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無法裝備武器的盾之勇者‧尚文，將與他所買下的奴隸少女‧拉芙塔莉雅一起對抗謎一般的災厄浪潮。但卻遭到其他勇者和國家騎士團的無視……
另有收錄粉絲們期待已久的番外篇「兒童套餐的旗子」！
另有收錄粉絲們期待已久的番外篇「兒童套餐的旗子」！
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September 18, 2020
Honestly this is such a sad and emotional series. It has quite a few elements incorporated within in a thoughtful manner.
I’m still loving the art. It’s witty and charming while being consistent. That’s pretty much my #artgoals.
I’m not even gonna lie, this book was a little struggling to go through. It has some intense scenes that were fueled by emotions that suited the situation. (Ex. Hatred towards a select group of ppl)
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Spoilers ahead.
The one thing I don’t get is the slave stuff. She isn’t treated like a slave but maybe it offers a degree of comfort/control to Naofumi. I mean, I know she wouldn’t majorly act out against Naofumi unless forced to (suspect that to be in future volumes) so why even have the mark? But she agreed to it this second time, so we do have consent in this equation.
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I’m still loving the art. It’s witty and charming while being consistent. That’s pretty much my #artgoals.
I’m not even gonna lie, this book was a little struggling to go through. It has some intense scenes that were fueled by emotions that suited the situation. (Ex. Hatred towards a select group of ppl)
——
Spoilers ahead.
The one thing I don’t get is the slave stuff. She isn’t treated like a slave but maybe it offers a degree of comfort/control to Naofumi. I mean, I know she wouldn’t majorly act out against Naofumi unless forced to (suspect that to be in future volumes) so why even have the mark? But she agreed to it this second time, so we do have consent in this equation.
End of spoilers
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April 18, 2022
There were rampant typos and misspellings in volume 1 of this manga, but I don't think I saw any in volume 2. And this volume had one of my favorite scenes, of the infamous duel. It simultaneously breaks and warms your heart. I love this series so much.
February 3, 2022
It was a significantly better read than the 1st volume, both plot-wise and the way characters were fleshed out.
My Rating - 4/5
My Rating - 4/5
April 7, 2021
Please main character just shut the fuck up
Just for a moment
Just a sec
U gave me a headache
Just for a moment
Just a sec
U gave me a headache
October 3, 2019
So in this volume, Raphtalia kind of just grows up overnight...and the MC has to fight Cocky Spear Guy (who wants Raphy to himself even though 'SHES A SLAVE HES GOT HER UNDER CONTROL')
And the girl that sets up Naofumi turns out to be the King's Daughter. DAMN. No wonder Naofumi's a gloomy guy when it seems set up for him to fail.
And the girl that sets up Naofumi turns out to be the King's Daughter. DAMN. No wonder Naofumi's a gloomy guy when it seems set up for him to fail.
September 16, 2017
Like I said, I feel like I'm cheating my goodreads challenge.
I remember this very well from the time I read it before. I really love when the crusty protagonist shows emotion.
Also, can I just say that I love the art in this.
I remember this very well from the time I read it before. I really love when the crusty protagonist shows emotion.
Also, can I just say that I love the art in this.
September 29, 2020
By the time I read this, I had read the first volume of the light novels and watched part of the first anime season. For comparison, this manga volume covers about the second half of the first light novel and a couple episodes of the anime. This is Naofumi visiting the Dragon Hourglass for the first time, the Second Wave, and then his duel with Motoyatsu. Then, of course, the aftermath of said duel and Raphtalia's backstory. I don't really have much to say about this volume.
It does an alright job of conveying the story. A reader will know enough of what happens to follow along when another real-life fan talks about it or when these events are referenced later in the story. However, its medium prevents it from conveying as much information as the light novel. Without knowledge outside the manga, a reader might not understand some things. The anime outshines it in visual appeal, providing more of a spectacle and adding emotion through voice acting. The manga just doesn't provide anything that the light novel or anime don't do better.
