The Rising of the Shield Hero
TV-14United States rating201924 min episodesAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
A young man is transported to a fantasy world where he is chosen as one of four heroes to protect the land from magical waves. After facing a harsh betrayal early on, he must find a way to survive and fight for his life while navigating a world that treats him with suspicion.
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A young man is transported to a fantasy world where he is chosen as one of four heroes to protect the land from magical waves. After facing a harsh betrayal early on, he must find a way to survive and fight for his life while navigating a world that treats him with suspicion.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Strong
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Fast
- The show features frequent action sequences and rapid anime-style editing typical of the fantasy adventure genre. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryThe hero faces betrayal and loss of status in a fantasy setting.
- Approx.ScaryThe hero faces magical waves and monsters to protect the world.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the main character handle the way people treated him after his betrayal?
- 2What did you think about the way the hero had to find new ways to succeed when his first plan failed?
- 3How does it feel when someone is treated unfairly by others?
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