for Diligence of the Shield Hero11/28 c147 grantmoxham
I legitimatley love the feeling of Naofumi’a ephiny-
Repression and projection can only hold a part of you under so long untill you accept them as parts, flaws of your personality that you have to WORK to master-
Trying otherwise leads only to madness and failure, as the pressure continues to build unregulated..
I legitimatley love the feeling of Naofumi’a ephiny-
Repression and projection can only hold a part of you under so long untill you accept them as parts, flaws of your personality that you have to WORK to master-
Trying otherwise leads only to madness and failure, as the pressure continues to build unregulated..
11/28 c140 c0nanthec0nqu3r0r
as muh I like the plot of this story, the missing proper nouns make it extremely confusing to understand
as muh I like the plot of this story, the missing proper nouns make it extremely confusing to understand
11/28 c147 
2Amit Barabi
So, if the new blessed shield has all of the benefits from the power-up methods applied to the old ones, then is it like he already applied them, or are these actually the base stats?
I mean, he can still awaken it through Ren's method and has zero mastery over it, right?
2Amit BarabiSo, if the new blessed shield has all of the benefits from the power-up methods applied to the old ones, then is it like he already applied them, or are these actually the base stats?
I mean, he can still awaken it through Ren's method and has zero mastery over it, right?
11/27 c147 2Nightshadegirl
kizuna and his friends may be forgiving, but the country in whole won't and demand something be done about kyo, and not a slap on the wrist.
2Nightshadegirlkizuna and his friends may be forgiving, but the country in whole won't and demand something be done about kyo, and not a slap on the wrist.
11/27 c147 175Quatermass
Not that I'm following this story as much anymore, but I agree with (for the most part) your preamble for the second season. It was rushed, and most of the final episode was utterly superfluous, save for the Ost memorial. I mean, why have Kizuna, Rishia and Raphtalia dress up in swimsuits? That episode could have been cut with ease (with the Ost memorial put on after Naofumi and the others return), and an episode could have been used to portray Eclair's debut and the showcasing of Ren being an arse, as well as the exposition of Hengen Musou. The final battle felt rushed too, and Naofumi choking Rishia seemed OOC by that point in his character development. I don't remember him doing so in the novels.
That being said, the second season was still mostly enjoyable. It just could have been better, less rushed. It also took me time to warm to Stephen Fu as Naofumi, but he proved he could play him. And Sean Chiplock as Kyo was brilliant, even if he lacked the deranged bleat Ryohei Kimura had in the Japanese dub. And I actually preferred the anime's take on Kyo's backstory, and I'm using it for my upcoming sequel to my Potterverse crossover "Not Your Kind of People", albeit with a few modifications.
As for the third season, are you sure it's not being rushed? They seem to have compressed the tenth light novel into two episodes, and I'm not sure how far they'll get. Learning of Q'Ten Lo would be a logical end point for the third season, but the way things are going, I wonder if they'll end up doing the Siltvelt stuff before this season ends...
175QuatermassNot that I'm following this story as much anymore, but I agree with (for the most part) your preamble for the second season. It was rushed, and most of the final episode was utterly superfluous, save for the Ost memorial. I mean, why have Kizuna, Rishia and Raphtalia dress up in swimsuits? That episode could have been cut with ease (with the Ost memorial put on after Naofumi and the others return), and an episode could have been used to portray Eclair's debut and the showcasing of Ren being an arse, as well as the exposition of Hengen Musou. The final battle felt rushed too, and Naofumi choking Rishia seemed OOC by that point in his character development. I don't remember him doing so in the novels.
That being said, the second season was still mostly enjoyable. It just could have been better, less rushed. It also took me time to warm to Stephen Fu as Naofumi, but he proved he could play him. And Sean Chiplock as Kyo was brilliant, even if he lacked the deranged bleat Ryohei Kimura had in the Japanese dub. And I actually preferred the anime's take on Kyo's backstory, and I'm using it for my upcoming sequel to my Potterverse crossover "Not Your Kind of People", albeit with a few modifications.
As for the third season, are you sure it's not being rushed? They seem to have compressed the tenth light novel into two episodes, and I'm not sure how far they'll get. Learning of Q'Ten Lo would be a logical end point for the third season, but the way things are going, I wonder if they'll end up doing the Siltvelt stuff before this season ends...
11/25 c115 3Weedy. the Sage Writer
Just wanna share one complaint about the Diligence fic.
The women characters (with the exception of Melty, Mirella, and Filo, for the love of god's mercy) are horrendous.
Does anyone think the same thing?
They have the same goddamn motif (as much as I don't want to use that sacred word for *something like thisof having their personality and character arcs built around male characters and hinted romance. That's my biggest pet peeve about the fic (after another certain trope was addressed by Chapter 91 and stopped entirely. I almost went mad like Naofumi did there).
