The Rising of the Shield Hero Books in Order
The Rising of the Shield Hero (Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari) is a Japanese dark fantasy/isekai light novel series by Aneko Yusagi, originally serialized as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō before being published in print by Media Factory. It follows Naofumi Iwatani, one of four "Cardinal Heroes" summoned to the parallel world of Melromarc, who must rebuild his reputation and strength after being betrayed, relying on a defensive shield rather than an offensive weapon.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 1
2015 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 1 is a 2015 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 1 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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2015 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 2 is a 2015 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 2 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 3
2016 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 3 is a 2016 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 3 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 4
2016 · Aneko Yusagi
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku, is summoned to a parallel universe as one of four heroes wielding legendary weapons meant to save the world…
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 5
2016 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 5 is a 2016 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 5 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 6
2016 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 6 is a 2016 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 6 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 7
2017 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 7 is a 2017 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 7 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 8
2017 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 8 is a 2017 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 8 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 9
2019 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 9 is a 2019 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 9 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 10
2019 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 10 is a 2019 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 10 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 11
2018 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 11 is a 2018 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 11 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 12
2020 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 12 is a 2020 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 12 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 13
2020 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 13 is a 2020 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 13 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 14
2020 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 14 is a 2020 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 14 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 15
2020 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 15 is a 2020 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 15 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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2020 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 16 is a 2020 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 16 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 17
2020 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 17 is a 2020 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 17 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 18
2022 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 18 is a 2022 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 18 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 19
2021 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 19 is a 2021 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 19 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Buy on AmazonThe Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 20
2021 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 20 is a 2021 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 20 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 21
2021 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 21 is a 2021 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 21 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 22
2021 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 22 is a 2021 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 22 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 23
2025 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 23 is a 2025 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 23 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 24
2025 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 24 is a 2025 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 24 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 25
2025 · Aneko Yusagi
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 25 is a 2025 book by Aneko Yusagi. It is book 25 of the series The Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Rising of the Shield Hero books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 1”. Start with “The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 1.”
How many books are in the The Rising of the Shield Hero series?
We list 25 books by Aneko Yusagi , published between 2015–2025.
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