The Rising of the Shield Hero manga volume 1 features story by Aneko Yusagi and art by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

The Rising of the Shield Hero manga volume 2 features story by Aneko Yusagi and art by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani and his faithful companion Raphtalia prepare for battle as the Wave of Destruction draws near. With the clock ticking, he goes to see The Dragon Hourglass- but his hardships are just beginning. On top of all that has happened, Motoyasu is eyeing Raphtalia! And Motoyasu and Myne try to backstab Naofumi yet again! Will Naofumi finally learn who his true friends are and find peace at last?

The Rising of the Shield Hero manga volume 3 features story by Aneko Yusagi and art by Aiya Kyu.

In Rising of the Shield Hero volume 3, Naofumi and Raphtalia do not have much time until the next wave is upon them. As they fight their way through the kingdom, they meet a new feathery companion, Filo! Together, the three travel about Melromarc on a mission to gain the strength they will need to survive the approaching wave of destruction. On the road they level up, become reluctant heroes, and continue to get nothing but trouble from Motoyasu and Myne. Finally, locked in battle with one of the fiercest monsters yet, Naofumi discovers a dark, hidden power.

The Rising of the Shield Hero manga volume 4 features story by Aneko Yusagi and art by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi soon finds himself alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!