This is not to say this volume is bad on its own merit. That is definitely not the case. The art looks good. The arrangement of cells moves the story along at a good clip, faster during action scenes and slower during more tender ones. The way that the aftermath of the Shield vs Spear duel is handled is particularly effective. Specifically, the way the manga presents Naofumi's realization of Raphtalia's true age and appearance captures the emotions he must be feeling at that point very well.
I just recommend one of the other two mediums.
Trickster Eric Novels gives "Rising of the Shield Hero - manga volume 2" a passing grade.
It does an alright job of conveying the story. A reader will know enough of what happens to follow along when another real-life fan talks about it or when these events are referenced later in the story. However, its medium prevents it from conveying as much information as the light novel. Without knowledge outside the manga, a reader might not understand some things. The anime outshines it in visual appeal, providing more of a spectacle and adding emotion through voice acting. The manga just doesn't provide anything that the light novel or anime don't do better.
This is not to say this volume is bad on its own merit. That is definitely not the case. The art looks good. The arrangement of cells moves the story along at a good clip, faster during action scenes and slower during more tender ones. The way that the aftermath of the Shield vs Spear duel is handled is particularly effective. Specifically, the way the manga presents Naofumi's realization of Raphtalia's true age and appearance captures the emotions he must be feeling at that point very well.
I just recommend one of the other two mediums.
Trickster Eric Novels gives "Rising of the Shield Hero - manga volume 2" a passing grade.
July 31, 2022
Llegó la primera olaaaaa!!! Odio al resto de los heroes, se creen completamente superiores a cualquiera y dejan de lado la seguridad de las personas que viven ahi, solo hacen desastre y se van, o sea, fueron invocados para poder salvar a la gente que vive en ese mundo de los desastres que las olas provocan, por qué dejar de lado a quienes mas los necesitan??? Naofumi solo estuvo luchando contra los monstruos que se les escaparon y fueron a la aldea mas cercana... un escudo solo (bueno, con Raphtalia, pero se entiende) contra una ola de monstruos. El ejercito no puede llegar inmediatamente a las areas afectadas porque no sabe por adelantado donde va a ocurrir... aishh me enoja.
Después lo que colmo el vaso de agua... Mein controlando sutilmente al idiota de Motoyasu para pelear contra Naofumi para liberar a Raphtalia de sus sucias garras. No olvidemos que nuestra mapache es una esclava asi que por mas que en ese mundo no sea ilegal, segun la ley de nuestro mundo y la mentalidad con la que vienen los héroes eso es un acto atroz y vil, asi que Naofumi ahi sigue sumando puntos negativos a sus ojos. El final de esa parte fue triste, con bronca y muy emotivo. Pero me alegra que el vaya recuperándose poco a poco. Al menos ya reconoce a Raphtalia como su forma adulta, ahora puede saborear la comida y se lo ve diferente.
Después lo que colmo el vaso de agua... Mein controlando sutilmente al idiota de Motoyasu para pelear contra Naofumi para liberar a Raphtalia de sus sucias garras. No olvidemos que nuestra mapache es una esclava asi que por mas que en ese mundo no sea ilegal, segun la ley de nuestro mundo y la mentalidad con la que vienen los héroes eso es un acto atroz y vil, asi que Naofumi ahi sigue sumando puntos negativos a sus ojos. El final de esa parte fue triste, con bronca y muy emotivo. Pero me alegra que el vaya recuperándose poco a poco. Al menos ya reconoce a Raphtalia como su forma adulta, ahora puede saborear la comida y se lo ve diferente.
September 28, 2023
Un second tome un peu moins sympa que le précédent, surtout parce qu’il y a des changements comportementaux, ce qui m’a foncièrement dérangée.
L’histoire continue tout doucement à se mettre en place. Ce second tome se penche davantage sur la profondeur de la relation qu’entretiennent nos deux protagonistes.
Les dessins sont moins sympas que dans le premier.