I've read through your fanfics, and I'm honestly a big fan of yours.
However, by the fics I've read in the Shield Hero fandom, I've yet to still come and see a fic abusing this trope as bad as this is rn.
My perspective might be biased, though. Considering that my filter regarding the selection of fics are extremely rigid.
However, it should be emphasized that central themes regarding "men" and "women" shouldn't be treated with stereotypes. A strong character should be a strong character that somehow came out to be male/female. Gender doesn't matter that much when it comes to themes (or it comes out as politically correct/a trash bin of stereotypes in the end).
Central themes should be the main focus.
And a cast's typical role is either to support *or* oppose the main character's own ideals. Either seriously or humorously. And that can't happen if said character doesn't have aesthetics of their own.
I'm simply addressing this because for such a good fic that honestly touched my heart, this particular problem is its biggest issue, now that the melodrama's gone. I'd say when it comes to its strongest chapters, this fic's even better than the likes of and .
But when it comes to character subplots outside the main heroes?
Self-explanatory. The males are livi—breathing stereotypes while the females are all hearts for the heroes.
That being said, I literally have NO objections when it comes to your direction regarding the four heroes. I'd even say your character arcs are better than some of the best pieces of literature I've read.
3Weedy. the Sage WriterJust wanna share one complaint about the Diligence fic.
The women characters (with the exception of Melty, Mirella, and Filo, for the love of god's mercy) are horrendous.
Does anyone think the same thing?
They have the same goddamn motif (as much as I don't want to use that sacred word for *something like thisof having their personality and character arcs built around male characters and hinted romance. That's my biggest pet peeve about the fic (after another certain trope was addressed by Chapter 91 and stopped entirely. I almost went mad like Naofumi did there).
I've read through your fanfics, and I'm honestly a big fan of yours.
However, by the fics I've read in the Shield Hero fandom, I've yet to still come and see a fic abusing this trope as bad as this is rn.
My perspective might be biased, though. Considering that my filter regarding the selection of fics are extremely rigid.
However, it should be emphasized that central themes regarding "men" and "women" shouldn't be treated with stereotypes. A strong character should be a strong character that somehow came out to be male/female. Gender doesn't matter that much when it comes to themes (or it comes out as politically correct/a trash bin of stereotypes in the end).
Central themes should be the main focus.
And a cast's typical role is either to support *or* oppose the main character's own ideals. Either seriously or humorously. And that can't happen if said character doesn't have aesthetics of their own.
I'm simply addressing this because for such a good fic that honestly touched my heart, this particular problem is its biggest issue, now that the melodrama's gone. I'd say when it comes to its strongest chapters, this fic's even better than the likes of
But when it comes to character subplots outside the main heroes?
Self-explanatory. The males are livi—breathing stereotypes while the females are all hearts for the heroes.
That being said, I literally have NO objections when it comes to your direction regarding the four heroes. I'd even say your character arcs are better than some of the best pieces of literature I've read.
11/22 c131 6KingJGamer
Here's a strange thought, how about if Naofumi was to gather all of the cardinal Heroes to power S'yne's vassal weapon and sort of 'adopt' it. My other idea that builds off of that is having the cardinal heroes of Glass' world (and some of the vassal weapons) to also help power the sewing kit so that methods can cross worlds. This may be playing a bit loose with the cannon, but I think it would be fun.
Here's a thought, would Naofumi and the others of Raphtalia's world ask for help from L'Arc and the others from that world to help with the Phoenix in exchange for some of the reward materials and other reasons? I think so.
Another thought that I had was to have Hidemasa Miyaji (the 'hero' of the musical instrument vassal weapon) and the guy who has the harpoon weapon to team up with Takt to take down a most threating group (Naofumi's group/alliance). With Takt trading the weapons he has for the assistance and sealing power or whatever that they have. So when they confront Takt, they are ambushed and Naofumi is sealed away with his shield taken (kind of like Kizuna in canon). And there are also missiles that hit Sickel as an attack to take it out. My personal idea is that this happens during a wave (man made or natural, doesn't matter) and the first target was Kizuna but Naofumi blocks the attack on her and gets sealed instead while Kizuna's weapon was taken by Takt. Then after taking Naofumi's statue... uh... that part of my brain isn't set to cannon but more of straight fantasy... lets say that even if they recover the statue, when they break the seal, it might not be Naofumi they awaken... also they wonder why this statue was dressed up like a girl- ok yeah... I think I have revealed a preference for stories like Ranma 1/2...
6KingJGamerHere's a strange thought, how about if Naofumi was to gather all of the cardinal Heroes to power S'yne's vassal weapon and sort of 'adopt' it. My other idea that builds off of that is having the cardinal heroes of Glass' world (and some of the vassal weapons) to also help power the sewing kit so that methods can cross worlds. This may be playing a bit loose with the cannon, but I think it would be fun.
