The Rising of the Shield Hero Watch Order
All 5 entries in the The Rising of the Shield Hero franchise, in the order to watch them — 2019–2027.
- Entries5
- Episodes62
- TV series 5
- Films 0
This list is in release order — the order these were broadcast. For most franchises that is also the best viewing order, but prequels are the common exception.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | The Rising of the Shield Hero Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari | TV | 2019 | 25 |
| 2 |  | The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 2 | TV | 2022 | 13 |
| 3 |  | The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 3 | TV | 2023 | 12 |
| 4 |  | The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 4 | TV | 2025 | 12 |
| 5 |  | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 5 | TV | 2027 | — |
Where to start
The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) is the earliest entry. Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes,…
Frequently asked
How many The Rising of the Shield Hero entries are there?
5 in total: 5 TV series, 0 films, and 0 OVAs and specials.
Do I need to watch the films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.