J’ai moins aimé ce second tome. Il est bien, y a des passages qui m’ont plu, certains m’ont même captivée, mais j’ai moins accroché sur les personnages et je pense que ça m’a déçue.
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L’histoire continue tout doucement à se mettre en place. Ce second tome se penche davantage sur la profondeur de la relation qu’entretiennent nos deux protagonistes.
Les dessins sont moins sympas que dans le premier.
J’ai moins aimé ce second tome. Il est bien, y a des passages qui m’ont plu, certains m’ont même captivée, mais j’ai moins accroché sur les personnages et je pense que ça m’a déçue.
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November 17, 2020
This book is book 2 of the series and mercy it is certainly a lot more dramatic than book one. It draws the reader in to understand that the shield hero is the true hero of the 4 heroes and that he truly cares for his comrades no matter how much he continues to think that he doesn't.
This princess of the kingdom is absolutely a horrible person. She has earned a spot on my least favorite character list along with the Spear Hero.
Excited for Book 3! This book series really draws you in!
This princess of the kingdom is absolutely a horrible person. She has earned a spot on my least favorite character list along with the Spear Hero.
Excited for Book 3! This book series really draws you in!
December 16, 2023
Standing ovation to Naofumi and Raphtalia. Naofumi, hated and blamed for criminal acts he did not commit, helps saves the very people who despise him. And Raphtalia fights against the idiots who "think they know best" because they believe the only person who claimed the wrongs against Naofumi. This manga (and anime) will make you angry, hate, bring tears to your eyes, laugh and fall in love with certain characters. This definitely is not your typically isekai.
April 28, 2021
At first I didn't expect much about this volume. I must say that even I was not so interested for first chapters. Then suddenly happened few events that grabbed my attention a lot. We can see an important evolution in the relationship of Raphtalia and Naofumi and in the end of the volume the appareance of a new character that will be important from now.
Btw, it's 4.5 to me!
Btw, it's 4.5 to me!
November 14, 2023
Another 5 stars! I'm speechless! I don't know how to express my emotions towards this manga, but one thing for sure, that lady is unbelievable! That lady is not a lady. She is a monster! She is a real monster! She is a spoil brat that everyone couldn't do anything to correct her because she is king's daughter. I really hate her!
March 29, 2024
My buddy recommended the anime for this series. I ended up binge watching the entire series and bought all the books. The character development is nothing less than phenomenal. The art style is visually appealing. 10/10 will reread.
August 4, 2018
Good volume.
March 18, 2019
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March 26, 2019
improvement from previous volume.
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June 20, 2019Really good but I don't rate manga.
October 28, 2020
Do I need to buy it???
February 17, 2021
Mr. Naofumi saves Raphtalia and she promises to be his sword.
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December 4, 20214.5/5
May 12, 2022
Please see review of first in series.
May 20, 2022
3,5 ⭐️
C’est sympa et on voit le héros au bouclier différemment. Mais la fille de 10 ans avec une allure de jeune femme (même si on nous explique un peu), je bloque.
C’est sympa et on voit le héros au bouclier différemment. Mais la fille de 10 ans avec une allure de jeune femme (même si on nous explique un peu), je bloque.
May 24, 2023
The second volume was a little better than the first one, since there was less misspellings, but the character developments and the action was spot on❤️😎
October 15, 2023
The art style is really cute. And the moment between Naofumi and Raphtalia after his duel is great in any medium.
December 25, 2023
Shut up, this is so toxic and dumb. I hate everything that happens in here, waste of my time.
January 18, 2024
Mamma mia che rabbia che mi fanno salire quei due!!!! Ho la necessità di spaccare qualcosaaaaaaaa!!!!
February 11, 2024
Loved it and can’t wait for more!
May 27, 2024
Could have used more page breaks to it would be easier to follow, especially with some of the time jumps.
October 3, 2024
One of the best volumes of early Shield Hero. Raphtalia and Naofumi in prime action with an emotional and tender moment at the end. Peak isekai!
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