Rising of the Shield Hero SC (2015 One Peace Books Novel) comic books 2015-2017

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 $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

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.