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盾の勇者の成り上がり [Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari] (Novel) #15
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 15
After the successful revolt in Q'ten Lo, Naofumi returns to his village headquarters. Meanwhile, things in Melromarc continue to deteriorate, so he sets out to restore public order before strengthening his village residents. Now, with more allies than ever, Naofumi is faced with deciding who will participate in the battle against the Phoenix. Not everyone agrees with his choices. "I can't guarantee I'll be able to protect all of you. Knowing that, if you're not confident you can make it back alive, then don't come!" A difference of opinion causes friends to butt heads, but their bonds only grow stronger as a result. And then the day that everyone has so painstakingly prepared for arrives--the Phoenix finally appears! But a completely unexpected turn of events awaits. Naofumi is doomed to experience unthinkable grief in volume fifteen of this otherworldly fantasy!
348 pages, Paperback
First published September 23, 2016
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Aneko Yusagi
110 books186 followersAneko Yusagi (アネコユサギ; Yusagi Aneko) is a japanese creator.
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February 1, 2022
This one was pretty good, return of psycho Motoyasu was pretty entertaining, followed by one of the biggest battles of the series to this point. I'm kind of glad that . I really like that victory can't be gained without a big sacrifice, and the theme of even if you're not worthy of something now, you can become worthy of it later is a pretty good one. Too many stories never touch of the fact that people can change and become better. They can become worthy of power through their life experiences, even if they're not worthy of it to begin with.
And I swear the spelling, grammar and punctuation are getting worse by the book.
And I swear the spelling, grammar and punctuation are getting worse by the book.
February 12, 2020
Oh my god!
Just when I started thinking that Naofumi was more of a dick than a hero, this book happened. But, prepare for his wrath. He's major league pissed and someone's going to pay.
Just when I started thinking that Naofumi was more of a dick than a hero, this book happened. But, prepare for his wrath. He's major league pissed and someone's going to pay.
December 25, 2023
,,
“In the general colors of the holiday, the giving began. After all, I was assigned to the award, Both as a hero and as a legend.
I always fought behind the shield, As before and so after. After all, my duty is to preserve, protect, Standing on the front line!
The reward was what awaited me... Without joy and in sorrow...
I was going through a difficult day, Warming hope in my heart. My friends saved me. Each of them responded with their own help for me.
The grateful world that glorified me did not greet me with a calm time. The pain of echoes in people’s eyes,
Visual changes of change, And the darkness that opened up behind...
Everyone has their own opinion about me, But there is no truth in the judgments. A series of dreams replaced by nightmares. This is what people have about me... Their fear was inspired by difference, When I hide behind a melancholic smile, My true position.
Forgive me, lost one, After all, these are just rumors... And among this cemetery there is not an ounce of malice or a pinch of anger.
My extraordinary everyday life made everyone different from me, because my birthday came once, and twice, and twenty thousand...
The remnants of those who knew me have long disappeared into oblivion, And those who knew me now are just children to me.
As the first snow brings cold weather, so golden cracks brought me down into dark tones and days of tragedy... Internal changes affected me and even shattered my soul.
The New Year came without ending, And the days such as there were were innumerable. Another storm, Another downpour, Another hurricane, Another fall of leaves...
I wanted to freeze and fall into oblivion, After all, it would be even better than to look forward, fearing the future.
In a soft tone, terrifying Enemies and foes, But also friends and loved ones...
The current of time is unstoppable And the question of faith in the end is stupidity. Unity in contradiction is no more...
The reflection in other people's views did not change, After all, another plane of existence is not good, But a curse...
Our race is a race of people, changeable and variable creatures. Each of them has their own destiny, the destiny of a hero or a villain, but mine...
The legend of the Sorrowful Angel...This is what awaited me...My reward is a lie.
My fate is the fate of a slave, a slave of the golden god. And for suffering nothing awaited me, Only sadness and sorrow, For those who look here at the eternal sea, sky, stars and me...
Sadness is my reward
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“In the general colors of the holiday, the giving began. After all, I was assigned to the award, Both as a hero and as a legend.
I always fought behind the shield, As before and so after. After all, my duty is to preserve, protect, Standing on the front line!
The reward was what awaited me... Without joy and in sorrow...
I was going through a difficult day, Warming hope in my heart. My friends saved me. Each of them responded with their own help for me.
The grateful world that glorified me did not greet me with a calm time. The pain of echoes in people’s eyes,
Visual changes of change, And the darkness that opened up behind...
