The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019)
A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.
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?
How intense is The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Rising of the Shield Hero feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Rising of the Shield Hero
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero for you?
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero scary?
Only a little. The Rising of the Shield Hero has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Rising of the Shield Hero?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream The Rising of the Shield Hero?
The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Does The Rising of the Shield Hero have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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