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Near is one of the main characters in the popular Japanese manga series Death Note, a story which centers on the hunt for a mysterious serial killer named Kira. Near is the younger of the two successors to the legendary L, who obsessively investigates the killer until his own untimely death. The other old successor being Mello. Despite being a genius, as evidenced by the investigation of L’s death, Near doesn’t interact well with others. Get the look of the leader of the SPK (Special Provision for Kira) with this Near costume guide.
The Death Note series is a sprawling, complex tale, but the best thing about this costume is how easy it is to pull off. All you’ll need is a Men’s White Shirt, Men’s White Pants, White Haired Wig, Dice, and White Foundation Makeup to get that traditional pale manga look.
Near Cosplay Costumes
Manga characters are extremely popular when it comes to cosplay, and the main character Near is no exception. Entertainment styles from manga and anime series have such a dedicated and passionate following that you will never be short on comic-con events to attend and fellow fans to impress. To cosplay Near’s look, you’ll have to dress up in all white. The suit, hair, and makeup that he wears are all completely white!
The Death Note universe is vast and features a number of key characters such as Near’s predecessor L, his counterpart Mello, the mysterious Kira, and a host of other supporting characters. The possibilities run vast and deep when it comes to Death Note, and manga as a genre, so have some fun with this excellent Near costume!
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About Near
Near is one of the main protagonists in the popular manga series, Death Note. Near’s story begins in an English orphanage. He is an extremely intelligent child with a particular skill for detective work but struggles to have meaningful relationships with others. Born out of his love for puzzles and problem-solving, he looks up to legendary detective, L, and learns as much as he can from his methods.
After L’s death, Near reveals he has also been investigating the case of an unknown yet universally celebrated killer named Kira. Kira uses murder as a means to build a utopian future. Near, along with his counterpart, Mello, is revealed as a successor to L. The rest of the story follows Near and Mello’s hunt to expose and bring to justice the mysterious character of Kira.
