Right now, I’m convinced; that the author Aneko Yusagi wants us to hate the other three heroes. Like come on, after all this, you believe Myne...Bi**h...and like how brainless can you get? Plz someone spoil me and say Myne is using mind-control of some kind. Or else, I just can't deal anymore with the dumbness of them. I thought after losing his comrades, Ren would go through a redemption arc or something.

"They were weak and held me back. I can't be blamed for their deaths"

"Naofumi, did you really-"

GO FY FR.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Trailer Previews MADKID's 'SIN' and More.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Trailer Previews MADKID's 'SIN' and More. #盾の勇者の成り上がり #ShieldHero #anime #lightnovels #MADKID

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari / The Rising of the Shield Hero Kyu Aiya (Arte), Yusagi Aneko (Historia)

Added Volume 21 to the lot.

A couple days ago I asked @kimium for her headcanons on what books/stories were the favourites of NRC Housewardens (see her answer here!), and then in her post she prompted me to give my own answers. So, here they are!

Riddle - The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis; specifically The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. I agree that being denied the whimsical and fun things during his early childhood, Riddle may be more willing to explore those kinds of things now. I really feel he would enjoy the fun fantasy aspect and he could use the books as a way to step into letting go of all the super strict rules. After all, there's a lamp-post in the middle of the forest. He'd have a hard time justifying that with rules and logic, but if he reads the books and is more exposed to those kinds of things he may just be able to learn how to let things go without always searching for rules and justification.

Leona - A light novel series: The Rising of the Shield Hero by Aneko Yusagi (I've seen all of season one of the anime, and between season 1 and 2 I purchased some of the light novels. I put that on hold while I work on watching Season 2 though, lol). This series is about Naofumi, a man who gets isekai'd to another world to be one of four heroes meant to save the world from evil that attacks in waves. Out of the four summoned heroes, Naofumi is given the roughest reception and treated very poorly. He develops an attitude of not wanting to help others without getting anything out of it, and yet the people he does help never complain of the price because they are very grateful to him. He has to build up his fighting party slowly, but every member is very loyal to him. He doesn't give them easy outs, either. He knows the world is a cruel place and so he makes sure his party members are prepared and can take it. Honestly, I think Leona would at first be put off that Naofumi is still helping the very people who shunned and framed him for crimes, but I think that would ironically hold his interest. He'd start out hate-reading it. As time goes on, I think he would sort of develop a connection to Naofumi's character because I think Leona is someone who does value people learning to think and act for themselves, and who can appreciate someone coming into their strength through growth and working, rather than having things handed to them. I mean, if we look at how he helps people, he rarely just does things for them and more often tends to give advice or steer them in the right direction and then let them figure it out for themselves. (I also think he would despise the spear hero and I am with him on that. I mean, I wanna see more character development of course, but I think Leona would hate that dude right off the bat and I just can't fault him for that...lol)

Azul - Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots. Azul is a business man, one who doesn't like to take extreme risks, one who knows very well how to calculate costs and profits. I think he would find the calculation of damages done by heroes to be highly interesting, and I think he would also really appreciate the planning the villains put into using that calculation to their advantage. The idea of heroes not necessarily always being the "good guys" is a theme I hold near and dear to my heart; and I love to see it explored in a variety of ways. I think Azul would identify a lot with the main characters, as they are almost all morally grey and a really honest portrayal of how humans are not entirely good or bad, but rather a mix. Honestly this is one of my favourite recent novels that I've read, so I was excited to assign it to Azul! lol.

Kalim - Bone by Jeff Smith. This is a fun adventure comic book series. The characters are all unique and are wonderfully illustrated. Kalim strikes me very much as someone who wants something fun to read but also easy to follow. The story follows three cousins (bone creatures) who are run out of their home due to one cousin's greedy plotting backfiring. While the plot is definitely interesting and deals with some intense stakes for the main characters, it's not hard to follow along. I think Bone is a great series and I remember in elementary school when we had library time, a lot of my classmates and I would gather around the comic book section to grab whichever volume we could (I definitely did not read it chronologically the first time...lol). I think it is one of the first stories that I was exposed to where someone who was "one of the good guys" had such a significant amount of greed, and yet that wasn't his sole personality trait and nor was he evil. Yeah, he's greedy, but not just for himself. He was always trying to scam others and make it big, but he also always wanted to split any income with his two cousins and take care of them. He could even be called cowardly, really, but he would still try to do things for their sake. I really love how the author wrote him, and I think Kalim would really enjoy the depth of not just that character, but all the others as well!

