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3 Oct 2026Draft. Not yet checked against the books.

All series

盾の勇者の成り上がりThe Rising of the Shield Hero

22 story arcs, lined up across the anime, light novel and manga, with English and Japanese release status.

Season 1 key visual, via AniList. Hover or tap for color.

22 arcs, 5 editions tracked

I’ve watched through

Season 1 ends after Volume 5.

Pick up the light novel at

Volume 6, from the start

  • Out in English since 22 Nov 2016.
  • Out in Japanese since 25 Jun 2014.
  • MangaNot confirmed yet. The episode or chapter mapping here is marked for checking.

Season 2 ends after Volume 9.

Pick up the light novel at

Volume 10, from the start

  • Out in English since 20 Mar 2018.
  • Out in Japanese since 25 Mar 2015.
  • MangaNot confirmed yet. The episode or chapter mapping here is marked for checking.

Read first: Light novel: Volume 6, prologue–chapter 10 (the adaptation skipped it).

Season 3 ends after Volume 12.

Pick up the light novel at

Volume 13, from the start

  • Out in English since 18 Dec 2018.
  • Out in Japanese since 25 Nov 2015.
  • MangaHasn’t caught up yet.

Read first: Light novel: Volume 6, prologue–chapter 10 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volume 10, prologue–chapter 1 (the adaptation skipped it).

Season 4 ends after Volume 14.

Pick up the light novel at

Partway through chapter 13, in volume 14

  • Out in English since 15 Oct 2019.
  • Out in Japanese since 25 Feb 2016.
  • MangaHasn’t caught up yet.

Read first: Light novel: Volume 6, prologue–chapter 10 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volume 10, prologue–chapter 1 (the adaptation skipped it); Light novel: Volume 13, prologue–chapter 2 (the adaptation skipped it).

Draft start points. Chapter-level mappings still need review. Report a wrong mapping.

Stopped partway through a season? Continue from any episode.

The story, arc by arc

Editions
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Anime
  • Free online
  • Scheduled
  • No English yet
  1. 1Volume 1
  2. 2Volume 2
  3. 3Volume 3
  4. 4Volume 4
  5. 5Volume 5
  6. 6Volume 6
  7. 7Volume 7
  8. 8Volume 8
  9. 9Volume 9
  10. 10Volume 10
  11. 11Volume 11
  12. 12Volume 12
  13. 13Volume 13
  14. 14Volume 14
  15. 15Volume 15
  16. 16Volume 16
  17. 17Volume 17
  18. 18Volume 18
  19. 19Volume 19
  20. 20Volume 20
  21. 21Volume 21
  22. 22Volume 22

Tap a bar for volumes and chapters. Hover over or press and hold a hidden arc to read it. Rows are story order, not length. Blank space means nothing is mapped there yet.

Anime, TV

Season 1

Aired. 2019

Story arcs

Anime, TV

Cut

Skipped by the adaptation

Story arcs

Anime, TV

Season 2

Aired. 2022

Story arcs

Anime, TV

Cut

Skipped by the adaptation

Story arcs

Anime, TV

Season 3

Aired. 2023

Story arcs

Anime, TV

Cut

Skipped by the adaptation

Story arcs

Anime, TV

Season 4

Aired. 2025

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 1

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 2

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 3

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 4

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 5

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 6

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 7

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 8

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 9

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 10

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 11

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 12

Released. Prologue–chapter 15

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 13

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 14

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 15

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 16

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 17

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 18

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 19

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 20

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 21

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, English

Vol 22

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 1

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 2

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 3

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 4

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 5

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 6

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 7

Released

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 8

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 9

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 10

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 11

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 12

Released. Prologue–chapter 15

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 13

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 14

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 15

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 16

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 17

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 18

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 19

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 20

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 21

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Light novel, Japanese

Vol 22

Released. Prologue–epilogue

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 1

Released. Chapters 1–4.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 2

Released. Chapters 5–8.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 3

Released. Chapters 9–12.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 4

Released. Chapters 13–16.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 5

Released. Chapters 17–20.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 6

Released. Chapters 21–24.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 7

Released. Chapters 25–28

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 8

Released. Chapters 29–32

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 9

Released. Chapters 33–36

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 10

Released. Chapters 37–40

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 11

Released. Chapters 41–44.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 12

Released. Chapters 45–48

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 13

Released. Chapters 49–53

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 14

Released. Chapters 54–58

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 15

Released. Chapters 59–62

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 16

Released. Chapters 63–66.5

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 17

Released. Chapters 67–70

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 18–19

Released. Chapters 71–78

Volumes

  • Volume 18: Chapters 71–74
  • Volume 19: Chapters 75–78

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 20

Released. Chapters 79–83

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 21

Released. Chapters 84–88

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 22

Released. Chapters 89–92

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 23

Released. Chapters 93–96

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 24

Released. Chapters 97–100

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 25

Released. Chapters 101–104

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 26

Released. Chapters 105–108

Story arcs

Manga, English

Vol 27

Released. Chapters 109–112

Story arcs

Manga, English

Not in English yet

Not in English yet

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 1

Released. Chapters 1–4.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 2

Released. Chapters 5–8.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 3

Released. Chapters 9–12.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 4

Released. Chapters 13–16.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 5

Released. Chapters 17–20.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 6

Released. Chapters 21–24.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 7

Released. Chapters 25–28

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 8

Released. Chapters 29–32

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 9

Released. Chapters 33–36

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 10

Released. Chapters 37–40

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 11

Released. Chapters 41–44.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 12

Released. Chapters 45–48

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 13

Released. Chapters 49–53

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 14

Released. Chapters 54–58

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 15

Released. Chapters 59–62

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 16

Released. Chapters 63–66.5

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 17

Released. Chapters 67–70

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 18–19

Released. Chapters 71–78

Volumes

  • Volume 18: Chapters 71–74
  • Volume 19: Chapters 75–78

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 20

Released. Chapters 79–83

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 21

Released. Chapters 84–88

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 22

Released. Chapters 89–92

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 23

Released. Chapters 93–96

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 24

Released. Chapters 97–100

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 25

Released. Chapters 101–104

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 26

Released. Chapters 105–108

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 27

Released. Chapters 109–112

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 28

Released. Chapters 113–116

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 29

Released. Chapters 117–120

Story arcs

Manga, Japanese

Vol 30

Released. Chapters 121–124

Story arcs

The chart as a table
The Rising of the Shield Hero coverage
ArcWeb novelLight novelMangaAnime
Volume 1—Chapter 1–epilogueChapters 1–8 (partial)Season 1, episodes 1–25
Volume 2—Prologue–epilogueChapters 9–12 (partial)Season 1, episodes 1–25
Volume 3—Prologue–epilogueChapters 14–17 (partial)Season 1, episodes 1–25
Volume 4—Prologue–epilogueChapters 23–32 (partial)Season 1, episodes 1–25
Volume 5—Prologue–epilogueChapters 33–41 (partial)Season 1, episodes 1–25
Volume 6—Prologue–epilogueChapters 43–52 (partial)Season 2, episodes 1–12 (partial)
Volume 7—Prologue–epilogueChapters 53–62 (partial)Season 2, episodes 1–12
Volume 8—Prologue–epilogueChapters 63–74 (partial)Season 2, episodes 1–12
Volume 9—Prologue–epilogueChapters 79–87 (partial)Season 2, episodes 1–12
Volume 10—Prologue–epilogueChapters 90–99 (partial)Season 3, episodes 1–12 (partial)
Volume 11—Prologue–epilogueChapters 101–115 (partial)Season 3, episodes 1–12
Volume 12—Prologue–chapter 15Chapters 116–124 (partial)Season 3, episodes 1–12
Volume 13—Prologue–epilogue—Season 4, episodes 1–12 (partial)
Volume 14—Prologue–epilogue—Season 4, episodes 1–12 (partial)
Volume 15—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 16—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 17—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 18—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 19—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 20—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 21—Prologue–epilogue——
Volume 22—Prologue–epilogue——

Units follow their earliest mapped story position. Tied units keep published reading order; broad mappings do not establish a scene-by-scene chronology.

