The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019 - 2023)

Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

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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?

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The Rising of the Shield Hero follows Naofumi Iwatani, a university student who is summoned to a parallel world as one of four legendary heroes destined to save the kingdom. Equipped with only a shield, Naofumi faces betrayal and ridicule, forcing him to struggle alone in his quest. As he builds alliances and trains, especially with his companion Raphtalia, he works to strengthen his shield and prove his worth while uncovering the hidden truths of this world. The anime explores themes of perseverance, justice, and the complexities of human relationships in a richly crafted fantasy universe.

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The Rising of the Shield Hero Casts

Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani (voice)

Asami Seto as Raphtalia (voice)

Rina Hidaka as Filo (voice)

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Keywords

saving the worldanti heromagicslaverytrainingromancedysfunctional familybetrayalreligionsibling rivalrydragonparallel worlddark fantasyseinenanimecorrupt churchisekaifantasybased on light noveladventure