job better than anyone. You always have a plan for what comes next.
- Role
- SPK agent
- Age
- 29 to 30
- Birthday
- February 18
Wedy
You are cool, mysterious and incredibly good at what you do. You keep your eyes hidden and your past even more so, and no lock can keep you out for long.
- Role
- Thief working for L
- Age
- 30
- Birthday
- November 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this Death Note quiz work?
You answer questions set in the world of Death Note, from the moment a black notebook lands at your feet to a Shinigami's offer of its eyes. Every answer fits one or more characters, and your result shows your top match and how close you are to everyone else.
Which Death Note characters can I get?
Kira and his followers, the detectives who hunt them, Light's family and the Shinigami who watch it all: Light Yagami, L Lawliet, Misa Amane, Ryuk, Near, Mello, Matt, Rem, Teru Mikami, Touta Matsuda, Kiyomi Takada, Naomi Misora, Watari, Soichiro Yagami, Sayu Yagami, Halle Lidner and Wedy.
Is this Death Note quiz spoiler-free?
Yes. The questions and results describe who the characters are, not what happens to them, so no twists or deaths are given away.
Can I buy a poster of my Death Note character?
Light Yagami, Ryuk, L and Misa Amane have Death Note manga posters in our store, and a button under your result opens the poster whenever we have one.