tired of the wussy hero in light novels

Yes, there are. 'Overlord' is one example. The main character, Momonga, is not a wussy hero at all. He starts off as a very powerful character and remains so throughout the story. He makes calculated decisions and is not afraid to use force when necessary.

One solution could be for authors to create more complex backstories for the heroes. For example, give them a tough upbringing or some kind of trauma that they have to overcome. This can add depth and make them seem less 'wussy'.

Yes, I am. It's so overused. Most light novels seem to follow this trope and it makes the characters less interesting and more predictable.

Anti - hero light novels often have protagonists who lack traditional heroic qualities like selflessness and moral purity. For example, they might be selfish or have morally grey motives.

A realistic hero in light novels often has flaws. For example, they might be physically weak at first like Subaru in 'Re:Zero'. They also face real - like emotions such as fear, doubt and loneliness. They don't always have instant solutions to problems and have to learn and grow gradually, just like normal people. Their relationships with others are complex, not always harmonious.

They are quite popular. They have a large fan base both in Japan and globally. The unique premise of the Shield Hero being initially ostracized sets it apart from other light novel series.

Typically, they often feature a main character who was once a hero or had heroic qualities in a past life or situation. For example, they might have lost their status for some reason and are now on a journey to regain it or find a new purpose.

The light novel 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' also fits this. Subaru is a normal boy who is suddenly thrown into a fantasy world. At first, he is completely out of his depth, but through countless deaths and resurrections, he learns, grows, and slowly becomes a hero - like figure who can save others. His journey from being a zero in this new world to a hero is full of hardships and character development.

As of now, there are quite a few Shield Hero light novels. But the exact number keeps changing as new ones might be released.