Vil - Uglies by Scott Westerfield. Truthfully, I think he would enjoy the entire series, but Uglies is the first book and the one with the most provocative title. The series is about the emphasis put on the superficial, the pressure to fit in, rebelling against a system designed to control people, and complex love and friendships. I really feel Vil would identify with all of those themes, especially because of his work. He knows exactly what it feels like to have others make snap judgements on you based on your looks, and all about the pressure to look and act perfect. I also think the plot and the worldbuilding would keep him very entertained because it's absolutely fascinating and fun.

Idia - this is gonna be completely, entirely, self-indulgent of me. But it's my headcanon, so screw it, I'm saying it. First, I headcanon that Idia was the type of child to read any and all books that he came across, whether he was the target audience or not. He and Ortho didn't have any other friends growing up, so there would have been plenty of time even with all the video games and anime they enjoyed. Second, I actually headcanon that the first time Idia reads the book I've chosen here, he doesn't fully get it, doesn't understand the ending, and kind of just puts it back on the shelf to collect dust. Then, after Ortho's accident, I think he reads it over and over and over again. The book is The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine. In the story, there are two sisters who are princesses. One of them falls ill with a plague called The Grey Death, and the other must run to find a cure (the cure has not yet been discovered). She braves spectres, dragons, gryphons, and ogres; all to do everything she can to find a cure for her sister. I read this book a couple times when I was younger, and I feel I'm rather well acquainted with it. It really does remind me of Idia and his attitude toward Ortho; how he really tries to do anything for his brother, as well as how he and Ortho are so vastly different.

Malleus - I think Malleus would enjoy Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. A highschool girl is forced to relive the day she died again and again. The entire time she is trying to figure out what went wrong, what exactly happened, and why. It was really fascinating to read her changing something every time in an effort to make the loop stop, to break out and save herself, and to find the answers she needed. (I am laughing a little because we both chose timeloop novels that deal with death for Malleus. I think he would be drawn into the mystery of it all and I just think timeloops really suit him, lol.)

The Archangel Hero, or Shield Omens

The Archangel Hero, or Shield Omens

by Ac3_Silvers

What if God decided to give some things a trial run before committing to creating beasts and humans?

What if they decided that Raphael and Aziraphael would be the best to start testing out the new instincts related to raising children?

That they should raise the eighth Archangel, and name it?

What about when the Archangel falls and leaves Aziraphael to raise their child on his own? Only to force thier way into their child's life once more as an auncle?

If their child became a well respected preacher on earth?

What would happen when their child is taken from them and forced to be a hero in a certain world?

Find out here as you follow Naofumi Jeramiah Jeremeel Iwatani in his adventures in Melromarc spreading the word of his creator.

WARNINGS: Contains a LOT of religious content that is run through the filter of a Pagan who went to church a bunch as a kid. Expect some weirdness. I am also going to be using an odd "bible" that's a hybrid of the NIV and Good Omens, with the latter as a final testament so to speak replacing Revelations and an additional book regarding the events of Shield Hero and the past of that world. Any quotes used from the Bible will be cited just in case.

Words: 3051, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of Shields of the multiverse: Ac3's Shield Hero fics

Fandoms: 盾の勇者の成り上がり - アネコユサギ | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari | The Rising of the Shield Hero - Aneko Yusagi, Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Good Omens (TV), Christian Bible

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Categories: F/M, M/M, Other

Characters: Iwatani Naofumi, Aziraphale (Good Omens), Crowley (Good Omens), Raphtalia (Shield Hero), Filo (Shield Hero), L'Arc Berg, Jesus (Good Omens), Other Character Tags to Be Added, Raphael (Good Omens)

Relationships: Aziraphale/Crowley (Good Omens), Other Relationship Tags to Be Added, Aziraphale/Raphael (Good Omens), Iwatani Naofumi & Raphtalia, Filo & Iwatani Naofumi

Additional Tags: Crowley Was Raphael Before Falling (Good Omens), Parental Crowley (Good Omens), Parental Aziraphale (Good Omens), Angel Wings, archangel Naofumi, Genderfluid Crowley (Good Omens), Christian Character, preacher naofumi, Religion, Religious Imagery & Symbolism, Religious Content, author is pagan but raised in chruch, Parental Iwatani Naofumi, less stupid heroes, Ineffable Husbands (Good Omens), no alternate worlds for heroes, Religious Discussion, demihumans are nephilim, demihuman naofumi, pissed off parents, Gender-Neutral Pronouns, Canon-Typical Violence

