The Rising of the Shield Hero: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch
The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) is a action, adventure, drama, fantasy anime produced by Kinema Citrus. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.9/10 from 1,095,152 ratings.
What is The Rising of the Shield Hero about?
The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of ordinary men from modern-day Japan summoned to the kingdom of Melromarc to become its saviors. Melromarc is a country plagued by the Waves of Catastrophe that have repeatedly ravaged the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. The four heroes are respectively bestowed a sword, spear, bow, and shield to vanquish these Waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, becomes cursed with the fate of being the "Shield Hero." Armed with only a measly shield, Naofumi is belittled and ridiculed by his fellow heroes and the kingdom's people due to his weak off
Key details
The Rising of the Shield Hero runs for 25 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the winter 2019 season. Content rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older.
Where to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero
Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for The Rising of the Shield Hero.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Rising of the Shield Hero about?
The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of ordinary men from modern-day Japan summoned to the kingdom of Melromarc to become its saviors. Melromarc is a country plagued by the Waves of Catastrophe that have repeatedly ravaged the land and brought disast
How many episodes does The Rising of the Shield Hero have?
The Rising of the Shield Hero has 25 episodes.
What is the MAL rating of The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is rated 7.9/10 on MyAnimeList.



