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The Rising of the Shield Hero Characters

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Filo

Filo

The Rising of the Shield HeroFilolial Queen

A filolial queen raised by ofumi who can transform between bird and human forms

Occupation: Filolial Queen
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousCheerfulEnergeticLoyalInnocent

Abilities

TransformationFlightWind magicHigh speedCombat power
Quote:

I love Master the most!

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Filo

Filo

The Rising of the Shield HeroFilolial Queen

A filolial queen raised by ofumi who can transform between bird and human forms...

Occupation: Filolial Queen
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Filolial Queen
Filo – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Glass

Glass

The Rising of the Shield HeroVassal Hero

A vassal hero from another world who initially opposes but later allies with ofumi

Occupation: Vassal Hero
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousHonorableStrongRespectfulWarrior

Abilities

Fan combatVassal weaponCombat masteryHonorStrength
Quote:

I am Glass.

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Glass – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Itsuki Kawasumi

Itsuki Kawasumi

The Rising of the Shield HeroBow Hero

The Bow Hero who believes in justice but often acts without understanding consequences

Occupation: Bow Hero
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousIdealisticJustice-focusedMisguidedWell-meaning

Abilities

Bow masteryJustice senseIdealismCombat skillsMisguided actions
Quote:

I am Itsuki Kawasumi.

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Itsuki Kawasumi – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
King Aultcray Melromarc XXXII

King Aultcray Melromarc XXXII

The Rising of the Shield HeroCorrupt King

The king of Melromarc who harbors prejudice against the Shield Hero and demi-humans

Occupation: Corrupt King
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousPrejudicedCorruptAuthoritativeStubborn

Abilities

Royal authorityPolitical powerPrejudiceManipulationInfluence
Quote:

Demi-humans are inferior beings!

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King Aultcray Melromarc XXXII – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Malty S Melromarc (Myne/Bitch)

Malty S Melromarc (Myne/Bitch)

The Rising of the Shield HeroFalse Accuser

The first princess who falsely accuses ofumi of assault and becomes his primary tormentor

Occupation: False Accuser
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousManipulativeSelfishCruelDeceptive

Abilities

ManipulationDeceptionPolitical influenceMagicScheming
Quote:

I'm a princess! You have to believe me!

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Malty S Melromarc (Myne/Bitch) – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Melty Q Melromarc

Melty Q Melromarc

The Rising of the Shield HeroSecond Princess

The second princess of Melromarc who becomes an ally and friend to ofumi

Occupation: Second Princess
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousIntelligentDiplomaticKindStrong-willed

Abilities

Water magicRoyal authorityDiplomacyIntelligenceLeadership
Quote:

I am Melty Q Melromarc.

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Melty Q Melromarc – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Motoyasu Kitamura

Motoyasu Kitamura

The Rising of the Shield HeroSpear Hero

The Spear Hero who is initially manipulated but later becomes an ally

Occupation: Spear Hero
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousNaiveWell-meaningHeroicGullible

Abilities

Spear masteryCombat skillsHeroic powerNaivetyGrowth
Quote:

I am Motoyasu Kitamura.

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Motoyasu Kitamura – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Naofumi Iwatani

Naofumi Iwatani

The Rising of the Shield HeroShield Hero

A 20-year-old college student summoned as the Shield Hero who faces betrayal and discrimition but grows stronger

Occupation: Shield Hero
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousCynicalProtectiveDeterminedCaring

Abilities

Shield masteryDefense magicMedicine craftingLeadershipCurse power
Quote:

I don't need anyone's help.

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Naofumi Iwatani – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Naofumi Iwatani

Naofumi Iwatani

The Rising of the Shield HeroShield Hero

A 20-year-old college student summoned as the Shield Hero who faces betrayal and discrimition but ...

Occupation: Shield Hero
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Shield Hero
Naofumi Iwatani – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Pope Balmus

Pope Balmus

The Rising of the Shield HeroCorrupt Religious Leader

The corrupt pope of the Three Heroes Church who seeks to elimite the Shield Hero

Occupation: Corrupt Religious Leader
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousFanaticCorruptManipulativeZealous

Abilities

Religious authorityReplica weaponFanaticismManipulationDark magic
Quote:

Only the three true heroes matter!

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Pope Balmus – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Queen Mirellia Q Melromarc

Queen Mirellia Q Melromarc

The Rising of the Shield HeroQueen

The true ruler of Melromarc who seeks justice and supports the Shield Hero

Occupation: Queen
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousWiseJustAuthoritativeDiplomatic

Abilities

Royal authorityDiplomacyJusticeWisdomLeadership
Quote:

I am Queen Mirellia Q Melromarc.

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Queen Mirellia Q Melromarc – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Raphtalia

Raphtalia

The Rising of the Shield HeroSword Companion

A raccoon demi-human who becomes ofumi's first companion and grows from child to adult

Occupation: Sword Companion
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousLoyalCaringStrongDevoted

Abilities

SwordsmanshipIllusion magicLoyaltyCombat skillsGrowth
Quote:

I will always stand by your side.

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Raphtalia – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Raphtalia

Raphtalia

The Rising of the Shield HeroSword Companion

A raccoon demi-human who becomes ofumi's first companion and grows from child to adult...

Occupation: Sword Companion
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Sword Companion
Raphtalia – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Ren Amaki

Ren Amaki

The Rising of the Shield HeroSword Hero

The Sword Hero who initially acts independently but learns the value of cooperation

Occupation: Sword Hero
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousIndependentSeriousAnalyticalReserved

Abilities

Sword masteryIndependenceCombat skillsAnalysisGrowth
Quote:

I am Ren Amaki.

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Ren Amaki – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile
Rishia Ivyred

Rishia Ivyred

The Rising of the Shield HeroBow User

A former member of Itsuki's party who joins ofumi and develops her potential

Occupation: Bow User
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousTimidDeterminedLoyalGrowing

Abilities

ArcheryGrowth potentialDeterminationSupport magicLoyalty
Quote:

I am Rishia Ivyred.

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Rishia Ivyred – The Rising of the Shield Hero character profile

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RankCharacterBattle ScoreTier
1Pope Balmus8.60high-meta
2Glass8.50mid
3King Aultcray7.70mid
4Malty7.70mid
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