Mello (メロ, Mero?), whose real name is Mihael Keehl (ミハエル・ケール, Mihaeru Kēru?), is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Death Note.

Mello is the older of L's three potential successors raised in Wammy's House, Watari's orphanage for gifted children, in Winchester, England, United Kingdom. When it is decided that Mello should work with the other successor, Near, Mello refuses, citing an inability to work with Near, to whom he is considered second in ability. Mello and Near can in many ways be seen as L's best traits split between two people, the result being...