Teru Mikami
A prosecutor who worships a god he never met, executing justice with terrifying zeal.
Teru Mikami is a fervent Kira supporter who is appointed by Light Yagami to use Misa's Death Note. He is a prosecutor who becomes a key pawn in Light's plan to continue Kira's killings while suspicion falls on Misa. Mikami's absolute devotion to Kira drives him to act as an instrument of what he believes is divine justice, executing criminals without hesitation.
- Affiliation
- Public Prosecutors Office
Lore & Background
As suspicion falls again on Misa, Light passes Misa's Death Note to Teru Mikami, a fervent Kira supporter. Mikami is appointed by Light to act as Kira's public executioner, using the notebook to kill criminals. Near has Mikami followed while Shuichi Aizawa's suspicions are confirmed. Near arranges a meeting between Light and the current Kira Task Force members. Light tries to have Mikami kill Near as well as all the task force members, but Mikami's Death Note fails to work, having been replaced with a decoy. Near proves Light is Kira, discovering Mikami had not written down Light's name.
In Their Own Story
Teru Mikami is introduced as a fervent Kira supporter when Light passes Misa's Death Note to him. Mikami uses the notebook to continue Kira's killings, acting as the public face of Kira's justice. However, Near has Mikami followed, and Aizawa's suspicions about Light are confirmed. During the final confrontation, Light orders Mikami to kill Near and all task force members, but Mikami's Death Note fails because it has been replaced with a decoy. Near exposes Light as Kira by revealing that Mikami had not written down Light's name.
Reader's Guide
Teru Mikami is a prosecutor who becomes the third user of the Death Note after Light passes Misa's notebook to him. He is a fervent Kira supporter who executes criminals without hesitation. Mikami is followed by Near, and his actions ultimately lead to Light's downfall when his Death Note is replaced with a decoy. He fails to write down Light's name, allowing Near to prove Light is Kira.
Did You Know?
- Teru Mikami is appointed by Light Yagami to use Misa's Death Note after suspicion falls on Misa.
- Mikami is described as a 'fervent Kira supporter' in the source.
- Near has Mikami followed during the investigation.
- Mikami's Death Note fails to work during the final confrontation because it has been replaced with a decoy.
- Near proves Light is Kira by discovering that Mikami had not written down Light's name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Teru Mikami?
Teru Mikami is a brilliant prosecutor at the Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office who becomes the third user of the Death Note. He first appears in Chapter 106 and distinguishes himself by viewing his actions as religious duty rather than personal ambition.
What are Mikami's powers or role?
As the wielder of the Death Note, Mikami executes criminals with ruthless efficiency based on his own legal judgment. Unlike Light Yagami, he does not claim to be a god but acts as a devout servant carrying out what he believes is Kira's divine will.
How does Teru Mikami's story end?
Mikami's reign ends when Light Yagami attempts to reclaim the Death Note from him during the final confrontation with L's successors. He ultimately dies after being tricked into writing his own name in the notebook by Near and Mello.
Why is Teru Mikami important to the plot?
His introduction marks a critical turning point where Light loses direct control of the Death Note, forcing him to manipulate events from the shadows. Mikami's fanatical devotion allows Kira to continue killing even after Light is believed to be dead or inactive.
How does Mikami view his relationship with Kira?
Mikami perceives himself as a humble servant rather than a deity, believing that any act committed in Kira's name is inherently righteous. This absolute faith drives him to commit mass executions without the hesitation or ego that characterized Light Yagami.
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