The Rising of the Shield Hero
Our regrets make us stronger.
On AT-X
A dark fantasy isekai following a betrayed hero's slow redemption through building trust and bonds with his companions while fighting apocalyptic threats.
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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Questions people ask
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Rising of the Shield Hero leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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