Rising of the Shield Hero SC (2015 One Peace Books Novel) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

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!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 1 - 2nd or Later Printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

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!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

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!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, still beset by enemies, continues to adventure and battle his way through a fantasy world—a world he was suddenly thrown into without warning. In the third volume of this epic series, he encounters new friends and foes. A powerful threat revels herself in the midst of an epic battle. A new companion with a penchant for magical birds, and tied to the royal family, appears at his side. And once again we find Naofumi plotted against, set up, and betrayed. Will Naofumi escape his pursuers and help the poor people of this strange world? Or is he forever doomed by the aggression that threatens to overcome him from all sides—and from within?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 392 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi is on the run. Relentlessly pursued by Motoyasu and the others, Naofumi turns to a new friend for help—but things are not as they seem. A corrupt nobleman from Raphtalias past returns to unleash an ancient beast. Too large and ferocious for Naofumi to handle, the party seems to have met its match when yet another mysterious character makes her debut. Soon later, the mastermind behind Naofumis troubles is revealed. Enemies come out into the open as an epic battle for the fate of the heroes unfolds—just in time for the long-missing queen to arrive. The truth behind Naofumis betrayal, the secret of the Church of the Three Heroes, and reasons for the mounting tensions of war are finally brought to light, just as newer, deeper mysteries come to the surface!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 380 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi is off to the Cal Mira islands, where he plans to continue leveling up. Soon after arriving he meets a mysterious young man named LArc Berg. But how will this curious new character impact Naofumis adventures? Surrounded by mystery and intrigue, Glass makes her second appearance. Aneko Yusagi's epic fantasy continues in volume 5!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 402 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After their battle with Glass, Naofumi and his friends work to revitalize the Cal Mira islands before returning to the castle. On the ship back to Melromarc, they meet a young girl named Rishia, who claims to have been tricked and abandoned by her companions. Naofumi, sympathizing with her fate, agrees to listen to her story, and she joins the party. Eventually, Naofumi discovers that she has a talent for transformation magic, but before they can discuss it, someone comes running to beg the heroes for assistance. A monster wearing something like a turtle shell needs to be chased off. The monster is so powerful that even the mightiest adventurers cannot defeat him—so what hope is there for Naofumi? Those answers and more in volume 6 as the epic fantasy continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi and his friends defeat the Spirit Tortoise after it rampages across the country. They leave in search of the other missing heroes and meet Ost along the way, who says she is one of the Spirit Tortoises servants. She tells Naofumi that the Spirit Tortoise is still alive and that someone is pulling the strings to use the tortoise to destroy the world! Can Naofumi protect those he loves from this new danger?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

At a critical moment, Naofumi and the others are saved by a young girl. Osts sacrifice is enough to save them from their battle to the death with Kyo, but Kyo's able to escape to another world. Naofumi attempts to follow him, but he awakens to find himself in prison! His friends are scattered and he finds himself back at level one. How will Naofumi survive the new challenges that await him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

"I will see to your punishment. Come at me!" Yomogi, a female samurai, attacks Naofumi and his team. The Shield Hero, Naofumi, finds himself separated from his companions–and reduced to level one! With the help of Kizuna, one of the holy heroes from the new world, he is able to reunite with his friends. Naofumi prepares to battle their enemy Kyo, but then Yomogi attacks, declaring she is acting on Kyo's behalf. In the middle of battle, Naofumi notices something strange about her powerful weapon–but what is it? Find out in volume nine of this otherworldly revenge fantasy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 376 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Finishing the battle with Kyo, Naofumi and his friends return safely to their world. The queen of Melromarc wishes to reward Naofumi for saving the world from the Spirit Tortoise.

"Then can I have my own land?"

After thinking about what he could do for his friend and partner, Raphtalia, Naofumi decides the best thing for their future would be the establishment of their own settlement–and he decides to build it on the ruins of Raphtalia's old hometown! The start of a whole new chapter in our hero's life begins here, in volume ten of this otherworld revenge fantasy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 372 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Having claimed his victory at the coliseum tournament, Naofumi successfully frees the demi-human slaves to return to their village. When they arrive back at the village, Naofumi receives news on the whereabouts of Motoyasu, the Spear Hero. In order to capture him, Naofumi organizes a manhunt, but it leads him to a scene of carnage involving the Sword Hero, Motoyasu, and Bitch.

"If that's all you can say to your friends that believed in you . . . You're not worthy of being called a hero. You're not even worthy of being called a human!"

