Anthony Rester

Anthony Carter (アンソニー・カーター, Ansonī Kātā), also known as Anthony Lester (アンソニー・レスター, Ansonī Resutā), is the commander of a special force squad, and is now the SPK's number 2 and its operation leader. In more of handling urgent matters, he always assists Near. He is an extremely honest person who has Near's complete trust. Near trusts Rester so much he reveals some of his thought and plans to Rester only. Rester also helps Near with actions he is not used to doing, such as booking a flight on a plane.

He is often called "Commander Lester," and he is unable to match Near in intelligence and analytic skill despite being very intelligent. Nevertheless, being trustworthy, athletic, and a quiet person make him very useful to assist Near. How to Read states that he can be seen as Near's guardian. He's also the only member of the SPK that Near is sure has never been seen by Kira.

The one shot happening after the main series reveals he continues to work with Near, the new L, and Halle Lidner.