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The Rising of the Shield Hero

2019·Show
62Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–69%
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IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–69%
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Fantasy, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

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?
Isekai Revenge FantasyPsychological Trauma & RecoveryFound Family DynamicsGame Mechanics World-BuildingSocial Betrayal NarrativeMelancholic Hero's JourneySubversive TropesEmotional CatharsisFantasy Action Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Takao Abo, Hitoshi Haga, Masato Jimbo
Written by:
Keigo Koyanagi, Ohine Ezaki, Takuya Asahina
Produced by:
Nobuhiko Kurosu, Hiroyasu Taniguchi, Toyokazu Nakahigashi
Composed by:
Kevin Penkin, Alfredo Sirica, Natalie Jeffreys

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Rising of the Shield Hero

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Where can I stream The Rising of the Shield Hero legally?

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The Rising of the Shield Hero is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rising of the Shield Hero worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rising of the Shield Hero rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Rising of the Shield Hero have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 62 episodes of about 24 minutes each and is still in production.

When did The Rising of the Shield Hero air?

It started in 2019 and is still in production.

What language is The Rising of the Shield Hero in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rising of the Shield Hero in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Rising of the Shield Hero use?

Agitated Item StompingYou Are Not AloneBig Damn Heroes"Blind Idiot" TranslationThe GoombaLaser-Guided KarmaPlease, Don't Leave MeMatriarchyPoison and Cure GambitPublic ExecutionEvolving WeaponFantastic Racismand 231 more

TV Tropes lists 243 storytelling tropes for The Rising of the Shield Hero, including Agitated Item Stomping, You Are Not Alone, Big Damn Heroes.