The Rising of the Shield Hero
Aired: 2019
A TV anime produced by Kinema Citrus. Based on the light novel by Aneko Yusagi published by KADOKAWA's MF Books, originally a web novel from "Shosetsuka ni Naro," the series has surpassed 13 million copies in circulation (as of 2024). Ordinary otaku college student Naofumi Iwatani is summoned to another world as the "Shield Hero," but is betrayed by his companions and loses everything. Distrustful of others, Naofumi recruits Raphtalia, a demi-human slave girl, and fights against the catastrophic "Waves." The first season spans 25 episodes across two cours, directed by Takao Abo with series composition by Keigo Koyanagi and music by Kevin Penkin. Main cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi, Asami Seto as Raphtalia, and Rina Hidaka as Filo. ©Aneko Yusagi/KADOKAWA/Shield Hero Production Committee
Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | RISE | MADKID | MADKID | MADKID | MADKID, 北浦正尊 | |
| ED | Kimi no Namae | Chiai Fujikawa | 藤川千愛, 高橋花 | 大畑拓也 | 藤永龍太郎 | |
| OP | FAITH | MADKID | MADKID | MADKID | MADKID, 北浦正尊 | |
| ED | Atashi ga Tonari ni Iru Uchi ni | Chiai Fujikawa | 藤川千愛, 高橋花 | 藤永龍太郎 | 藤永龍太郎 |