Ren Amaki

Sword Hero

One of the Four Cardinal Heroes, the Sword Hero. A high school youth summoned to another world, attempting to cope with a game-like mindset.

Quotes

  • A sword is not merely a weapon. It is a symbol of courage.
  • No matter the situation, do not lose your calmness.
  • Stick to your own beliefs.
  • Do your utmost to protect your comrades.

Trivia

  • A rare hero type who tries to conquer the other world with a game-like mindset.
  • In the original work, characterized as cool and calm.
  • Voice actor Ryota Osaka has numerous lead roles in other works.

Alternate names

Ren Amaki Sword Hero Sword Hero

Tags

The Rising of the Shield Hero Ren Amaki Sword Hero Four Cardinal Heroes Otherworldly Summoning High School Hero Rise to Prominence Isekai Fantasy Game-like Mindset

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man with slightly long black hair and a calm demeanor. He has a well-trained physique befitting a swordsman and wears the hero's equipment.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Calm expression
  • Slim build befitting a swordsman
Iconic items
  • Sword
  • Sword Hero's Equipment
  • Hero's Emblem

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
When summoned to another world, he calmly and rationally judges and acts. Somewhat realistic with a game-like perspective, but caring toward comrades with a strong sense of responsibility.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Caring toward comrades
  • Realist
Motto
Even when facing difficulties, do not lose your calmness and do your very best.
Talents
  • Swordsmanship talent
  • High judgment ability
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Sword techniques
  • Combat adaptation in another world
  • Party strategy
Motivation
As a Cardinal Hero, save the world and deepen bonds with comrades.
Habits
Has a habit of calmly checking equipment and the situation before battle.
Favorite foods
Curry rice, Grilled fish, Onigiri
Hobbies
Sword training, Tactical analysis, Reading
Favorite colors
Blue, Black
Disliked situations
Unreasonable situations, Injustice, Betraying comrades

History

Backstory
Was a high school student in Japan, but one day summoned to another world and chosen as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes, the Sword Hero. Though confused by the game-like world, he confronts difficulties together with his comrades.
Debut date
2012
Work title
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Media type
Manga

Otherworldly Summoning

Significant event
Otherworldly Summoning
Description
Summoned to another world together with the other three Cardinal Heroes.

First Battle

Significant event
First Battle
Description
Demonstrates his sword techniques in the initial battle against the Kakushin monster.

Party Formation

Significant event
Party Formation
Description
Cooperates with the Shield Hero and others to confront the world's crisis.

Relationships

Shield Hero

Teammate

Deepens bonds through many battles fought together.

Spear Hero

Rival

Though opinions clash at times, they acknowledge each other.

Four Cardinal Heroes

Four Cardinal Heroes: teammate

Media appearances

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2012

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Anime / Protagonist

2019 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Ryota Osaka

Voice actor
Ryota Osaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Aneko Yusagi

Creator name
Aneko Yusagi
Role
Original author

Seira Minami

Creator name
Seira Minami
Role
Illustrator

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Ren Amaki Figure

Item name
Ren Amaki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Sword Hero Keychain

Item name
Sword Hero Keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited