The rising of the shield hero
Subtitle: the manga companion
By: written by Aiya Kyu ; original story by Aneko Yusagi ; character design by Minami Seria
Contributors: Aneko, Yusagi, creator; Seira, Minami
Publisher: One Peace Books, Incorporated
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Long Island City, New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781935548706
Subjects: Prophecies; Heroes; Betrayal; Shields; Comic books, strips
Description: 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!
Notes: YA Childrens Plus, Inc.