Near is 18 years old by the conclusion of the story, while Mello is typically one or two years older than Near.
Near, the successor to L, is depicted as being 18 years old at the end of the main storyline. In Chapter 108 of the manga, his age is specifically noted as 19. Mello, another candidate to succeed L and Near's rival, is generally considered to be approximately a year or two older than Near. This places Mello's age in the range of 19 to 20 by the end of the story, or 20 to 21 when Near is 19.
To summarize their ages:
| Character | Age at End of Story | Age in Manga (Chapter 108) |
|---|---|---|
| Near | 18 | 19 |
| Mello | 19-20 | 20-21 |
