1 If I can’t win anyway, I might as well make you as miserable as I can. -Naofumi Iwatani
Naofumi was initially quite cheerful and positive. But after the princess betrayed him, he changed drastically. The Princess’s betrayal has left him in an almost permanent state of anger and hostility and he was ready to do anything to get his revenge,
2 I hoped the whole place burned to the ground, the whole damn world. -Raphtalia
Naofumi turned bitter after Malty S Melromarc, the princess of Melromarc, betrayed him. He wanted to see the entire world burned down. He was always enraged and wanted revenge at all costs.
3 Also, feel free to tell people about me. Tell them that any trader who messes with me will end up with bite marks all over. -Naofumi Iwatani
After being framed as a rapist, Naofumi’s reputation was already in the dust. He had nothing to lose anymore. As such, he wanted to use his bad reputation to his advantage and make an image for himself.
4 Naofumi-sama, Well, I just want to say, I’m truly grateful I met you. -Raphtalia
Naofumi bought Raphtalia, fed her well, gave her medicine, defended her from bullies, and rewarded her. He took care of her well and because of this, Raphtalia felt grateful towards him.
5 I am your sword. Where you go, I will go with you. -Raphtalia
Raphtalia felt grateful towards Naofumi for all that he’d done for him. As such, she was ready to follow him anywhere he went. She wanted to be the sword to the Shield Hero.
6 I know you better than anyone else in this world. I know how kind you are. So even if the whole world speaks ill of you, I’ll tell them they’re wrong. -Raphtalia
Naofumi had a bad name because of being known as a cheat and rapist. He was framed by Malty for a crime that he didn’t commit. Even when the whole world was against him, Raphtalia knew that he wasn’t capable of being so wicked.
7 The smiles she showed me, and her acts of kindness, were all fake. -Naofumi Iwatani
Naofumi was in a state of disbelief when he realized that Malty had betrayed him. She framed him for raping her and destroyed his reputation. He couldn’t believe that everything that she’d said and done was a lie.
8 I’m really weak you see, I don’t have a second to waste. -Naofumi Iwatani
Naofumi was aware that he wasn’t as strong as the other three heroes. As such, he wanted to improve and become stronger. He was determined to be better than all of them.
9 Because I’m the shield hero, because I’m weak they’re trying to knock me down to make themselves look better. Disgusting. -Naofumi Iwatani
Naofumi was the Shield Hero and since the shield was more of a defensive armor than an offensive weapon, he was weaker than the rest. All the other heroes would often pick on him to make themselves look better.
10 I’ve gained more important things thanks to becoming the shield hero. Wherever the waves go I’ll go with my friends. -Naofumi Iwatani
Although he started off rough after the princess betrayed him, he was still able to make friends all thanks to being the shield hero. Even when the whole world was Raphtalia and Filo were there for him and it was because of them that he changed.
10 Best Rising of The Shield Hero Quotes Of All Time
1. If I can’t win anyway, I might as well make you as miserable as I can. -Naofumi Iwatani
2. I hoped the whole place burned to the ground, the whole damn world. -Raphtalia
3. Also, feel free to tell people about me. Tell them that any trader who messes with me will end up with bite marks all over. -Naofumi Iwatani
4. Naofumi-sama, Well, I just want to say, I’m truly grateful I met you. -Raphtalia
5. I am your sword. Where you go, I will go with you. -Raphtalia
6. I know you better than anyone else in this world. I know how kind you are. So even if the whole world speaks ill of you, I’ll tell them they’re wrong. -Raphtalia
7. The smiles she showed me, and her acts of kindness, were all fake. -Naofumi Iwatani
8. I’m really weak you see, I don’t have a second to waste. -Naofumi Iwatani
9. Because I’m the shield hero, because I’m weak they’re trying to knock me down to make themselves look better. Disgusting. -Naofumi Iwatani
10. I’ve gained more important things thanks to becoming the shield hero. Wherever the waves go I’ll go with my friends. -Naofumi Iwatani