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The Best Seasons of The Rising of the Shield Hero

Every season of The Rising of the Shield Hero ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons 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

Season 1

25 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2019

8.1/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE21 · Naofumi's Triumphant Return 9.1
#2

Season 3

12 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2023

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE2 · Nadia 7.8
#3

Season 4

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jul 2025

7.1/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE12 · Return of the Emperor 7.7

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#4

Season 2

13 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2022

6.8/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE6 · Racing to Catch Up 7.4