Units in story-spine order
WorkSource unitMapped story range
Animes1e01Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e02Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e03Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e04Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e05Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e06Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e07Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e08Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e09Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e10Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e11Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e12Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e13Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e14Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e15Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e16Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e17Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e18Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e19Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e20Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e21Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e22Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e23Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e24Volume 1 – Volume 5
Animes1e25Volume 1 – Volume 5
Light novelv01c01Volume 1 / Chapter 1
Mangac001Volume 1 / Chapter 1
Light novelv01c02Volume 1 / Chapter 2
Light novelv01c03Volume 1 / Chapter 3
Light novelv01c04Volume 1 / Chapter 4
Light novelv01c05Volume 1 / Chapter 5
Light novelv01c06Volume 1 / Chapter 6
Light novelv01c07Volume 1 / Chapter 7
Light novelv01c08Volume 1 / Chapter 8
Light novelv01c09Volume 1 / Chapter 9
Light novelv01c10Volume 1 / Chapter 10
Mangac003Volume 1 / Chapter 10
Light novelv01c11Volume 1 / Chapter 11
Light novelv01c12Volume 1 / Chapter 12
Light novelv01c13Volume 1 / Chapter 13
Light novelv01c14Volume 1 / Chapter 14
Light novelv01c15Volume 1 / Chapter 15
Light novelv01c16Volume 1 / Chapter 16
Mangac004Volume 1 / Chapter 16
Light novelv01c17Volume 1 / Chapter 17
Light novelv01c18Volume 1 / Chapter 18
Light novelv01c19Volume 1 / Chapter 19
Mangac005Volume 1 / Chapter 19
Light novelv01c20Volume 1 / Chapter 20
Light novelv01c21Volume 1 / Chapter 21
Mangac006Volume 1 / Chapter 21
Light novelv01c22Volume 1 / Chapter 22
Light novelv01c23Volume 1 / Chapter 23
Mangac008Volume 1 / Chapter 23
Light novelv01epilogueVolume 1 / Epilogue
Light novelv02prologueVolume 2 / Prologue
Light novelv02c01Volume 2 / Chapter 1
Light novelv02c02Volume 2 / Chapter 2
Mangac009Volume 2 / Chapter 2
Light novelv02c03Volume 2 / Chapter 3
Mangac011Volume 2 / Chapter 3
Light novelv02c04Volume 2 / Chapter 4
Light novelv02c05Volume 2 / Chapter 5
Mangac010Volume 2 / Chapter 5
Light novelv02c06Volume 2 / Chapter 6
Light novelv02c07Volume 2 / Chapter 7
Light novelv02c08Volume 2 / Chapter 8
Light novelv02c09Volume 2 / Chapter 9
Light novelv02c10Volume 2 / Chapter 10
Light novelv02c11Volume 2 / Chapter 11
Light novelv02c12Volume 2 / Chapter 12
Light novelv02c13Volume 2 / Chapter 13
Light novelv02c14Volume 2 / Chapter 14
Light novelv02c15Volume 2 / Chapter 15
Light novelv02c16Volume 2 / Chapter 16
Light novelv02c17Volume 2 / Chapter 17
Light novelv02c18Volume 2 / Chapter 18
Light novelv02c19Volume 2 / Chapter 19
Light novelv02c20Volume 2 / Chapter 20
Mangac012Volume 2 / Chapter 20
Light novelv02epilogueVolume 2 / Epilogue
Light novelv03prologueVolume 3 / Prologue
Light novelv03c01Volume 3 / Chapter 1
Mangac014Volume 3 / Chapter 1
Light novelv03c02Volume 3 / Chapter 2
Light novelv03c03Volume 3 / Chapter 3
Light novelv03c04Volume 3 / Chapter 4
Light novelv03c05Volume 3 / Chapter 5
Mangac015Volume 3 / Chapter 5
Light novelv03c06Volume 3 / Chapter 6
Light novelv03c07Volume 3 / Chapter 7
Light novelv03c08Volume 3 / Chapter 8
Light novelv03c09Volume 3 / Chapter 9
Light novelv03c10Volume 3 / Chapter 10
Light novelv03c11Volume 3 / Chapter 11
Mangac016Volume 3 / Chapter 11
Light novelv03c12Volume 3 / Chapter 12
Mangac017Volume 3 / Chapter 12
Light novelv03c13Volume 3 / Chapter 13
Light novelv03c14Volume 3 / Chapter 14
Light novelv03c15Volume 3 / Chapter 15
Light novelv03c16Volume 3 / Chapter 16
Light novelv03c17Volume 3 / Chapter 17
Light novelv03c18Volume 3 / Chapter 18
