Himmel

Biodata

History

Himmel traveled with his childhood friend Heiter and the warrior Eisen on a quest to defeat the Demon King. He invited Ruby to join them and traveled part of the way with Frieren and Lowell 8 9.

Despite failing to draw the Hero’s Sword, Himmel continued his journey with a replica. He declared that helping people and pursuing the Demon King mattered more than the sword’s approval 24 297.

During the campaign, Himmel wounded Aura after Frieren interrupted her magic. His party later struggled against Qual until Lowell petrified the demon, and fought a demon general on the Shuvia Mountains until Lowell intervened 34 47 60 61.

In Frostwhisper Canyon, Himmel recognized an illusion and used his connection to his real sword to find his way back. He subsequently cut an opening in Snow Witch Monet’s frozen dome 82 84 87. After parting from Lowell and Frieren, he continued north with Ruby, Heiter, and Eisen 98.

Himmel eventually defeated the Demon King. Afterward, he planned to base himself in the Royal Capital while continuing to check on rebuilding and clear remaining monsters 146 150. He and Ruby married beneath the half-century meteors and later welcomed students to the Continental United Academy 187 203.

Appearance

Himmel has a handsome face and a distinctive, often cheerful smile 24 40.

• Hair: Short and blue 40.
• Eyes: Blue, with a small beauty mark at the corner of his left eye 40.
• Clothing: He wears practical clothes on his travels, including a dark blue traveling coat and, on another occasion, a smart blue outfit 155 203.

Personality

Himmel sees helping those in need as a hero’s duty, whether that means defeating monsters, clearing blocked roads, or reuniting lost children with their families 45. His compassion extends to the dead: he fought Aura’s undead soldiers with deliberate restraint so their bodies could be buried intact, despite the added strain 33 34.

He is confident and theatrical, enjoying elaborate move names, introductions, and poses for his statues 31 36 71. He also acknowledges wanting admiration and songs about his deeds, as well as moments when he felt like abandoning his quest 144.

Himmel values a finite life because it makes experiences and relationships precious. He believes protecting people means helping them move forward rather than keeping them under protection forever 144. When offered a glimpse of the future, he refused, saying his party would pursue its chosen path regardless of the outcome 41.

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Himmel is a fast, precise swordsman who can fight with restraint or commit fully to an attack 33 34.

• Meteor·Flash: A swift opening thrust; the demon general blocked it with a sheathed sword 60.
• Cascading Radiance: Dazzling Waltz of Whirlwind Slashes: A spinning assault that produces numerous arcs of sword light 60.
• Precision strikes: He targeted the joints and limbs of Aura’s undead soldiers to disable them without destroying their bodies 33.
• Sword energy: A concentrated draw and slash cut an opening in Monet’s frozen dome 84 87. He later split a giant serpent with a single diagonal cut 397.
• Limits: Qual’s Killing Magic kept Himmel from closing in, while Regulus nullified the force of his sword strikes before they reached him 47 460.

Battle Aura

Himmel can concentrate battle aura on his sword and use it to reinforce an attack.

• He badly wounded Aura with a thrust after Frieren disrupted her spell, though the attack left him exhausted 34.
• Against the demon general, he joined Eisen and Heiter in deflecting a sword attack aimed at Ruby, but was injured in the collision 61.

Combat Assessment

Lowell placed Himmel among fighters capable of challenging great demons and some of the Seven Sages of Destruction. He judged that Himmel had grown stronger after the encounter with Monet and Grausam and still had considerable potential 131.

Equipment

• Replica Hero’s Sword — Himmel’s longsword. He never drew the real Hero’s Sword, despite legends claiming otherwise 24 297.

Relationships

• Ruby Grendel — A member of Himmel’s party and later his wife. They share a taste for theatrical introductions and pranks 9 187 194.
• Heiter — Himmel’s childhood friend and the priest of his party 8.
• Eisen — A dwarven warrior and trusted companion whose powerful axe attacks complement Himmel’s agile swordplay 8 60.
• Frieren — An elf mage who traveled with the party. Himmel persuaded her to explore a labyrinth’s side passages by suggesting they might contain forgotten magic notes 9 29.
• Lowell — A traveling companion and friend. Himmel continued to trust him after learning he was a Demon King and credited their time together with shaping his thinking 62 144.
• Levi — Himmel accepted him as a disciple after Lowell asked him to take on an apprentice 195.

Legacy

Stories embellished Himmel’s exploits, including the claim that he drew the Hero’s Sword. According to Lowell, Himmel accepted those legends because they gave people hope and tried to become worthy of their expectations 297.

Statues of Himmel commemorated his deeds, though he was particular about how they portrayed him 36 393. In one village, residents believed he was dead and accused the real Himmel of being a fraud when he revealed himself 393.

In a possible timeline, Himmel died of old age, and his example later influenced Heiter to take in Fern 190 202.

Notable Quotes

“Even without the Sacred Sword’s approval, I, Himmel, will continue my journey. I will do everything I can to help those in need and fulfill my mission to defeat the Demon King. That’s what a hero ought to do, isn’t it?” 24

“Because attacking without restraint would hurt them. I don’t want to do that.” 34

“The answer the future holds should be written with our swords, our magic, and our will, not glimpsed in a prophecy.” 41