Marth
Hero King of the continent of Archanea
Protagonist of all works set on the continent of Archanea and Hero King of the Lord class. The young prince who defeated the Dark Dragon Medeus and leads the Archanea Alliance Kingdom.
Quotes
- Everyone, watch me!
- Big brother (Nickname from Tiki)
Trivia
- Marth had not appeared in mainline games outside Japan for a long time, but became a highly popular character overseas through the Super Smash Bros. series.
- His signature weapon Falchion is a holy sword effective against dragons and a legendary sword.
- He is in a public romantic relationship with Talys's princess Caeda.
- Hikaru Midorikawa first voiced Marth in the OVA version.
- In the Super Smash Bros. series, Marth's voice used Hikaru Midorikawa's voice clips for many years.
- Mercurius was initially exclusive to Marth but later became usable by other units.
Alternate names
Marth
Hero King
Prince of Light
Prince of Altea
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Young prince clad in medieval European-style princely attire. Features blue hair and blue eyes, and often wears a hair ornament.
- Height
- Approximately 170cm
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Hair ornament (tiara)
- Prince-like refined facial features
- Iconic items
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- Falchion
- Rapier
- Mercurius
- Shield (Emblem)
- Hair ornament
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Possesses a gentle and kind personality. Proud and with a strong sense of responsibility, a hero with a pure heart that cares for comrades. Demonstrates strong will and judgment according to the situation.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Brave
- Sense of responsibility
- Proud
- Leadership
- Motto
- Everyone, watch me!
- Talents
-
- Swordsmanship genius
- Leadership
- Exceptional strategic acumen
- Skills
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- Sword techniques
- Knowledge of magic
- Comrade leadership
- Suppression tactics
- Motivation
- Seeks peace on the continent of Archanea, restoration of the kingdom, and the defeat of the Dark Dragon Medeus.
- Habits
- Often shows special kindness toward Caeda, with whom he is in a public romantic relationship.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Sword training, Tactics research
- Person
- Caeda, Jagen, Midir, Count Malledus
- Favorite colors
- Blue
- Disliked situations
- Injustice, Betrayal
History
- Backstory
- Prince of the Kingdom of Altea; father is King Cornelius, mother is Liza, older sister is Elice. Descendant of the first Anri, the hero who defeated Earth Dragon King Medeus and ended the War of Shadows. After being occupied and exiled by the Dolhr Empire, flees to the Kingdom of Talys, and eventually aims to recapture his homeland and unify the continent together with his companions.
- Debut date
- April 20, 1990
- Work title
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
- Media type
- Manga
Occupation of homeland Altea in the War of Shadows
- Significant event
- Occupation of homeland Altea in the War of Shadows
- Description
- The Kingdom of Altea is occupied by the Dolhr Empire, and Marth flees to the Kingdom of Talys with a few retainers.
Receives Fire Emblem
- Significant event
- Receives Fire Emblem
- Description
- Entrusted with the Fire Emblem by Princess Nyna, rises as the leader of the anti-empire alliance.
Defeat of Dark Dragon Medeus
- Significant event
- Defeat of Dark Dragon Medeus
- Description
- Using the Divine Sword Falchion, defeats the archenemy Medeus since the previous hero Anri, bringing the War of Shadows to an end.
Rebellion in the Hero War
- Significant event
- Rebellion in the Hero War
- Description
- After arguing with General Lang and others, pursued as a rebel, but gains much support and advances to reclaim his homeland.
Formation of the Archanea Alliance Kingdom
- Significant event
- Formation of the Archanea Alliance Kingdom
- Description
- Gains trust from the royalty of various countries and becomes the unifying king of Archanea.
Second defeat of Dark Dragon Medeus
- Significant event
- Second defeat of Dark Dragon Medeus
- Description
- Defeats Dark Priest Gharnef, then defeats the revived Medeus once more, establishing peace on the continent.
Relationships
King Cornelius
Father
Marth's father and king of the Kingdom of Altea.
Liza
Mother
Marth's mother. A kind woman.
Elice
Sibling
Marth's older sister and a pillar of support.
Caeda
Spouse
Princess in a public romantic relationship since their meeting in the Kingdom of Talys. They share deep trust and affection for each other.
Jagen
Mentor
Captain of the palace knight order who constantly supports Marth as his tutor and advisor.
Count Malledus
Mentor
Marth's former educator and tactician.
Catria
Best friend
Member of Macedon's Whitewing who has unrequited feelings for Marth that go unnoticed.
Tiki
Best friend
Princess of the Manakete tribe who adores Marth and calls him 'big brother'.
Whitewing of Macedon
Whitewing of Macedon: leader
Altean Palace Knight Order
Altean Palace Knight Order: unknown
Media appearances
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Manga / Protagonist
1990
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Manga / Protagonist
1994
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)
Anime / Protagonist
1996
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE (Encore)
Anime / Supporting
2016
Fire Emblem Heroes
Game / Protagonist
2017
Fire Emblem Warriors
Game / Protagonist
2017
Fire Emblem Engage
Game / Protagonist
2023
Super Smash Bros. series
Game / Protagonist
2001 Melee to 2023 Ultimate
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
Game / Guest
2015
Dragalia Lost
Game / Supporting
2019
Voice cast and creators
Hikaru Midorikawa
- Voice actor
- Hikaru Midorikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA version, Super Smash Bros. series, Fire Emblem series
- Notes
- Primary voice actor. Voiced from the first OVA version.
Yu Kobayashi
- Voice actor
- Yu Kobayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Fire Emblem Heroes (childhood)
Yuri Lowenthal
- Voice actor
- Yuri Lowenthal
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Fire Emblem Fates, Heroes, Warriors, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Notes
- Handles international versions
Shouzou Kaga
- Creator name
- Shouzou Kaga
- Role
- Original author
Satoshi Shibata
- Creator name
- Satoshi Shibata
- Role
- Character designer
KSS
- Creator name
- KSS
- Role
- Animation studio
Nintendo
- Creator name
- Nintendo
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
amiibo figure
- Item name
- amiibo figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Falchion replica
- Item name
- Falchion replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited