Playback is currently unavailable for S2 E1 · A New Roar. Episode details remain available below.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
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?
- Cast:
- Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan, South Korea
- Network:
- AT-X
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.6A New Roar
2022-04-06 · 23mMysterious monsters appear as Naofumi is preparing for the next Wave. At the same time they show up, the Wave countdown stops. The Queen summons the Four Cardinal Heroes, and tells them that the Spirit Tortoise has revived.
Current episode
E02
Episode 2
★ 6.4Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise
2022-04-13 · 23mThe leaders of all the nations’ militaries gather in the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom. Naofumi is there as well, and promises to offer his help as one of the heroes. But just before they decide on a plan, a mysterious woman appears…
Watch progress · Not tracked
E03
Episode 3
★ 6.5Shaking Land
2022-04-20 · 23mThe Spirit Tortoise begins its march once more, appearing at the border of the kingdom bearing its name. Naofumi volunteers to lure away its familiars while the army tries to bring it to the mountains. The Spirit Tortoise’s familiar, Ost, fights alongside the humans…
Watch progress · Not tracked
E04
Episode 4
★ 6.1Ruins in the Fog
2022-04-27 · 23mThe Spirit Tortoise’s head was cut off, but Ost, its familiar, is still alive. It could revive at any moment. The allied armies need to get back into fighting shape, and fast. Naofumi makes the risky move of heading onto the Tortoise’s back with only a small group, and tries to find its true weak spot.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E05
Episode 5
★ 6.3Ost Hourai
2022-05-04 · 23mNaofumi is met by L’Arc, Glass, and Therese. They’re after the person who broke the Spirit Tortoise’s seal and is controlling it. L’Arc proposes teaming up again…
Watch progress · Not tracked
E06
Episode 6
★ 6.9Racing to Catch Up
2022-05-11 · 23mFitoria appears when the Spirit Tortoise revives, and with her help, Naofumi attempts to destroy its heart and cut off its head at the same time. L’Arc arrives as well, but all of them are helpless before Kyo’s overwhelming power.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E07
Episode 7
★ 6.5Infinite Labyrinth
2022-05-18 · 23mNaofumi wakes up in a strange prison to find him and his party at level 1, and Filo missing. They start to raise their levels in order to escape, but things quickly turn against them when a dangerous monster suddenly appears…
Watch progress · Not tracked
E08
Episode 8
★ 6.6A Parting in the Snow
2022-05-25 · 23mNaofumi’s party heads for the Dragon Hourglass of Mikakage, in order to get to Sikul, the country that summoned Kizuna. Along the way, he sells rare healing items to make a hefty profit. He hears a rumor about a genius mage…
Watch progress · Not tracked
E09
Episode 9
★ 6.5Humming Fairy
2022-06-01 · 23mNaofumis party is teleported to Sikul, where Kizuna introduces the Vassal Weapon Hero, Ethnobalt. He soys he can use a piece of Raphtalia's hair and Naofumis blood as a catalyst that can create a shikigami to find her. He creates the shikigami, and they find.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E10
Episode 10
★ 5.9Katana Hero
2022-06-08 · 23mRaphtalia is imprisoned in a Raybul Kingdom prison. She’s wary of L’Arc’s team, who is also imprisoned there, but asks them for help in escaping. Glass is weakened by the draining power of the prison. Raphtalia has a plan to escape, but…
Watch progress · Not tracked
E11
Episode 11
★ 6.8Kizuna
2022-06-15 · 23mNaofumi's party is overjoyed to be reunited with Raphtalia. Kizuna criticizes Glass for invading another world. Glass and L'Arc swear they won't fight Naofumi anymore, and instead find another way to solve their problem. Meanwhile, Kyo's plot proceeds.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E12
Episode 12
★ 6.8Reason to Fight
2022-06-22 · 23mThe Wave appears before its scheduled time. Kizuna's group is teleported to it while Naofumi and his party head for Kyo's lab on Ethnobalt's ship. There, they see the true depths of Kyo's wickedness...
Watch progress · Not tracked
E13
Episode 13
★ 6.2Flowers Offered in Recollection
2022-06-29 · 24mRaphtalia recalls having to buy clothing for her smaller self. Kizuna remembers being alone for so long. Rishia remembers Ost trying to give advice.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Kaito Ishikawa
Naofumi Iwatani (voice)
Asami Seto
Raphtalia (voice)
Rina Hidaka
Filo (voice)
