The Rising of the Shield Hero

Overview
Iwatani Naofumi, an ordinary otaku, stumbles upon a mysterious book that transports him to a fantastical realm. There, he becomes one of the Four Cardinal Heroes, tasked with battling the devastating Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Initially thrilled by the adventure, Naofumi's excitement turns to despair when he faces betrayal, leaving him stripped of wealth, honor, and trust. Forced to rely on a slave named Raphtalia, he must confront the Waves and navigate this treacherous world. Can he reclaim his dignity and alter his dire fate?
Episodes
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1

The Shield Hero
While perusing "The Records of the Four Cardinal Weapons" in the library, college student Iwatani Naofumi is unexpectedly transported to a different r...
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2

The Slave Girl
Naofumi tracks the slave trader to his shop, searching for a companion to serve as his weapon. However, his limited funds only allow him to purchase a...
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3

Wave of Catastrophe
Naofumi has acquired a plethora of new abilities and his partnership with Raphtalia is becoming flawless. In anticipation of the upcoming Wave, he enh...
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4

Lullaby at Dawn
Title: Lullaby at Dawn Plot: With the Wave behind them, Naofumi's joy is fleeting when Motoyasu confronts him during the victory feast at Melromarc C...
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5

Filo
After Aultcray hesitantly gives Naofumi a meager reward, Naofumi visits the slave merchant to modify the slave crest as Raphtalia requested. While the...
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6

A New Comrade
The enigmatic girl who appeared unexpectedly turns out to be Filo, the filolial queen with a remarkable transformation power that allows her to take o...
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7

The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl
Title: The Guardian of the Celestial Birds Plot: Upon learning about a village desperately requiring herbicide, Naofumi and his companions set out to...
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8

Curse Shield
Title: Shield of the Cursed Plot: Upon learning about a village in the East suffering from a devastating illness, Naofumi and his companions set off ...
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9

Melty
Title: Melty Plot: In a village in the East, Naofumi encounters a girl named Melty. She quickly bonds with Filo and asks to join their adventure, exp...
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10

In the Midst of Turmoil
Title: In the Midst of Turmoil Plot: Naofumi, having dismissed Melty's concerns, focuses on strategizing for the upcoming Wave. When a group of eager...
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11

Catastrophe Returns
Naofumi encounters yet another Wave, this time threatening a distant village. With the assistance of the soldiers who stepped up to support him, he ma...
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12

The Raven Invader
A strange woman appeared suddenly and obliterated the second Soul Eater with one swift strike. She declared the beginning of the "true battle of the w...
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13

The Devil of the Shield
Title: The Shield's Betrayal Plot: Naofumi successfully prevents an assassination attempt on Melty and battles against the royal knights. However, he...
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14

Everlasting Memory
After Myne carelessly ignites a forest fire, Naofumi and his group must escape to a village located at the foot of the mountain. However, they face a ...
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15

Raphtalia
With a fierce determination in her gaze, Raphtalia confronts Idol, her blade poised threateningly at his throat. Naofumi's voice cuts through her rage...
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16

Filolial Queen
Title: Filolial Queen Plot: While Naofumi and his companions work to escort the injured children to safety, they are ambushed by Tyrant. Upon discove...
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17

A Promise Made
Title: A Vow to Uphold Plot: Fitoria confronts Naofumi, threatening to eliminate all Four Cardinal Heroes if they don’t reconcile their differences...
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18

A Conspiracy Linked
Naofumi makes his way directly to the checkpost, hoping to have a conversation with the other heroes. However, he encounters Motoyasu, the last person...
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19

The Four Cardinal Heroes
The Pope wields a formidable weapon that combines the abilities of all four cardinal weapons. Naofumi and his allies find themselves powerless against...
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20

Battle of Good and Evil
Title: Clash of Light and Darkness Plot: Naofumi and his allies continue their offensive while ensnared within the Pope's Grand Cathedral. However, t...
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21

Naofumi's Triumphant Return
Following Naofumi's narrow escape with Mirelia's assistance, she pays him a visit to reveal the real story behind the heroes' summoning and the bias d...
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22

Four Heroes Council
Title: Four Heroes Council Plot: Naofumi has long awaited the moment to enhance his party's classes, and it has finally arrived. He attends a gatheri...
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23

Cal Mira Archipelago
While traveling on the ship to Cal Mira, Naofumi unexpectedly encounters L'arc, who continues to perplex him. Despite this, L'arc's warm and cheerful ...
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24

Guardians of Another World
Melromarc dispatches a massive fleet to confront the Wave on the ocean. The queen skillfully orchestrates the mission, but the other three heroes once...
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25

The Rising of the Shield Hero
Title: The Rising of the Shield Hero Plot: Naofumi discovers that Glass, much like L'arc, is another hero summoned from a different realm. Struggli...
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1

A New Roar
As Naofumi gets ready for the upcoming Wave, strange monsters suddenly emerge, coinciding with the countdown to the Wave coming to a halt. The Queen t...
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2

Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise
In the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom, military leaders from all nations convene, with Naofumi present as one of the heroes ready to lend his support. Just a...
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3

