The Rising of the Shield Hero
The Rising of the Shield Hero is an isekai light novel and anime series about Naofumi Iwatani, who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero but faces betrayal and discrimination. The series explores themes of redemption, trust, and overcoming adversity.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2013
Origin
Japan
Tags
isekaifantasyredemptionbetrayalshieldadventuredark themescharacter growth
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Aliases
Not specified
Type
anime
Release Year
2013
Status
Ongoing (light novel), 3 seasons (anime)
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
anime
Genre
isekai, fantasy, redemption, betrayal, shield, adventure, dark themes, character growth
Content Information
Synopsis
The Rising of the Shield Hero is an isekai light novel and anime series about Naofumi Iwatani, who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero but faces betrayal and discrimination. The series explores themes of redemption, trust, and overcoming adversity.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
isekai, fantasy, redemption, betrayal, shield, adventure, dark themes, character growth
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Web Novel/Light Novel
Adaptations
Manga, Anime series, Mobile games, Drama CDs
Merchandise
Figures, Clothing, Accessories, Art books, Soundtracks
Cross Media
Game collaborations, Cafe events, Art exhibitions, Fan events
Commercial Information
Book Sales
Over 11 million copies sold worldwide
Box Office
N/A (TV series)
Critical Reception
Mixed to positive, praised for character development
Audience Reception
Popular among isekai fans, controversial themes
Awards
Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominations
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from figures and collectibles
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Millions of fans worldwide
Demographics
Teens and adults, isekai enthusiasts, fantasy fans
Community Platforms
Reddit, Discord, MyAnimeList, Fan forums, Social media
Fan Creations
Fan art, Fan fiction, Cosplay, Theories, Analysis videos
Conventions
Anime conventions, Light novel events, Fan meetups
Fandom Characteristics
Character analysis, World building discussions, Redemption arc appreciation, Shield techniques theorizing
Historical Development
Creation Background
Created to explore darker themes in isekai genre and redemption narratives
Major Milestones
2012: Web novel begins publication, 2013: Light novel adaptation starts, 2014: Manga adaptation begins, 2019: Anime adaptation premieres, 2022: Second season airs, 2023: Third season airs
Cultural Impact
Influenced discussions about justice and redemption in isekai anime
Legacy
Notable for its darker take on the isekai genre and character development
Related Links
shieldhero-anime.jp
www.enjoyip.com