__Grade:__ 6th
__Height:__ 158 cm

Utano Shiratori is a the main character of [Nogi Wakaba is a Hero](https://anilist.co/manga/99559/Nogi-Wakaba-wa-Yuusha-de-Aru/)'s Bonus Chapter, Shiratori Utano is a Hero. Utano is the world's first Hero to do battle against the Vertex invasion, as well as the sole protector of the Nagano region of Japan. Her Hero weapon, Fujidzuru, is a whip fashioned after a Wisteria vine, granted to her by a local god who maintains the protective barrier around Nagano. 

Utano finds great joy in farming, and is known by all to have an unshakeable positive attitude, often being credited with getting the people of Suwa back on their feet after the dread of the Vertex' invasion first set in over the populace, with the help of her mantra: "No matter what hardships may come our way, humanity will always get back on its feet!" This attitude, and the fact that she successfully brings the region together, has made her greatly beloved in the eyes of the people.

Her small holdout of land is in daily radio contact with [Wakaba Nogi](https://anilist.co/character/126200/Wakaba-Nogi)'s Hero team in Kagawa, over which she formed a close friendship with Wakaba. Utano is known to care very deeply for her Miko, [Mito Fujimori](https://anilist.co/character/136195/Mito-Fujimori), who is her only companion from the back lines in her fight to defend her home from the Vertex. Also known to be quite fond of English, Utano will often insert random phrases of it into her speech, to the dismay of some, and the amusement of others. She strives to one day become the 'Farm King', who will have everyone worldwide eat the vegetables that she proudly grows herself. 

The story of Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru takes place 300 years in the past, in 2018, the first days of the Divine Era. The six main characters form the first ever Hero Team: Nogi Wakaba, Nogi Sonoko's ancestor; Uesato Hinata, Takashima Yuna, Koori Chikage, Doi Tamako and Iyojima Anzu.


The story of Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru takes place 300 years in the past, in 2018, the first days of the Divine Era. The six main characters form the first ever Hero Team: Nogi Wakaba, Nogi Sonoko's ancestor; Uesato Hinata, Takashima Yuuna, Koori Chikage, Doi Tamako and Iyojima Anzu. 

Includes: 
Chapter 0: Ni-satsu-me no Yuusha Gyoki (The Second Hero Diary) 
Volume 1 extra chapter: Shiratori Utano wa Yuusha de Aru (Shiratori Utano is a Hero) 
Volume 2 extra chapter: Takusareta Baton (The Passed Baton)

Heroes' Room is the spin-off Web 4koma to promote Nogi Wakaba is a Hero. It features Togo Mimori and Nogi Sonoko as hosts interviewing the characters of Nogi Wakaba is a Hero.

Chapters 1-6: Washio Sumi wa Yuusha de Aru Gaiden: Yuusha Koushinkyoku 
In this humorous, slice-of-life spin-off of Washio Sumi is a Hero, Sumi, Sonoko, and Gin set out on an adventure to return a lost puppy to its owner. 

Chapters 7-9: Kaettekita Washio Sumi wa Yuusha Radio 

Chapters 10-11: Yuusha GP 
"Hero Grand Prix" is a cross-over that includes the characters from Yuki Yuna is a Hero, Washio Sumi is a Hero, Nogi Wakaba is a Hero, and Shiratori Utano is a Hero.

It is the year 300 of the Divine Era. The world inside the Shinju where all Heroes and Mikos were summoned from all ages during the crisis of the Shinju. They gathered in Sanshuu Middle School Hero Club and have transformed it into a large family with a total of 27 members. The club president, Inubouzaki Fuu who gathered these powerful friends together, announces the development of the long-awaited Hero Club Udon.

[Profile](https://www.artsvision.co.jp/talent/832/) | [Blog](https://ameblo.jp/nana-monky/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Suwa_Ayaka) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/suwa_ayaka/)

She is a voice actress. On January 1st, 2023, she announced in her twitter account her marriage with mangaka [Kotoba Inoya](https://anilist.co/staff/123014).

**Non anime roles:**
• Florence - Memento Mori (VG)
• Lucy - Reverse: 1999 (VG)
• Shorekeeper - Wuthering Waves (VG)

4-koma manga based on the mobile game "Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru Hanayui no Kirameki”.
 
Note: Chapters count includes the chapter “Let's learn about the world of YuYuYui“.

The spin-off 4-koma manga of Nogi Wakaba is a Hero depicts the activities of the first generation of Heroes, 300 years before Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero. We'll be showing you the "no fighting, lots of food" and relaxed daily life of the brave Nogi Wakaba and her friends.
 
Note: Includes three extra chapters