The Rising of the Shield Hero
“Our regrets make us stronger.”
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?
Where to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero in United States
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Where is The Rising of the Shield Hero streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu | Amazon Video |
About The Rising of the Shield Hero
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a 2019 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka. It spans 5 seasons and 62 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll.
The Rising of the Shield Hero was produced by Kinema Citrus, Good Smile Company, and Nippon Columbia and made in Japan and South Korea. It was first aired on January 9, 2019, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- January 9, 2019
- Last aired
- September 24, 2025
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 5 (62 episodes)
- Network
- AT-X
- Country
- Japan, South Korea
- Production
- Kinema Citrus, Good Smile Company, Nippon Columbia
The Rising of the Shield Hero cast & crew
The cast features Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani (voice), Asami Seto as Raphtalia (voice), and Rina Hidaka as Filo (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfredo Sirica, cinematography is by Miho Ikeda, and it was produced by Shuzo Kasahara and Ayumu Hoshino.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero worth watching?
The Rising of the Shield Hero holds an audience score of 8.5/10 from 1,557 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 5 seasons and 62 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and sci-fi & fantasy, The Rising of the Shield Hero is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero
In United States, you can stream The Rising of the Shield Hero on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Rising of the Shield Hero
Kaito Ishikawa
Naofumi Iwatani (voice)
Asami Seto
Raphtalia (voice)
Rina Hidaka
Filo (voice)
The Rising of the Shield Hero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero in United States?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Rising of the Shield Hero on Netflix?
Yes — The Rising of the Shield Hero is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Rising of the Shield Hero in?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Rising of the Shield Hero are there?
The Rising of the Shield Hero has 5 seasons with 62 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is The Rising of the Shield Hero rated?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.5/10 audience score from 1,557 ratings.
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