Everyone has their own opinion about me, But there is no truth in the judgments. A series of dreams replaced by nightmares. This is what people have about me... Their fear was inspired by difference, When I hide behind a melancholic smile, My true position.
Forgive me, lost one, After all, these are just rumors... And among this cemetery there is not an ounce of malice or a pinch of anger.
My extraordinary everyday life made everyone different from me, because my birthday came once, and twice, and twenty thousand...
The remnants of those who knew me have long disappeared into oblivion, And those who knew me now are just children to me.
As the first snow brings cold weather, so golden cracks brought me down into dark tones and days of tragedy... Internal changes affected me and even shattered my soul.
The New Year came without ending, And the days such as there were were innumerable. Another storm, Another downpour, Another hurricane, Another fall of leaves...
I wanted to freeze and fall into oblivion, After all, it would be even better than to look forward, fearing the future.
In a soft tone, terrifying Enemies and foes, But also friends and loved ones...
The current of time is unstoppable And the question of faith in the end is stupidity. Unity in contradiction is no more...
The reflection in other people's views did not change, After all, another plane of existence is not good, But a curse...
Our race is a race of people, changeable and variable creatures. Each of them has their own destiny, the destiny of a hero or a villain, but mine...
The legend of the Sorrowful Angel...This is what awaited me...My reward is a lie.
My fate is the fate of a slave, a slave of the golden god. And for suffering nothing awaited me, Only sadness and sorrow, For those who look here at the eternal sea, sky, stars and me...
Sadness is my reward
Fanfiction This May Reward
September 29, 2026
Just finished this book and now I'm crying and sobbing holding my dog. Such an unfair ending for a character guts me Everytime. If you read this series I don't want to spoil anything. But good god. Books don't usually make me sob like this. But when you build up a character for 6 books and then they die. So tragically. So emotionally.... Getting a reaction from characters that barely ever show emotions... I'm gutted. I might need a small break from this series after that ending. Just wow..
January 30, 2020
The best book yet
I read this series and fell in love with it after book 1 and the anime series just made me like it that much more. I will say this book pull at my heart strings for a little bit. Thank you Aneko Yusagi for another great book.
I read this series and fell in love with it after book 1 and the anime series just made me like it that much more. I will say this book pull at my heart strings for a little bit. Thank you Aneko Yusagi for another great book.
July 16, 2022
I hate the obsession Naofumi has with Raph-chan and the raph species but the ending of this book was heartbreaking with Atlas death. Even though I didn’t like her personality that much I still recognize how powerful she was and it’s sad to see her go in the mitts of an important battle.
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April 5, 2024
El final de este libro.... el final.....
Un brote de ira hubiera quedado espectacular iniciando dentro de la misma carpa pero bueno, el final fue genial y solo por eso le doy 5 estrellas aunque en genral el libro fue bueno y entretenido :D
Un brote de ira hubiera quedado espectacular iniciando dentro de la misma carpa pero bueno, el final fue genial y solo por eso le doy 5 estrellas aunque en genral el libro fue bueno y entretenido :D
May 4, 2026
This one went up a star for me even though I really liked Atla and would rather she didn't die. I mean up until now they have been 4 stars but this one managed to make me cry. First time Shield hero has properly moved me.
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December 16, 2019
The best one yet
This book had a couple of twists to it but that's all to distract you. The end of this book left me in tears.
This book had a couple of twists to it but that's all to distract you. The end of this book left me in tears.
December 17, 2019
Read it
Such a good book couldn't put it down. Can't wait til the next one comes out. It really brings in the feeling for the characters
Such a good book couldn't put it down. Can't wait til the next one comes out. It really brings in the feeling for the characters
December 18, 2019
CRIED MY EYES OUT
January 4, 2020
The ending had me up late finishing it, at which point I couldn't sleep as the way it finished had riled me up so much. Ugh! I hate having to wait for the next volume!
April 4, 2020
Feels
Well just f*** me right in the feels why don't you?
I was thinking that the series was getting a bit shallow but this one turned it right around.
Well just f*** me right in the feels why don't you?
I was thinking that the series was getting a bit shallow but this one turned it right around.
May 7, 2020
It was great to read Naofumi getting back to the original storyline in this book. The battle with Motoyasu was good... as was the fight with the twin phoenix. Action packed read!
February 26, 2021
Read on Kindle, The Light Novel. I enjoy read the text as it allows me to imagine how they would be.
September 30, 2021
One of the most fun volumes!
There are many comic scenes as Motoyasu is rounded up as well as utterly tragic ones as the Phoenix battle ensues.
There are many comic scenes as Motoyasu is rounded up as well as utterly tragic ones as the Phoenix battle ensues.