Light novelv03c19Volume 3 / Chapter 19
Light novelv03c20Volume 3 / Chapter 20
Light novelv03epilogueVolume 3 / Epilogue
Light novelv04prologueVolume 4 / Prologue
Light novelv04c01Volume 4 / Chapter 1
Light novelv04c02Volume 4 / Chapter 2
Light novelv04c03Volume 4 / Chapter 3
Mangac023Volume 4 / Chapter 3
Light novelv04c04Volume 4 / Chapter 4
Mangac024Volume 4 / Chapter 4
Light novelv04c05Volume 4 / Chapter 5
Mangac026Volume 4 / Chapter 5
Light novelv04c06Volume 4 / Chapter 6
Light novelv04c07Volume 4 / Chapter 7
Mangac027Volume 4 / Chapter 7
Light novelv04c08Volume 4 / Chapter 8
Mangac028Volume 4 / Chapter 8
Light novelv04c09Volume 4 / Chapter 9
Mangac029Volume 4 / Chapter 9
Light novelv04c10Volume 4 / Chapter 10
Mangac030Volume 4 / Chapter 10
Light novelv04c11Volume 4 / Chapter 11
Mangac031Volume 4 / Chapter 11
Light novelv04c12Volume 4 / Chapter 12
Mangac032Volume 4 / Chapter 12
Light novelv04epilogueVolume 4 / Epilogue
Light novelv05prologueVolume 5 / Prologue
Light novelv05c01Volume 5 / Chapter 1
Light novelv05c02Volume 5 / Chapter 2
Mangac033Volume 5 / Chapter 2
Light novelv05c03Volume 5 / Chapter 3
Light novelv05c04Volume 5 / Chapter 4
Light novelv05c05Volume 5 / Chapter 5
Mangac034Volume 5 / Chapter 5
Light novelv05c06Volume 5 / Chapter 6
Mangac035Volume 5 / Chapter 6
Light novelv05c07Volume 5 / Chapter 7
Light novelv05c08Volume 5 / Chapter 8
Light novelv05c09Volume 5 / Chapter 9
Mangac037Volume 5 / Chapter 9
Light novelv05c10Volume 5 / Chapter 10
Mangac038Volume 5 / Chapter 10
Light novelv05c11Volume 5 / Chapter 11
Mangac039Volume 5 / Chapter 11
Light novelv05c12Volume 5 / Chapter 12
Mangac040Volume 5 / Chapter 12
Light novelv05c13Volume 5 / Chapter 13
Mangac041Volume 5 / Chapter 13
Light novelv05epilogueVolume 5 / Epilogue
Light novelv06prologueVolume 6 / Prologue
Light novelv06c01Volume 6 / Chapter 1
Light novelv06c02Volume 6 / Chapter 2
Mangac043Volume 6 / Chapter 2
Light novelv06c03Volume 6 / Chapter 3
Mangac044Volume 6 / Chapter 3
Light novelv06c04Volume 6 / Chapter 4
Light novelv06c05Volume 6 / Chapter 5
Mangac046Volume 6 / Chapter 5
Light novelv06c06Volume 6 / Chapter 6
Mangac047Volume 6 / Chapter 6
Light novelv06c07Volume 6 / Chapter 7
Light novelv06c08Volume 6 / Chapter 8
Light novelv06c09Volume 6 / Chapter 9
Light novelv06c10Volume 6 / Chapter 10
Light novelv06c11Volume 6 / Chapter 11
Animes2e01Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e02Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e03Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e04Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e05Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e06Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e07Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e08Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e09Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e10Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e11Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Animes2e12Volume 6 / Chapter 11 – Volume 9
Light novelv06c12Volume 6 / Chapter 12
Mangac049Volume 6 / Chapter 12
Light novelv06c13Volume 6 / Chapter 13
Light novelv06c14Volume 6 / Chapter 14
Light novelv06c15Volume 6 / Chapter 15
Mangac051Volume 6 / Chapter 15
Light novelv06c16Volume 6 / Chapter 16
Mangac052Volume 6 / Chapter 16
Light novelv06epilogueVolume 6 / Epilogue
Light novelv07prologueVolume 7 / Prologue
Light novelv07c01Volume 7 / Chapter 1
Light novelv07c02Volume 7 / Chapter 2
Mangac053Volume 7 / Chapter 2
Light novelv07c03Volume 7 / Chapter 3
Mangac054Volume 7 / Chapter 3
Light novelv07c04Volume 7 / Chapter 4
Mangac055Volume 7 / Chapter 4
Light novelv07c05Volume 7 / Chapter 5
Light novelv07c06Volume 7 / Chapter 6
Light novelv07c07Volume 7 / Chapter 7
Mangac056Volume 7 / Chapter 7
Light novelv07c08Volume 7 / Chapter 8
Mangac057Volume 7 / Chapter 8
Light novelv07c09Volume 7 / Chapter 9
Light novelv07c10Volume 7 / Chapter 10
Mangac058Volume 7 / Chapter 10
Light novelv07c11Volume 7 / Chapter 11
Light novelv07c12Volume 7 / Chapter 12
Mangac061Volume 7 / Chapter 12
Light novelv07c13Volume 7 / Chapter 13
Light novelv07c14Volume 7 / Chapter 14
Light novelv07c15Volume 7 / Chapter 15
Light novelv07epilogueVolume 7 / Epilogue
Mangac062Volume 7 / Epilogue
Light novelv08prologueVolume 8 / Prologue
Mangac063Volume 8 / Prologue
Light novelv08c01Volume 8 / Chapter 1
