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?
Episodes
As Naofumi prepares for the Phoenix’s return, assassins from Q’ten Lo target Raphtalia, mistaking her for a throne usurper. To resolve the conflict, Naofumi journeys to Siltvelt, where he is hailed as a demi-human savior, but not all welcome him. In politically volatile Q’ten Lo, Raphtalia becomes a revolutionary symbol. Amid rising chaos, can Naofumi unite his allies and guide them to salvation?
1Siltvelt
24 minJul 9, 2025★ 7.6
Naofumi stops at Siltvelt on his journey to Q'ten Lo. The people there worship him as a king.
2Official Welcome
24 minJul 16, 2025★ 6.4
Naofumi and Raph-chan stay in the castle while the rest of the party tours the town.
3A True People
24 minJul 23, 2025★ 6.3
The Schiltwelt Castle is shaken by a poisoned breakfast room disturbance. Atra, who is incensed by the ugly war of words between the various factions, tries to blackmail the heavy hitters and speak highly of Shobun's greatness. Shobun then discovers the real culprit through a “secret spy.”
4Entrusted Power
24 minJul 30, 2025★ 6.5
Fohl battles the cunning and sneaky Jaralis while Atla challenges the veteran warrior Lyceras.
5White Tiger
24 minAug 6, 2025★ 6.3
When Fohl is about to be defeated, Naofumi asks him if he has the resolve to become stronger.
6Leaving Port
24 minAug 13, 2025
Naofumi returns, temporarily, to Lurolona Village, and decides who he’s going to take with him.
7Arriving in Q'ten Lo
24 minAug 20, 2025
In Q’ten Lo, the party finds that it’s forbidden to kill an animal, and that the people are heavily taxed.
8Orochi
24 minAug 27, 2025
The Emperor’s blessing causes the “Sealed Orochi” to revive.
9Zodia
24 minSep 3, 2025
A lost girl named "Zodia" appears as Muramasa suggests a drinking party.
10Prayers
24 minSep 10, 2025
Raphtalia goes to meet the shrine maiden of the water dragon, Shildina.
11Oracle Miko
24 minSep 17, 2025
Shildina appears at the old capital and asks for a duel between representatives of both sides.
12Return of the Emperor
24 minSep 24, 2025
The emperor challenges Raphtalia to a one-on-one duel!
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