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​​​​The Rising of the Shield Hero (盾の勇者の成り上がり Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari?)​​ anime series produced by Kinema Citrus is an adaptation based on the Light Novel series written by Aneko Yusagi.

The first season was broadcast from January to June 2019, with 25 episodes. A second season, which was announced in 2019, ran with 13 episodes, from April 6 to June 29, 2022. A third season, which was announced in 2019, ran for 12 episodes, from October 6 to December 22, 2023. The anime can be watched on Prime Video and Crunchyroll.

Synopsis[]

Stories of old tell of four otherworldly heroes—wielding the sword, spear, bow, and shield—who defended the land from wave after wave of calamity. With the fate of the world in balance, the kingdom of Melromarc summons these legendary figures; in modern-day Japan, the call is answered, and the unwitting heroes are transported to this fantasy universe.[1]

Thrust into Melromarc and given the title of "Shield Hero," otaku Naofumi Iwatani is labeled the weakest due to his lack of offensive capability and apparent inexperience. When the heroes part ways to start their journeys, he only has one willing companion: the beautiful princess Malty Melromarc. However, she soon betrays him, steals all his money, and accuses him of raping her.[1]

For his alleged crimes, Naofumi is branded a criminal and made an outcast of society. With hatred filling his heart, he sets out alone, vowing vengeance against those who wronged him.[1]

Background[]

The Rising of the Shield Hero is based on Aneko Yusagi's light novel of the same title and mainly adapts the first five novels. While more faithful to the first novel, the second to the fifth novel is followed more loosely, for example; rewriting events, changes to the personalities of characters, and the addition of characters into the narrative which weren't originally there.[2]

The worldwide premiere of episode 1 of The Rising of the Shield Hero anime debuted at Crunchyroll Expo on September 1st. The Crunchyroll co-production will be available to members worldwide except for Asia when the series kicks off as part of the winter 2019 anime season.

Episodes List[]

Episode Episode Name Japanese Air Date English Air Date
01 The Shield Hero January 9, 2019 February 13, 2019
02 The Slave Girl January 16, 2019 February 13, 2019
03 Wave of Catastrophe January 23, 2019 February 13, 2019
04 Lullaby at Dawn January 30, 2019 February 13, 2019
05 Filo February 6, 2019 February 13, 2019
06 A New Comrade February 13, 2019 February 13, 2019
07 The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl February 20, 2019 February 20, 2019
08 Curse Shield February 27, 2019 February 27, 2019
09 Melty March 6, 2019 March 6, 2019
10 In the Midst of Turmoil March 13, 2019 March 13, 2019
11 Catastrophe Returns March 20, 2019 March 20, 2019
12 The Raven Invader March 27, 2019 March 27, 2019
13 The Devil of the Shield April 3, 2019 April 3, 2019
14 Everlasting Memory April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019
15 Raphtalia April 17, 2019 April 17, 2019
16 Filolial Queen April 24, 2019 May 1, 2019
17 A Promise Made May 1, 2019 May 1, 2019
18 A Conspiracy Linked May 8, 2019 May 8, 2019
19 The Four Cardinal Heroes May 15, 2019 May 29, 2019
20 Battle of Good and Evil May 22, 2019 June 5, 2019
21 Naofumi's Triumphant Return May 29, 2019 June 12, 2019
22 Four Heroes Council June 5, 2019 June 19, 2019
23 Cal Mira Archipelago June 12, 2019 June 26, 2019
24 Guardians of Another World June 19, 2019 July 3, 2019
25 The Rising of the Shield Hero June 26, 2019 July 10, 2019

Episode Episode Name Japanese Air Date English Air Date
26 A New Roar April 6, 2022 May 4, 2022
27 Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise April 13, 2022 May 11, 2022
28 Shaking Land April 20, 2022 May 18, 2022
29 Ruins in the Fog April 27, 2022 May 25, 2022
30 Ost Horai May 4, 2022 June 1, 2022
31 Racing to Catch Up May 11, 2022 June 8, 2022
32 Infinite Labyrinth May 18, 2022 June 15, 2022
33 A Parting in the Snow May 25, 2022 June 22, 2022
34 Humming Fairy June 1, 2022 June 29, 2022
35 Katana Hero June 8, 2022 July 6, 2022
36 Kizuna June 15, 2022 July 13, 2022
37 Reason to Fight June 22, 2022 July 20, 2022
38 Flowers Offered in Recollection June 29, 2022 July 27, 2022

