The Rising of the Shield Hero
The anime series "The Rising of the Shield Hero" (Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari) is based on the Aneko Yusagi light novel series. From January through June 2019, Kinema Citrus created the anime adaption. In "The Rising of the Shield Hero," Naofumi Iwatani, a college student, and three other people are called to a parallel realm to become the Cardinal Heroes. The sword, spear, bow, and shield are the famous weapons that each hero carries. As the weakest and most derided of the heroes, Naofumi is assigned the role of the Shield Hero.
Naofumi finds himself abandoned after being betrayed and unfairly charged with a crime. He establishes a relationship with demi-human slave Raphtalia because he has no other options, and the two of them set out on a mission to acquire power, pursue justice, and defend the world from disasters. In "The Rising of the Shield Hero," themes of treachery, atonement, and the tenacity of the human spirit are explored. It digs into the protagonist's psychological and emotional issues as he encounters hardship and tries to overcome obstacles and biases thrown his way. The narrative of the series demonstrates Naofumi's character development and his will to succeed while defending those who are important to him.
Overall, with its action-packed scenes, character development, and study of moral quandaries, "The Rising of the Shield Hero" provides a riveting and exciting viewing experience. A hero on a quest for justice and redemption is the subject of this engaging tale, which combines fantasy, adventure, and drama themes.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Original Work: Light novel series by Aneko Yusagi
Director: Takao Abo
Episodes: 25
Episode Duration: Approximately 24 minutes per episode
Watch here: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G6W4QKX0R/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero
