The Rising of the Shield Hero

"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?

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

盾の勇者の成り上がり

First Air Date

January 9, 2019

Last Air Date

December 22, 2023

Seasons

4

Episodes

51

Language

Japanese

Networks

AT-X

The Ones We Must Protect
S03E12

The Ones We Must Protect

Naofumi begins training in the Way of the Dragon Vein with Sadeena and Gaelion. Back at the village, the blacksmith visits, bringing new equipment for Raphtalia. When she tries it on, it reveals a shocking secret about her past...

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