

Near is very intelligent, although his childish appearance and demeanor can cause others, such as David Hoope, to question his abilities. He sits in a posture similar to L's and is often seen being expressionless. In the Death Note One-Shot Special, which takes place three years after the end of the Kira case, Near is shown to have sharp bags under his eyes, slightly longer hair, and to have undergone a growth spurt. In the anime, Near's pants are light blue. He is only seen wearing a white, long-sleeved pajama top and white pajama pants.

Near is a young, slender, fair-skinned man with a petite build, gray eyes, and short, shaggy platinum blonde hair which he often plays with.
