Watari - Popular Character Encyclopedia

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A man who remained loyal against Kira until the very end.
Provided devoted support as L's right-hand man.
Also has the face of a kind old man raising orphans.

Trivia

Real name is the great inventor Quillsh Wammy.
Established and operates multiple Wammy's Houses orphanages.
Possesses excellent skills as a sniper.
Initially featured hiding his face with a trench coat and soft hat.
Erases the Death Note data at the moment of death.
Anime version includes additional depiction before L's death suggesting a superior-subordinate relationship.

Alternate names

Quillsh Wammy Wammy Mr. Watari

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: May 1
Birth year: 1933

Appearance

Overall appearance: A gentlemanly old man whose trench coat and soft hat are distinctive. Known in the work as the operator of an orphanage raising numerous orphans.
Height: About 175cm
Weight: 51kg
Distinguishing features: Gentlemanly atmosphere

Trench coat

Soft hat
Iconic items: Trench coat

Soft hat

Orphanage keys

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Gentlemanly
Detailed personality: Calm, composed, polite, and considerate. Operates an orphanage and has a compassionate side that nurtures talented children. Devotedly serves as L's right-hand man.
Keywords: Gentlemanly

Calm

Devoted

Compassionate

Supporter

Orphanage operator
Talents: Strategic thinking

Management ability

Talent nurturing

Infiltration investigation support

Sniper skills
Skills: Information gathering

Coordination ability

Operational support

Firearms handling
Motivation: To support L's justice and contribute to resolving the Kira case. To protect the future of the children raised at the orphanage.
Favorite foods: Earl Grey tea

History

Backstory: Real name is Quillsh Wammy. Acts as L's de facto right-hand man, establishing and operating orphanages around the world. Raises talented children. Serves as an important support role in L's investigations and also possesses practical combat ability as a sniper. Meets death alongside L at the end, but erases the data recorded in the notebook at the moment of death.
Debut date: 2003-12
Work title: DEATH NOTE
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Appears from around Chapter 7

Orphanage operation

Significant event: Orphanage operation
Description: Established orphanages around the world to raise talented children, contributing to the training of L's successors.

Performance in the Yotsuba incident

Significant event: Performance in the Yotsuba incident
Description: As a sniper, shot out the tires of Yotsuba Kira's car, contributing to investigation support.

Death Note data erasure

Significant event: Death Note data erasure
Description: At the moment of death, erased important information for L, attempting to protect the mystery of the Kira case.

Death

Significant event: Death
Description: Killed in the first part finale when Rem writes his name. An important event following L's death.

Relationships

L

Best friend

Built a deep relationship of trust while pursuing the Kira case together, devotedly supporting as L's right-hand man.

L's investigation headquarters

L's investigation headquarters: strategist

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 2003

DEATH NOTE (TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2006

DEATH NOTE live-action film

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2006

DEATH NOTE live-action drama

Drama / Supporting

Aired in 2015

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