Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (WN)
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Web Novel [JP]
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Year
2012
Status in COO
378 Chapters + Gaiden (Complete)
Licensed
Yes
Fully Translated
Yes
Original Publisher
English Publisher
Summary
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (WN), also known as The Rise of the Shield Hero or The Rising of the Shield Hero in English, is a Japanese web novel that follows the story of Naofumi Iwatani, an ordinary Otaku summoned to a parallel universe as one of four heroes. Despite being the Shield Hero, the weakest among them, Naofumi faces betrayal, loneliness, and poverty. Armed with only his shield, he embarks on a journey to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world from destruction. This action-packed fantasy tale is filled with elements of adventure, drama, romance, and comedy, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.
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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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Related Series
- Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (LN) (Light Novel)
- Yari no Yuusha no Yarinaoshi (Spin-Off)
- In a World Without Life (Shared Universe)
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| Date | Translator | Release | |
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| Feb 9 | WuxEU | ||
| Aug 14, 2023 | WuxP | ||
| Oct 10, 2015 | Yoraikun Translation | ||
| Jun 5, 2015 | Ohanashimi | ||
| Dec 1, 2014 | Ohanashimi | ||
| Nov 3, 2014 | TheDefend Translations |
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