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Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the… Read more
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Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world! Note: - The first episode was pre-aired on December 27th, 2018. Regular broadcast began on January 9th, 2019. - The first episode aired with a runtime of ~47 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Raphtalia
Main
VA: Asami Seto
Naofumi Iwatani
Main
VA: Kaito Ishikawa
Filo
Main
VA: Rina Hidaka
Melty Q Melromarc
Supporting
VA: Maaya Uchida
Mirellia Q Melromarc
Supporting
VA: Kikuko Inoue
Glass
Supporting
VA: Megumi Han
Fitoria
Supporting
VA: Sakura Tange
Rishia Ivyred
Supporting
VA: Natsuko Hara
Erhard
Supporting
VA: Hiroki Yasumoto
L'arc Berg
Supporting
VA: Jun Fukuyama
Ren Amaki
Supporting
VA: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Therese Alexandrite
Supporting
VA: Saori HayamiSeasons & Related Anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero in India?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is available in India on Crunchyroll. Availability can differ by season and changes over time.
How many episodes does The Rising of the Shield Hero have?
The Rising of the Shield Hero has 25 episodes.
Which studio made The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is produced by Kinema Citrus.
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