How analytical you are
How much you plan, deduce, and outthink the people around you.
Free character quiz
Which Death Note Character Are You?
A free Death Note personality quiz that matches you to one of 12 characters, from Light and L to the Shinigami and the Wammy's House successors. Sixteen questions about logic, justice, heart, and chaos. Instant result, no sign-up.
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Find your Death Note character
Detectives, Shinigami, and one very ambitious student. Answer with what you'd really do, and the quiz will match you to one of twelve characters from Death Note.
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What this quiz looks at
How principled you are
How strongly you care about right, wrong, and doing things properly.
How devoted you are
How much your feelings and loyalty drive what you do.
How unpredictable you are
How much you break rules, follow impulses, and enjoy a little disorder.
Which Death Note characters can you get?
This PopTypes quiz covers 12 Death Note characters: Light Yagami, L, Misa Amane, Ryuk, Rem, Near, Mello, Touta Matsuda, Soichiro Yagami, Teru Mikami, Watari, and Naomi Misora. Each result explains why you matched.
Am I Kira or L?
That's the classic question, and this quiz answers it along with ten others. Your result shows whether you think like the detective, the killer, a Shinigami, or someone caught in between.
How does the Death Note quiz choose my character?
Each answer adds points to one or two characters. After sixteen questions, the character with the most points is your match. The questions look at logic, justice, heart, and chaos.
The 12 characters you could get
Detectives, Shinigami, and believers, each with their own idea of justice.
Light Yagami
A brilliant student convinced he knows what the world needs.L
The world's greatest detective, sitting in a very strange way.Misa Amane
A bubbly idol who gives everything for the person she loves.Ryuk
A bored Shinigami who's here for the entertainment.Rem
A Shinigami with a protective heart.Near
Calm, logical, and always building something with his hands.Mello
Fiery, reckless, and determined to come first.Touta Matsuda
The eager rookie with a big heart and surprising moments.Soichiro Yagami
An honest police chief who believes in doing things properly.Teru Mikami
A disciplined prosecutor with an absolute sense of right and wrong.Watari
L's loyal right hand and a quiet genius.Naomi Misora
A sharp former FBI agent who follows the trail alone.Death Note Character Quiz FAQ
Is this Death Note quiz free?
Yes. It's free, gives an instant result, and doesn't need an account or an email address.
Does the quiz contain spoilers?
Light ones. Result pages mention the premise and well-known early moments, but don't reveal who dies or how the story ends.
How long does the quiz take?
Sixteen questions, usually about four minutes. There's no timer.
Can I get a different character if I retake it?
Yes. Some characters share traits, so a few different answers can move you to a close match. If two results sound like you, read both.
Where can I take the Death Note Character Quiz?
You can take the Death Note Character Quiz for free on PopTypes — no sign-up required, with an instant, shareable result.
This Death Note Character Quiz is an unofficial fan quiz for entertainment only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata, Shueisha, or Madhouse.
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