November 20, 2021
was sad af, cried a lil
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November 26, 2021
Sad ending
May 8, 2022
Wow, just wow. Cried so much!
August 18, 2023
So good
This is the first one of the series that I reviewed, and I don't want to spoil, but the ending to this one gave me chills
This is the first one of the series that I reviewed, and I don't want to spoil, but the ending to this one gave me chills
January 17, 2024
I'm sobbing so hard. Omg. Nooooooo.
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January 30, 2024
This book had me in the feels 😭😭😭
August 21, 2024
Damn, I actually cried at the end. Poor Naofumi.
March 18, 2021
Highest stakes
I’m not entirely sure how things can go from here. Facing the Phoenix exacted tolls I didn’t think would happen in this story. Honestly, this was a heartbreakingly pleasant surprise. I can’t really say what happens without spoiling, but the end of this book was a poignant one. Only time will tell how things will pan out from here, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared for Naofumi’s enemies, whoever they end up being.
I’m not entirely sure how things can go from here. Facing the Phoenix exacted tolls I didn’t think would happen in this story. Honestly, this was a heartbreakingly pleasant surprise. I can’t really say what happens without spoiling, but the end of this book was a poignant one. Only time will tell how things will pan out from here, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared for Naofumi’s enemies, whoever they end up being.
November 30, 2020
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 15 by Aneko Yusagi
The author Aneko Yusagi constantly sabotages both the plot and the story arcs. Naofumi (shield-hero) its main character is a stubborn, lazy, pretentious, asexual person. In this Volume 15 he had 3.5 months to prepare to defeat the Phoenix. In that time, he thoughtlessly allowed the dragon Galeon 2 to swallow both dragon cores, putting his team in danger. Then he promoted the level up of most of his village monsters to become Raph-clones (only because he enjoys to pet Raph); he orchestrated a coup, because he wanted Raphtalia, his first slave to continue to wear a miko outfit. Naofumi also created a criminal guild in Melromarc to weaken his enemies and profit. He then raced Filo against three of Morayatsu’s Filolials without gaining anything. Then, he did not get weapons or armor for his attack team, nor did he research or find possible strategies to overcome the Phoenix. He is then defeated by the Phoenix, fails to protect members of his team and Atla dies protecting Naofumi. This is the third dumpster fire of the light novel series. Its unforgivable to use a blind slave girl’s death remains as a power-up improvement for his shields.
It is sad when the author becomes the primary obstacle and enemy to a good story. All of the author’s defects and shortcomings become apparent with this lackluster volume. The main reason this “parallel world” is a complete failure, is because of the lack of capacity, preparation, merit and virtue of the four summoned heroes. The authorities are terrible and inept as well. The waves of destruction (the only true reason to be summoned to that world) have become irrelevant to the author, to the four heroes and to all of the Emperors, Kings, Queens, etc. It’s as if, this world created by its author is imploding without any need for the waves.
The author Aneko Yusagi constantly sabotages both the plot and the story arcs. Naofumi (shield-hero) its main character is a stubborn, lazy, pretentious, asexual person. In this Volume 15 he had 3.5 months to prepare to defeat the Phoenix. In that time, he thoughtlessly allowed the dragon Galeon 2 to swallow both dragon cores, putting his team in danger. Then he promoted the level up of most of his village monsters to become Raph-clones (only because he enjoys to pet Raph); he orchestrated a coup, because he wanted Raphtalia, his first slave to continue to wear a miko outfit. Naofumi also created a criminal guild in Melromarc to weaken his enemies and profit. He then raced Filo against three of Morayatsu’s Filolials without gaining anything. Then, he did not get weapons or armor for his attack team, nor did he research or find possible strategies to overcome the Phoenix. He is then defeated by the Phoenix, fails to protect members of his team and Atla dies protecting Naofumi. This is the third dumpster fire of the light novel series. Its unforgivable to use a blind slave girl’s death remains as a power-up improvement for his shields.
It is sad when the author becomes the primary obstacle and enemy to a good story. All of the author’s defects and shortcomings become apparent with this lackluster volume. The main reason this “parallel world” is a complete failure, is because of the lack of capacity, preparation, merit and virtue of the four summoned heroes. The authorities are terrible and inept as well. The waves of destruction (the only true reason to be summoned to that world) have become irrelevant to the author, to the four heroes and to all of the Emperors, Kings, Queens, etc. It’s as if, this world created by its author is imploding without any need for the waves.
December 16, 2019
THE ENDING made me shed some tears T_T
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