Miller
CharacterMiller is a low-ranking member of the American Mafia faction that briefly comes into possession of a Death Note. Real name Andrew Millar, he is remembered less for anything he achieves than for the way he dies: a disposable test subject, killed off to prove the notebook actually works.
Appearance
His look shifts between the two versions of the story. The manga renders him bald, dressed in a white suit over a shirt patterned with flowers. The anime swaps that for a brown suit and a white collared shirt, and lightens his complexion.
Personality
The gang holds a low opinion of him. He is summed up bluntly as an incompetent, and his greed does him no favors, since he had been skimming drugs out of the operation for his own gain.
History
His death serves a cold, practical purpose. When the Mafia takes hold of a Death Note and needs to confirm it is genuine, Y462 writes Miller's name as the trial run, killing him during the handover. The act doubles as punishment for his drug theft, and boss Rod Ross turns the killing into a warning aimed at the rest of the crew. Long afterward, when Misa sifts through photographs of Mafia members on Light's behalf, Miller's picture carries neither a name nor a remaining lifespan above it. Ryuk reads the absence plainly: the man is already dead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Miller in Death Note?
Miller is a low-ranking member of the American Mafia faction that briefly comes into possession of a Death Note. His real name is Andrew Millar.
How does Miller die in Death Note?
Miller is killed as a test subject. When the Mafia obtains a Death Note and needs to confirm it is genuine, a member known as Y462 writes Miller's name in it, killing him during the handover.
Why was Miller used to test the Death Note?
Miller was treated as disposable, so the Mafia used his death to prove the notebook worked. The killing also served as punishment for his theft, since he had been skimming drugs from the operation, and boss Rod Ross turned it into a warning to the rest of the crew.
What is Miller's real name in Death Note?
Miller's real name is Andrew Millar. He is a minor Mafia figure remembered less for anything he achieves than for the way he dies.
Why did the Mafia think little of Miller?
The gang considered Miller an incompetent and resented his greed. He had been skimming drugs out of the operation for his own gain, which did him no favors and made him an easy choice to sacrifice.
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- Created byTsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMadhouse
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