Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari Light Novel Volume 2
Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari or The Rising of the Shield Hero is a popular Japanese light novel series written by Aneko Yusagi. The series has been adapted into manga and anime as well. The second volume of the light novel series was published on September 25, 2013, by Media Factory. In this article, we will discuss the plot, characters, and review of Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari Light Novel Volume 2.
Plot
The story continues from where the first volume ended. Naofumi Iwatani, the protagonist, and his companions Raphtalia, Filo, and Melty are on their way to a village to sell some loot. On the way, they encounter some bandits who were trying to kidnap a girl named Rifana. Naofumi saves her, and they learn that Rifana is from a village called Lute. The villagers of Lute are being attacked by monsters, and they need Naofumi's help to defeat them.
Naofumi agrees to help them, and they reach the village. There, they meet Itsuki Kawasumi, another hero summoned from another world. Itsuki and his party are also there to help the villagers. However, Naofumi realizes that Itsuki is not taking the situation seriously and is only doing it for fame and glory.
Naofumi and his party start preparing for the battle, and they come up with a plan to defeat the monsters. The battle is intense, and Naofumi uses his shield to protect his party and the villagers. In the end, they are successful in defeating the monsters and saving the village.
Characters
The second volume introduces some new characters along with the old ones.
- Naofumi Iwatani - The protagonist who is summoned to another world as the shield hero.
- Raphtalia - A demi-human who was bought by Naofumi and becomes his companion.
- Filo - A filolial who was hatched from an egg given by the queen and becomes Naofumi's companion.
- Melty Q Melromarc - The second princess of Melromarc who becomes Naofumi's ally.
- Rifana - A girl from the village of Lute who Naofumi saves from bandits.
- Itsuki Kawasumi - Another hero summoned from another world who is not taking the situation seriously.
Review
The second volume of Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari Light Novel series is a great continuation of the story. The plot is engaging, and the characters are well-developed. Naofumi's character development is notable, and his bond with Raphtalia and Filo is heartwarming.
The introduction of Itsuki Kawasumi adds a new dimension to the story. Itsuki's character is not likeable, and he is portrayed as someone who is more concerned about fame and glory rather than helping people. This contrast with Naofumi's character who genuinely wants to help people and protect them.
The battle scenes are well-written, and the strategy used by Naofumi and his party is impressive. The author has done a great job in building the world and the lore of the series.
Conclusion
The second volume of Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari Light Novel series is a must-read for fans of the series. The story is engaging, and the characters are well-developed. The introduction of new characters adds a new dimension to the story, and the battle scenes are well-written. Overall, it is a great continuation of the series.