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The Rising of the Shield Hero
Our regrets make us stronger.
2019·5 Seasons·62 Episodes·★ 8.5
Japanese original
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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A bigger-world series choice for viewers who want imagination, world-building, or a premise that opens up beyond everyday life.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who enjoy ongoing worlds, mythology, or high-concept storytelling.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
25 episodes
2019
Season 2
13 episodes
2022
Season 3
12 episodes
2023
Season 4
12 episodes
2025
Season 5
0 episodes
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