The Rising of the Shield Hero
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!
Note:
- The first episode was pre-aired on December 27th, 2018. Regular broadcast began on January 9th, 2019.
- The first episode aired with a runtime of ~47 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!
Note:
- The first episode was pre-aired on December 27th, 2018. Regular broadcast began on January 9th, 2019.
- The first episode aired with a runtime of ~47 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!
Note:
- The first episode was pre-aired on December 27th, 2018. Regular broadcast began on January 9th, 2019.
- The first episode aired with a runtime of ~47 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Format
TV
Episodes
25
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
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Status Distribution
Current
6%·25,685
Planning
13%·57,329
Paused
2%·7,258
Dropped
3%·14,199
Completed
76%·323,230
Score Distribution
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Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Rising of the Shield Hero have?
The Rising of the Shield Hero has 25 episodes.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero finished?
As of now, The Rising of the Shield Hero has finished.
When did The Rising of the Shield Hero air?
The Rising of the Shield Hero aired from January 9, 2019 to June 26, 2019.
What kind of show is The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Rising of the Shield Hero premiere?
The Rising of the Shield Hero premiered in Winter 2019.