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TV-14 2019 6 Seasons 24m / ep

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Our regrets make us stronger.

Action Animation Drama Science Fiction
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Overview

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?

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You can see it in 5 minutes! The first cour of the TV anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero"

A digest video that recaps the contents of the first half of TV anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari in 5 minutes.

2019-04-02
1

The Shield Hero

College student Iwatani Naofumi is reading a book titled "The Records of the Four Cardinal Weapons" in the library when he is suddenly summoned to another world and told he has to save the world as the Shield Hero, one of the Four Cardinal Heroes. And one morning, he finds all his money and equipment gone.

2019-01-09
2

The Slave Girl

Naofumi follows the slave merchant to his store, where he looks for a partner to act as his sword. But all he has the money to buy is a diseased demi-human girl named Raphtalia, whom he then forces into an incredibly harsh battle.

2019-01-16
3

Wave of Catastrophe

Naofumi has obtained a whole load of abilities and skills, and his teamwork with Raphtalia is reaching perfection, too. To prepare for the incoming Wave, he upgrades their equipment and heads to the dragon hourglass to find out exactly when it will arrive. But there, he runs into Motoyasu and the other heroes once again.

2019-01-23
4

Lullaby at Dawn

The Wave is gone, but Naofumi's relief is short-lived as Motoyasu challenges him to a duel in the middle of the celebratory banquet held in Melromarc Castle. Motoyasu insists that owning a slave is unbecoming for a hero and that Naofumi free Raphtalia at once.

2019-01-30
5

Filo

After Aultcray reluctantly offers Naofumi a paltry reward, he heads to the slave merchant to redo the slave crest as per Raphtalia's wishes. He also buys a monster egg there, which hatches a few days later and gives him a new party member. Meanwhile, Myne shows up in Lute Village, where they're staying.

2019-02-06
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A New Roar

Mysterious monsters appear as Naofumi is preparing for the next Wave. At the same time they show up, the Wave countdown stops. The Queen summons the Four Cardinal Heroes, and tells them that the Spirit Tortoise has revived.

2022-04-06
2

Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise

The leaders of all the nations’ militaries gather in the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom. Naofumi is there as well, and promises to offer his help as one of the heroes. But just before they decide on a plan, a mysterious woman appears…

2022-04-13
3

Shaking Land

The Spirit Tortoise begins its march once more, appearing at the border of the kingdom bearing its name. Naofumi volunteers to lure away its familiars while the army tries to bring it to the mountains. The Spirit Tortoise’s familiar, Ost, fights alongside the humans…

2022-04-20
4

Ruins in the Fog

The Spirit Tortoise’s head was cut off, but Ost, its familiar, is still alive. It could revive at any moment. The allied armies need to get back into fighting shape, and fast. Naofumi makes the risky move of heading onto the Tortoise’s back with only a small group, and tries to find its true weak spot.

2022-04-27
5

Ost Hourai

Naofumi is met by L’Arc, Glass, and Therese. They’re after the person who broke the Spirit Tortoise’s seal and is controlling it. L’Arc proposes teaming up again…

2022-05-04
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The Dark Coliseum

Seeking to reunite the scattered inhabitants of Lurolona Village who were sold into slavery, the Shield Hero and his party head to Zeltoble to secretly compete in the underground fights at the coliseum.

2023-10-06
2

Nadia

Naofumi's party enters the underground arena while concealing their identity. As they win and rise through the ranks, they're forced to confront the greed and lawlessness that lurks both without and within the arena. And when the final battle arrives, Raphtalia recognizes her opponent…

2023-10-13
3

The White Tiger Siblings

Naofumi visits the slave market, where the demi-human slave Fohl asks him to save his sick sister. Naofumi asks him if he's prepared to pay the price, but… Meanwhile, Lurolona Village is beginning to come back to life as the rescued demi-humans return, but a grave danger awaits it.

2023-10-20
4

The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero

The Spear Hero, Motoyasu, has been sighted, and Mirelia asks Naofumi to persuade him to return. Naofumi is about to leave his lands to Eclair and go look for Motoyasu when an unexpected visitor arrives. And they also meet someone unexpected in the town where Motoyasu is staying…

2023-10-27
5

Each of Their Paths

Naofumi's party is attacked by a pair of mysterious and powerful men. S'yne arrives during the battle and finally attempts to explain why she wants to become one of Naofumi's followers. Meanwhile, more villagers are training in Hengen Muso.

2023-11-03
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Siltvelt

Naofumi stops at Siltvelt on his journey to Q'ten Lo. The people there worship him as a king.

2025-07-09
2

Official Welcome

Naofumi and Raph-chan stay in the castle while the rest of the party tours the town.

2025-07-16
3

A True People

The Schiltwelt Castle is shaken by a poisoned breakfast room disturbance. Atra, who is incensed by the ugly war of words between the various factions, tries to blackmail the heavy hitters and speak highly of Shobun's greatness. Shobun then discovers the real culprit through a “secret spy.”

2025-07-23
4

Entrusted Power

Fohl battles the cunning and sneaky Jaralis while Atla challenges the veteran warrior Lyceras.

2025-07-30
5

White Tiger

When Fohl is about to be defeated, Naofumi asks him if he has the resolve to become stronger.

2025-08-06
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Photo of Kaito Ishikawa

Kaito Ishikawa

Naofumi Iwatani (voice)

 Photo of Asami Seto

Asami Seto

Raphtalia (voice)

 Photo of Rina Hidaka

Rina Hidaka

Filo (voice)

 Photo of Maaya Uchida

Maaya Uchida

Melty Q Melromarc (voice)

 Photo of Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Elhart (voice)

 Photo of Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Ren Amaki (voice)

 Photo of Kikuko Inoue

Kikuko Inoue

Mirellia Q Melromarc (voice)

 Photo of Makoto Takahashi

Makoto Takahashi

Motoyasu Kitamura (voice)

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