Naofumi Iwatani is summoned from modern Japan to another world as the Shield Hero, one of four legendary heroes tasked with defending against the Waves of Calamity. Betrayed and framed by the princess he trusted, he loses everything and begins his harsh journey with his first companion Raphtalia. Written by Aneko Yusagi, illustrated by Aiya Kyu. Japanese manga adapted from the light novel. Ongoing.

Read The Rising of the Shield Hero manga in English, updated regularly. Also known as: 盾の勇者の成り上がり · Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari · The Rising of the Shield Hero