Shizuku Yaegashi is one of the main characters in Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest. She is Kaori Shirasaki's best friend and a childhood friend of Kouki Amanogawa and Ryutarou Sakagami. Initially part of the Hero's Party, Shizuku later joins Hajime Nagumo's group to clear the Great Labyrinths and eventually becomes one of his wives after returning to Japan.

Personality and Appearance

Shizuku is an exceptionally beautiful young woman with waist-length black hair usually tied in a ponytail, red eyes, and a trained yet curvy body. She's considered a goddess at school alongside Kaori.

Known for her cool and stoic demeanor, Shizuku is actually kind, caring, and hardworking. She has a hidden girlish side that likes cute things and the color pink. Shizuku is extremely sharp and wise, with an excellent grasp of people's subtleties and relationships. Her loyalty to friends and a strong sense of responsibility often lead her to mediate conflicts and provide a voice of reason within the group.

Powers and Abilities

• Master Swordswoman: Trained in Yaegashi-ryu since childhood, Shizuku is a peerless swordswoman.
• Enhanced Physical Abilities: As a summoned hero and later an apostle hybrid, Shizuku possesses superhuman speed, strength, and durability.
• Genius Intellect: Shizuku has exceptional intelligence and perceptiveness, often being the first to grasp complex situations.
• Marksmanship: She's skilled in firing needles from her sword's scabbard with high accuracy.
• Martial Arts: Trained in hand-to-hand combat since childhood.

Trivia

• Shizuku is based on Kaori Kanzaki from A Certain Magical Index.
• Her favorite animals are rabbits.
• She has an extreme aversion to bugs, especially cockroaches.
• Shizuku owns a large collection of stuffed animals.
• She became knowledgeable about anime and manga while helping Kaori learn about Hajime's interests.
• Shizuku was ranked second in the "BOOK☆WALKER ARIFURETA BEST WAIFU CONTEST."
• Ruth Orcus forged her saber.