Watch "The Rising of the Shield Hero: Season 2" on Netflix Japan

Netflix Release:: June 1 2022

Actors:: Makoto Takahashi, Natsuko Hara, Maaya Uchida, Asami Seto, Kikuko Inoue, Kaito Ishikawa

Categories:: Anime Series, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Anime, Action Anime

A gamer is magically summoned into a parallel universe, where he is chosen as one of four heroes destined to save the world from its prophesied doom.

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Makoto Takahashi, Natsuko Hara, Maaya Uchida, Asami Seto, Kikuko Inoue, Kaito Ishikawa

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Season 1

Season 1 of The Rising of the Shield Hero has 25 episodes.

Every episode has its own Netflix countries that it's available in. You can see below if the episode is available in Japan.

Get the full details for each episode by clicking on it. You can also see which other countries it is available in (in case you need to change your Netflix country to watch it).

Episode 1 ^{Episode 1}

Student Naofumi opens a strange book in the library and magically reawakens in another world as the Shield Hero, alongside three other heroes.

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Episode 2 ^{Episode 2}

To break out of his rut, Naofumi buys Raphtalia, a half-raccoon girl, as a slave. He trains her to fight but her traumatic past causes friction.

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Episode 3 ^{Episode 3}

With time until the next Wave, the duo make preparations. Later, Raphtalia notices that the other heroes look down on Naofumi but doesn't know why.

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Episode 4 ^{Episode 4}

At a state dinner, Motoyasu challenges Naofumi to a duel for Raphtalia's freedom. It starts off well, but an old friend has a nasty surprise in store.

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Episode 5 ^{Episode 5}

Despite Naofumi's success in the Wave, the King Consort refuses to reward him. After fulfilling a request of Raphtalia's, Naofumi meets a new friend.

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Episode 6 ^{Episode 6}

Naofumi wants to buy clothes for Filo's new form, but he learns he'll need a hard-to-find magic gemstone first. Later, Filo's abilities come in handy.

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Episode 7 ^{Episode 7}

While delivering herbicide, Naofumi finds that its destination has been overrun by a giant plant that sprouted from a seed he's heard of before.

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Episode 8 ^{Episode 8}

Naofumi learns that a terrible illness is ravaging a village where Ren left a dead dragon to rot and agrees to settle the matter, but not for cheap.

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Episode 9 ^{Episode 9}

On the way to obtain holy water for Raphtalia, Naofumi comes across a girl named Melty, who Filo seems to really like. The party soon splits up.

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Episode 10 ^{Episode 10}

In preparation for the next Wave, Naofumi conditionally accepts help from a Lute Village group. A royal edict stymies his companions' upgrades.

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Episode 11 ^{Episode 11}

With little time until the Wave hits, Naofumi and his team make their final preparations. Later, he goes to see how the other heroes are holding up.

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The Stranger in Black ^{Episode 12}

The self-proclaimed "true enemy" of the Wave makes quick work of the other parties and calls on Naofumi to face her. He makes a tactical decision.

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The Shield Demon ^{Episode 13}

Naofumi tries to do the right thing, but a team of conspirators twist the narrative of his actions and tell the country he's a wicked criminal.

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Lingering Memories ^{Episode 14}

After the fire, the border closes and Naofumi and his party must go to meet the Queen. On their way, they meet Reichnott, an acquaintance of Melty's.

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Raphtalia ^{Episode 15}

As she finally corners the insidious slave-trader Rabier, Raphtalia recalls her tragic past with him and what he did to her dear friend Rifana.

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The Filolial Queen ^{Episode 16}

Naofumi and his team must deal with the Rex-Dragon left behind. They lure it out of town but none of their attacks seem to faze it.

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A Promise Made ^{Episode 17}

Fitoria insists that Naofumi unite with the rest of the heroes, but he can't agree to her terms. He proves his conviction by having Filo battle her.

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The Conspiracy Deepens ^{Episode 18}

Fitoria convinces Naofumi to consider reconciling with the other heroes. But when he meets Motoyasu, it's clear that there's a fight coming.