From https://ift.tt/uxyazNt https://archiveofourown.org/works/47404795

APRIL FOOLS LMAO

Sinner in Night's Shadow but I put the first chapter into an UwU translator (April Fools Day "Special") - Tehpootisman - 盾の勇者の成り上がり - アネコユサギ | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari | The Rising of the Shield Hero - Aneko Yusagi [Archive of Our Own]

I PUT THE ENTIRE FIRST CHAPTER OF SINNER IN NIGHT'S SHADOW INTO AN UWU TRANSLATOR

Company (2792 words) by Vargras Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: 盾の勇者の成り上がり - アネコユサギ | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari | The Rising of the Shield Hero - Aneko Yusagi Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Iwatani Naofumi/Raphtalia Characters: Iwatani Naofumi, Raphtalia Additional Tags: i cannot be stopped, HAVE MORE FLUFF, Naofumi is actually super nice and caring he's just damaged Summary:

Naofumi ends up with an unexpected bedmate.

Class X

Class X by LinkSkywalk3r

Izuku Midoriya is so kind that he is asked to help criminals and demi-humans get used to not fearing for their lives. Of course he agrees, little does he know what he's signing up for...

Words: 1406, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia, Marvel (Comics), DCU (Comics), 盾の勇者の成り上がり - アネコユサギ | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari | The Rising of the Shield Hero - Aneko Yusagi, RWBY

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Characters: Midoriya Izuku, Jirou Kyouka, Ashido Mina, Tokage Setsuna, Harleen Quinzel, Laura Kinney, Toga Himiko, Jason Todd, James "Bucky" Barnes, Raphtalia (Shield Hero), Blake Belladonna, Flash Thompson | Venom, Eddie Brock | Venom, Pamela Isley, Matt Murdock

Relationships: Eddie Brock & Flash Thompson

Additional Tags: Midoriya Izuku Has a Quirk, Midoriya Izuku Does Not Have One for All Quirk, Midoriya Izuku is a Ray of Sunshine, Animal Ears, Weird Biology

Read Here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39189099

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Media Recommendations #40

Thursday 10/11/22

So hey 40 Media Recommendations? That's a pretty big number, and it only took me most of a year and a half on what was originally a weekly project.

I have nothing too special in mind for Entry Number 40, it's just another week, another couple things I waste my spare time on. Maybe if I reach 50 I'll do something more interesting?

Anyway ignore the slight passive aggressive fight I'm having with myself. This week I'm recommending one of fave recent anime series.

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Aneko Yusagi/ Kinema Citrus DR Movie

The Pitch

Naofumi was a college age nerd living in regular Japan when one day he happened upon a seemingly random half finished book in a local library. Next thing he knows, he's been summoned to the fantasy, slightly videogamey land of Melromarc. He and four other strangers have been summoned to act as heroes in the fight against demonic waves of monsters threatening the kingdom.

Each of the four Cardinal Heroes are mastery of one main type of medieval equipment. Sword, Spear, Bow, and... Shield. Due to ancient superstitions and the meddling of a local religion, it soon becomes clear to Naofumi that the Shield Hero is not smiled upon. Each hero may only weild their designated weapon, so all Naofumi can do is protect himself and those in his party.

A scandal is fabricated and any support from the throne is dissolved. Naofumi the Shield Hero is left the fend for himself in this cruel world. He recruits the help of a slave "demi-human" (part animal people with lesser rights) named Raphtalia, who becomes his sword. Together they grow to make themselves stronger, both physically and within. They are also joined by a magical bird girl named Filo, who fights with Raphtalia for Naofumi's affection.

Despite the reputation that is thrust upon the Shield Hero, Naofumi is a man of the people. He fights for the little guy, travelling across the land saving towns from famine, defeating evils, and righting wrongs. And although he tries to act tough, treating it as a business that he gets paid for, the Shield Hero, Raphtalia, and Filo become known throughout the land for their kindness and heroism.

My Thoughts

Many Isekai stories welcome the protagonist as a portent of good fortune, or introduce an unlikely hero who quickly gains favour with a key figure to grow into a light for the realm, but Rise of the Shield Hero is an interesting story of a protagonist that is quickly demonised, and shunned by society at large. And unlike some other quirky takes on the genre (e.g. Kono Suba), Shield Hero doesn't show a quick turn around for redemption.

Naofumi abandons the royal family, and only shows kindness to those he knows can't help themselves. The way he treats heroism as a business, with an expectation of payment everytime, is a stance I haven't seen a lot in fantasy anime. But the subtle way he is lenient with how he is payed and how much, shows that he still has the humanity that makes him the Hero of the Shield.

