The Rising of the Shield Hero

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Nguyễn Lan Anh

The Rising of the Shield Hero is no stranger to those who love light novels. It is on the list of popular light novels written by Aneko Yusagi. The Rising of the Shield Hero was initially published only as an online novel, but the light novel was later published by Media Factory with an expanded storyline. The Rising of the Shield Hero has published 24 volumes.


The Rising of the Shield Hero tells the story of the main character Iwatani Naofumi. He is a laid-back young Japanese guy who, along with three other young men from parallel universes, is called into a parallel world to join the Four Great Knights and battle Wave (Nami), interdimensional monsters. He is faced with betrayal and injustice, as he is falsely accused of a crime and ostracized by those around him.


The Rising of the Shield Hero focuses on the Shield Hero as the underdog protagonist, using his wits and determination to overcome the obstacles thrown his way. The series explores themes of redemption, trust, and the effects of prejudice, providing readers with a thought-provoking and emotionally charged narrative. The Rising of the Shield Hero has a reasonable narrative rhythm and depicts character motivations in a very realistic way.


  • Approximate sales: 11 million copies
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