Roy
CharacterRoy belongs to the Mafia, the criminal outfit that gets hold of a Death Note during the second half of the story. He surfaces only briefly, remembered for a desperate last stand once law enforcement closes in on the gang's hideout and the structure comes down around him.
Appearance
The series keeps Roy's portrayal sparse, presenting him simply as one of the armed men inside the Mafia's American hideout. No distinguishing features are spelled out, and he blends into the gang's ranks until the raid pushes him to the front.
Personality
What little can be drawn about Roy comes from his conduct under fire. Rather than give up when officers breach the base, he chooses to resist, and his decision to snatch a fallen Death Note amid the chaos suggests a man set on staying in the fight to the very end.
History
Roy lives through the assault on the Mafia's headquarters alongside Skyer, the two of them among the handful left standing. As police press in, he takes hold of the notebook that had belonged to the shinigami Sidoh and tries to hold the line. The effort costs him everything, since the building gives way and buries both him and the Death Note. The manga places his death on November 11, 2009, while the anime shifts the year to 2012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Roy in Death Note?
Roy is a member of the Mafia, the criminal group that obtains a Death Note during the second half of Death Note. He appears only briefly, remembered for a desperate last stand when law enforcement raids the gang's hideout.
How does Roy die in Death Note?
Roy dies during the police assault on the Mafia's American headquarters. He takes hold of the Death Note that had belonged to the shinigami Sidoh and tries to hold the line, but the building collapses and buries both him and the notebook.
Which Death Note does Roy pick up during the raid?
Roy seizes Sidoh's Death Note amid the chaos of the raid on the Mafia hideout. The notebook is buried with him when the structure comes down.
Who fights alongside Roy during the Mafia raid?
Roy lives through the assault on the Mafia's headquarters alongside Skyer, the two of them among the handful left standing before the building gives way.
When does Roy die in the Death Note manga and anime?
The Death Note manga places Roy's death on November 11, 2009, while the anime shifts the year to 2012.
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