Mangac064Volume 8 / Chapter 1
Light novelv08c02Volume 8 / Chapter 2
Mangac065Volume 8 / Chapter 2
Light novelv08c03Volume 8 / Chapter 3
Light novelv08c04Volume 8 / Chapter 4
Light novelv08c05Volume 8 / Chapter 5
Mangac067Volume 8 / Chapter 5
Light novelv08c06Volume 8 / Chapter 6
Light novelv08c07Volume 8 / Chapter 7
Light novelv08c08Volume 8 / Chapter 8
Light novelv08c09Volume 8 / Chapter 9
Mangac070Volume 8 / Chapter 9
Light novelv08c10Volume 8 / Chapter 10
Light novelv08c11Volume 8 / Chapter 11
Mangac071Volume 8 / Chapter 11
Light novelv08c12Volume 8 / Chapter 12
Mangac072Volume 8 / Chapter 12
Light novelv08c13Volume 8 / Chapter 13
Mangac075Volume 8 / Chapter 13
Light novelv08c14Volume 8 / Chapter 14
Light novelv08c15Volume 8 / Chapter 15
Mangac074Volume 8 / Chapter 15
Light novelv08c16Volume 8 / Chapter 16
Light novelv08c17Volume 8 / Chapter 17
Light novelv08epilogueVolume 8 / Epilogue
Light novelv09prologueVolume 9 / Prologue
Light novelv09c01Volume 9 / Chapter 1
Light novelv09c02Volume 9 / Chapter 2
Light novelv09c03Volume 9 / Chapter 3
Light novelv09c04Volume 9 / Chapter 4
Light novelv09c05Volume 9 / Chapter 5
Mangac079Volume 9 / Chapter 5
Light novelv09c06Volume 9 / Chapter 6
Mangac080Volume 9 / Chapter 6
Light novelv09c07Volume 9 / Chapter 7
Light novelv09c08Volume 9 / Chapter 8
Light novelv09c09Volume 9 / Chapter 9
Mangac084Volume 9 / Chapter 9
Light novelv09c10Volume 9 / Chapter 10
Light novelv09c11Volume 9 / Chapter 11
Mangac086Volume 9 / Chapter 11
Light novelv09c12Volume 9 / Chapter 12
Mangac087Volume 9 / Chapter 12
Light novelv09epilogueVolume 9 / Epilogue
Light novelv10prologueVolume 10 / Prologue
Light novelv10c01Volume 10 / Chapter 1
Light novelv10c02Volume 10 / Chapter 2
Animes3e01Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e02Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e03Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e04Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e05Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e06Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e07Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e08Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e09Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e10Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e11Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Animes3e12Volume 10 / Chapter 2 – Volume 12
Light novelv10c03Volume 10 / Chapter 3
Light novelv10c04Volume 10 / Chapter 4
Light novelv10c05Volume 10 / Chapter 5
Mangac090Volume 10 / Chapter 5
Light novelv10c06Volume 10 / Chapter 6
Mangac091Volume 10 / Chapter 6
Light novelv10c07Volume 10 / Chapter 7
Light novelv10c08Volume 10 / Chapter 8
Mangac092Volume 10 / Chapter 8
Light novelv10c09Volume 10 / Chapter 9
Light novelv10c10Volume 10 / Chapter 10
Mangac093Volume 10 / Chapter 10
Light novelv10c11Volume 10 / Chapter 11
Light novelv10c12Volume 10 / Chapter 12
Mangac094Volume 10 / Chapter 12
Light novelv10c13Volume 10 / Chapter 13
Light novelv10c14Volume 10 / Chapter 14
Light novelv10c15Volume 10 / Chapter 15
Mangac096Volume 10 / Chapter 15
Light novelv10c16Volume 10 / Chapter 16
Mangac097Volume 10 / Chapter 16
Light novelv10c17Volume 10 / Chapter 17
Light novelv10c18Volume 10 / Chapter 18
Mangac099Volume 10 / Chapter 18
Light novelv10c19Volume 10 / Chapter 19
Light novelv10epilogueVolume 10 / Epilogue
Light novelv11prologueVolume 11 / Prologue
Light novelv11c01Volume 11 / Chapter 1
Mangac101Volume 11 / Chapter 1
Light novelv11c02Volume 11 / Chapter 2
Light novelv11c03Volume 11 / Chapter 3
Light novelv11c04Volume 11 / Chapter 4
Mangac102Volume 11 / Chapter 4
Light novelv11c05Volume 11 / Chapter 5
Mangac103Volume 11 / Chapter 5
Light novelv11c06Volume 11 / Chapter 6
Light novelv11c07Volume 11 / Chapter 7
Mangac104Volume 11 / Chapter 7
Light novelv11c08Volume 11 / Chapter 8
Mangac105Volume 11 / Chapter 8
Light novelv11c09Volume 11 / Chapter 9
Mangac106Volume 11 / Chapter 9
Light novelv11c10Volume 11 / Chapter 10
Mangac107Volume 11 / Chapter 10
Light novelv11c11Volume 11 / Chapter 11
Mangac108Volume 11 / Chapter 11
Light novelv11c12Volume 11 / Chapter 12
Light novelv11c13Volume 11 / Chapter 13
Mangac109Volume 11 / Chapter 13
Light novelv11c14Volume 11 / Chapter 14
Mangac110Volume 11 / Chapter 14
Light novelv11c15Volume 11 / Chapter 15
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Animes2e13