At the time of writing, there are two seasons, and in my opinion, the first season is waaay stronger. Without spoiling, the first season is about Naofumi and Raphtalia growing as heroes, and about them and the other Cardinal Heroes coming together as a force for the greater good. The second season, although presented as a tale of equally grand scale, feels almost like a side story spinning off from the main plot (for most of it at least). Since Naofumi has done most of his growing, it is less of an interesting journey, in my opinion at least. They do put more focus on characters around Naofumi growing, and although it is engaging, it's not as compelling.

That growth is also something I want to commend the series on. Although sometimes it can come across as edgy, Naofumi's hatred and rage at his treatment is fuel for his character. He doesn't just smile and shake hands once he proves himself worthy of the title of Hero. He holds onto the grudge, and this anger becomes a source of power in itself. And I mean a literal power that he can use to defeat monsters. But it damages his soul, and the journey he takes to leave that rage behind takes most of the series to resolve, and goes well into season 2. And it makes sense. It's hard to forgive being wronged, it's easy to hold onto anger. But it's not good for you.

The best lessons we can take away from Rise of the Shield Hero are about being your best self. Don't allow yourself to be pushed around, make your own destiny. And it's OK to be angry when you're wronged. But don't let that anger consume you. You have to let it go to become a better person.

Thanks for Reading

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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date

  We know you've been asking for it, so we're pleased to finally announce that the English dub of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 will be launching on Crunchyroll on May 4 at 2:00pm Pacific Time!

  Stephen Fu (Noé in The Case Study of Vanitas) will be taking on the role of Naofumi in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 after an incredible performance from Billy Kametz in Season 1. We want to give a special thank you to Billy for his work on this series and other anime projects.

  He'll be joined by this equally stellar cast and crew in their quest against the Spirit Tortoise:

  Cast

Erica Mendez (Will in The Faraway Paladin) as Raphtalia

Brianna Knickerbocker (Kumoko in So I'm a Spider, So What?) as Filo

Amber Lee Connors (Snow in Combatants Will Be Dispatched!) as Ost Horai

Dawn M. Bennett (Shizue in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) as Eclair Seaetto

Sean Chiplock (Subaru in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-) at Kyo Ethnina

  Crew

ADR Director: Steve Staley

      RELATED: Crunchyroll Reveals SimulDub Lineup for Spring 2022, First SPY x FAMILY Cast Details

    Based on the light novels by Aneko Yusagi and Seira MInami, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 is directed by Masato Jinbo (Restaurant to Another World) at studios DR Movie and Kinema Citrus, with series composition by Keigo Koyanagi, character designs by Masahiro Suwa and music by Kevin Penkin.

  If you're a fan of isekai anime, don't miss Episode 1 of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2's English dub when it drops on May 4 at 2:00pm Pacific Time, right here on Crunchyroll!

  Learning that other nations are enduring the Calamity Waves, Naofumi vows to fight. But before he can begin, word comes that the massive Spirit Tortoise is free. Left unchecked, this rampaging monster could destroy the world. He assembles companions Raphtalia and Filo and a few new allies, one of which reveals scary news—this was no accident. Someone deliberately unleashed the legendary beast!

    Der shy man behind @Shymander, Liam is a timezone-fluid Aussie with a distinct fondness for anime, Eurovision and creating odd stats projects despite hating math.

By: Liam Dempsey

Heroes Vanish, New Conflicts Arise In The Rising of The Shield Hero Third Season Teaser

Heroes Vanish, New Conflicts Arise In The Rising of The Shield Hero Third Season Teaser #盾の勇者の成り上がり #ShieldHero #anime

Three Heroes have disappeared, and new conflicts began to rise. Naofumi and his party are sent in to investigate the upcoming third season of The Rising of the Shield Hero. The staff for the upcoming third season of The Rising of the Shield Hero has released a new teaser trailer and a key visual. Along with this announcement confirmed an October release, which included that it will air both in…

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari / The Rising of the Shield Hero Kyu Aiya (Arte), Yusagi Aneko (Historia)

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari: 4ª temporada vem aí

Atenção! Foi anunciada a 4ª temporada de Shield Hero! #anime #Crunchyroll #ShieldHero #TatenoYuusha

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, também conhecido como The Rising of the Shield Hero é um anime que teve o primeiro episódio ao ar em 2019 e, desde então, tem feito muito sucesso. Atualmente, a animação conta com três temporadas e uma quarta já foi anunciada! Antes de mais nada, o anime é uma adaptação da obra homônima de Aneko Yusagi que anteriormente publicava somente em mídia digital. Contudo, em…

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