Kyosuke Higuchi

Head of Yotsuba New Technology Development Room, effectively the third Kira

Head of Yotsuba's New Technology Development Room and a member of the Death Conference. An ambitious man greedy for power and promotion, effectively the third Kira in the conference. He has a ruthless side, using the Note's power to purge obstacles.

Quotes

  • The Death Conference executes decisions by unanimous agreement.
  • Will use any means to obtain power.
  • I will dominate Yotsuba.
  • There are too many idiots.

Trivia

  • Possesses kendo 5th dan skill and is strong in fights.
  • Left-handed and wears piercings.
  • Owns multiple luxury cars including Porsche 911.
  • Had the strongest desire for advancement in the Yotsuba Death Conference.
  • Often yelled arrogantly at other members during meetings.

Alternate names

Kyosuke Higuchi Yotsuba Kira

Tags

Yotsuba Kira Death Conference New Technology Development Room Ambitious Death Note Third Kira Large Corporation Scheming

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 6
Birth year
1972

Appearance

Overall appearance
A somewhat large-built man with a rough atmosphere. Brown long hair, cleft chin, mustache, and wears piercings. Vulgar, owns multiple luxury cars, left-handed.
Height
169cm
Weight
59kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Cleft chin
  • Piercings
  • Long hair (brown)
  • Left-handed
Iconic items
  • Porsche 911
  • Multiple luxury cars
  • Sunglasses (during meetings)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ambitious
Detailed personality
Prioritizes advancement above all, with a rough and ruthless personality. Greedy for power and money, shows aggressive behavior even toward allies. Arrogant demeanor is characteristic in meetings.
Keywords
  • Ambitious
  • Ruthless
  • Arrogant
  • Desire for advancement
  • Rough
  • Short-tempered
Talents
  • Kendo 5th dan skill
  • High decisiveness
  • Advanced negotiation skills
Skills
  • Business management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Effective use of the Note
Motivation
Acquiring and dominating power within the Yotsuba Group. Using the Note to maximize promotion and profits.
Habits
Often calls others 'idiots' during meetings.
Favorite foods
Power, Money
Favorite places
Yotsuba Heavy Industries, Luxury resorts
Disliked situations
Demotion, Obstacles to promotion

History

Backstory
Son of the Yotsuba Heavy Industries president, formerly head of the development department, but demoted to head of the New Technology Development Room due to lack of skill and arrogant personality. Obtains the Death Note and as a member of the 'Death Conference,' eliminates obstacles and strives to expand Yotsuba Group's profits. Ruthlessly deals with deserters from the conference or those who try to reveal identities. Ultimately cornered by police, arrested, and killed by heart attack when L writes his name.
Debut date
October 28, 2004
Work title
DEATH NOTE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 12

Formation of Death Conference

Significant event
Formation of Death Conference
Description
Becomes a member of Yotsuba Group's Death Conference and participates in power struggles.

Appointed Third Kira

Significant event
Appointed Third Kira
Description
Receives Death Note from Shinigami Rem and begins acting as the third Kira.

Arrest and Death

Significant event
Arrest and Death
Description
Cornered and arrested by police, then Light writes his name, causing death by heart attack.

Relationships

Yotsuba Heavy Industries President Jiro

Father

Father. Heir to the company's power.

Eiichi Takahashi

Teammate

Had a cooperative relationship as a Yotsuba executive, but was looked down upon by Higuchi.

Death Conference Members

GroupMember

Held power in the conference and collaborated on murder plans.

Yotsuba Death Conference

Yotsuba Death Conference: leader

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started 2004

DEATH NOTE

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV series

DEATH NOTE Live-action Drama

Drama / Supporting

Aired 2015

Voice cast and creators

Issei Futamata

Voice actor
Issei Futamata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime

Shuhei Kashiwara

Voice actor
Shuhei Kashiwara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Drama

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name
Tsugumi Ohba
Role
Original author

Takeshi Obata

Creator name
Takeshi Obata
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Kyosuke Higuchi Figure

Item name
Kyosuke Higuchi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

DEATH NOTE Character Stickers Kyosuke Higuchi

Item name
DEATH NOTE Character Stickers Kyosuke Higuchi
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular