The Rising of the Shield Hero

injury detail, suicide
Production year2018
Genre(s)Fantasy, Action, Animation
Approx. running minutes333m
CastKaito Ishikawa (voice), Asami Seto (voice), Billy Kametz (voice), Erica Mendez (voice), Robbie Friedman (voice)

The Rising of the Shield Hero

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sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
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NETFLIX, INC
strong bloody violence, sexual violence
Classified Date:
27/05/2020
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Distributor:
Manga Entertainment Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Season 1 Episodes 1-13
sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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NETFLIX, INC
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29/06/2024
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sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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29/06/2024
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moderate bloody violence, threat, language
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode monsters interrupt Naofumi's preparations for the next Wave, and the Queen summons four Cardinal Heroes.

violence
There are fight scenes with occasional bloody aftermath which include use of swords and energy blasts.
threat and horror
Characters are chased by giant monsters and flying bats.
language
There is use of moderate language ('bitch') and milder terms ('crap', 'jerk').
additional issues
There are infrequent mild sex references.
moderate violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode Military leaders hold a meeting, however, a mysterious woman interrupts their planning.

violence
There are moments of sword violence with occasional bloody aftermath.
additional issues
Mild threat includes characters discussing threats approaching their cities, and a large foot crushing houses in a town. A woman encourages a female character to pursue her crush and make a move romantically. There is use of mild bad language ('crap') and milder terms ('hell').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, the leaders of all nations' militaries unite to combat the giant tortoise threatening their lands.

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There are moments of sword and spear violence with occasional bloody aftermath, and a scene in which the head of a giant tortoise is severed with energy blasts, resulting in blood raining down on those below.
mild fantasy violence, threat
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHADOW HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Naofumi and his group search for the Spirit Tortoise's weak spot.

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There are brief fantastical battle scenes with spears, axes and mild sight of blood. A man and woman are shoved to the ground in their own home.
threat and horror
A young girl is snatched from her family home by three men. Characters must escape a crumbling temple.
additional issues
There is very mild rude humour around the Spirt Tortoise's excrement.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode characters journey into the body of a giant tortoise to destroy it’s heart.

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There are strong bloody images as the heart of a giant tortoise is severed. There are fight scenes with occasional bloody aftermath which include use of swords and energy blasts.
moderate bloody images
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode a mastermind emerges, leaving Naofumi with a difficult choice.

injury detail
A man's head is stepped on by a villain, resulting in bloody aftermath.
additional issues
There are scenes of mild fantasy violence which include use of swords and energy blasts, confrontations with villains, and use of mild bad language ('bastard', 'crap') and milder terms ('jerk', 'damn', 'hell').
strong bloody violence
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11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Naofumi wakes up with his companions in an unfamiliar prison and finds their levels waning.

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A monstrous creature is ripped to shreds by razored wire, resulting in large splashes of blood falling to the ground and covering characters. A clawed monster slashes at a man's shoulders, drawing blood. A small fluffy creature is chopped bloodlessly in half by a sword. There are brief scenes of sword and spear battles.
additional issues
A young woman talks about a time when she considered taking her own life. There is very mild bad language ('screw').
moderate violence, language
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode a moment of rest for Naofumi and his friends is interrupted by a new threat.

violence
There are fight scenes, with occasional bloody aftermath, which include use of swords and energy blasts.
language
There is use of moderate language ('prick') and milder terms ('shit', 'pissed', 'ass', 'bastard', 'jerk', ‘hell’, 'damn').
additional issues
A villain threatens to kill people, and characters are chased by armed soldiers.
moderate violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode Naofumi searches for his missing friends, and Filo is held captive by villains.

violence
There are fight scenes, with occasional bloody aftermath, which include use of swords and energy blasts. A young woman in chains is whipped in front of an audience for being disobedient.
additional issues
Characters are restrained and locked in cells, a man screams as a number of ghosts make loud noises behind him, and there is use of mild bad language ('shit', 'hell', 'God', 'damn').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, characters hatch a plan to break out of prison and reunite with their friends.

violence
There are fight scenes with bloody aftermath which include use of swords and energy blasts.
strong bloody violence
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11/07/2023
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Kyo proceeds with his sinister plot while Naofumi and his group reunite with Raphtalia.

violence
A character is bloodily dismembered by a magic spell. There are fantastical sword fights involving magic and brief spear and axe fighting.
additional issues
There is mild bad language ('shit', 'ass', 'bastard') and milder terms which include 'screw', 'butt', 'hell' and 'damn'. A character is briefly restrained by tentacles but is quickly freed. There is sword threat.
moderate bad language, bullying
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi must stop Kyo's nefarious plans.

language
There is use of moderate language ('bitch', 'slut', 'whore') and milder terms ('crap', 'ass', 'shit', 'crap', 'bastard 'moron', 'hell', 'screw').
theme
A man receives death threats and is bullied online.
additional issues
There are scenes of mild fantasy violence in which characters battle one another using swords and energy blasts, and villain threatens to destroy people.
moderate sex references, suicide references
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode Filo loses her ability to fly, the girls go shopping, and there are flashbacks to Kizuna's island ordeal.

sex
There are sexualised close ups of cleavage and women in bikinis. Characters discuss sex in an undetailed manner.
suicide and self-harm
A woman on a desert island contemplates suicide, but ultimately decides against it.
strong bloody images, sexualised violence, sexual violence references
Classified Date:
30/06/2020
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Manga Entertainment Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Season 2 Episodes 14-25
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moderate bad language
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi and his friends enter a realm ruled by money.

language
There is moderate bad language ('bitch') as well as milder terms such as 'shit', 'damn', and 'hell'.
additional issues
Some shots emphasize the characters' physical traits. Scenes feature mild fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights, and energy blasts but there is no sight of blood. The story features an underground slave market however the depiction is unrealistic and framed within the fantastical world of the story.
mild fantasy violence, language, sex references, injury detail
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06/01/2025
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, the team faces Nadia in the ring.

violence
Enemies fight in battles, using medieval weaponry and casting magic spells which generate electricity and blasts of energy.
language
There is use of mild bad language ('bastard', 'bullshit', 'ass') as well as milder terms such as 'hell' and 'damn'.
sex
There is sight of female characters dressed in revealing outfits.
injury detail
A man is fleetingly seen with blood on his clothes.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
People are briefly surrounded by attackers wielding swords. Alcohol is depicted.
moderate sex references, bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi meets two young siblings.

sex
Some camera angles emphasize the characters' physical traits.
injury detail
In some shots there is brief sight of blood.
additional issues
Scenes feature mild fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights and energy blasts but the fighting is not bloody. Slavery is commonplace in the fantasy world of the story. There is also very mild bad language ('damn', 'hell').
moderate bad language, bloody images, sex references, brief rape references
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Noafumi is asked by the Queen to seek out Motoyasu despite the appearance of the 'The Mysterious Girl'.

language
There is frequent use of the terms 'bitch' and 'whore'. Other language is milder and includes uses of 'bastard', 'shit', 'screw', 'damn' and 'hell'.
sex
A woman unzips her top in order to 'show off' her breasts to a male companion; her cleavage is shown in close-up, before she places a man's hand on her chest.
injury detail
There are stylised images of people lying in pools of blood or of blood spurting from characters, including fantastical creatures.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In an attempt to get a male enemy in trouble a female villain says "It's proof that he forced himself on me...he told me he'll kill my father if I resisted"
additional issues
There are brief scenes of mild fantasy violence and threat in which men fight with magic wielding swords.
moderate injury detail
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, S'yne saves Naofumi and his party from being attacked by a pair or mysterious travellers.

injury detail
In the opening credits, a man vomits blood and a person is seen lying on the floor clutching their injured stomach.
additional issues
There are prolonged scenes of mild fantasy violence. A brief sex reference occurs when a man says that a group of people "...really do love their harems". Mild bad language includes a use of 'asshole'.
strong violence
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Crunchyroll Limited

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violence
There are bloody stabbings throughout. In one sequence, a man is beheaded with sight of blood spray. Injured characters are shown lying in pools of blood.
additional issues
There are scenes of moderate threat when characters threaten to kill each other and engage in violence. There is a brief close-up shot of a woman's cleavage. Mild bad language includes uses of the terms 'shit', 'damn' and 'hell'.
moderate injury detail
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF A SHIELD HERO is Japanese anime series; in this episode, Keel and the other demi-human children learn to harness their powers whilst looking after a baby dragon called Gaelion.

injury detail
The opening credit sequence includes sight of a character clutching their injured stomach and another vomiting copious amounts of blood.
additional issues
Characters punch one another during combat training.
moderate violence, bloody images, threat
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF A SHIELD HERO is Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi and his party of demi-children attempt to rescue Gaelion, who has turned evil following his accidental consumption of the Emperor Dragon's Core.

violence
There are intense scenes of fantastical violence in which characters fight a dragon using their magical powers.
threat and horror
A character is attacked by a dragon and their human form is shown entangled inside its stomach.
injury detail
The opening credit sequence includes sight of a character clutching their injured stomach and another vomiting copious amounts of blood.
additional issues
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
moderate violence
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi and his friends battle a dragon.

violence
Scenes feature moderate fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights, energy blasts, explosions. In some shots there is brief sight of blood.
additional issues
Some camera angles emphasize the characters' physical traits. In one comic scene a person talks about feeling drunk. There is also very mild bad language ('damn').
moderate violence, bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi and his friends encounter the Bow Hero.

violence
Scenes feature moderate fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights, archery, and energy blasts; in one battle scene a person is injured and there is a blood spurt, however this moment is not gory.
additional issues
Some camera angles emphasize the characters' physical traits. Slavery is commonplace in the fantasy world of the story. There is also very mild bad language ('hell').
moderate bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an anime fantasy series; in this episode Rishia and Itsuki go head-to-head in the arena and Naofumi gets a group of children to safety.

injury detail
There are moderate bloody images.
additional issues
Mild bad language includes use of 'shit', 'screw' and milder terms such as 'damn', 'hell', and 'butt'. There are also mild sexualised images of scantily clad women, fantastical fight sequences with use of swords, bows and arrows and energy blasts, as well as references to child slavery.
moderate bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an anime fantasy series; in this episode Raphtalia is targeted by villains trying to prevent her from taking the throne.

injury detail
There are moderate bloody images.
additional issues
Armed villains attack villages and kidnap children. There are also swords fights, explosions, use of energy blasts and mild sexualised images of scantily clad women.
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moderate sex references
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi visits the nation of Siltvelt where demi-humans reside.

violence
Scenes of violence include fight training in which magical powers are used and characters are kicked and punched. It is implied that a person is killed offscreen with magical powers.
threat and horror
Brief scenes of threat include a family running from a burning building and assassins with blades surrounding them.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
sex
There is occasional sight of a skimpily dressed buxom female character and verbal references to a man being offered a harem of women of different species.
injury detail
A dead body briefly seen, though with no bloody detail.
moderate sex references, injury detail
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi remains in the castle as his party explore the town of Siltvelt.

threat and horror
Characters eat poison-laced food but they are helped instantly.
language
There is use of the term 'shit', as well as the milder term 'hell'.
sex
There is sight of skimpily dressed buxom female characters as an aphrodisiac is released causing a swarm of women to charge towards a man. It is implied that these women are sex workers and there are verbal references to harems.
injury detail
Blood is seen as a butcher cuts into a dead animal.
alcohol and smoking
Characters are briefly seen with alcoholic drinks.
mild threat, injury detail
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi navigates the political aftermath of an attempted poisoning.

threat and horror
Scenes include a battlefield sequence featuring explosions and magic powers, with a dead body visible in the aftermath. Characters are threatened with violence.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
injury detail
A flashback sequence includes brief sight of blood on a character's body and there is brief sight of dead bodies, though they are not bloody.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Fohl and Atla enter a duel with Jaralis and his warrior, Lyceras.

violence
Scenes of violence include punches, kicks, body slams and the use of bladed weapons. Blood spurts out of characters' mouths as they are punched.
threat and horror
Scenes of threat include soldiers on a battlefield with explosions and a character drinks a potion that causes him to turn into a large lion.
language
Mild bad language includes 'bastard' and 'ass'.
sex
There is occasional sexualised focus on the body of a female character.
injury detail
Scenes include sight of bloodied dead bodies, a character impaled on a sword and blood dripping from a blade.
theme
Upsetting scenes are centered on bereavement.
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Fohl transforms into the full white tiger during a duel with Jaralis.

violence
Fantastical fight sequences include bloody detail, such as blood spraying from an implied gouging of a character's eye, a monster's tentacles being severed and blood spurting as a creature consumes a character.
threat and horror
Scenes of fantastical threat includes a character transforming into a monster and charging at others.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language of 'damn'.
sex
There is occasional sexualised focus on the body of a female character
theme
There are references to bereavement.
moderate sex references
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi returns to Lurolona Village to make preparations for an upcoming journey.

violence
Brief scenes of stylised violence include the use of magic powers, punches, and fire.
threat and horror
Scenes of fantastical threat include ninjas ambushing a ship and firing arrows. Characters are pulled into a whirlpool at sea.
language
Mild bad language includes a use of 'crap'.
sex
There is occasional sexualised focus on the body of a female character. Men cheer at a woman wearing a French maid outfit, and she is then told to wear the outfit in order to drive sales.
moderate violence, injury detail
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi and his party reach Q'Ten Lo, only to a starkly oppressive state.

violence
There is brief sight of blood during fantastical fight sequences, which include the use of magic powers, bladed weapons and sight of people being struck.
threat and horror
There are brief scenes of mild threat.
language
Mild bad language includes 'bastard', 'crap', 'damn' and 'hell'.
sex
There is an undetailed reference to harems and a man comments on the attractiveness of female characters.
injury detail
There is brief sight of a bloodied fantastical creature and a person in a pool of blood.
moderate violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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violence
Characters fight an eight-headed snake with magical powers, bow and arrows and bladed weapons. As they cut off the heads, there is brief sight of blood.
threat and horror
There are scenes of mild fantastical threat as characters are attacked by a monster.
language
There is use of very mild bad language ('damn').
sex
A female is told to wear a specific outfit to boost the morale of soldiers.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
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Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi and his party meet a girl called Zodia.

violence
There is a passing verbal reference to criminals being sentenced to death.
threat and horror
A man is comically restrained and there are verbal references to an attack.
language
There is use of very mild bad language ('hell', 'God' and 'damn').
sex
It is implied that a woman joins a man in a bath house. Characters flirt and a man comments on the attractiveness of a female character.
injury detail
There is sight of blood pooling around dead bodies, blood splatters on a character's face and blood dripping from a sword.
alcohol and smoking
References are made to alcohol, and a character is seen drunk.
mild violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Raphtalia travels to meet the water dragon's shrine maiden, Shildina.

violence
Characters fight with magical powers and there are undetailed verbal references to violence.
threat and horror
There are very mild threats of violence, and a child is briefly seen being scared of a fantastical creature.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Shildina appears at the old capital and formally requests a fateful one-on-one duel between representatives of both sides.

violence
Scenes of violence include sword fights, stabbings and a decapitation. A character is impaled, and another is struck with energy blasts.
threat and horror
Frequent scenes of threat include attacks from fantastical creatures, earthquakes, and towns being set on fire.
language
Infrequent mild bad language includes a use of 'ass'.
sex
A reference is made to someone being a person's lover.
injury detail
Blood spurts are visible during stabbings and a decapitation. Dead bodies in pools of blood line a battlefield.
strong violence, bloody images
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF SHIELD HERO is an animated series; in this episode, Raphtalia is challenged to a duel.

violence
A man throws a spear at an enemy, causing bloodshed on impact.
threat and horror
Scenes of threat include a fantastical entity menacing characters and a sequence in which a person is pursued by an attacker.
language
Bad language includes uses of 'crap', 'hell' and 'damn'.
injury detail
Blood spurts from wounds during combat, and dead bodies are shown with blood in the aftermath of violence.
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Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited
Classified date27/05/2020
Languageja
These ratings reflect the overall classification of the season, and not classifications for individual episodes.
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
strong bloody violence, sexual violence
Classified Date:
27/05/2020
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Manga Entertainment Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Season 1 Episodes 1-13
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
sex references, language, threat, violence
Classified Date:
29/06/2024
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
NETFLIX, INC
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moderate bloody violence, threat, language
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode monsters interrupt Naofumi's preparations for the next Wave, and the Queen summons four Cardinal Heroes.

violence
There are fight scenes with occasional bloody aftermath which include use of swords and energy blasts.
threat and horror
Characters are chased by giant monsters and flying bats.
language
There is use of moderate language ('bitch') and milder terms ('crap', 'jerk').
additional issues
There are infrequent mild sex references.
moderate violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode Military leaders hold a meeting, however, a mysterious woman interrupts their planning.

violence
There are moments of sword violence with occasional bloody aftermath.
additional issues
Mild threat includes characters discussing threats approaching their cities, and a large foot crushing houses in a town. A woman encourages a female character to pursue her crush and make a move romantically. There is use of mild bad language ('crap') and milder terms ('hell').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, the leaders of all nations' militaries unite to combat the giant tortoise threatening their lands.

violence
There are moments of sword and spear violence with occasional bloody aftermath, and a scene in which the head of a giant tortoise is severed with energy blasts, resulting in blood raining down on those below.
mild fantasy violence, threat
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHADOW HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Naofumi and his group search for the Spirit Tortoise's weak spot.

violence
There are brief fantastical battle scenes with spears, axes and mild sight of blood. A man and woman are shoved to the ground in their own home.
threat and horror
A young girl is snatched from her family home by three men. Characters must escape a crumbling temple.
additional issues
There is very mild rude humour around the Spirt Tortoise's excrement.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode characters journey into the body of a giant tortoise to destroy it’s heart.

violence
There are strong bloody images as the heart of a giant tortoise is severed. There are fight scenes with occasional bloody aftermath which include use of swords and energy blasts.
moderate bloody images
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode a mastermind emerges, leaving Naofumi with a difficult choice.

injury detail
A man's head is stepped on by a villain, resulting in bloody aftermath.
additional issues
There are scenes of mild fantasy violence which include use of swords and energy blasts, confrontations with villains, and use of mild bad language ('bastard', 'crap') and milder terms ('jerk', 'damn', 'hell').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Naofumi wakes up with his companions in an unfamiliar prison and finds their levels waning.

violence
A monstrous creature is ripped to shreds by razored wire, resulting in large splashes of blood falling to the ground and covering characters. A clawed monster slashes at a man's shoulders, drawing blood. A small fluffy creature is chopped bloodlessly in half by a sword. There are brief scenes of sword and spear battles.
additional issues
A young woman talks about a time when she considered taking her own life. There is very mild bad language ('screw').
moderate violence, language
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode a moment of rest for Naofumi and his friends is interrupted by a new threat.

violence
There are fight scenes, with occasional bloody aftermath, which include use of swords and energy blasts.
language
There is use of moderate language ('prick') and milder terms ('shit', 'pissed', 'ass', 'bastard', 'jerk', ‘hell’, 'damn').
additional issues
A villain threatens to kill people, and characters are chased by armed soldiers.
moderate violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode Naofumi searches for his missing friends, and Filo is held captive by villains.

violence
There are fight scenes, with occasional bloody aftermath, which include use of swords and energy blasts. A young woman in chains is whipped in front of an audience for being disobedient.
additional issues
Characters are restrained and locked in cells, a man screams as a number of ghosts make loud noises behind him, and there is use of mild bad language ('shit', 'hell', 'God', 'damn').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, characters hatch a plan to break out of prison and reunite with their friends.

violence
There are fight scenes with bloody aftermath which include use of swords and energy blasts.
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Kyo proceeds with his sinister plot while Naofumi and his group reunite with Raphtalia.

violence
A character is bloodily dismembered by a magic spell. There are fantastical sword fights involving magic and brief spear and axe fighting.
additional issues
There is mild bad language ('shit', 'ass', 'bastard') and milder terms which include 'screw', 'butt', 'hell' and 'damn'. A character is briefly restrained by tentacles but is quickly freed. There is sword threat.
moderate bad language, bullying
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi must stop Kyo's nefarious plans.

language
There is use of moderate language ('bitch', 'slut', 'whore') and milder terms ('crap', 'ass', 'shit', 'crap', 'bastard 'moron', 'hell', 'screw').
theme
A man receives death threats and is bullied online.
additional issues
There are scenes of mild fantasy violence in which characters battle one another using swords and energy blasts, and villain threatens to destroy people.
moderate sex references, suicide references
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode Filo loses her ability to fly, the girls go shopping, and there are flashbacks to Kizuna's island ordeal.

sex
There are sexualised close ups of cleavage and women in bikinis. Characters discuss sex in an undetailed manner.
suicide and self-harm
A woman on a desert island contemplates suicide, but ultimately decides against it.
strong bloody images, sexualised violence, sexual violence references
Classified Date:
30/06/2020
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Manga Entertainment Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Season 2 Episodes 14-25
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moderate bad language
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi and his friends enter a realm ruled by money.

language
There is moderate bad language ('bitch') as well as milder terms such as 'shit', 'damn', and 'hell'.
additional issues
Some shots emphasize the characters' physical traits. Scenes feature mild fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights, and energy blasts but there is no sight of blood. The story features an underground slave market however the depiction is unrealistic and framed within the fantastical world of the story.
mild fantasy violence, language, sex references, injury detail
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, the team faces Nadia in the ring.

violence
Enemies fight in battles, using medieval weaponry and casting magic spells which generate electricity and blasts of energy.
language
There is use of mild bad language ('bastard', 'bullshit', 'ass') as well as milder terms such as 'hell' and 'damn'.
sex
There is sight of female characters dressed in revealing outfits.
injury detail
A man is fleetingly seen with blood on his clothes.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
People are briefly surrounded by attackers wielding swords. Alcohol is depicted.
moderate sex references, bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi meets two young siblings.

sex
Some camera angles emphasize the characters' physical traits.
injury detail
In some shots there is brief sight of blood.
additional issues
Scenes feature mild fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights and energy blasts but the fighting is not bloody. Slavery is commonplace in the fantasy world of the story. There is also very mild bad language ('damn', 'hell').
moderate bad language, bloody images, sex references, brief rape references
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Noafumi is asked by the Queen to seek out Motoyasu despite the appearance of the 'The Mysterious Girl'.

language
There is frequent use of the terms 'bitch' and 'whore'. Other language is milder and includes uses of 'bastard', 'shit', 'screw', 'damn' and 'hell'.
sex
A woman unzips her top in order to 'show off' her breasts to a male companion; her cleavage is shown in close-up, before she places a man's hand on her chest.
injury detail
There are stylised images of people lying in pools of blood or of blood spurting from characters, including fantastical creatures.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In an attempt to get a male enemy in trouble a female villain says "It's proof that he forced himself on me...he told me he'll kill my father if I resisted"
additional issues
There are brief scenes of mild fantasy violence and threat in which men fight with magic wielding swords.
moderate injury detail
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, S'yne saves Naofumi and his party from being attacked by a pair or mysterious travellers.

injury detail
In the opening credits, a man vomits blood and a person is seen lying on the floor clutching their injured stomach.
additional issues
There are prolonged scenes of mild fantasy violence. A brief sex reference occurs when a man says that a group of people "...really do love their harems". Mild bad language includes a use of 'asshole'.
strong violence
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Ren struggles to cope in the aftermath of a failed attack on the Spirit Tortoise.

violence
There are bloody stabbings throughout. In one sequence, a man is beheaded with sight of blood spray. Injured characters are shown lying in pools of blood.
additional issues
There are scenes of moderate threat when characters threaten to kill each other and engage in violence. There is a brief close-up shot of a woman's cleavage. Mild bad language includes uses of the terms 'shit', 'damn' and 'hell'.
moderate injury detail
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF A SHIELD HERO is Japanese anime series; in this episode, Keel and the other demi-human children learn to harness their powers whilst looking after a baby dragon called Gaelion.

injury detail
The opening credit sequence includes sight of a character clutching their injured stomach and another vomiting copious amounts of blood.
additional issues
Characters punch one another during combat training.
moderate violence, bloody images, threat
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF A SHIELD HERO is Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi and his party of demi-children attempt to rescue Gaelion, who has turned evil following his accidental consumption of the Emperor Dragon's Core.

violence
There are intense scenes of fantastical violence in which characters fight a dragon using their magical powers.
threat and horror
A character is attacked by a dragon and their human form is shown entangled inside its stomach.
injury detail
The opening credit sequence includes sight of a character clutching their injured stomach and another vomiting copious amounts of blood.
additional issues
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
moderate violence
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi and his friends battle a dragon.

violence
Scenes feature moderate fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights, energy blasts, explosions. In some shots there is brief sight of blood.
additional issues
Some camera angles emphasize the characters' physical traits. In one comic scene a person talks about feeling drunk. There is also very mild bad language ('damn').
moderate violence, bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an animated Japanese fantasy series; in this episode, Naofumi and his friends encounter the Bow Hero.

violence
Scenes feature moderate fantasy violence including punches, kicks, sword fights, archery, and energy blasts; in one battle scene a person is injured and there is a blood spurt, however this moment is not gory.
additional issues
Some camera angles emphasize the characters' physical traits. Slavery is commonplace in the fantasy world of the story. There is also very mild bad language ('hell').
moderate bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an anime fantasy series; in this episode Rishia and Itsuki go head-to-head in the arena and Naofumi gets a group of children to safety.

injury detail
There are moderate bloody images.
additional issues
Mild bad language includes use of 'shit', 'screw' and milder terms such as 'damn', 'hell', and 'butt'. There are also mild sexualised images of scantily clad women, fantastical fight sequences with use of swords, bows and arrows and energy blasts, as well as references to child slavery.
moderate bloody images
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is an anime fantasy series; in this episode Raphtalia is targeted by villains trying to prevent her from taking the throne.

injury detail
There are moderate bloody images.
additional issues
Armed villains attack villages and kidnap children. There are also swords fights, explosions, use of energy blasts and mild sexualised images of scantily clad women.
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moderate sex references
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi visits the nation of Siltvelt where demi-humans reside.

violence
Scenes of violence include fight training in which magical powers are used and characters are kicked and punched. It is implied that a person is killed offscreen with magical powers.
threat and horror
Brief scenes of threat include a family running from a burning building and assassins with blades surrounding them.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
sex
There is occasional sight of a skimpily dressed buxom female character and verbal references to a man being offered a harem of women of different species.
injury detail
A dead body briefly seen, though with no bloody detail.
moderate sex references, injury detail
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi remains in the castle as his party explore the town of Siltvelt.

threat and horror
Characters eat poison-laced food but they are helped instantly.
language
There is use of the term 'shit', as well as the milder term 'hell'.
sex
There is sight of skimpily dressed buxom female characters as an aphrodisiac is released causing a swarm of women to charge towards a man. It is implied that these women are sex workers and there are verbal references to harems.
injury detail
Blood is seen as a butcher cuts into a dead animal.
alcohol and smoking
Characters are briefly seen with alcoholic drinks.
mild threat, injury detail
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi navigates the political aftermath of an attempted poisoning.

threat and horror
Scenes include a battlefield sequence featuring explosions and magic powers, with a dead body visible in the aftermath. Characters are threatened with violence.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
injury detail
A flashback sequence includes brief sight of blood on a character's body and there is brief sight of dead bodies, though they are not bloody.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Fohl and Atla enter a duel with Jaralis and his warrior, Lyceras.

violence
Scenes of violence include punches, kicks, body slams and the use of bladed weapons. Blood spurts out of characters' mouths as they are punched.
threat and horror
Scenes of threat include soldiers on a battlefield with explosions and a character drinks a potion that causes him to turn into a large lion.
language
Mild bad language includes 'bastard' and 'ass'.
sex
There is occasional sexualised focus on the body of a female character.
injury detail
Scenes include sight of bloodied dead bodies, a character impaled on a sword and blood dripping from a blade.
theme
Upsetting scenes are centered on bereavement.
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Fohl transforms into the full white tiger during a duel with Jaralis.