Every arc, in brief

1Volume 1*

Naofumi arrives as one of four summoned heroes, then loses the trust and support he expected. He forms a partnership with Raphtalia while preparing for a wave of monsters.

2Volume 2*

Naofumi travels between villages and acquires an unusual new companion. Trade and remedies provide a livelihood while the other heroes’ interventions leave problems behind.

3Volume 3*

Another wave brings a confrontation with a powerful stranger. Naofumi’s journey with a princess attracts royal suspicion and pursuit.

4Volume 4*

Naofumi’s party meets the guardian of the filolials while escaping their pursuers. A confrontation with the kingdom’s religious authorities leads to the queen’s intervention.

5Volume 5*

The heroes gather to compare their abilities before traveling to the Cal Mira islands. A new wave turns acquaintances from their journey into opponents.

Season 1 ends here

6Volume 6*

New companions and training prepare Naofumi for another threat. The awakening Spirit Tortoise interrupts those preparations.

7Volume 7*

Naofumi joins the campaign against the Spirit Tortoise. The search for its weakness reveals someone directing its destruction.

8Volume 8*

The pursuit leads Naofumi into another world and an inescapable labyrinth. A hunting hero helps him find a route out while his scattered companions seek one another.

9Volume 9*

Naofumi’s reunited party joins allies against Kyo. A battle across unfamiliar territory determines whether they can return home.

