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The Rising of the Shield Hero

“Our regrets make us stronger.”

Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?

2019 8.5/10 community score 5 seasons · 62 episodes Returning Series
  • Animation
  • Action & Adventure
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Drama

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8 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

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First aired
Seasons
5
Episodes
62
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S4 E12

Return of the Emperor

Aired 24 min

The emperor challenges Raphtalia to a one-on-one duel!

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

6 season entries

  • Season 5

    0 episodes

    Air date not listed

  • Season 4

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    25 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    1 episode

    First episode aired

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