The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01: The Manga Companion

by Aneko Yusagi

Overview

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935548706
Publisher:	One Peace Books, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/17/2015
Pages:	154
Sales rank:	193,229
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Aneko Yusagi was born in Kanagawa. After growing interested in reading and gaming, Aneko began to write novels. Aneko wrote The Rising of the Shield Hero and began posting it online. After updating the story daily, an unprecedented amount of readers became addicted to the rapid pace of the advancing story, and the novel became an online hit. It was first collected and published by Media Factory in Japan in August of 2013. Aneko Yusagi was recently quoted saying, “I will rise and find great success in life.”

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2016
Gr 7 Up—Figuring out what it takes to become a hero seems easier read than done in this manga based on the light novel by Aneko Yusagi. An entertaining adventure awaits Naofumi Iwantani as he is transported from a library book to a world strangely similar to that of a virtual role-playing game. It has been foretold that legendary heroes would rise up and save this world from monsters, which have wreaked havoc throughout the lands. Iwantani learns he is one of four legendary heroes, and the least popular at that. He meets an unlikely ally and strengthens his resolve to see this game through until the end. Fans of role-playing video games will find this fictional world fascinating. The rules of the game our legendary hero finds himself in are explained in an easy-to-read format. There are a series of plot questions left unanswered that will hopefully be resolved in subsequent volumes. Readers will not need any prior experience in understanding role-playing games to be able to enjoy this book. The detailed illustrations are gorgeously drawn and complement this intricate fantasy world. The art is detailed in black, white, and gray hues, which lead into expressive world-building and characterization. VERDICT Recommended for fans of "Sword Art Online," "Accel World," or "Log Horizon."—Jessica Bratt, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI

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