The Rising of the Shield Hero
TV anime2019–4 seasons1 announced62 episodes airedOriginal: light novelAneko Yusagi
Over 13 million copiesIwatani 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?
After Season 4, continue with Vol. 15
Season 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 25Original: Vol. 5
- Read next
- Vol. 6light novel · English · One Peace Books
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 6 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 06
One Peace BooksEnglishPaperback
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Where it stops:
Season 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 13Original: Vol. 9
- Read next
- Vol. 10light novel · English · One Peace Books
Season 2 omits and changes material; consider restarting with Volume 6 if you want the fuller story.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 10
One Peace BooksEnglishPaperback
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Where it stops:
Season 3
- Anime ends at
- Ep 12Original: Vol. 12
- Read next
- Vol. 13light novel · English · One Peace Books
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 13 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 13
One Peace BooksEnglishPaperback
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
Season 4
- Anime ends at
- Ep 12Original: Vol. 14
- Read next
- Vol. 15light novel · English · One Peace Books
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 15 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 15
One Peace BooksEnglishPaperback
All 8 books from Vol. 15 to Vol. 22
- Vol. 15The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 15Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 16The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 16Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 17The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 17Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 18The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 18Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 19The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 19Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 20The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 20Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 21The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 21Buy on Amazon
- Vol. 22The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 22Buy on Amazon
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
Season 5
Season 5 is announced for 2027 but has not aired. Its episode count and adaptation endpoint are not settled, so no light-novel continuation volume is recommended.
Original · Light novel
The Rising of the Shield Hero
盾の勇者の成り上がり
Aneko YusagiKadokawaOngoing22 volumes so far
Series copies in print
Over 13 million copies
Kadokawa · July 2025
All volumes
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Before you read
Suggested reading (English · One Peace Books): Season 1 ends at Ep 25. Continue with Vol. 6.
Suggested reading (English · One Peace Books): Season 2 ends at Ep 13. Continue with Vol. 10. Reading notes: Season 2 omits and changes material; consider restarting with Volume 6 if you want the fuller story.
Suggested reading (English · One Peace Books): Season 3 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 13.
Suggested reading (English · One Peace Books): Season 4 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 15.
The original light novel is still ongoing; Vol. 22 is the latest as of September 2026.
Kadokawa: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 22.
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