Ike

Hero of the Shadows

Another hero from the Fire Emblem series, whose stage is a continent different from the Akaneia continent. He is a hero and also a leader.

Quotes

  • I'll stake my life to protect everyone!
  • My sword is all I can rely on.
  • Battle is something that can't be avoided.
  • Act as a proud knight.
  • Still, we have no choice but to believe in the future.

Trivia

  • Called the Hero of the Shadows, his real name is hardly known.
  • The default name for the My Unit (player character) in New Mystery of the Emblem is Kris.
  • Grandfather Makril is Jagen's friend and strictly trained Ike.
  • Dense in romance, tends to miss approaches and ignore them.
  • In the game, he has a comrade relationship with Marth beyond master-servant.
  • One of the most popular characters in the series, appears in many media.

Alternate names

Ike Hero of the Shadows Kris (default name in New Mystery of the Emblem) My Unit

Tags

Fire Emblem Akaneia Continent Hero Knight Hero Leader Strategy Simulation Game Character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young and sturdy-looking man. He has a sharp, warrior-like face with striking blue eyes and blue hair as distinctive features.
Height
About 175cm
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Blue hair
  • Sharp features
  • Sharp eyes
Iconic items
  • Sword of the Thunder God
  • Legendary Sword
  • Knight's Armor
  • Title of Hero of the Shadows

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sincere
Detailed personality
Serious and straightforward personality. Honest and hardworking. Stoic but caring towards comrades, with many hidden fans. Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and courage as a leader. Insensitive and stoic in romance.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Sincere
  • Hardworking
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Honest person
  • Caring for comrades
  • Stoic
  • Serious
  • Dense (in romance)
Talents
  • Swordsmanship talent
  • Leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Mental strength
  • High endurance
Skills
  • Sword techniques
  • Knight skills
  • Army command
  • Tactical planning
  • Building trust
Motivation
To become a full-fledged knight as captain of the Altean Knights and protect the people. To walk as the Hero of the Shadows supporting Marth.
Habits
Too honest and tends to take words at face value. Slow to notice romantic feelings.
Favorite foods
None
Hobbies
Sword practice, Reading
Favorite places
Altea
Favorite colors
Blue

History

Backstory
Lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his grandfather Makril. Inheriting his grandfather's will, he decides to enlist in the Altean Knights. Trained strictly by his grandfather, he becomes a knight strong in both body and mind. He is the Hero of the Shadows who supports Marth, rarely appearing on the front stage but achieving feats that remain in history from behind the scenes.
Debut date
2002
Work title
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Media type
Game

Joining the Altean Knights

Significant event
Joining the Altean Knights
Description
With his grandfather's teachings in his heart, joins the knights and diligently trains as captain.

Comradeship with Marth

Significant event
Comradeship with Marth
Description
Active as a powerful comrade supporting Hero-King Marth.

Appearance in New Mystery of the Emblem

Significant event
Appearance in New Mystery of the Emblem
Description
Appears as the protagonist My Unit (default name Kris), active as captain of the 7th Platoon.

Confrontation with Assassination Organization

Significant event
Confrontation with Assassination Organization
Description
While involved with the assassination organization of traitor Katarina (Aine) and others, achieves growth.

Relationships

Makril

Guardian

Grandfather and foster parent. Imposed thorough training, and after his death, inherits his will.

Marth

Best friend

Builds a relationship of mutual trust and support beyond master-servant, dedicates to the background as Marth's Hero of the Shadows, leaving his name in history.

Katarina

Teammate

Former assassin who faces the sin of betrayal, starts walking again as his comrade and builds trust.

Jagen

Mentor

Senior knight and grandfather's friend. Advisor who guides the path as a knight.

Altean Knights

Altean Knights: leader

7th Platoon

7th Platoon: leader

Media appearances

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem ~Heroes of Light and Shadow~

Game / Protagonist

2010

Fire Emblem Heroes

Game / Supporting

2017

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)

Anime / Supporting

1996

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Game / Cameo

2015

Fire Emblem Warriors

Game / Guest

2017

Voice cast and creators

Satoshi Hino

Voice actor
Satoshi Hino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Heroes, TV anime, etc.
Notes
Main voice actor

lynn

Voice actor
lynn
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Heroes female version

Nintendo & Intelligent Systems

Creator name
Nintendo & Intelligent Systems
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Writer

Related goods

Ike Figure

Item name
Ike Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Ike Acrylic Stand

Item name
Ike Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular