Everything in Tate no Yuusha is surface level. Did you want to see the politics, heck, even geography of the world explored with more than two lines of dialogue? Nope. Oh, you wanted to see the anime tackle issues surrounding the slave trade, and Naofumi's moral dilemma of having taken part in an evil system yet saved someone as a direct result of it? Sorry - I have disappointing news. Tate no Yuusha's characters, though they may initially show promise, are quickly cast aside and made merely to be fanservice or vehicles to drive Naofumi's hatred along, however the writer's whims may fancy. The only one who still has potential is the Queen, but considering the path the show has trodden thus far, it would be illogical to assume a second season would fare her any better. Filo is pure fodder for lolicons and a relentless annoyance for anyone who is not.
Raphtalia is a benevolent mary sue who will not utter or even think a bad thought, her almost immediately (and incomprehensibly) falling in love with Naofumi, thus existing as waifu material for those who like to rescue their damsels from distress. Motoyasu, the spear hero, is a gullible idiot who likes to womanise and that is all there is behind his punch-able little face. See, Tate no Yuusha never actually takes things further than 'corruption sucks' and 'I'm mad- grr, watch my flames of anger.' The king is inherently evil because of a small grudge. Whether these themes were ever fully realised, or even handled well, may well be a different story entirely. It turned another forgettable, run-of-the-mill anime into something a bit more engaging, and gave many a reason for the viewer to empathise with Naofumi, through joining in his hatred for society and his potential quest for revenge. The whole 'twist', I suppose- if you could call it that- was a success in the eyes of many. Instead, it turns out things in Naofumi's new world may actually be far worse than they ever were in his old one.
The corrupt, contemptible society he is forced to fight for is not what you might anticipate from a genre where the setting- the fantasy- is meant to be an escape from the monotony of the real world. Though isekai anime taking a turn for the darkĪre hardly rare, the abject betrayal Naofumi faces is not the treatment one would expect for someone abducted from their world and supposedly re-branded a "hero". If there is a reason Tate no Yuusha ever stood out in the first place, it is because of the protagonist and the appalling situation he is soon forced into. In truth, Tate no Yuusha doesn't please much of anybody. And for those who would not have labeled themselves as such, Tate no Yuusha is a testament to their dislike or indifference, being yet another mediocre, soulless title lurching and tossing throughout a tired genre that is swiftly approaching its death throes. Tate no Yuusha is a thundering disappointment for many fans of the isekai genre. Further along however, the difficulty of being on his own sets in, so Naofumi buys a demi-human slave on the verge of death named Raphtalia to accompany him on his travels.Īs the Waves approach the kingdom, Naofumi and Raphtalia must fight for the survival of the kingdom and protect the people of Melromarc from their ill-fated future. With a raging storm of hurt and mistrust in his heart, Naofumi begins his journey of strengthening himself and his reputation. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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