The Rising of the Shield Hero

A collection of average men from modern-day Japan, known as the Four Cardinal Heroes, were summoned to the kingdom of Melromarc to save it from the recurrent Waves of Catastrophe that have been plaguing and devastating the land for ages. Each of the four heroes was granted a weapon, such as a sword, spear, bow, or shield, to combat these destructive Waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an enthusiastic otaku, was burdened with the role of being the “Shield Hero,” equipped with a weak shield. His companions and the populace of Melromarc relentlessly scorned him due to his minimal offensive potential and unimpressive character.