violence
Fantastical fight sequences include bloody detail, such as blood spraying from an implied gouging of a character's eye, a monster's tentacles being severed and blood spurting as a creature consumes a character.
threat and horror
Scenes of fantastical threat includes a character transforming into a monster and charging at others.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language of 'damn'.
sex
There is occasional sexualised focus on the body of a female character
theme
There are references to bereavement.
moderate sex references
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi returns to Lurolona Village to make preparations for an upcoming journey.

violence
Brief scenes of stylised violence include the use of magic powers, punches, and fire.
threat and horror
Scenes of fantastical threat include ninjas ambushing a ship and firing arrows. Characters are pulled into a whirlpool at sea.
language
Mild bad language includes a use of 'crap'.
sex
There is occasional sexualised focus on the body of a female character. Men cheer at a woman wearing a French maid outfit, and she is then told to wear the outfit in order to drive sales.
moderate violence, injury detail
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi and his party reach Q'Ten Lo, only to a starkly oppressive state.

violence
There is brief sight of blood during fantastical fight sequences, which include the use of magic powers, bladed weapons and sight of people being struck.
threat and horror
There are brief scenes of mild threat.
language
Mild bad language includes 'bastard', 'crap', 'damn' and 'hell'.
sex
There is an undetailed reference to harems and a man comments on the attractiveness of female characters.
injury detail
There is brief sight of a bloodied fantastical creature and a person in a pool of blood.
moderate violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi assembles the team to take down an eight-headed monster.

violence
Characters fight an eight-headed snake with magical powers, bow and arrows and bladed weapons. As they cut off the heads, there is brief sight of blood.
threat and horror
There are scenes of mild fantastical threat as characters are attacked by a monster.
language
There is use of very mild bad language ('damn').
sex
A female is told to wear a specific outfit to boost the morale of soldiers.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Naofumi and his party meet a girl called Zodia.

violence
There is a passing verbal reference to criminals being sentenced to death.
threat and horror
A man is comically restrained and there are verbal references to an attack.
language
There is use of very mild bad language ('hell', 'God' and 'damn').
sex
It is implied that a woman joins a man in a bath house. Characters flirt and a man comments on the attractiveness of a female character.
injury detail
There is sight of blood pooling around dead bodies, blood splatters on a character's face and blood dripping from a sword.
alcohol and smoking
References are made to alcohol, and a character is seen drunk.
mild violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Raphtalia travels to meet the water dragon's shrine maiden, Shildina.

violence
Characters fight with magical powers and there are undetailed verbal references to violence.
threat and horror
There are very mild threats of violence, and a child is briefly seen being scared of a fantastical creature.
language
There is infrequent use of very mild bad language ('hell').
strong bloody violence
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Shildina appears at the old capital and formally requests a fateful one-on-one duel between representatives of both sides.

violence
Scenes of violence include sword fights, stabbings and a decapitation. A character is impaled, and another is struck with energy blasts.
threat and horror
Frequent scenes of threat include attacks from fantastical creatures, earthquakes, and towns being set on fire.
language
Infrequent mild bad language includes a use of 'ass'.
sex
A reference is made to someone being a person's lover.
injury detail
Blood spurts are visible during stabbings and a decapitation. Dead bodies in pools of blood line a battlefield.
strong violence, bloody images
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited

THE RISING OF SHIELD HERO is an animated series; in this episode, Raphtalia is challenged to a duel.

violence
A man throws a spear at an enemy, causing bloodshed on impact.
threat and horror
Scenes of threat include a fantastical entity menacing characters and a sequence in which a person is pursued by an attacker.
language
Bad language includes uses of 'crap', 'hell' and 'damn'.
injury detail
Blood spurts from wounds during combat, and dead bodies are shown with blood in the aftermath of violence.
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Production year2018
Genre(s)Fantasy, Action, Animation
Approx. running minutes333m
CastKaito Ishikawa (voice), Asami Seto (voice), Billy Kametz (voice), Erica Mendez (voice), Robbie Friedman (voice)
Classified Date:
26/10/2026
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited
Classified Date:
06/01/2025
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited
Classified Date:
11/07/2023
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Crunchyroll Limited
Classified date27/05/2020
Languageja