Shin Wolford

Shin Walford is the main character of Kenja no Mago. After dying of an unknown cause, he reincarnated into an unknown world carrying with him a vague memory of his previous life in his previous world.

Appearance
Shin has a Western-style countenance with black hair and black eyes unlike his rugged Japanese facial structure from his previous world but has a deeper feature. Shin describes himself "like a thin handsome fine youth, and could almost be mistaken as a face of a woman’s." However, due to his lack of knowledge of his current world, he doesn't know the standards of beauty. He has been described by others as very handsome.

Personality
Shin, due to having some memories of his previous Japanese life, showed a more mature and serious nature than most children. He was naturally curious about all the things in his new world that were different from the one he remembered, and sought to learn all that he could.

As he is unaware of how potentially groundbreaking his creations are, Shin shows a somewhat ignorant and reckless attitude, causing others to worry on what he might do next. This causes people close to him to worry about him doing something catastrophic, should anyone bring harm to his loved ones.

Background
Shin woke up as an injured infant on the unknown world at a certain carriage that was attacked by demons. He was confused and started to cry until Merlin healed his injuries and took him. Shin after that slowly realizes his situation wherein he died of an unknown cause and reincarnated as an infant to the unknown world where magic is present as he observes Merlin ignited fire on the fireplace.

Chronology
When he was 5 years old, Shin was able to capture Hollow Bird and Forest Rabbit using magic 'Vacuum Wave'. Going back home, Shin greets his grandfather, and his grandfather's acquaintances Melinda and Michel. After telling them his recent hunted animals, they were astounded for his abilities and Michel, Shin's martial arts trainer decided to level up his training.

When he was 8 years old, Shin learned about 'Enchantment Magic' from Melinda. After that he acquired tools for hunting like “Rifle” for long-ranged attacks, “Vibration Sword" for close-combat, “Jet Boots" for movement assistance, and “Protection Suit" for defensive clothing. He hunted boar using rifle this time.

At the the time he was 10 years old, Shin learned of 'Search Magic' and subjugated a demonized grizzly bear using Vibration Sword. After that, Merlin told Melinda and Michel which caused them wonder if Shin is a person from another world. Meanwhile, Michel leveled up Shin's martial arts training. Later that day as the two were left by themselves, Merlin tells Shin of his origin and how he was found injured in a carriage that was attacked by demon. Shin was calmly listening as he already knew of it. He then thanked his grandfather and the latter cried.

Shin went out with his grandfather in the plains to conduct magic examination. Shin used different kind of magic that surprised Merlin and mouth gaped open at the strength of Shin's power. After that, his grandfather ascertain his passing of the test.

On Shin's 15th birthday, a few acquaintances came to celebrate. He then later finds out they were actually important people of Earlshide Kingdom. Due to him not having any common sense for the current world he's in, Dis recommended him to attend his Advance Magic Academy which at first his grandparents disagreed but Dis intentions were clear that he won't be used for political warfare. Shin then learns that Merlin and Melinda were married before but due to an unknown reason they broke up.

After moving to the capital of Earlshide Kingdom, Shin got the two to live again in the same house. As Shin started to go to the Advance Magic Academy, he came to befriend Maria von Messina and Sicily von Claude who he later went into relationship and the rest of the Ultimate Magic Research Society.

Abilities
Thanks to the tutelage of many experts since his childhood, Shin possesses great knowledge and skill in both magic and martial arts.

Magic
Shin has learned magic from both Magi Merlin and Guru Melinda. Merlin helped him learn to control magic power and with emission magic, while Melinda taught him everything she knew about enchantment magic.

Martial Arts
Shin was taught by Michel Collins, a renowned swordsman and warrior, so he learned many different forms of martial arts to defend himself with. He is partial to using swords.

Family
Although they are not his blood relatives, Shin cares deeply for the people who raised him, as he truly considers them family.

Merlin Walford
Shin thinks highly of Merlin and sees him as his own grandfather. He acknowledges Merlin as a powerful and skilled magician, from whom he can learn much from.

Melinda Bowen
Shin thinks of Melinda as his beloved grandmother. He respects her knowledge of Enchantment Magic, but is somewhat afraid of incurring her wrath.

Sicily von Claude
Sicily is Shin's fiance. Shin was smitten the first time he laid his eyes on her. He always feels at ease when he's with her, especially since they got engaged. He also seems to enjoy teasing Sicily whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Ultimate Magic Research Society
Shin is good friends with all the other members of the Ultimate Magic Research Society.

August von Earlshide
Shin sees August as a cousin, leading him to act very informally with the prince.

Michel Collins
Shin knows Michel as his uncle and martial arts instructor.

Diseum von Earlshide
Shin sees the king of Earlshide as his uncle, before and after discovering his position, and refers to him as Uncle Dis.

Siegfried Marquez
Shin thinks of Sieg as an older brother figure.

Christina Hayden
Shin thinks of Chris as an older sister figure.

Oliver Schtrom
Shin feels an amount of enmity for Schtrom for turning one of his classmates into a devil.

Trivia

 * Shin is known for making revolutionary magic tools, which he based on his recollections about technology from his world.