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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
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Season 3
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E01
Episode 1
★ 6.7The Dark Coliseum
2023-10-06 · 23mSeeking to reunite the scattered inhabitants of Lurolona Village who were sold into slavery, the Shield Hero and his party head to Zeltoble to secretly compete in the underground fights at the coliseum.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.8Nadia
2023-10-13 · 23mNaofumi's party enters the underground arena while concealing their identity. As they win and rise through the ranks, they're forced to confront the greed and lawlessness that lurks both without and within the arena. And when the final battle arrives, Raphtalia recognizes her opponent…
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.9The White Tiger Siblings
2023-10-20 · 23mNaofumi visits the slave market, where the demi-human slave Fohl asks him to save his sick sister. Naofumi asks him if he's prepared to pay the price, but… Meanwhile, Lurolona Village is beginning to come back to life as the rescued demi-humans return, but a grave danger awaits it.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.6The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
2023-10-27 · 23mThe Spear Hero, Motoyasu, has been sighted, and Mirelia asks Naofumi to persuade him to return. Naofumi is about to leave his lands to Eclair and go look for Motoyasu when an unexpected visitor arrives. And they also meet someone unexpected in the town where Motoyasu is staying…
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.4Each of Their Paths
2023-11-03 · 23mNaofumi's party is attacked by a pair of mysterious and powerful men. S'yne arrives during the battle and finally attempts to explain why she wants to become one of Naofumi's followers. Meanwhile, more villagers are training in Hengen Muso.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.4Where You Point Your Strength
2023-11-10 · 23mRen is haunted by the deaths of his party members in a failed attempt to defeat the Spirit Tortoise, and doesn't want to believe that he might be responsible for what happened. Myne seems ready to take his side and support him, but...
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.6The Girl and the Dragon
2023-11-17 · 23mKeel and other demi-human children in the village are starting to learn how to assume therianthrope form like Sadeena. Ren is now staying in the village while suffering the effects of the Curse swords, and doing his best to fit in.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.6Dragon's Den
2023-11-24 · 23mNaofumi assembles a party to pursue Gaelion, who has consumed the Emperor Dragon's Core. Gaelion's transformation is profoundly sickening Filo, so Naofumi must return Gaelion to normal within the next two days.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.1Emperor Dragon
2023-12-01 · 23mNaofumi's party regroups and plans another assault on the Emperor Dragon. While their plan of attack comes together, Wyndia explains her connection to the dragon. This causes Wyndia to remember something very significant...
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.5Perfect Hidden Justice
2023-12-08 · 23mFilo has recovered but needs to gain experience to replace her lost levels. S'yne returns from the underground arena bearing a tale of a suspiciously familiar new fighter who uses a bow and goes by the alias Perfect Hidden Justice.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.0Justice VS Justice
2023-12-15 · 23mRishia faces Itsuki in the underground arena. As Itsuki rants and raves, it's clear that he's also come under the mental influence of Myne and unlocked a Curse series. Naofumi evacuates the children as Rishia enters her most dangerous fight yet.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.0The Ones We Must Protect
2023-12-22 · 23mNaofumi 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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Kaito Ishikawa
Naofumi Iwatani (voice)
Asami Seto
Raphtalia (voice)
Rina Hidaka
Filo (voice)
