Misa Amane

Second Kira

A popular fashion model and one of the Death Note owners. Also known as Light Yagami's lover.

Quotes

  • Even if used, it's fine as long as it's for Light.
  • Write my name... Kira is right.
  • If Light looks at me, that's all the happiness I need.
  • Shinigami Eyes contract takes half my life, but I learned Light's secret in exchange.
  • I want to stay by Light's side forever.

Trivia

  • Name origin incorporates 'black mass' imagery.
  • Live-action version features a brother, differing from original family structure.
  • Anime finale leaves her alive or dead ambiguous.
  • Original author included theme that Death Note holders become unhappy regarding her death.
  • Live-action film 'Light up the NEW world' depicts grown-up Misa 10 years later.
  • TV drama series has her as 'Ichigo BERRY' idol group member.

Alternate names

Misa-Misa Second Kira

Tags

Second Kira Kira Model Lover Death Note Gothic Lolita Shinigami Eyes Fashion Model Goth Loli

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
December 25
Birth year
1984

Appearance

Overall appearance
Blonde hair with a distinctive two-side-up hairstyle. Prefers punk fashion close to goth loli primarily in black tones, and often wears revealing clothing.
Height
152cm
Weight
36kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Blonde hair
  • Two-side-up hairstyle
  • Petite and slender build
Iconic items
  • Death Note
  • Black-based fashion
  • Numerous accessories
  • Miniskirt
  • Two-side-up hairstyle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Blindly devoted
Detailed personality
Possesses a childish and innocent side, yet has little fear or guilt toward murder. Extremely reckless and self-centered. Her romantic feelings for Light are abnormal, blindly devoted to the point of not noticing when being used. Low intelligence, but excels in action and acting ability.
Keywords
  • Innocent
  • Blindly devoted
  • Self-centered
  • Reckless
  • Highly action-oriented
  • Low intelligence
  • Skilled actress
  • Stalker resistant
  • Punk fashion enthusiast
Talents
  • Model-level beauty
  • Acting ability
  • Disguise techniques
  • Alibi fabrication skills
  • Action-oriented
Skills
  • Death Note usage
  • Shinigami Eyes contract
  • Fashion modeling
  • Infiltration investigation experience
  • Confession extraction
Motivation
To maintain her relationship with Light (Light Yagami) and contribute to reforming the world as Kira.
Habits
Refers to herself as 'Misa'. Occasionally mimics the execution gesture from 'Gaki Deka'.
Favorite foods
Wine, Unknown dishes
Hobbies
Modeling activities, Fashion, Acting
Favorite colors
Black
Favorite places
Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Disliked situations
Not realizing she is being used, Being lied to

History

Backstory
Parents killed by robbers, endured prolonged trial and wrongful conviction rumors, came to support 'Kira' aka Light Yagami's judgments. Received Death Note from Shinigami Rem, moved from Osaka to Tokyo, and began activities as Second Kira. Deeply in love with Light, blindly adores him.
Debut date
August 25, 2004
Work title
DEATH NOTE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 25 "Fool"

Encounter with Shinigami Gelus and obtaining Death Note

Significant event
Encounter with Shinigami Gelus and obtaining Death Note
Description
Saved by Shinigami Gelus while targeted by a stalker and received the Death Note.

Start of activities as Second Kira

Significant event
Start of activities as Second Kira
Description
Moved to Tokyo via Kansai from Kyoto and intervened in the Kira incident.

Meeting Light Yagami and establishing romantic relationship

Significant event
Meeting Light Yagami and establishing romantic relationship
Description
Fell in love with Light at first sight and began deep involvement as his lover.

Shinigami Eyes contract

Significant event
Shinigami Eyes contract
Description
Contracted with Shinigami Rem for Shinigami Eyes, halving her lifespan to confirm Light's lifespan.

Death after Kira case conclusion

Significant event
Death after Kira case conclusion
Description
After Kira case resolution, officially died February 14, 2011 (age 26). In live-action version, died December 18, 2016.

Relationships

Older sister

Sibling

Has an older sister living in Kyoto (original manga setting)

Younger brother

Sibling

Appears in live-action movie version. Victim of the robbery

Light Yagami

Romantic partner

Collaborator as Second Kira and romantic partner. Blindly devoted to Light.

Rem

Guardian

Death Note bestower, protected Misa for life.

Teru Mikami

Ally

After relinquishing Death Note ownership, formed a cooperative relationship.

Ichigo BERRY

Ichigo BERRY: member

Second Kira

Second Kira: leader

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started 2003

DEATH NOTE

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV anime

Death Note (live-action movie)

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2006

Light up the NEW world

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2016

Death Note (TV drama series)

TV drama / Protagonist

Aired 2015

DEATH NOTE -Death Note- Kira Game

Game

Voice cast and creators

Aya Hirano

Voice actor
Aya Hirano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Representative voice actress

Maaya Sakamoto

Voice actor
Maaya Sakamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Netflix American movie dub

Shannon Chan-Kent

Voice actor
Shannon Chan-Kent
Language
English
Version or series
English dubbed anime

Erika Toda

Voice actor
Erika Toda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Fuka Yuzuki

Voice actor
Fuka Yuzuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical version

Hinako Sano

Voice actor
Hinako Sano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV drama series

Momone Shinokawa

Voice actor
Momone Shinokawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV drama series childhood

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name
Tsugumi Ohba
Role
Original author

Takeshi Obata

Creator name
Takeshi Obata
Role
Character designer

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Category
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Availability
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Item name
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Category
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Availability
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