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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 7 - Arriving in Q'ten Lo
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Arriving in Q'ten Lo

    S4:E7

    In Q’ten Lo, the party finds that it’s forbidden to kill an animal, and that the people are heavily taxed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 5 - White Tiger
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - White Tiger

    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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  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 3 - A True People
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - A True People

    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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  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 4 - Entrusted Power
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Entrusted Power

    S4:E4

    Fohl battles the cunning and sneaky Jaralis while Atla challenges the veteran warrior Lyceras.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 6 - Leaving Port
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Leaving Port

    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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  6. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 10 - Prayers
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Prayers

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 12 - Return of the Emperor
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Return of the Emperor

    S4:E12

    The emperor challenges Raphtalia to a one-on-one duel!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 10 - Katana Hero
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Katana Hero

    S2:E10

    Raphtalia is imprisoned in a Raybul Kingdom prison. She’s wary of L’Arc’s team, who is also imprisoned there, but asks them for help in escaping. Glass is weakened by the draining power of the prison. Raphtalia has a plan to escape, but…

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 13 - Flowers Offered in Recollection
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Flowers Offered in Recollection

    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, Daigo Yamagishi, Sakumi Inoha, Muneki Ogasawara
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 8 - Orochi
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Orochi

    S4:E8

    The Emperor’s blessing causes the “Sealed Orochi” to revive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 4 - Ruins in the Fog
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Ruins in the Fog

    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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  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 6 - Where You Point Your Strength
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Where You Point Your Strength

    S3:E6

    Ren is haunted by the deaths of his party members in a failed attempt to defeat the Spirit Tortoise, and doesn't want to believe that he might be responsible for what happened. Myne seems ready to take his side and support him, but...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 2 - Official Welcome
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Official Welcome

    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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  14. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 9 - Zodia
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Zodia

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 11 - Oracle Miko
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Oracle Miko

    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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  16. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 1 - A New Roar
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #16 - A New Roar

    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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  17. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5 - Each of Their Paths
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Each of Their Paths

    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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  18. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 2 - Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise

    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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  19. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 5 - Ost Hourai
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Ost Hourai

    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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  20. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 9 - Humming Fairy
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Humming Fairy

    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 7 - The Girl and the Dragon
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Girl and the Dragon

    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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  22. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 10 - Perfect Hidden Justice
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Perfect Hidden Justice

    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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  23. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 3 - Shaking Land
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Shaking Land

    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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  24. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 7 - Infinite Labyrinth
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Infinite Labyrinth

    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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  25. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 1 - The Dark Coliseum
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #25 - The Dark Coliseum

    S3:E1

    Seeking to reunite the scattered inhabitants of Lurolona Village who were sold into slavery, the Shield Hero and his party head to Zeltoble to secretly compete in the underground fights at the coliseum.

    Director:Hitoshi Haga
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Arriving in Q'ten Lo" is the worst rated episode of "The Rising of the Shield Hero". It scored 5.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/20/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "White Tiger".