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The Worst Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero

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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 2 Episode 13 - Flowers Offered in Recollection
    5.6/10(345 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 4 - Ruins in the Fog
    6.4/10(340 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 5 - Ost Hourai
    6.6/10(340 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 2 - Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise
    6.7/10(389 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 7 - The Girl and the Dragon
    6.7/10(225 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 11 - Justice VS Justice
    6.7/10(218 votes)

    #6 - Justice VS Justice

    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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  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 3 - Shaking Land
    6.8/10(388 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 10 - Perfect Hidden Justice
    6.8/10(214 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 3 - A True People
    6.8/10(196 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 12 - Reason to Fight
    6.9/10(324 votes)

    #10 - Reason to Fight

    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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  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 6 - Leaving Port
    6.9/10(173 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 8 - A Parting in the Snow
    7.0/10(320 votes)

    #12 - A Parting in the Snow

    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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  13. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 11 - Kizuna
    7.0/10(322 votes)

    #13 - Kizuna

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

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  14. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 - Siltvelt
    7.0/10(236 votes)

    #14 - Siltvelt

    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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  15. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 5 - White Tiger
    7.0/10(171 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 1 - A New Roar
    7.1/10(483 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 2 Episode 7 - Infinite Labyrinth
    7.1/10(329 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 9 - Humming Fairy
    7.1/10(315 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5 - Each of Their Paths
    7.1/10(233 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 12 - The Ones We Must Protect
    7.1/10(233 votes)

    #20 - The Ones We Must Protect

    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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  21. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 2 - Official Welcome
    7.1/10(210 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 9 - Zodia
    7.1/10(164 votes)

    #22 - Zodia

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 11 - Oracle Miko
    7.1/10(122 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 4 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
    7.2/10(251 votes)

    #24 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero

    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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  25. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 6 - Where You Point Your Strength
    7.2/10(233 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Flowers Offered in Recollection" is the worst rated episode of "The Rising of the Shield Hero". It scored 5.6/10 based on 345 votes. Directed by Masatsugu Arakawa, Daigo Yamagishi, Sakumi Inoha, Muneki Ogasawara and written by Keigo Koyanagi, it aired on 6/29/2022. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ruins in the Fog".