The Rising of the Shield Hero
An isekai fantasy about Naofumi Iwatani, the Shield Hero who loses everything to a false accusation and rises again by building trust with Raphtalia and confronting the Waves and threats to multiple worlds.
- Genre:
- 異世界ファンタジー / 冒険 / アクション
- Medium:
- Anime
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The Rising of the Shield Hero — Timeline12 events
Naofumi is summoned as the Shield Hero and framed
Naofumi Iwatani is summoned to Melromarc as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes. His companion Myne steals his money and equipment and falsely accuses him, costing him the kingdom's trust and support.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 1 第1話 盾の勇者Ch. — Official Season 1 Episode 1 and introduction. ↗
Raphtalia and Filo become Naofumi's companions
Unable to attack directly, Naofumi buys the demi-human girl Raphtalia and trains her as his sword. She chooses to stay after his duel with Motoyasu, and Filo hatches from a monster egg to complete the core party.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 1 第2〜6話 奴隷の少女〜新しい仲間Ch. — Official Season 1 Episodes 2–6 synopses. ↗
Naofumi defeats the Three Heroes Church and clears his name
Naofumi protects his allies and breaks the Pope's Cathedral during the Three Heroes Church's attempt to eliminate the Cardinal Heroes. Queen Mirellia's return brings a trial of Myne and Aultcray, clearing Naofumi's name.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 1 第20〜21話 聖邪決戦／尚文の凱旋Ch. — Official Season 1 Episodes 20–21 synopses. ↗
Naofumi fights otherworld heroes and becomes lord of Lurolona
During the Cal Mira Wave, L'Arc and Therese reveal themselves as heroes defending another world, and Naofumi battles them alongside Glass. After returning, he takes Raphtalia's home of Lurolona as his territory and begins rebuilding it.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 1 第24〜25話 異世界の守護者／盾の勇者の成り上がりCh. — Official Season 1 Episodes 24–25 synopses and finale. ↗
Naofumi defeats the Spirit Tortoise with Ost
Before the next Wave, the Guardian Beast Spirit Tortoise revives and Naofumi joins its regent Ost in the campaign against it. Despite Kyo's interference, the party destroys its heart and head, stopping it at the cost of Ost, its vessel.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 2 第1〜6話 新たな咆哮〜追駆Ch. — Official Season 2 Episodes 1–6 synopses. ↗
Naofumi joins Kizuna and defeats Kyo
Pursuing Kyo after he steals the Spirit Tortoise's power, Naofumi's party crosses into another world and meets Kizuna, the Hunting Hero. They reunite with Raphtalia as the Katana Vassal Hero, defeat Kyo in his laboratory, and return to Melromarc.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 2 第7〜12話 無限迷宮〜戦う理由Ch. — Official Season 2 Episodes 7–12 synopses. ↗
Naofumi reunites with Sadeena and rescues Fohl and Atla
To recover former Lurolona villagers before the Phoenix battle, Naofumi's party enters Zeltoble's underground arena. Nadia is revealed as Sadeena, and at the slave market Naofumi also takes the white-tiger siblings Fohl and Atla into his care.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 3 第1〜3話 闇のコロシアム〜ハクコの兄妹Ch. — Official Season 3 Episodes 1–3 synopses. ↗
Naofumi brings the broken Three Heroes back
Naofumi confronts Motoyasu after Myne abandons him, Ren after his obsession with power consumes him, and Itsuki after his warped justice is exploited. With help from Rishia and others, the Three Heroes begin acknowledging their failures and returning to the fight.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 3 第4〜6話 槍の勇者捕獲作戦〜強さの矛先／第10〜11話Ch. — Official Season 3 Episodes 4–6 and 10–11 synopses. ↗
An attack on Raphtalia leads to war with Q'ten Lo
Naofumi's party defeats the Demon Dragon corrupting Gaelion and strengthens the village. When assassins from Q'ten Lo target Raphtalia in her shrine-maiden outfit, Naofumi learns of her royal lineage and resolves to strike back.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 3 第7〜9話 少女とドラゴン〜魔竜／第12話 守るべき者達Ch. — Official Season 3 Episodes 7–9 and 12 synopses. ↗
Fohl awakens his white-tiger power against Jaralis
Seeking passage to Q'ten Lo, Naofumi's party travels to Siltvelt, where the Shield Hero is revered. Against Jaralis, the force behind political intrigue and an attempted poisoning, Fohl unleashes his therianthrope white-tiger power.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 4 第1〜5話 シルトヴェルト〜白虎Ch. — Official Season 4 Episodes 1–5 synopses. ↗
Naofumi joins the revolutionaries and defeats Orochi
After infiltrating Q'ten Lo, Naofumi's party sees the people suffering under heavy taxes and prohibitions and allies with revolutionaries opposing the Heavenly Emperor. During the advance on the old capital, his Sakura Sphere barrier nullifies Orochi's divine protection.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 4 第6〜8話 出港〜大蛇Ch. — Official Season 4 Episodes 6–8 synopses. ↗
A former Heavenly Emperor judges Makina and recognizes Raphtalia's return
After Sadeena and Sildina's duel, the souls of former Heavenly Emperors descend into Sildina and judge Makina for manipulating the nation. Naofumi's group stops Makina's lingering resistance, and Raphtalia is entrusted with Q'ten Lo's future as a true heir.
Vol.TVアニメ Season 4 第9〜12話 ゾディア〜天命の帰還Ch. — Official Season 4 Episodes 9–12 synopses and finale. ↗
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