when Naofumi was filled with rage, and was completely out of it, in his rage mode. Initially a layabout from Japan, Naofumi was … When Raphtalia is first introduced, she is a child that has long, unmanaged hair and a dirty cloth gown. Naofumi Iwatani, often referred to as the Shield Hero is the titular main protagonist of the light novel, manga and anime series The Rising of the Shield Hero.He also appears as a significant supporting character in the second season of Isekai Quartet, a crossover anime featuring characters from the "Isekai" genre of anime.. Born into a demi-human friendly village in the country of Melromarc, which otherwise discriminates against demi-humans, Raphtalia was, as a child, sold into slavery after the village was destroyed by the wave and her parents killed. 7. If it wasn’t for this line, Naofumi could’ve been lost in his rage mode, and it could’ve probably taken over him. ~ By the end of the web novel, Naofumi gives up all of his attack power in exchange for absolute defense, and Raphtalia exchanges all of her defensive power for even greater offense . Naofumi had tried to make himself useful, really.But there wasn't much he could do besides watch as Sadeena—unsurprisingly—took charge of the situation. Raphtalia's romantic feelings are painfully obvious, but Naofumi is in denial and tries to keep their relationship on a parent-child level, to Raphtalia's dismay. The second episode of Shield Hero begins to reach its climax as Naofumi seeks to help Raphtalia with her nightmares. Strangely, Naofumi gets nicer with each subsequent adaptation made about him. Naofumi's favorite fruit is Rucolu Fruits, which are commonly used to make water barrels into alcohol. She had directed the villagers so that everyone had something to do, as none but the heaviest of sleepers (and the children, who had to be moved to buildings farther away so they could sleep) could ignore Raphtalia's screams of … After being purchased by Naofumi, he gave her a haircut to an acceptable length, gave her a bath, and bought her a much more suitable set of clothes to adventure in. (Rights go to YouTube channel linked) These are the precise reasons that make Raphtalia … After being bought and resold, by several abusive nobles, Naofumi Iwatani … Raphtalia said this at an amazing moment. Scarred as a child by the devastation of a previous wave, and a particular monster that took her parents, she becomes unable to fight the way Naofumi … 3 IS KINDER IN THE ANIME. Raphtalia is the deuteragonist of "The Rising of the Shield Hero". Raphtalia is but a grown up child, and Naofumi governs her as a child. Raphtalia blushed, but Naofumi kept up the coldness in his face, "Whether I fuck my slaves, or throw them in the brothel is my choice, now answer." Additionally, his love for the fruit became so well-known, it's now used to confirm the Shield Hero's identity. Over time, Naofumi tries to teach both Raphtalia and Filo how to survive on their own, just as any proper dad would do for their children, because he still desires to return home. The Rising of the Shield Hero is a popular and action-packed isekai series but, unlike most isekai, it's more on the dark side -- and not just because the hero, Naofumi Iwatani, is a moody anti-hero.His first major ally in the kingdom of Melromarc is the demi-human girl Raphtalia, and she had a rough life before she met him.