Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (LN)

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Light Novel [JP]
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Adapted to AnimeAdapted to MangaAnimal CharacteristicsBeast CompanionsBeastkinBeautiful Female LeadBetrayalBlacksmithCharacter GrowthCursesDemi-HumansDense ProtagonistDiscriminationDistrustful ProtagonistDragonsGame ElementsHated ProtagonistHeroesHuman-Nonhuman RelationshipKingdomsLegendsMagicMale ProtagonistMaster-Servant RelationshipMisunderstandingsMoney GrubberMonstersMultiple Transported IndividualsPetsRoyaltySeven Deadly SinsShield UserSkill AssimilationSlave HaremSlavesSummoned HeroTransported into Another WorldUnique Weapon UserUnique WeaponsWeak to Strong
Rating | 4.6/5 | 586 votes
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Japanese
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19 Volumes (Ongoing)

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In 'The Rising of the Shield Hero,' Naofumi Iwatani is summoned to a parallel universe as one of four heroes tasked with saving the world. Betrayed and left with only his shield, he must rise as the legendary Shield Hero to fulfill his destiny. This light novel blends action, drama, and fantasy elements with themes of betrayal, character growth, and discrimination.

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Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction.

As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

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