The Rising of the Shield Hero, Vol. 1 – Aneko Yusagi (ANIME)

Look, I love a good underdog — and Naofumi is the definition of one. This story starts with betrayal, despair, and a world that hates the hero before he even gets to swing his shield. But that’s what makes the payoff hit so hard. It’s not about saving the world — it’s about proving it wrong.

Rage, rebuild, repeat — the most relatable power-up cycle ever.

Rating: 🛡️🔥🗡️💥 4.8/5.0