The Spirit of the Shield wanted Iwatani Naofumi, a twenty year old Japanese college student. Instead it got Naofumi Vincent Iwatani, twenty-eight year old mercenary from Night City. Can the world handle the Waves of Catastrophe, when they're forced to deal with the waves made by a renegade?

Once, a Fan Fiction writer wrote a joke chapter for April Fools replacing the Four Cardinal Heroes of Shield Hero with four little girls from various other un-associated Anime. Well, turns out the joke was on him because you all really want to see that story, so presenting Rising of the Cute Heroes!

After the sacred duel between the spear and shield heroes, an army of a different world appear, one that supports the Shield Hero, now with the might of the UNSC behind him ODST Lance Corporal Naofumi Iwatani will be better equipped to handle the waves and find out the secrets linked between this world and the forerunners - rated T for now -

A ritual by Idol Rabier gone bad sends Raphtalia back in time and across worlds. Now, nine years later, while searching for a way home, she is introduced to Harry Potter by a mutual friend. But even as their friendship grows, Raphtalia's past lingers. Summoned to Melromarc as the Shield Hero with Raphtalia by his side, can Harry trust anyone in a country that hates his guts?

The Story about Ben Tennyson, the Omnitrix Wielder, being summoned to the world of the "Rising of the Shield Hero" with Ben as the Shield Hero. Diverged from the original storyline at a point. After Ben has saved his own universe several times, will he successfully save this world, too? (Ben Tennyson after the events of "New Dawn", with a complete Omnitrix.)

All I wanted to do in life is to be a hero like in those comic books, fight gangs and evil monsters, maybe even get a cute girl to love, marry and have kids with. So when I have been summoned with a shield on my side, I will do whatever it takes to earn that title of a hero...so why is the world so against me...is it because I'm pathetic...not worthy...or is it because I'm Greg?

Tyler Bryant was ordinary Pokémon Trainer (but not too ordinary) until he found himself in a world of the Four Heroes. Join him as he helps the Shield Hero fight the Waves of Catastrophe that threatens to destroy the world.

When Alex mercer died. he didn't expect another world. and another life. but now... the world shall fear him

After his death at the hands of Thanos, Loki was mysteriously transported to another world as one of the Four Legendary Heroes. In this new world, he went on adventure and made friends along the way while obstacles constantly blocked his goal to redeem himself for his crimes. Join Loki in his journey as the mischievous Shield Hero.

A/U Crossover- Before the summoning of the Four Cardinal Heroes to Melromarc a secret summoning was conducted by the three Heroes Church to summon their own 'holy warrior' a powerful source of magic. Except that summoning brought with it a protector/friend/and lover to her side. At the same time Naofumi is stripped of Raphtalia by the King and forced into a fight he can't win. (MA)

Volume II of The Rising of The Masked Hero. Peace time was only temporary. Follow Marius, former Centurion and now the Masked Hero, with his comrades as they face new threats, and true darkness.

And there came a day a day unlike any other when a world threatened by the Waves of Catastrophe summoned forth a group of heroes to fight the battles that they never could. On that day the Next Avengers Heroes of Tomorrow were summoned. And remember True Believers if they cant save the world then they will undoubtedly Avenger it. Now AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!

After losing his home and family, Ashton Fenix was hellbent on revenge against all those that destroyed his life. After killing Alex Mercer and ending the NYZ outbreak, he slipped into the shadows. Until the day he found that book. Now he's in a world on the brink of destruction. And despite the odds and corruption against him, he may be the only one capable enough to save it.

To even the odds set against him both Naofumi and Raphtalia jump to different worlds in hopes of becoming strong enough to end the waves. But what dangers await them on their adventures?

A Spear, a Shield, a Sword and a Bow have traveled across worlds for the sake of finding wielders who can end the waves of Catastrophe. Will they succeed though, with a huge vast Multiverse to choose from? Featuring Ikki Kurogane of Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Tatsuya Shiba of Irregular at Magic Highschool, and Setsuna of Yashahime.

On top of getting isekai'd, our hero is working with a system that turns the world around him into a rogue-lite game. Now he must wield the Infernal Arms and help stop the waves with the limited knowledge he has from watching only the first season of the anime while juggling abilities on a time limit. This is the tale of Ryan McAllister, the Infernal Hero.

Freedom. Freedom to go where you want. Do what you want. Do /who/ you want. It's all he's ever wanted. What happens when he gets his chance? OP/OC

The Enclave were known for being monsters that hated anything non-human. However, a new general named Naofumi Iwatani has gather what remnants are left and find themselves in Mojave Wasteland. They are on a quest to reform the Enclave into something better for everyone. Until General Iwatani finds a book about a prejudice kingdom. Melromarc is not prepare for this hero.

The summoning of the Four Cardinal Heroes is a success. But the Shield Hero... For some reason, it feels like I'm looking at two kids in a trench coat.

Summoned before the First Wave, Issei becomes the Sacred Gear Hero. But once he learns how incompetent the true Hero's of the story are when they arrive, he might just have to be the Hero that ends the Calamity of the Waves. He just hoped that he was strong enough for him to bring about the end of the Waves and be the Hero this world needs. Hero's get babes right...?

The Shield Hero, Spade Mercs (Devil Survivor), Hikaru (Rayearth), Takato and Guilmon (Digimon Tamers), Sinon (SAO), and Megumin (Kono Suba) thought the Waves would end with the demise of Vepar. They were wrong and the danger to the Babel Colony and Melro continues. They are joined by Keel and Arpeggio El Lalena (Gate), the newest Vassal Heroes, to confront this latest threat.

A Spin-off story from "The Blue Rose Sword Hero" where Kirito, Asuna, Alice and Yui along with the Canon cast of Rising of the Shield Hero, are going to watch and react on Eugeo's journey. Witnessing this alternative time line and how different things could have played out if the original Sword Spirit managed to reach its desired wielder (Eugeo) instead of a backup wielder (Ren).

Sometimes the world doesn't need a 'Hero' to save it. Sometimes the world needs an 'Avenger'. What changes will fate bring when Sasuke Uchiha is summoned as the Sword Hero?

Shield hero but in minecraft? The three heroes in an unfamiliar game, and a shield with all the game meta knowledge

The legends told of four Cardinal Heroes, who appear to save the world from destruction. This time, however, something doesn't quite add up. One of the heroes is much more than the weapon he represents, and the members of his party are no mere adventurers. The denizens of universes far and wide come together to face the Waves of Catastrophe, and recall what it means to be a hero.