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The Worst Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero

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Worst episode
S2E13 Flowers Offered in Recollection
5.6462 votes
Best episode
S1E21 Naofumi's Triumphant Return
9.11,219 votes
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Season 1
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 13 - Flowers Offered in Recollection
    5.6/10(462 votes)

    S2:E13

    Raphtalia recalls having to buy clothing for her smaller self. Kizuna remembers being alone for so long. Rishia remembers Ost trying to give advice.

    Directors:Masatsugu Arakawa, Muneki Ogasawara, Sakumi Inoha, Daigo Yamagishi
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 4 - Ruins in the Fog
    6.4/10(438 votes)

    S2:E4

    The Spirit Tortoise’s head was cut off, but Ost, its familiar, is still alive. It could revive at any moment. The allied armies need to get back into fighting shape, and fast. Naofumi makes the risky move of heading onto the Tortoise’s back with only a small group, and tries to find its true weak spot.

    Director:Mayu Hirotomi
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 5 - Ost Hourai
    6.6/10(438 votes)

    S2:E5

    Naofumi is met by L’Arc, Glass, and Therese. They’re after the person who broke the Spirit Tortoise’s seal and is controlling it. L’Arc proposes teaming up again…

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 2 - Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise
    6.7/10(491 votes)

    S2:E2

    The leaders of all the nations’ militaries gather in the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom. Naofumi is there as well, and promises to offer his help as one of the heroes. But just before they decide on a plan, a mysterious woman appears…

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 7 - The Girl and the Dragon
    6.7/10(317 votes)

    S3:E7

    Keel and other demi-human children in the village are starting to learn how to assume therianthrope form like Sadeena. Ren is now staying in the village while suffering the effects of the Curse swords, and doing his best to fit in.

    Director:Min Kyung Hee
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  6. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 3 - A True People
    6.7/10(296 votes)

    S4:E3

    The Schiltwelt Castle is shaken by a poisoned breakfast room disturbance. Atra, who is incensed by the ugly war of words between the various factions, tries to blackmail the heavy hitters and speak highly of Shobun's greatness. Shobun then discovers the real culprit through a “secret spy.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 3 - Shaking Land
    6.8/10(488 votes)

    S2:E3

    The Spirit Tortoise begins its march once more, appearing at the border of the kingdom bearing its name. Naofumi volunteers to lure away its familiars while the army tries to bring it to the mountains. The Spirit Tortoise’s familiar, Ost, fights alongside the humans…

    Director:Tomonori Mine
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 11 - Justice VS Justice
    6.8/10(304 votes)

    S3:E11

    Rishia faces Itsuki in the underground arena. As Itsuki rants and raves, it's clear that he's also come under the mental influence of Myne and unlocked a Curse series. Naofumi evacuates the children as Rishia enters her most dangerous fight yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 10 - Perfect Hidden Justice
    6.8/10(302 votes)

    S3:E10

    Filo has recovered but needs to gain experience to replace her lost levels. S'yne returns from the underground arena bearing a tale of a suspiciously familiar new fighter who uses a bow and goes by the alias Perfect Hidden Justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 6 - Leaving Port
    6.8/10(276 votes)

    S4:E6

    Naofumi returns, temporarily, to Lurolona Village, and decides who he’s going to take with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 12 - Reason to Fight
    6.9/10(426 votes)

    S2:E12

    The Wave appears before its scheduled time. Kizuna's group is teleported to it while Naofumi and his party head for Kyo's lab on Ethnobalt's ship. There, they see the true depths of Kyo's wickedness...

    Director:Daigo Yamagishi
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 7 - Infinite Labyrinth
    7.0/10(427 votes)

    S2:E7

    Naofumi wakes up in a strange prison to find him and his party at level 1, and Filo missing. They start to raise their levels in order to escape, but things quickly turn against them when a dangerous monster suddenly appears…

    Director:Ippei Ichii
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  13. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 8 - A Parting in the Snow
    7.0/10(417 votes)

    S2:E8

    Naofumi’s party heads for the Dragon Hourglass of Mikakage, in order to get to Sikul, the country that summoned Kizuna. Along the way, he sells rare healing items to make a hefty profit. He hears a rumor about a genius mage…

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  14. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 11 - Kizuna
    7.0/10(416 votes)

    S2:E11

    Naofumi's party is overjoyed to be reunited with Raphtalia. Kizuna criticizes Glass for invading another world. Glass and L'Arc swear they won't fight Naofumi anymore, and instead find another way to solve their problem. Meanwhile, Kyo's plot proceeds.

    Directors:Ji Yang-ho, Yang Jung-hee
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  15. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 - Siltvelt
    7.0/10(347 votes)

    S4:E1

    Naofumi stops at Siltvelt on his journey to Q'ten Lo. The people there worship him as a king.

    Director:Takanori Yamamoto
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  16. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 2 - Official Welcome
    7.0/10(310 votes)

    S4:E2

    Naofumi and Raph-chan stay in the castle while the rest of the party tours the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 9 - Zodia
    7.0/10(269 votes)

    S4:E9

    A lost girl named "Zodia" appears as Muramasa suggests a drinking party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 11 - Oracle Miko
    7.0/10(230 votes)

    S4:E11

    Shildina appears at the old capital and asks for a duel between representatives of both sides.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 1 - A New Roar
    7.1/10(598 votes)

    S2:E1

    Mysterious monsters appear as Naofumi is preparing for the next Wave. At the same time they show up, the Wave countdown stops. The Queen summons the Four Cardinal Heroes, and tells them that the Spirit Tortoise has revived.

    Director:Masato Jimbo
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  20. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 9 - Humming Fairy
    7.1/10(409 votes)

    S2:E9

    Naofumis party is teleported to Sikul, where Kizuna introduces the Vassal Weapon Hero, Ethnobalt. He soys he can use a piece of Raphtalia's hair and Naofumis blood as a catalyst that can create a shikigami to find her. He creates the shikigami, and they find.

    Director:Marina Maki
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  21. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 4 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
    7.1/10(341 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Spear Hero, Motoyasu, has been sighted, and Mirelia asks Naofumi to persuade him to return. Naofumi is about to leave his lands to Eclair and go look for Motoyasu when an unexpected visitor arrives. And they also meet someone unexpected in the town where Motoyasu is staying…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5 - Each of Their Paths
    7.1/10(323 votes)

    S3:E5

    Naofumi's party is attacked by a pair of mysterious and powerful men. S'yne arrives during the battle and finally attempts to explain why she wants to become one of Naofumi's followers. Meanwhile, more villagers are training in Hengen Muso.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 5 - White Tiger
    7.1/10(276 votes)

    S4:E5

    When Fohl is about to be defeated, Naofumi asks him if he has the resolve to become stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 10 - Prayers
    7.1/10(270 votes)

    S4:E10

    Raphtalia goes to meet the shrine maiden of the water dragon, Shildina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 12 - The Ones We Must Protect
    7.2/10(325 votes)

    S3:E12

    Naofumi begins training in the Way of the Dragon Vein with Sadeena and Gaelion. Back at the village, the blacksmith visits, bringing new equipment for Raphtalia. When she tries it on, it reveals a shocking secret about her past...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Flowers Offered in Recollection" is the worst rated episode of The Rising of the Shield Hero. It scored 5.6/10 from 462 votes. Directed by Masatsugu Arakawa, Muneki Ogasawara, Sakumi Inoha, Daigo Yamagishi and written by Keigo Koyanagi, it aired on June 29, 2022. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ruins in the Fog".

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