Episode Episode Name Japanese Air Date English Air Date
39 The Dark Coliseum October 6, 2023 October 20, 2023
40 Nadia October 13, 2023 October 27, 2023
41 The White Tiger Siblings October 20, 2023 November 3, 2023
42 The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero October 27, 2023 November 10, 2023
43 Each of Their Paths November 3, 2023 November 17, 2023
44 Where You Point Your Strength November 10, 2023 December 1, 2023
45 The Girl and the Dragon November 17, 2023 December 8, 2023
46 Dragon's Den November 24, 2023 December 15, 2023
47 Emperor Dragon December 1, 2023 December 22, 2023
48 Perfect Hidden Justice December 8, 2023 December 29, 2023
49 Justice vs. Justice December 15, 2023 January 5, 2024
50 The Ones We Must Protect December 22, 2023 January 12, 2024

Visuals and DVD/Blu-Ray Volumes[]

Staff[]

  • Original Work: Aneko Yusagi
  • Original Illustration: Seira Minami
  • Director: Tako Abo
  • Series Composition: Keigo Koyanagi
  • Character Design: Mashiro Suwa
  • Design Leader: Takeshi Takkura
  • Design Assistant: Shinpei Wada
  • Monster Design: Satoshi Mori
  • Action Setting: Yuka Kuroda
  • Prop Design: Ayako Sugimura
  • Color Coordination: Anna Okamatsu
  • Visual Adviser: Osamu Masuyama
  • Art: Shinsuke Kinoshita, Sachiko Nishiguchi, Seiko Akashi
  • 3D CG Director: Yushi Koshida
  • 2D Artist: Hydekick
  • Motion Graphics: Hidekatsu Uemura
  • Director of Photography: Yukiyo Kajiwara
  • Editing: Hitomi Sudo
  • Sound Production: Glovision
  • Sound Director: Fumiyuki Go
  • Music Kevin Penkin
  • Music Producer: Hiromitsu Iijima, Shunichi Uemura
  • Animation Production: Kinema Cirus & DRMOVIE

Cast[]

Characters Japanese VA English VA
Main Character
Naofumi Iwatani Kaito Ishikawa Billy Kametz (Season 1)

Stephen Fu (Season 2-Present)

Raphtalia Asami Seto Erica Mendez
Filo Rina Hidaka Brianna Knickerbocker
Supporting Characters
Motoyasu Kitamura Makoto Takahashi Xander Mobus
Ren Amaki Yoshisugu Matsuoka Alan Lee
Itsuki Kawasumi Yoshitaka Yamaya Erik Scott Kimerer
Aultcray Melromarc XXXII Yutaka Nakano Taylor Henry 
Malty S Melromarc Sarah Emi Bridcutt Faye Mata
Erhard Hiroki Yasumoto Imari Williams
Glass Megumi Han Morgan Berry
Melty Q Melromarc Maaya Uchida Jackie Lastra
Mirellia Q Melromarc Kikuko Inoue Katelyn Gault
Fitoria Sakura Tange Cristina Vee
L'Arc Berg Sickle Jun Fukuyama Alejandro Saab
Therese Alexanderite Saori Hayami Erika Harlacher
Rishia Ivyred Natsuko Hara Kira Buckland
Idol Rabier Taisuke Nishimura Tom Fahn

Music[]

Opening Themes:

  • RISE by MADKID (Episodes 2-12)
  • FAITH by MADKID (Episodes 13-19, Episodes 22-24)

Ending Themes:

Original Soundtracks:

  • Dusk by Kevin Penkins
  • Dawn by Kevin Penkins

Insert Song:

  • Falling Through Starlight by Asami Seto (Episode 4)
  • RISE by MADKID (Episode 20)

Opening Themes:

  • Bring Back by MADKID (Episodes 27-30, Episodes 32-36)

Ending Themes:

Insert Song:

Opening Themes:

  • Sin by MADKID (Episodes 39-50)

Ending Themes:

Trivia[]

  • When Aneko Yusagi was asked about their first impression towards the storyboard, Aneko replied "Was this really how it was like? I knew how the story went, but when I tried looking at it as my own work it felt like something else entirely."[3]
  • When Aneko Yusagi was asked about their favorite episodes, Aneko replied "Episode 1-4."[3]
  • When Aneko Yusagi was asked about their overall impression towards the anime, Aneko replied "I guess. It's like seeing the story from Raphtalia's point of view." (sugar-coated).[3]
  • When Aiya Kyu was asked about the character designs and art for the Shield Hero anime, the manga artist replied, "I believe the illustrator for the novels, Minami Seira, is overseeing the whole thing in detail."[4]
  • A limited edition light novel was packaged with the season 1 Blu-ray/DVD set.

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