Rookie Warrior

Rookie Warrior (also known as Shinmai Senshi in Japanese) is a supporting character in the Goblin Slayer anime (and its source light novels/manga). He's a young, novice adventurer — a rookie starting out in the guild, often portrayed as a bit of an airhead or naive at first glance.

He's brave, loyal, and genuinely kind-hearted, with more intelligence and potential than his initial clumsiness suggests. He teams up frequently with his childhood friend Apprentice Cleric (or Apprentice Saint), forming a duo that takes on quests and learns from more experienced adventurers like Goblin Slayer.

In the main story, he represents the typical enthusiastic newcomer trying to grow into a proper hero, often seeking advice and showing steady improvement over time. (He's especially prominent in side content like Goblin Slayer: Year One and related arcs.)