Here's a thought, would Naofumi and the others of Raphtalia's world ask for help from L'Arc and the others from that world to help with the Phoenix in exchange for some of the reward materials and other reasons? I think so.
Another thought that I had was to have Hidemasa Miyaji (the 'hero' of the musical instrument vassal weapon) and the guy who has the harpoon weapon to team up with Takt to take down a most threating group (Naofumi's group/alliance). With Takt trading the weapons he has for the assistance and sealing power or whatever that they have. So when they confront Takt, they are ambushed and Naofumi is sealed away with his shield taken (kind of like Kizuna in canon). And there are also missiles that hit Sickel as an attack to take it out. My personal idea is that this happens during a wave (man made or natural, doesn't matter) and the first target was Kizuna but Naofumi blocks the attack on her and gets sealed instead while Kizuna's weapon was taken by Takt. Then after taking Naofumi's statue... uh... that part of my brain isn't set to cannon but more of straight fantasy... lets say that even if they recover the statue, when they break the seal, it might not be Naofumi they awaken... also they wonder why this statue was dressed up like a girl- ok yeah... I think I have revealed a preference for stories like Ranma 1/2...
11/15 c146 2Nightshadegirl
first omake was gold, i loved that anime. so... ... will kyo even survive this battle?
2Nightshadegirlfirst omake was gold, i loved that anime. so... ... will kyo even survive this battle?
11/14 c146 6KingJGamer
Is it dumb to want to see Naofumi and Kizuna as Go-Busters/any super sentai? Like if all of a suden the waves were getting to much, all of a sudden like a crossover cameo, the next team of heroes show up to stop the road block to the main goal.
6KingJGamerIs it dumb to want to see Naofumi and Kizuna as Go-Busters/any super sentai? Like if all of a suden the waves were getting to much, all of a sudden like a crossover cameo, the next team of heroes show up to stop the road block to the main goal.
11/13 c146 TheRealD3lph0xL0v3r
KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK. . .
FILO'S A ****ING IDIOT; SHE SHOULD JUST PUT MALE-TY OUT OF COMMISSION; AND GIVE HIM THE PUNISHMENT HE ****ING DESERVES!
I DON'T CARE WHAT JUSTIFICATIONS HE GETS; MALE-TY WILL ALWAYS BE NOTHING BUT A COMPLETELY IRRDEEMABLE PIECE OF S*** TO ME;
NOTHING CAN MAKE ME THINK OTHERWISE. . .
MALE-TY'S NOT AS BAD A PERSON; MY A***; HE'S COMMITTED MASS MURDER; HE'S KILLED SO MANY PEOPLE; AND WE'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO FIND AS MUCH CATHARSIS IN SEEING HIS ****ING DEMISE; AS WE DO FOR THE DEMISE OF THAT ****ING RED-HAIRED C*** EX-HEIRESS
P.S.
B17CH IS A LOT MORE LIKE A "SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY" IN MY OPINION; B17CH IS MUCH TOO NICE OF A WORD TO DESCRIBE SOMEONE AS WILLFULLY ROTTEN TO THE CORE AS THAT C*** IS!
I Don't care what you say; MALE-TY NEEDS TO ****ING DIE ALREADY!
SCREW THE RETALIATION OF THE ARMY OF THE WAVES; HE & THE C*** PRINCESS NEED TO DIE AS SOON AS ****ING POSSIBLE!
KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK. . .
FILO'S A ****ING IDIOT; SHE SHOULD JUST PUT MALE-TY OUT OF COMMISSION; AND GIVE HIM THE PUNISHMENT HE ****ING DESERVES!
I DON'T CARE WHAT JUSTIFICATIONS HE GETS; MALE-TY WILL ALWAYS BE NOTHING BUT A COMPLETELY IRRDEEMABLE PIECE OF S*** TO ME;
NOTHING CAN MAKE ME THINK OTHERWISE. . .
MALE-TY'S NOT AS BAD A PERSON; MY A***; HE'S COMMITTED MASS MURDER; HE'S KILLED SO MANY PEOPLE; AND WE'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO FIND AS MUCH CATHARSIS IN SEEING HIS ****ING DEMISE; AS WE DO FOR THE DEMISE OF THAT ****ING RED-HAIRED C*** EX-HEIRESS
P.S.
B17CH IS A LOT MORE LIKE A "SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY" IN MY OPINION; B17CH IS MUCH TOO NICE OF A WORD TO DESCRIBE SOMEONE AS WILLFULLY ROTTEN TO THE CORE AS THAT C*** IS!
I Don't care what you say; MALE-TY NEEDS TO ****ING DIE ALREADY!
SCREW THE RETALIATION OF THE ARMY OF THE WAVES; HE & THE C*** PRINCESS NEED TO DIE AS SOON AS ****ING POSSIBLE!