There were novels similar to " Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha 2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun 3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2 4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village 7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi 8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin 9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen "This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter? Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong? Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism 20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."Book of Troubled Times":"Book of Troubled Times" is a fantasy Jianghu novel with time travel, martial arts, and many female protagonists. It is still being serialised. The author's writing style was not bad. It inspired people and made them think and feel from the book. This book not only had a wonderful plot and character descriptions, but it also had in-depth thoughts on society, history, and other aspects. From the moment the Vermillion Bird came into contact with the main character, his personal impression of her had declined a little. However, for book lovers who liked many female leads, it was still worth watching. The young man carried a long saber on his shoulder and hung wine on his waist. He strode forward, but the Jianghu in his heart was vaguely visible. This made people think about the meaning and value of life. Turning a page in the book of troubled times, one could see that the world had been shattered after decades of rain in the Jianghu. Such a description made one feel extremely emotional. The author Ji Cha's talent and creative ability were amazing. His works showed the style of China, and the stories of talented scholars and beautiful women were moving. All in all, Book of Troubled Times was a book worth recommending to readers who liked fantasy stories. 2.<<Spirit Realm Walker>>: From ancient times to the present, it is rumored that there is a Spirit Realm in the world. Regarding the Spirit Realm, there were many different opinions among the famous people of the past dynasties. "From Qi to Tang, the mountains are desolate and the spirit realm is lonely. Few people visit." "Spirit Realm is hard to come by, but Ghost Craftsmen are hard to come by." 3."The Tang's Table": You can swipe it three times... This book The pace is slow, but reading the book and reading the comments can be exciting. a patient person Just sauce ~ 4."King of Beasts": A new book with a light spring flowing. It's still a familiar book about beasts. 5."Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation": A Xianxia novel written in the Mi Tian Building. It's very interesting. The interesting thing was that the protagonist had transmigrated into the game, but he did not reincarnate as a righteous person or a civilian. Instead, he became a weak villain in the game who was bound to die. He was involved in a conspiracy at the beginning. Although he had a master guard around him, he was still in danger. Therefore, watching the protagonist change his fate and survive through his own understanding of the plot was the highlight. The most prominent feature of this book was that the main character was a real good-for-nothing at the beginning. He had neither a high-end cheat nor any skill. He even needed the help of an expert to open a storage ring. However, how could such a small character use his only advantage, familiarity with the plot, to complete a counterattack? To accomplish this, the protagonist not only had to piece together the hidden plot of the game through the details, but he also had to find a way to learn the only high-level cultivation technique that could be given to him in the early stages of the game before the incomparably powerful enemy arrived. The author had arranged the plot's rhythm to be quite reasonable and had written a sense of urgency, making it difficult for the eyes to take in. Not only was the plot arranged smoothly, but the author had also created the characters quite well. In order not to be seen through, the protagonist had to act as a rich playboy. His actions and words were very suitable for the role. There were also other characters, such as a natural beauty, a seemingly cold but good villain, and all kinds of experts…It could be said that the author had brought the characters to life. In short, it was a very good Xianxia novel. I recommend it. 6."National Forensic Medicine":"National Forensic Medicine" is a fascinating novel. The author has integrated the professional knowledge of forensic medicine into it, allowing readers to understand the fun and subtleties of this profession. Compared to the previous novel, the protagonist's personality was more realistic, showing the communication and interaction in the police station. Moreover, the author had a deep understanding of character design and web novels. He used skills and strength to reflect the character's pretentiousness, avoiding the shortcomings of primary school dropouts. The whole story had a better rhythm. A case was considered a short story, interesting and fascinating. Although capybaras liked the water word as always, the way the water word was described was also interesting. In general, National Forensics was a positive forensic novel that gave people a deeper understanding of the profession of forensic science. 7."Wait, Heroine": The Joyful and Unrestrained Images of Wuxia Jianghu In the month it was published, it was ranked second on the monthly list of new books. Long-term ranking in the top ten of the starting point category monthly ticket list 🎉2022 The Strongest Rookie in Fantasy Wuxia🎉 8:"Full Tang Colorful":"The flourishing Tang Dynasty is full of flowers. I must protect the Tang Dynasty from losing its color!" [Author: Weird Cousin (Level 5)] [Genre: Tang Dynasty's Machiavellian Battle of Wisdom] [Word Count: 120,000] Ranking index: [Synoptic: The protagonist transmigrated to become the little errand boy of the Du family. With the knowledge and history he had learned in his previous life, he started the road to rise.] <Remarks: > The author's pen is strong. In just a few sentences, he outlined the character's image. It has a very cinematic style. The plot was reasonable, the writing was smooth, and the logic was consistent. In the Tang Dynasty, the beginning of the game involved the murder next door, adding suspense elements to the atmosphere. The only drawback was that readers who had a rough understanding of the history of the Tang Dynasty were not considered friendly, and the reading threshold was slightly higher. If it wasn't enough, he could still watch the author's "The End of Song." 9:"Hidden Dead Corner": Watching ~🌝 Get lost, big boss's new article. It's not bad. It's as fascinating as ever. It still has the same taste. There were no problems