Irina Shidou is a talented artificial holy sword wielder who works for the Protestant Church. She is cheerful, sincere, and deeply faithful. Starting as Issei Hyoudou’s childhood friend, she returns after years abroad and eventually becomes a reincarnated angel called a "Brave Saint." Irina is famous for her quick sword moves, her energetic personality, and her sometimes over-serious take on her faith. Over the story, she grows closer to Issei, becoming more open and affectionate with him. She is great friends with Asia Argento and Xenovia Quarta, often seen together as the “Church Trio.” Her story is filled with friendship, romance, and personal growth, making her a memorable character in "High School DxD."
Irina Shidou stands at 164cm tall.
She has chestnut brown twin tails and is often called a beautiful girl.
Her bust, waist, and hip measurements are B87cm, W59cm, and H89cm.
She is known for her curvy and bold figure.
Irina is cheerful and honest, almost always in high spirits.
She believes in her faith strongly and wants to live her life for it.
Despite her sincerity, she can also be naive and a bit too self-confident.
Irina sometimes becomes wrapped up in her own faith, making her seem overzealous or accidentally harsh.
Early on, she did not consider others’ feelings well, especially those she saw as “enemies” of the church.
She later apologizes for her past mistakes and grows kinder and more open-minded.
Irina is friendly and sociable, quickly becoming friends with people from other factions.
Irina grew up close to Issei Hyoudou, often playing together as children.
She lived near the Hyoudou family in Kuoh Town.
Because of a trouble caused by her father’s subordinate, she moved overseas for a while.
She later showed talent for wielding holy swords and joined the Protestant Church.
Irina became a skilled swordswoman and got assigned to use the Excalibur Mimic, a special sword.
After a new system was created in Heaven, she was chosen to join the angels and was reborn as a Brave Saint.
Michael, the leader of the angels, selects her as the Ace, a very important holy angel.
Irina is talented as a swordswoman, using both speed and tricky moves in battle.
She first uses the sword Excalibur Mimic and other prototype sacred swords.
After Volume 18, she starts using Hauteclere, a holy sword she inherits from her father.
As an angel, she can now use light swords and mass-produced holy magic swords.
Her skills keep growing—she rises in rank to become a high-class angel after "Hell Incident."
Irina is Issei Hyoudou’s childhood friend and starts to develop a crush on him once she meets him again.
After becoming an angel, her love for Issei becomes even stronger and very obvious.
She sometimes almost falls from grace for him, but always finds her way back.
Irina starts calling Issei “Darling” after Christmas, trying to be close to him as much as she can.
She is close friends with Asia Argento and Xenovia Quarta, forming the "Church Trio" together.
She is very loyal to Michael, who believes strongly in her.
Irina loves making bread after buying a bread maker with Heaven’s money at an electronics store.
She transferred to Kuoh Academy’s high school branch from the second semester.
Irina is known for proudly declaring herself an angel, but lacks angelic dignity in daily life.
She often jokes about her identity, calling herself an "angel," "childhood friend," and "Japanese," even when it is questionable.
Her big bust is often shown as part of her character’s charm, with fans (and even art from games) teasing the size.
“It’s not just me saying it!” (Referring to her being an angel or childhood friend.)
Early Story and Reappearance
Irina Shidou comes back to Kuoh and reunites with Issei Hyoudou, her childhood friend.
Despite being away for years, she quickly joins the main cast.
She brings energy and excitement, though her sense of Japanese culture is sometimes a little off.
Swordfighter of the Church
She joins the Protestant Church as an artificial holy sword wielder.
Irina wields unique swords and develops special fighting skills.
Although she starts as a strong believer, her early actions sometimes upset others, especially Asia and Rias Gremory.
Growth, Friendship and Change
As she spends time with Issei, Asia, and Xenovia, she becomes more open and understanding.
Irina apologizes for her earlier harshness and becomes a real friend.
She starts calling Issei "Darling" and tries her best to support him.
Becoming an Angel
Heaven’s system chooses Irina for rebirth, making her a Brave Saint—a reincarnated angel.
She transfers into Kuoh Academy, first trying her own club but then joins the Occult Research Club.
Here, she flourishes alongside Issei and the other supernatural members.
Advancing Rank
Irina appears in the D×D team, fighting with other angels and Gremory dependents.
After the “Hell Incident,” she gets promoted to the highest-ranking angel.
During the Azazel Cup, she joins the “Red Dragon Emperor of Blazing Truth” team as the “Knight.”
Unique and Fun Moments
Irina’s energetic, sometimes clumsy nature brings a lot of comedy.
Even if sometimes self-proclaimed, she is chosen by the angel leader Michael as the Ace, which deeply moves her.
Her passion for bread-making and giant bust are loving jokes throughout the story.
- Height: 164cm
- Bust: 87cm
- Waist: 59cm
- Hip: 89cm
- Birthday: September 29
- Age: 17
- Species: Human → Reincarnated Angel
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