MELLO

ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: David Hurwitz
REAL NAME: Mihael Keehl

Like Near, Mello grew up in the orphanage called "Wammy's House" in Winchester England. He was an exceptionally bright child and was raised with the aim of becoming the next "L." Similar to L's love of sweets, Mello has a passion for chocolate bars and is often seen biting into one.

At the time of Mello's first appearance (episode 27), he is 14 years of age and nearing 15. When he was asked to work together with Near as L's successors, Mello refused saying he could never work with the younger boy. Right after, Mello left the orphanage feeling he was old enough to venture out on his own.

While on his own, Mello organizes his own gang (mafia) in an effort to capture Kira. When he hears of the death note, Mello will stop at nothing to get it for two reasons: 1. Personal gain and 2. To beat Near to it no matter what it takes. Needless to say, Mello is in fierce competition with Near, and he'll do anything to get Kira before his competitor.

Unfortunately, Mello's plan to catch Kira before Near is thwarted in episode 35, where he meets his death at the hands of Takada Kiyomi. In his plan to capture Kira, Mello kidnaps Takada. He was unaware that Takada had a piece of the note hidden in her bra and that is what ultimately led to his demise.
Date of death: 01/26/2010, Age: 20.