Sword Art Online

The Rising of the Shield Hero

In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear. One day, players discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive unless they reach the 100th floor of the game's tower and defeat the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now...

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Animation

Action & Adventure

Tokyo MX

Gunma TV

BS11

Tochigi TV

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?

Drama

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

	Sword Art OnlineTokyo MX · 2012	The Rising of the Shield HeroAT-X · 2019
Current Buzz ScoreMay 8, 2026	0.3 #1,596	0.1 #2,049
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	0.3 #1,664	0.3 #1,627
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	3.2 Aug 29 – Sep 27, 2020 #1,646	1.3 Jun 8 – Jul 7, 2022 #2,118

Sword Art Online vs The Rising of the Shield Hero

Buzz Score Over Time