TV series
The Rising of the Shield Hero
2019–, Japanese, on AT-X.
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?
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 62
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero
The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
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Latest episode
S4 E12: Return of the Emperor
Aired 24 September 2025
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Kaito IshikawaNaofumi Iwatani (voice) · 62 ep
- Asami SetoRaphtalia (voice) · 62 ep
- Rina HidakaFilo (voice) · 62 ep
- Maaya UchidaMelty Q Melromarc (voice) · 25 ep
- Hiroki YasumotoElhart (voice) · 25 ep
- Yoshitsugu MatsuokaRen Amaki (voice) · 25 ep
- Kikuko InoueMirellia Q Melromarc (voice) · 25 ep
- Makoto TakahashiMotoyasu Kitamura (voice) · 25 ep
- Megumi HanGlass (voice) · 25 ep
- Sarah Emi BridcuttMyne (voice) · 25 ep
- Yoshitaka YamayaItsuki Kawasumi (voice) · 25 ep
- Yutaka NakanoAultcray Melromarc XXXII (voice) · 25 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 2019
- Network
- AT-X
- Original title
- 盾の勇者の成り上がり
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What The Rising of the Shield Hero is based on
The Rising of the Shield Hero is based on The Rising of the Shield Hero, a 2013 light novel series by Aneko Yusagi, published by MF Books.
Light novel series · 2013
The Rising of the Shield Hero
By Aneko Yusagi
Published by MF Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero: quick answers
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.5/10 from 1,608 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Rising of the Shield Hero are there?
The Rising of the Shield Hero has 5 seasons and 62 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero finished?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Rising of the Shield Hero on?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Rising of the Shield Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Rising of the Shield Hero?
If you liked The Rising of the Shield Hero, try Clevatess, Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest.
What is The Rising of the Shield Hero based on?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is based on The Rising of the Shield Hero, a 2013 light novel series by Aneko Yusagi, published by MF Books.