Rising of the Shield Hero Manga in Order (Arcs & Chapters)

1. Story arc 1

   Summoning Arc

   Naofumi is summoned alongside three other heroes, then rapidly loses public trust after a false accusation leaves him isolated and unsupported.

   Chapters 1–2Volume 1

2. Story arc 2

   Slave Arc

   Unable to fight alone, Naofumi acquires Raphtalia as a companion and begins building the practical trust needed for both of them to survive.

   Chapters 3–4Volume 1

3. Story arc 3

   Second Wave Arc

   Naofumi and Raphtalia face their first Wave together, testing their growing partnership amid a crisis the other heroes approach very differently.

   Chapters 5–7Volume 2

4. Story arc 4

   Filo Rial Arc

   The party gains Filo, whose unusual abilities expand their mobility and strength while drawing Naofumi into new disputes across Melromarc.

   Chapters 8–12Volumes 2–3

5. Story arc 5

   Third Wave Arc

   Preparations for another Wave expose the other heroes’ conflicting assumptions, while Naofumi’s party confronts a formidable new opponent during the battle.

   Chapters 13–19Volumes 4–5

6. Story arc 6

   Intermission Arc

   Following a major confrontation, the heroes regroup to discuss power-up methods and future cooperation before Naofumi’s party heads toward Cal Mira.

   Chapters 33–34Volumes 9–10

7. Story arc 7

   Cal Mira Island Arc

   At Cal Mira’s special leveling event, Naofumi’s party meets new allies and adversaries while an approaching Wave changes the stakes of the expedition.

   Chapters 34–44Volumes 9–11

8. Story arc 8

   Spirit Turtle Arc

   A colossal guardian creature threatens the world, requiring Naofumi’s expanding party to investigate its awakening and confront the force behind it.

   Chapters 45–62Volumes 12–15

9. Story arc 9

   New World Arc

   Naofumi pursues an enemy through an interdimensional passage, becoming separated from his companions in an unfamiliar world with altered rules and alliances.

   Chapters 63–89

Sources checked: One Peace Books — The Rising of the Shield Hero: The Manga Companion Series, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Summoning Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Slave Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Second Wave Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Filo Rial Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Third Wave Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Intermission Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Cal Mira Island Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — Spirit Turtle Arc, The Rising of the Shield Hero Wiki — New World Arc — checked July 20, 2026.