The Rising of the Shield Hero 2019
“Our regrets make us stronger.”
What is The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a Japanese anime television series based on the light novel series of the same name written by Aneko Yusagi and illustrated by Seira Minami. The story follows Iwatani Naofumi, an otaku who is summoned to another world and tasked with becoming one of the Four Cardinal Heroes, specifically the Shield Hero, to fight the Waves of Catastrophe.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 62
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 2019
- Last aired
- Sep 24, 2025
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 62 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a Japanese anime television series based on the light novel series of the same name written by Aneko Yusagi and illustrated by Seira Minami. The story follows Iwatani Naofumi, an otaku who is summoned to another world and tasked with becoming one of the Four Cardinal Heroes, specifically the Shield Hero, to fight the Waves of Catastrophe. Alongside his assigned party, Naofumi begins his quest, but soon faces betrayal that strips him of his money, dignity, and trust in others. As he adapts to his harsh circumstances, he takes on the challenges of this new world with a slave named Raphtalia by his side. The series explores themes of perseverance, betrayal, and personal growth as Naofumi attempts to overturn his desperate situation. The anime is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix.
Should you watch it?
“An ordinary man summoned to a fantasy world must overcome betrayal to become a legendary hero.”
- compelling underdog story
- unique character progression
- dark themes
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy stories about protagonists overcoming social isolation and systemic injustice.
The series features themes of betrayal, slavery, and social conflict.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Shield Hero Mytharc Jan 9, 2019
- E2 The Slave Girl Core Jan 16, 2019
- E3 Wave of Catastrophe Core Jan 23, 2019
- E4 Lullaby at Dawn Core Jan 30, 2019
- E5 Filo Core Feb 6, 2019
- E6 A New Comrade Core Feb 13, 2019
- E7 The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl Core Feb 20, 2019
- E8 Curse Shield Core Feb 27, 2019
- E9 Melty Core Mar 6, 2019
- E10 In the Midst of Turmoil Core Mar 13, 2019
- E11 Catastrophe Returns Core Mar 20, 2019
- E12 The Raven Invader Core Mar 27, 2019
- E13 The Devil of the Shield Core Apr 3, 2019
- E14 Everlasting Memory Core Apr 10, 2019
- E15 Raphtalia Core Apr 17, 2019
- E16 Filolial Queen Core Apr 24, 2019
- E17 A Promise Made Core May 1, 2019
- E18 A Conspiracy Linked Core May 8, 2019
- E19 The Four Cardinal Heroes Core May 15, 2019
- E20 Battle of Good and Evil Core May 22, 2019
- E21 Naofumi's Triumphant Return Core May 29, 2019
- E22 Four Heroes Council Core Jun 5, 2019
- E23 Cal Mira Archipelago Core Jun 12, 2019
- E24 Guardians of Another World Mytharc Jun 19, 2019
- E25 The Rising of the Shield Hero Mytharc Jun 26, 2019
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A New Roar Mytharc Apr 6, 2022
- E2 Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise Core Apr 13, 2022
- E3 Shaking Land Core Apr 20, 2022
- E4 Ruins in the Fog Core Apr 27, 2022
- E5 Ost Hourai Core May 4, 2022
- E6 Racing to Catch Up Core May 11, 2022
- E7 Infinite Labyrinth Core May 18, 2022
- E8 A Parting in the Snow Core May 25, 2022
- E9 Humming Fairy Core Jun 1, 2022
- E10 Katana Hero Core Jun 8, 2022
- E11 Kizuna Core Jun 15, 2022
- E12 Reason to Fight Mytharc Jun 22, 2022
- E13 Flowers Offered in Recollection Mytharc Jun 29, 2022
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Dark Coliseum Mytharc Oct 6, 2023
- E2 Nadia Core Oct 13, 2023
- E3 The White Tiger Siblings Core Oct 20, 2023
- E4 The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero Core Oct 27, 2023
- E5 Each of Their Paths Core Nov 3, 2023
- E6 Where You Point Your Strength Core Nov 10, 2023
- E7 The Girl and the Dragon Core Nov 17, 2023
- E8 Dragon's Den Core Nov 24, 2023
- E9 Emperor Dragon Core Dec 1, 2023
- E10 Perfect Hidden Justice Core Dec 8, 2023
- E11 Justice VS Justice Mytharc Dec 15, 2023
- E12 The Ones We Must Protect Mytharc Dec 22, 2023
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Siltvelt Mytharc Jul 9, 2025
- E2 Official Welcome Core Jul 16, 2025
- E3 A True People Core Jul 23, 2025
- E4 Entrusted Power Core Jul 30, 2025
- E5 White Tiger Core Aug 6, 2025
- E6 Leaving Port Core Aug 13, 2025
- E7 Arriving in Q'ten Lo Core Aug 20, 2025
- E8 Orochi Core Aug 27, 2025
- E9 Zodia Core Sep 3, 2025
- E10 Prayers Core Sep 10, 2025
- E11 Oracle Miko Mytharc Sep 17, 2025
- E12 Return of the Emperor Mytharc Sep 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A man is summoned to another world to fight against waves of catastrophe as a hero.
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Iwatani Naofumi, who is summoned as the Shield Hero.
What are the Four Cardinal Heroes?
The Four Cardinal Heroes are warriors armed with a sword, spear, bow, and shield.
Does Naofumi travel alone?
No, he eventually employs a slave named Raphtalia to assist him.
Is the series an isekai?
Yes, the story begins with the protagonist being transported from his world to a fantasy realm.