with the world setting. The protagonist had a brain too, so there were no poison points. The plot was written in a daily manner. It did not abuse the main character. The main character's IQ was on the line. He was not too crazy or too arrogant. There was no problem with his writing. There were no poison points at the moment, so it would not make people act out. <strong></strong>️️ 10."The Final Clergy":"The Final Clergy" was a novel that made people unable to stop. The story progressed layer by layer, and the rhythm was well controlled. The author used wonderful descriptions and detailed plots to show the intense collision between the cosmic mecha and the abyssal demons. The protagonist, Lu Yuan, had an attribute panel that allowed him to change his class indefinitely. In this era where new and old techniques, technology, and divine power collided, he kept advancing and finally became the Divine Title of the Dark Dragon Sect. The author's writing style was unique, making people want to follow Lu Yuan to explore this unknown world. Overall, The Final Divine Order was an intoxicating novel. Whether it was from the content of the book or from the life outside the book, emotions, psychology, society, and history, one could get inspiration and enlightenment. "Beyond Time":"Beyond Time" was a particularly good novel. It was a new novel with a big ear and was also the last of the trilogy. This book is not just a novel. It inspires people to think about the difference between life and death, and what is waiting for us outside of time. This was Er Gen's sixth novel after "The Rebel Immortal","Seeking the Demon","I Want to Seal the Heavens","One Thought of Eternity", and "Three Inches of Humanity". The theme of the book was heavy, but the author's writing was excellent, making people immersed in it. Although the quality of the later chapters needed to be improved, overall, Beyond Time was a novel worthy of recommendation. 12:"This game is too real": It's rare to see a fourth catastrophe in the wasteland. There are already very few in the wasteland. Adding the fourth catastrophe, it's probably the only one in Qidian. From the looks of it, it's 200 years after the nuclear war? Inviting players through QQ group rather than some black technology was really refreshing. [No system. I obtained a Sanctuary and can clone players to join. To be honest, when I saw it, I thought it was the same old God Creation. I didn't expect it to be so hardcore.] Grain and fodder, this author is also an old acquaintance, I'm even happier 13:"Red Heart Sky Patrol": -[Excellent Series-]--Top 3500 likes next time! It was a rather exciting Xianxia novel, written by one of the twelve heavenly kings in the year 2022,"Why Do I Feel So Formidable?" Why did this book stand out among so many Xianxia writings? I think there are three reasons. First, the author's writing skills were outstanding. Not to mention the various exciting plots at the end, many readers would be attracted from the first chapter. The first chapter was about the duel between two masters. The writing was excellent, but the emotional fluctuations were even better. Everyone thought that Zuo Guanglie would burn himself and die with his pursuers, but in the end, he was beheaded with a light sword. This kind of treatment showed the gap between cultivators and was fascinating. Secondly, the character was attractive. The main character was a tenacious cultivator. No matter what the situation was, he would have the spirit to fight. Moreover, he was not a saint. For example, when he was betrayed by his good brother, he would kill him regardless of what others said. As for the other characters, even if they were villains, they were not brainless. The descriptions of the small characters were also very appropriate and vivid. Third, excellent control of rhythm. For example, in the opening story, after the protagonist killed his old friend who had betrayed him in a duel, the author did not mention the matter at all. Instead, he described the outcome of the traitor and the sadness of his brother's betrayal through the actions of the protagonist's other brothers. This way, the readers were immersed in the aftertaste of the incident. In the next chapter, there was a sudden change in the situation and a battle scene. It could be said that the control of the rhythm was extremely outstanding. Overall, this book was worth reading and was highly recommended. Ring of Destiny: A Cuttlefish's Production Must Be Excellent Ever since his first book, he had been a hardcore fan. The writing of this Halo of Destiny was as good as ever, and the plot was also very creative. It was a product of a god, and the quality was guaranteed. It was worth recommending. "Great Ming State Preceptor":"Great Ming State Preceptor" is a rare historical text. The author has shown a solid foundation in writing. The story started from the protagonist's release from prison. He began by asking for death and then gave a sermon that shocked Zhu Di. It gave people a sense of absurdity, but it also made people want to continue reading. Through step-by-step reasoning and intelligent descriptions, the author made the protagonist stand out in history. The historical content of this book had already surpassed that of his father, Han Gaozu, and the author was still constantly updating it. As a historical novel, although the plot was not too complicated, the author's writing style and the shaping of the protagonist allowed the readers to immerse themselves in it and enjoy the pleasure of reading. In general,'The Great Ming State Preceptor' was a historical novel that made people's eyes light up and was worth reading. "Ascending on the Right Day": Immortal Grass Sprout Otaku Pig's new book had a good response. The platinum author's character was guaranteed. Just put on the shelf, can be raised, can catch up with the change. His style was humorous and his worldview was solid. 17:"Who's Going to Fall in Love After Rebirth": 8.3 points Why did he have to fall in love after his rebirth? Was it the cigarette or the wine? He had no woman in his heart, so he pulled out his knife naturally! 18:"Deep Sea Ember": Captain Duncan, who looks gloomy and dignified on the surface but is panicking on the inside, the noisy tool Goat Head, the trash talking gothic doll Alice, the witchcraft transmission pigeon Ai Yi... This is a great adventure in the boundless sea full of love and courage, warmth and laughter (Oh my god!) Big Eyeball's rhythm was unique. Even if it was a heavy plot, he could easily tell the story. It was even comfortable to read. Wasn't this…a whole bunch of French fries? Tagged: Steampunk, Cthulhu, Three Concepts 19:"Cultivate in the Demonic Martial Troubled Times": recommended "Who told him to cultivate!" Excellent, a new book by a Dacheng period author, a must-read for fun people. 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