Why did the royal court seem to have a negative predisposition to the Shield Hero even before the false allegations were made against Naofumi? How can Naofumi hope to keep up with the other three heroes or even hope to fight the waves if he’s slow at gaining levels, lacking in capable companions, not to mention completely deprived of starting gold? What’s more, a weird man has appeared, and it feels odd to trust him in light of recent events, especially since he’s also a slave trader. These are the plot hooks designed to keep you around. In terms of viewer engagement with the story, there are also many questions that have been left unanswered, and I imagine you all want to know.
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All in all, the visuals and sounds have been impeccable. Again, Kevin Penkin’s incredible soundtrack does well to establish the atmosphere – with upbeat tunes to start off with before the soundtrack’s tone becoming aggrieved later on. They really nail that haunted look of depsair in his eyes. The anime does an incredible job of establishing this contrast, by having him be so positively jittery and energetic upon arrival, then angry and brooding after he’s betrayed. He’s exhibited a wide range of captivating emotions and conveyed Naofumi’s optimism and the subsequent loss of hope in such a heartfelt way. And the voice acting from Ishikawa Kaito has been sublime so far. Kevin Penkin’s musical touch is highly appreciated here, as it really sets the medieval fantasy vibe, transporting you to this other worldly quest. That said, I felt that the grittiness suited the premise of vengeance and saving the world from destruction. Admittedly, the visuals are not outstanding (though that could be down to the pre-air leak being of inferior quality). Generally speaking, these additions were welcome ones and I’m glad that they weren’t cut out.Īnyway, my first impressions of the anime? The top-notch world-building draws you in, combining a vibrant fantasy setting with aesthetically appealing JRPG inspirations. And the manga also skipped the evening meeting, something that helped establish what kind of people the other legendary heroes were. For example, I didn’t realise that the four heroes had actually been summoned from parallel iterations of Japan, adding a new trope to the isekai genre. You see, the beginning of the manga heavily skips over much of Episode 1 and I picked up the light novel past these events. Surprisingly, my source material familiarity came under fire. This episode confirmed my feelings hadn’t changed, even after so long. However, that doesn’t change my strong and positive emotions towards the series, because it left that deep of an impression on me.
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Sure, it plateau’d off badly after about 5-6 volumes in. It was a thoroughly compelling read that emotionally gripped me from the get go – a rarity in this day and age. A long time, I read through Rising of the Shield Hero’s light novel.