The Rising of the Shield Hero
盾の勇者の成り上がり
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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Frequently asked questions about The Rising of the Shield Hero
Where can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero in the United States?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero on Netflix?
Yes. The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Rising of the Shield Hero needs a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
What are the ratings for The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero scores 8.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero stars Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, and Rina Hidaka.
How many seasons of The Rising of the Shield Hero are there?
The Rising of the Shield Hero has 5 seasons and 62 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of The Rising of the Shield Hero?
All 62 episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero add up to about 24 hours 48 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 12 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 6 days.
What network is The Rising of the Shield Hero on?
The Rising of the Shield Hero airs on AT-X, and is produced by Kinema Citrus, Good Smile Company, and Nippon Columbia.
What language is The Rising of the Shield Hero in?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is in Japanese, and its original title is 盾の勇者の成り上がり.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.