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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

2014, Light novel, 26 vol, 86%

Recommended by 8 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans on AniList. The same kind of story: hit reincarnation isekai.

Kicked out by his family and wandering the streets, an unemployed 34-year-old shut-in thinks he’s hit rock-bottom—just as he’s hit and killed by a speeding truck! Awakening to find himself reborn as an infant in a world of swords and sorcery, but with the memories of his first…

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  1. Cover of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

    That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

    2014, Light novel, 23 vol, 84%

    Recommended by 18 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans on AniList. The same kind of story: hit reincarnation isekai.

  2. Cover of The Irregular at Magic High School

    The Irregular at Magic High School

    2011, Light novel, 32 vol, 79%

    Loved by 19 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  3. Cover of Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

    Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

    2013, Light novel, 17 vol, 84%

    Loved by 35 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. The same kind of story: hit reincarnation isekai.

  4. Cover of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

    Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

    2018, Light novel, 13 vol, 78%

    Loved by 18 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. Both have Isekai.

  5. Cover of So I'm a Spider, So What?

    So I'm a Spider, So What?

    2015, Light novel, 16 vol, 83%

    Loved by 28 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. The same kind of story: hit reincarnation isekai.

  6. Cover of Overlord

    Overlord

    2012, Light novel, 18 vol, ongoing, 85%

    Loved by 28 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. The same kind of story: hit reincarnation isekai.

  7. Cover of InCha datta Ore no Seishun Revenge: Tenshi Sugiru Ano Ko to Ayumu Relife

    InCha datta Ore no Seishun Revenge: Tenshi Sugiru Ano Ko to Ayumu Relife

    2022, Light novel, 7 vol, 77%

    Loved by 9 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  8. Cover of No Game No Life

    No Game No Life

    2012, Light novel, ongoing, 81%

    Loved by 25 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. The same kind of story: hit reincarnation isekai.

  9. Cover of Shinmai Maou no Testament

    Shinmai Maou no Testament

    2012, Light novel, 13 vol, 74%

    Loved by 9 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  10. Cover of Classroom of the Elite

    Classroom of the Elite

    2015, Light novel, 14 vol, 85%

    Loved by 59 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  11. Cover of Toradora!

    Toradora!

    2006, Light novel, 10 vol, 80%

    Loved by 17 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  12. Cover of The Devil is a Part-Timer!

    The Devil is a Part-Timer!

    2011, Light novel, 21 vol, 74%

    Loved by 8 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  13. Cover of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1

    Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1

    2015, Light novel, 3 vol, 86%

    Loved by 26 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. Both have Isekai.

  14. Cover of Sword Art Online

    Sword Art Online

    2009, Light novel, ongoing, 78%

    Loved by 21 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. Both have Isekai.

  15. Cover of A Certain Magical Index

    A Certain Magical Index

    2004, Light novel, 22 vol, 83%

    Loved by 22 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  16. Cover of Higehiro: After Getting Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway

    Higehiro: After Getting Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway

    2018, Light novel, 5 vol, 75%

    Loved by 7 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  17. Cover of Date A Live

    Date A Live

    2011, Light novel, 22 vol, 81%

    Loved by 17 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  18. Cover of Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

    Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

    2013, Light novel, ongoing, 79%

    Loved by 6 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. Both have Isekai.

  19. Cover of Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru

    Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru

    2015, Light novel, 2 vol, 88%

    Loved by 16 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  20. Cover of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected

    My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected

    2011, Light novel, 18 vol, 86%

    Loved by 24 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  21. Cover of Black Bullet

    Black Bullet

    2011, Light novel, ongoing, 77%

    Loved by 6 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  22. Cover of Kieli

    Kieli

    2003, Light novel, 9 vol, 82%

    Loved by 5 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels.

  23. Cover of Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?

    Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?

    2011, Light novel, 12 vol, 78%

    Loved by 10 The Rising of the Shield Hero fans who read novels. Both have Isekai.

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About The Rising of the Shield Hero

2013, Light novel, ongoing, 74%

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!

(Source: One Peace Books)

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