Character profile
Naofumi Iwatani
岩谷尚文
Naofumi Iwatani is a main character in The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019). This page lists 8 anime and 10 manga, voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (JAPANESE) and Billy Kametz (ENGLISH).
About Naofumi Iwatani
A university student that was summoned to another world as the Shield Hero. Typically unsociable, he's friendly and easy-going to those close to him.
Full biography · Contains spoilers
A university student that was summoned to another world as the Shield Hero. Typically unsociable, he's friendly and easy-going to those close to him. After being abandoned by Malty and being treated as a criminal by the people of the world, He unlocked the curse series. The sin he has unlocked is Wrath (against the people of the world).
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 20
- Also known as
- Shield Hero, Saint Merchant, Shield Demon King, Grand Duke
Naofumi Iwatani at a glance
Naofumi Iwatani first shows up in our catalog in The Rising of the Shield Hero, from 2019, as a main character. So far, Naofumi Iwatani shows up in eight anime and ten manga. Other names: Shield Hero, Saint Merchant, and Shield Demon King.
Where to find Naofumi Iwatani
In Japanese, Naofumi Iwatani is voiced by Kaito Ishikawa. The English dub uses Billy Kametz. You can also find them in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3, and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4.
Quick questions
What anime is Naofumi Iwatani in?
The Rising of the Shield Hero, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2, and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3, among others.
Who voices Naofumi Iwatani in English?
Billy Kametz.
Who is Naofumi Iwatani's Japanese voice actor?
Kaito Ishikawa.
Anime appearances
Series, films and specials featuring this character.
Main characterThe Rising of the Shield Hero
TV series · 2019
Main characterThe Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2
TV series · 2022
Main characterThe Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3
TV series · 2023
Main characterThe Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
TV series · 2025
SupportingIsekai Quartet 2
Short series · 2020
SupportingIsekai Quartet The Movie: Another World
Movie · 2022
Main characterTate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 5
TV series
Main characterIsekai Quartet 3
Short series · 2025
Manga appearances
Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Main character
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Main character
The Reprise of the Spear Hero: The Manga Companion
Main character
Tate no Yuusha no Toaru Ichinichi
Main character
Tate no Yuusha no Oshinagaki
Main character
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Anthology: Raphtalia to Issho
Main character
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari: Girl's Side Story
Supporting
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Anthology: Filo to Issho
Supporting
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari: Aiya Kyu Special Works - Yuusha no Shoukan: Special Comic
Main character
Dun Zhi Yongzhe Cheng Minglu: Shouyou - Si Ge Manhua
Main character
Voices behind the character
Voice actors across languages.