Season 2 ends here

10Volume 10*

Naofumi establishes a village and searches for people displaced from Raphtalia’s home. The search leads to a city where an underground arena offers a dangerous source of funds.

11Volume 11*

Work on the village continues while the other heroes struggle after their defeats. Naofumi’s efforts to find them draw him into new ambushes and negotiations.

12Volume 12*

A growing dragon threatens Naofumi’s village and companions. Resolving that crisis leads into a confrontation with the Bow Hero.

Season 3 ends here

13Volume 13*

Naofumi travels through Siltvelt on the way to Q’ten Lo. The welcome given to the Shield Hero conceals political rivalries and demands.

14Volume 14*

Naofumi and Raphtalia become involved in Q’ten Lo’s struggle over its ruler. Their campaign exposes a history tied to Raphtalia’s family.

Season 4 ends here

15Volume 15*

Naofumi prepares his territory for the Phoenix’s awakening. The battle tests the heroes’ coordination and their ability to protect one another.

16Volume 16*

The aftermath of the Phoenix battle brings grief and a new political crisis. Naofumi faces a rival hero while his allies prepare to defend the kingdom.

17Volume 17*

Naofumi returns to Kizuna’s world as its conflicts deepen. A search for the missing hunting hero brings new enemies and unfamiliar weapons.

18Volume 18*

A contest over cooking and power draws Naofumi into fresh conflict. His allies investigate the people who use the waves for their own ends.

19Volume 19*

Naofumi explores territory once ruled by a demon dragon. The party’s discoveries lead into another struggle against forces crossing between worlds.

20Volume 20*

Naofumi returns to his village before a mysterious event transports it elsewhere. A meeting with another Shield Hero makes the village’s situation harder to explain.

21Volume 21*

Naofumi and his allies work with the Shield Hero of the past. Questions about that hero’s nation lead them toward the origins of the waves.

22Volume 22*

War places Naofumi’s allies in danger as Siltran faces a larger power. The search for a way to heal his friends draws on weapons and knowledge from the past.

* Arc names chosen by Arc Almanac, because the books don’t name them.

Works and editions

Release facts are entered by hand and can lag behind the publishers.

Web novel

Web novel, the original

EditionLatestNextChecked
JapaneseShōsetsuka ni NarōOnlineOngoingNone announced3 Oct 2026

Light novel

Light novel, adapts the web novel

EditionLatestNextChecked
JapaneseMedia Factory / MF BooksVol 2225 Jun 2019None announced3 Oct 2026
EnglishOne Peace BooksVol 2221 Dec 2021None announced3 Oct 2026

Manga

Manga, adapts the light novel

EditionLatestNextChecked
JapaneseMedia Factory / KADOKAWAVol 3022 May 2026None announced3 Oct 2026
EnglishOne Peace BooksVol 278 Sep 2026None announced3 Oct 2026

Anime

Anime, adapts the light novel

PartAired
Season 19 Jan 2019 to 26 Jun 2019
Season 26 Apr 2022 to 29 Jun 2022
Season 36 Oct 2023 to 22 Dec 2023
Season 49 Jul 2025 to 24 Sep 2025

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After each season

Where to continue after each The Rising of the Shield Hero anime part
Watched throughLight novel (Japanese)Light novel (English)Manga (Japanese)Manga (English)
Season 1Light novel vol 6, prologue (out)Light novel vol 6, prologue (out)Unknown: Not confirmed yet. The episode or chapter mapping here is marked for checking.Unknown: Not confirmed yet. The episode or chapter mapping here is marked for checking.
Season 2Light novel vol 10, prologue (out)Light novel vol 10, prologue (out)Unknown: Not confirmed yet. The episode or chapter mapping here is marked for checking.Unknown: Not confirmed yet. The episode or chapter mapping here is marked for checking.
Season 3Light novel vol 13, prologue (out)Light novel vol 13, prologue (out)Manga hasn’t reached this point yetManga hasn’t reached this point yet
Season 4Starts partway through chapter 13. Light novel vol 14 (out)Starts partway through chapter 13. Light novel vol 14 (out)Manga hasn’t reached this point yetManga hasn’t reached this point yet

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