![]() ![]() ![]() Since when was Naofumi ever supposed to be an idealistic person? Hadn't he lost all his faith in society, or even in morality itself after what he had experienced? On numerous occasions, when he is on the cusp of enacting his long-sought revenge, he takes the high road and proselytizes about how killing a bad person makes you just as bad as them, or whatever- the usual tripe you hear from lame, holier-than-thou anime protagonists. But when Naofumi attributes all his success to hard work and yet wins merely because of said mysterious power randomly appearing at the most convenient time- essentially a deus ex machina- you have to wonder what the hell he is even talking about.If all you ever wanted to see was Naofumi take revenge against those who wronged him, then, I am sorry to say, but even that will lead you to much disappointment. Sure, there is a degree of self-awareness throughout the show, with characters remarking on how this power is essentially him 'cheating'. You can fast-forward through any climactic fight scene and have lost little to nothing of value, as all you ever need to know is that Naofumi got angry and won. Naofumi then becomes heavily discriminated against and hated by the people of Melromarc for something he didn't do. He is soon betrayed by her, however, and becomes falsely accused of taking advantage of her. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, becomes cursed with the fate of being the 'Shield Hero.' Armed with only a measly shield, Naofumi is belittled and ridiculed by his fellow heroes and the kingdom's people due to his weak offensive capabilities and lackluster personality.When the heroes are provided with resources and comrades to train with, Naofumi sets out with the only person willing to train alongside him, Malty Melromarc. ![]() The four heroes are respectively bestowed a sword, spear, bow, and shield to vanquish these Waves. Melromarc is a country plagued by the Waves of Catastrophe that have repeatedly ravaged the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. Synopsis The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of ordinary men from modern-day Japan summoned to the kingdom of Melromarc to become its saviors. ![]()
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