Now Apocalypse

The Rising of the Shield Hero

This surreal, coming-of-age comedy series follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford, and Severine, who are on various quests pursuing love, sex and fame. Between sexual and romantic dating-app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy is going on, or if he is just smoking too much weed.

Comedy

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

STARZ

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 fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?

Animation

Drama

Action & Adventure

The Rising of The Shield Hero-Raphtalia Anime Mouse Pad 15.7 X 35.4 Inch (40 X 90 cm) Soft Gaming Mouse Mat Ultra Thick 3mm Extended Large

Great Eastern Entertainment Rising of The Shield Hero-Group Men T-Shirt, Multicolored, Medium

ABYSTYLE The Rising of the Shield Hero Group Ceramic Coffee Tea Mug 11 Oz. Featuring Naofumi, Raphtalia & Filo Anime Manga Dishwasher Microwave Safe Home & Kitchen Essentials Gift

Max Factory The Rising of The Shield Hero: Raphtalia Figma Action Figure, Multicolor

AT-X

Date	Now Apocalypse	The Rising of the Shield Hero
Apr 25, 2026Apr 25, 2026	0.13	0.13
Apr 24, 2026Apr 24, 2026	0.157	0.108
Apr 23, 2026Apr 23, 2026	0.143	0.067
Apr 22, 2026Apr 22, 2026	0.177	0.11
Apr 21, 2026Apr 21, 2026	0.156	0.125
Apr 20, 2026Apr 20, 2026	0.121	0.137
Apr 19, 2026Apr 19, 2026	0.143	0.126

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