Where to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero in the United States
The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) is streaming on Hulu. Also available to buy on Apple TV+.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero
Our regrets make us stronger.
5 Seasons • 62 Episodes
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You can stream The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) on Hulu with a subscription, or buy on Apple TV+.
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?
A voice full of raw, betrayed fury turns a typical fantasy setup into a stinging tale of social isolation and survival. This underdog struggle replaces standard hero tropes with a desperate, tactical fight to reclaim dignity from a world that has already judged him guilty.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero
Our regrets make us stronger.
5 Seasons • 62 Episodes
You can stream The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) on Hulu with a subscription, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
8.5/10
RT Audience
73%
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The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Hulu. The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Netflix. The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Crunchyroll. The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Buy The Rising of the Shield Hero on Apple TV+. We have not verified a current option on Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified October 1, 2026.