Shaking Land
The Spirit Tortoise starts its journey again, emerging at the edge of the kingdom it symbolizes. Naofumi steps up to distract its familiars while the ...
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Ruins in the Fog
Title: Shadows of the Tortoise Plot: Despite the Spirit Tortoise being decapitated, its loyal companion, Ost, remains intact and poses a threat of re...
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5

Ost Hourai
Naofumi encounters L’Arc, Glass, and Therese, who are in pursuit of the individual responsible for shattering the Spirit Tortoise’s seal and manip...
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Racing to Catch Up
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Infinite Labyrinth
Naofumi awakens in an unfamiliar prison, realizing that both he and his companions are back at level 1, with Filo nowhere to be found. Determined to b...
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A Parting in the Snow
Naofumi and his team make their way to the Dragon Hourglass of Mikakage, aiming to reach Sikul, the nation that called Kizuna. During their journey, h...
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Humming Fairy
Naofumi and his companions are suddenly transported to Sikul, where they meet Kizuna, who introduces them to Ethnobalt, the Vassal Weapon Hero. Ethnob...
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10

Katana Hero
Raphtalia finds herself locked away in a prison in the Raybul Kingdom. Suspicious of L’Arc’s group, who are also held captive, she nonetheless rea...
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11

Kizuna
Title: Kizuna Plot: Naofumi and his companions celebrate the return of Raphtalia with great happiness. Kizuna expresses her disapproval of Glass for ...
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12

Reason to Fight
The Wave unexpectedly arrives ahead of schedule, whisking Kizuna and her team away to face it. Meanwhile, Naofumi and his allies make their way to Kyo...
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Flowers Offered in Recollection
Title: Reminiscences of the Past Plot: Raphtalia reflects on a time when she needed to purchase outfits for her younger self. Kizuna reminisces about...
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The Dark Coliseum
Determined to bring together the dispersed residents of Lurolona Village who have been sold into slavery, the Shield Hero and his companions travel to...
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Nadia
Naofumi and his group make their way into the underground arena, shrouding their identities. As they achieve victory and climb the ranks, they encount...
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The White Tiger Siblings
Title: The White Tiger Siblings Plot: Naofumi heads to the slave market, where he encounters Fohl, a demi-human slave pleading for help to rescue his...
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The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
Title: The Mission to Retrieve the Spear Hero Plot: Mirelia informs Naofumi that the Spear Hero, Motoyasu, has been located and urges him to convince...
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5

Each of Their Paths
Naofumi and his team find themselves under assault by two enigmatic and formidable foes. Just as the battle intensifies, S'yne appears, ready to clari...
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Where You Point Your Strength
Ren is tormented by the loss of his companions during their unsuccessful battle against the Spirit Tortoise, struggling to accept the possibility that...
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The Girl and the Dragon
Keel and the other demi-human kids in the village are beginning to practice transforming into their therianthrope forms, just like Sadeena. Meanwhile,...
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Dragon's Den
Naofumi gathers a team to track down Gaelion, who has devoured the Emperor Dragon's Core. The sight of Gaelion's disturbing transformation deeply unse...
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Emperor Dragon
Naofumi's team comes together to strategize their next attack on the Emperor Dragon. As they refine their battle plan, Wyndia reveals her ties to the ...
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10

Perfect Hidden Justice
Filo has healed but must regain her experience to make up for the levels she lost. Meanwhile, S'yne comes back from the underground arena with news ab...
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11

Justice VS Justice
Title: Justice VS Justice Plot: Rishia prepares to confront Itsuki in the shadowy underground arena. His erratic behavior reveals that he has fallen ...
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12

The Ones We Must Protect
Naofumi starts his training in the Way of the Dragon Vein alongside Sadeena and Gaelion. Meanwhile, in the village, the blacksmith arrives with new ge...
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Siltvelt
Title: Siltvelt Plot: As Naofumi continues his quest towards Q'ten Lo, he makes a stop in Siltvelt. To his surprise, the locals regard him with rever...
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Official Welcome
While the rest of the group explores the town, Naofumi and Raph-chan remain at the castle, keeping watch and enjoying some time together.
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3

A True People
Title: A Genuine Society Plot: The breakfast room at Schiltwelt Castle erupts in chaos following a poisoning incident. Atra, angered by the bitter di...
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4

Entrusted Power
Fohl faces off against the sly and deceptive Jaralis, while Atla takes on the experienced fighter Lyceras in her own fierce challenge.
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White Tiger
Title: White Tiger Plot: As Fohl faces imminent defeat, Naofumi challenges him, questioning whether he possesses the determination to grow more power...
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Leaving Port
Title: Departing from Lurolona Plot: Naofumi makes a brief return to Lurolona Village, where he contemplates his next journey. As he prepares to set ...
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Arriving in Q'ten Lo
In Q’ten Lo, the group discovers that hunting animals is strictly prohibited and that the local residents face significant taxation.
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8

Orochi
The Emperor's blessing leads to the resurrection of the "Sealed Orochi."
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9

Zodia
A girl named Zodia, who seems to have wandered off, unexpectedly shows up just as Muramasa proposes a drinking gathering.
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10

Prayers
Raphtalia sets off to visit Shildina, the shrine maiden of the water dragon.
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11

Oracle Miko
Shildina arrives at the ancient capital, challenging both factions to send their champions for a duel.
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12

Return of the Emperor
The emperor issues a challenge to Raphtalia for a one-on-one duel!