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The Shinigami who gave the Death Note to Misa Amane

A female Shinigami who gave the Death Note to Misa Amane and protects her. Strict but deeply affectionate, watching over Misa like a parent.

Quotes

  • A Shinigami who takes a liking to a human and uses the Death Note to extend that human's lifespan will die.
  • Even if only for a short while, be happy (to Misa)
  • To kill even a Shinigami... surpassing Shinigami
  • If you try to kill Amane, I will kill you first.

Trivia

  • Rem is a high-ranking female Shinigami of Shinigami rank 4.
  • Hair is composed of numerous rubbery strands like Medusa.
  • Using the notebook to protect a human life means death for a Shinigami per the rules.
  • In the drama version, the only Shinigami to survive unlike other works.
  • In the live-action movie version, burning her own notebook after writing names holds significant story meaning.
  • One of the few Shinigami, like Ryuk, who descends to the human world to act.

Alternate names

Rem White Shinigami Misa's Guardian

Tags

Shinigami Death Note Misa Amane Guardian Female Character Rank 4 Skeleton Rubber-like hair

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Profile

Species
Shinigami
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
White skeletal physique similar to Ryuk with a hunched back. Hair consists of dozens of thick rubber-like strands growing like Medusa's snakes.
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • White skeletal body
  • Hunched back
  • Medusa-like rubbery hair
Iconic items
  • Death Note

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Affectionate
Detailed personality
Serious and affectionate, well-versed in Death Note rules and Shinigami Realm laws. Holds parental feelings toward humans, particularly striving to protect Misa Amane.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Affectionate
  • Strict
  • Guardian
  • Strongly loyal
Motto
Strictly upholds Shinigami Realm laws to protect human lives
Talents
  • Death Note usage
  • High knowledge
  • Grasp of Shinigami Realm rules
  • Flight ability
  • Wall-phasing
Skills
  • Proper notebook operation
  • Human observation in the human world
  • Crisis avoidance
  • Combat ability
Motivation
Protecting and extending Misa Amane's life
Habits
Watches over Misa with affection, but deals strictly with human world issues
Disliked people
Light Yagami

History

Backstory
High-ranking female Shinigami of rank 4 living in the Shinigami Realm. Gives the Death Note to Misa Amane, shows strong protective desire when she is endangered, and openly shows hostility toward Light. Knowing that intentionally using the Death Note to extend a loved human's life leads to a Shinigami's death per the rules, she acts accordingly. Ultimately writes L and Watari's names to thwart Light's scheme and dies herself.
Debut date
December 1, 2003
Work title
DEATH NOTE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 8

Giving the Death Note to Misa Amane

Significant event
Giving the Death Note to Misa Amane
Description
Rem gives the Death Note to Misa Amane and becomes her guardian.

Killing L and Watari

Significant event
Killing L and Watari
Description
To save Misa from Light's scheme that put her in dire straits, writes L and Watari's names in the notebook to kill them, fiercely condemns Light, and dies herself.

Drama version ending departure

Significant event
Drama version ending departure
Description
After the two notebooks are burned, departs the human world with Ryuk.

Relationships

Misa Amane

Best friend

Killing L and Watari by writing their names in the notebook to protect Misa's life

Light Yagami

Rival

Interfered with Light's actions and ultimately led to his death

Ryuk

Fellow Shinigami and acquaintance aware of human world activities

Shinigami

Shinigami: unknown

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE

Manga / Supporting

Serialized 2003-2006

DEATH NOTE

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV series

Death Note (Live-Action Movie Version)

Movie / Supporting

2006, 2008

Death Note: Light Up the New World

Movie / Supporting

2016

Death Note (TV Drama Version)

Drama / Supporting

2015

DEATH NOTE Stage Play Version

Stage play / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Kumi Saito

Voice actor
Kumi Saito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Shinnosuke Ichibata

Voice actor
Shinnosuke Ichibata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-Action Movie Version

Ayumi Tsunematsu

Voice actor
Ayumi Tsunematsu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Drama Version

Megumi Hamada

Voice actor
Megumi Hamada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage Version

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name
Tsugumi Ohba
Role
Original author

Takeshi Obata

Creator name
Takeshi Obata
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Rem Figure

Item name
Rem Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Death Note Accessory Set

Item name
Death Note Accessory Set
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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