A tank with 9999 defense gets fired for being 'useless' — the hero's about to eat those words.
6.724 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestWith Avancia's fate hanging in the balance, the final battle between Rud's party and the demon king known as Greed begins.
Rud, a shielder with a defense stat of 9999, serves as a tank for the Hero's Party as they carry out raids in labyrinths. When the tyrannical hero suddenly kicks him out of the party, saying his skill is "useless," Rud makes his way back to his hometown. Along the way, he saves a young girl, and she reveals the true nature of his skill... which turns out to be incredibly powerful!
Acting
Kaede Hondo's Luna balances cute and chaotic perfectly
Practical Effects
Satisfying shield mechanics that actually make sense
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The light novel originated on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, the same web platform that spawned Mushoku Tensei and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Rud embodies the 'black company survivor' archepe booming in Japanese media — workers exploited then discarded, finding worth outside toxic systems. The dungeon is just the office with monsters.
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With Naofumi and Maple they will become the trio defense
@josevillanueva2944 223
Put him with Naofumi from Shield Hero and Maple from Bofuri in the same party for the ultimate defense team. :D
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