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

All series / The Rising of the Shield Hero / Arc 16

Arc 16 of 22 in The Rising of the Shield Hero

Arc 16: Volume 16

Arc name chosen by Arc Almanac, because the books don’t name it.

I’ve watched through

Season 1 stops before this arc.

Season 2 stops before this arc.

Season 3 stops before this arc.

Season 4 stops before this arc.

What happens

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.

Where it sits

Arc 16 in The Rising of the Shield Hero
FormatVolumesUnitsLanguage
Light novelVol 16Prologue–epilogueJapanese
Light novelVol 16Prologue–epilogueEnglish

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