The Rising of the Shield Hero is an ongoing manga adapted from Aneko Yusagi’s light novels, illustrated by Aiya Kyū, with 22+ volumes as of 2026. Naofumi Iwatani is summoned as the Shield Hero, the weakest of four Cardinal Heroes, and is immediately falsely accused and ostracized. Forced to start from zero, he buys a demi-human slave named Raphtalia and builds his own power. The series is defined by Naofumi’s arc from cynicism to redemption.

Quick Answer Read all volumes in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest. Start at the beginning.

Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.

All The Rising Of The Shield Hero Volumes in Order

Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.

  1. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 1 (manga)
  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 2 (manga)
  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 3 (manga)
  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 4 (manga)
  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 5 (manga)
  6. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 6 (manga)
  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 7 (manga)
  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 8 (manga)
  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 9 (manga)
  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 10 (manga)
  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 11 (manga)
  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 12 (manga)
  13. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 13 (manga)
  14. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 14 (manga)
  15. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 15 (manga)
  16. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 16 (manga)
  17. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 17 (manga)
  18. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 18 (manga)
  19. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 19 (manga)
  20. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 20 (manga)
  21. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 21 (manga)
  22. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 22 (manga)
  23. The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 23 (manga)

The Rising Of The Shield Hero Reading Order

Betrayal / Wave Arc (Volumes 1–6)

Naofumi is betrayed on his first day as a hero, losing everything. He acquires Raphtalia and Filo and fights the Waves of Catastrophe — dimensional invasions — with essentially no support from the kingdom that summoned him.

Cal Mira / Spirit Tortoise Arc (Volumes 6–22+)

As Naofumi gains allies and recognition, the scope expands to include multiple worlds and the true nature of the Waves. Rival heroes and deeper lore about the Shield Hero’s role are revealed.

Where to Read The Rising Of The Shield Hero

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