Anthony Rester

Anthony Rester (アンソニー・レスター, Ansonī Resutā), real name Anthony Carter (アンソニー・カーター, Ansonī Kātā), is the ancient Captain 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, this one revealing some of his thought and plans to Rester only. Rester also helps Near in action he is not used to do, such as taking a plane.

He is often called "Commander Rester", and he is unable to match Near's 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 serie reveals he continues to work with Near, the new L, with Halle Lidner.