The Rising of the Shield Hero
The story of a summoned hero's rise from adversity in another world.
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Characters in this work
Characters — 32 characters
Naofumi Iwatani
One of the Four Cardinal Heroes, the Shield Hero, and a university student summoned to another world.
Raphtalia
A demi-human girl and the first companion of the Shield Hero, known as the Sword Hero.
Melty Q Melromarc
The second princess of Melromarc who later becomes queen and an ally of the Shield Hero.
Filo
A young bird-type monster called a Filolial, raised by the Shield Hero.
Motoyasu Kitamura
One of the Four Cardinal Heroes, the Spear Hero, a university student from another world.
Ren Amaki
One of the Four Cardinal Heroes, the Sword Hero, a high school student who treats the situation like a game.
Itsuki Kawasumi
One of the Four Cardinal Heroes, the Bow Hero, a high school student with special abilities.
Kuzu/Ortoclei Melromarc XVI
Former king of Melromarc and the Staff Hero, later stripped of titles and called Kuzu.
Eclair Seaet
A female knight of Melromarc, known for her combat skill and earnest personality.
Elhardt
A blacksmith and weapon merchant in Melromarc, who supports Naofumi.
Belocaus
A slave trader in Melromarc selling monsters and slaves, who interacts with Naofumi.
Leesia Ivyred
One of the Seven Star Heroes, the Throwing Weapon Hero, a fallen noble's daughter.
Mine Sphere
The first princess of Melromarc, a scheming antagonist.
Melty Q Melromarc
The queen of Melromarc, noted for her political savvy.
Foul
A beastman of the Hakuko demi-human tribe and elder brother to Atla.
Atla
A Hakuko demi-human girl who was frail but saved by Naofumi.
Eclair Seaet
A female knight serving as combat advisor in Melromarc.
Elrasla Lugrarok
The elderly combat advisor and descendant of the Hengen Musou-ryuu style.
Nops
Melromarc's Knight Commander, an authoritarian who looks down on Naofumi.
Van Reichinot
A noble who favors demi-humans and harbors Naofumi's party.
Idol Lavia
A former soldier and noble with anti-demi-human sentiments who abused Raphtalia and others.
Windia
A dog-type demi-human raised by the dragon Gaerion.
Latil Anslea
An alchemist residing in Naofumi's village, engaged in modifying monsters.
Imia
A mole-type beastman bought by Naofumi, skilled in clothing production for trade.
Sein Locke
The Sewing Tool Hero of Kizuna's world who uses dolls in combat.
Sirdina
The Card Hero and Water Dragon priestess of Shiltvelt.
Ruftmira
Former Tenmei and Raphtalia's cousin, a strategist.
Kyo Esunina
The Book Hero from another world who manipulates the Spirit Turtle and was once an antagonist.
Takuto Arsahorn Phobrei
The Whip Hero among the Seven Star Heroes, prince of Phobrei, and a Wave Soldier.
Glass
The Fan Hero from another world and Kizuna's close friend and ally.
Larkberk Shikour
The Sickle Hero from another world and the king of Shikour.
Teris Alexandolite
A magic user from Kizuna's world, a Jewel Person, and companion of Lark.