The Rising of the Shield Hero

盾の勇者の成り上がり

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari

In ancient tales, four champions from another world—each wielding a sword, spear, bow, or shield—were said to have saved the land from countless disasters. When Melromarc faces peril once more, the kingdom summons these legendary warriors. In modern Japan, the call is answered, and four ordinary individuals are transported to this fantastical realm. Upon arriving in Melromarc and being labeled the Shield Hero, otaku Naofumi Iwatani is initially dismissed as weak due to his lack of offensive abilities and apparent inexperience. After the heroes part ways to pursue their individual missions, Princess Malty Melromarc remains Naofumi’s sole companion. However, she soon betrays him, steals his resources, and accuses him of assault. Naofumi is subsequently branded a criminal and ostracized from society. Fueled by resentment, he sets out on his own path, vowing vengeance against those who have wronged him.

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The Rising of the Shield Hero

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5

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Background

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari began as a web novel on Shousetsuka ni Narou on October 29, 2012 and completed with 378 web chapters on May 28, 2015. Media Factory began releasing a revised and illustrated version of the series on August 22, 2013 under its MF Books label. Both the development and pacing of the light novel are significantly different from the web novel, with expanded content and altered events. One Peace Books has been publishing Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari in English as The Rising of the Shield Hero since September 15, 2015.

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