The Rising of the Shield Hero

The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019- )

RunningAnimation showAction, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy

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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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E05White TigerAug 6, 2025
S04E04Entrusted PowerJul 30, 2025
S04E03A True PeopleJul 23, 2025
S04E02Official WelcomeJul 16, 2025
S04E01SiltveltJul 9, 2025
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Also known as

  • 盾の勇者の成り上がり (Japan)
  • Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (Japan)
  • Восхождение Героя Щита (Russian Federation)
  • Сходження героя щита (Ukraine)

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