The first volume of the light novel series 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' by Aneko Yusagi was published, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The manga adaptation of 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' began serialization, expanding the franchise into the manga format.
The anime adaptation of 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' aired for the first time, significantly increasing the series' popularity worldwide.
A second season of the anime was officially announced, exciting fans and continuing the adaptation of the story.
The second season of the anime adaptation was released, further advancing the story and maintaining the franchise's momentum.
Naofumi Iwatani, Motoyasu Kitamura, Ren Amaki, and Itsuki Kawasumi are summoned from modern Japan to the world of Melromarc as the Four Legendary Heroes to fight waves of monsters.
Naofumi is falsely accused of a crime by Princess Malty Melromarc, leading to his social ostracization and loss of trust from others.
Naofumi buys and frees Raphtalia, a demi-human slave, and she becomes his first companion and sword-user.
The Four Heroes face their first major wave of monsters threatening Melromarc and gain experience fighting together.
Naofumi unlocks the Curse Shield, a powerful cursed weapon with great offensive capabilities.
Naofumi allies with Melty, the legitimate princess who opposes her corrupt sister Malty and the royal family’s schemes.
Naofumi and his party clear the Spirit Tortoise Dungeon, acquiring rare treasures and gaining recognition.
Naofumi’s strained relations with the other three Heroes and the Melromarc kingdom come to a head, leading to political tensions.
Raphtalia reaches new demi-human evolutions, increasing her strength to aid Naofumi further in battles.
Naofumi and the four heroes combat the ultimate Wave of Catastrophe threatening to destroy the world.