Faced with an unchanged Sword and Spear Hero, Naofumi completely loses it! In the midst of all of this, assassins after Naofumi's life suddenly appear, and everything spirals out of control! The time to cut past ties has finally come in volume eleven of this otherworld revenge fantasy!?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 364 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After defeating seemingly immortal invaders from another world, Naofumi finally manages to convince the Sword Hero, Ren Amaki, to reconsider his ways. Having reclaimed their peaceful day-to-day lives, Naofumi and his slaves head back to the colosseum to hone their skills in battle. But once there, they are confronted by an unbelievable sight: the Bow Hero has assumed an alias and is completely absorbed in earning fight purses in blind pursuit of his own sense of justice! With the Bow Hero being manipulated by the wicked Witch and consumed by a curse, will Naofumi be able to bring him to his senses?! Will the quest to reform the heroes finally come to a conclusion?! Find out in volume twelve of this otherworldly revenge fantasy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 372 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After they were summoned to another world, the other three heroes persist in behaving as if they are playing a game. But the Shield Hero, Naofumi Iwatani, finally convinces them to change their ways and make them face reality. Later, after a journey riddled with difficulties, Naofumi and crew finally arrive in Qten Lo, a country that has made repeated attempts on Raphtalias life. They initially infiltrate the country with the intention of making its inhabitants pay for its tyrannical actions, but it turns out that even its own citizens are suffering as a result of incompetent rulers. Well start by bringing assistance from Siltvelt to the town, and then its a charge to victory! They start a rebellion to overthrow the government. But right in the middle of it, Naofumi and his crews abilities are nullified by mysterious weapons designed for use against the heroes! What will their fate be?! What will become of their raid on this uncharted land?! Find out in volume thirteen of this otherworldly revenge fantasy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

The Heavenly Emperor of Qten Lo is after Raphtalias life! To ensure her saftey, Naofumi must team up with the countrys revolutionaries to overthrow him! But when they go about fixing the problems of the countrys misrule, it drives the emperor even further into a corner. Nevertheless, Naofumi decides to add fuel to the fire by capturing the countrys former capital! But he learns that someone is pulling the strings from behind the curtain.

Whatever. Our only choice is to keep pushing forward. Theres no stopping now.

Just before Naofumis party reaches the former capital, they come face to face with the emperors ultimate line of defense: Sadeenas sister?! Faced with Qten Lo thrown into chaos by family feuds, what will Naofumi do?! Lead its people to revolution!? Join the battle in volume fourteen of this otherworldly revenge fantasy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After the successful revolt in Qten Lo, Naofumi returns to his village headquarters. Meanwhile, things in Melromarc continue to deteriorate, so he sets out to restore public order before strengthening his village residents. Now, with more allies than ever, Naofumi is faced with deciding who will participate in the battle against the Phoenix. Not everyone agrees with his choices.

I cant guarantee Ill be able to protect all of you. Knowing that, if youre not confident you can make it back alive, then dont come!

A difference of opinion causes friends to butt heads, but their bonds only grow stronger as a result. And then the day that everyone has so painstakingly prepared for arrives—the Phoenix finally appears! But a completely unexpected turn of events awaits. Naofumi is doomed to experience unthinkable grief in volume fifteen of this otherworldly fantasy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.10

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi finds himself faced with Takt, the Whip Hero. It was this same Takt, along with his disdainful attitude, that ultimately caused the death of Atla in the battle against the Phoenix. Fueled by rage, Naofumi tries to fight Takt, but Takt steals the shield that Naofumi thought was permanently attached to his arm. With his defenses weakened, Naofumi suffers a critical injury and finds himself in a mysterious, unfamiliar world. There, he finds a reassuring ally waiting for him. But once again, Naofumi is forced to make an impossibly difficult decision.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 334 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

A return to Kizuna's world! At a request for aid from Ethnobalt, Naofumi heads back to Kizuna's world. There he is safely reunited with Raphtalia, as well as other friends including L'Arc. They tell him that enemies, presumably a vanguard for the waves, have defeated the Heroes in this world and completely taken over. Naofumi and his party hurry to confront these foes, both to rescue the captured Kizuna and finally discover the adversary behind the waves. However, among their opponents they see a number of familiar faces!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 354 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi obtains the mirror vassal weapon from Kizuna's world, which can enhance abilities through food. Now Naofumi and his allies start stuffing their faces for the sake of getting stronger! But there's a limit to how much volume they can stomach. Seeking food that can better boost their abilities in smaller servings, the party heads to a town inhabited by a famous chef. However, after a trivial comment, Naofumi finds himself facing down the chef in an all-out cooking battle!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After his cooking battle escalated to open warfare, the Shield Hero Naofumi has finally obtained the truth about the Vanguards of the Waves. After the Demon Dragon takes a liking to Naofumi, she proposes heading to a castle located on the continent that she once ruled. Once there Naofumi and his party are attacked by thugs pretending to be treasure hunters, but they swiftly deal with this threat, leading to Naofumi squaring off with S'yne's sister and Witch herself. Faced with foes wielding both holy and vassal weapons obtained by illicit means, the Demon Dragon makes an alarming suggestion - for Naofumi to unleash the power of his rage!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Minami Seira.

The Shield Hero Naofumi and his allies have returned home from Kizuna's world. Paying heed to S'yne's sister's warnings, Naofumi remains alert while dealing with all the reports and incidents from his absence. However, after returning to the village that acts as his base of operations, he is suddenly enveloped in a mysteriously blinding light-and the entire village is transported into unfamiliar surroundings!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.