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Four Cardinal Heroes ^{Episode 19}

Naofumi tries to protect his party from Balmus and his army, but the Pope's mega-powerful weapon is capable of far more than he expected.

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Good Versus Evil ^{Episode 20}

Balmus puts the lives of his congregation at risk to charge up an enormous attack, forcing Naofumi to utilize the cursed power of his Rage Shield.

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Naofumi Returns Triumphant ^{Episode 21}

The Queen explains the truth behind the summoning of the heroes and begins the trial of Naofumi's antagonists. To her surprise, he has an objection.

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The Heroes Meeting ^{Episode 22}

Naofumi and his party finally get their class upgrades, but things don't go quite as planned. Raphtalia causes a disturbance at the Queen's banquet.

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Carmilla Island ^{Episode 23}

Naofumi spends the ride to Cal Mira with traveler L'Arc, whose odd behavior puzzles him. Upon arrival, he starts preparations for the next Wave.

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Defenders of Another World ^{Episode 24}

Mirellia's navy handles most of the Wave and Naofumi and the Heroes tackle the boss. They soon receive some needed help, along with a nasty surprise.

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The Rising of The Shield Hero ^{Episode 25}

Naofumi discovers Glass's hidden weakness, but hesitates to take advantage of it now that he knows the real reasons behind her attack on his world.

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The Rising of the Shield Hero: Season 2

Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero has 13 episodes.

Every episode has its own Netflix countries that it's available in. You can see below if the episode is available in Japan.

Get the full details for each episode by clicking on it. You can also see which other countries it is available in (in case you need to change your Netflix country to watch it).

A New Roar ^{Episode 1}

The countdown to the next Wave mysteriously stops. Naofumi and his party head to the Kingdom of Reiki, where the Spirit Tortoise has been revived.

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Episode 2 ^{Episode 2}

Naofumi and the country's leaders gather to strategize on a battle plan. A hooded woman makes an abrupt appearance and reveals her true identity.

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Episode 3 ^{Episode 3}

With the Spirit Tortoise on the move, Naofumi leads his warriors into battle. All parties must seamlessly work together in order to trap the beast.

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Ruins in the Mist ^{Episode 4}

While the Spirit Tortoise lies unconscious, Naofumi and his party climb on its massive shell to search for clues on how to destroy the deadly creature.

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Episode 5 ^{Episode 5}

As Ost Horai leads Naofumi and his friends toward the Spirit Tortoise's heart, they bump into old foes — this time, they all have a common enemy.

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Chase ^{Episode 6}

As the Spirit Tortoise rapidly revives, the Filolial Queen comes to the rescue. Though outnumbered, Kyo manages to gain the upper hand.

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Episode 7 ^{Episode 7}

After jumping into another realm, Naofumi and his friends wake up to discover their power levels have reset. They meet Kizuna, who claims she’s a Hero.

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Snowy Farewell ^{Episode 8}

After escaping from the Infinite Labyrinth, Naofumi and his party try to find a place of safety. They devise a plan to teleport to Kizuna's home base.

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Episode 9 ^{Episode 9}

Desperate to find and rescue Raphtalia and Filo, Kizuna brings a distraught Naofumi to her mysterious friend who is highly skilled at finding people.

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Episode 10 ^{Episode 10}

Raphtalia reunites with L'Arc, Glass and Therese in a highly guarded prison cell. They decide to extend their ceasefire in order to find a way out.

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Episode 11 ^{Episode 11}

With the full team reunited, Naofumi and Kizuna’s crew decide to join forces. Meanwhile, Kyo plots to unleash further mayhem and destruction.

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Episode 12 ^{Episode 12}

With the unexpected arrival of a man-made Wave, Naofumi and his team hunt for Kyo. However, Naofumi must face his worst self first.

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Episode 13 ^{Episode 13}

Safely back in their respective worlds, Raphtalia, Kizuna, Yomogi and Rishia all reflect on their past, from heartwarming to embarrassing moments.

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