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Our regrets make us stronger.
Overview
Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?
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Season 1
25 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.6Golden Era

Season 1
25 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.6Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shield Hero | Jan 9, 2019 | 7.3 |
| 2 | The Slave Girl | Jan 16, 2019 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Wave of Catastrophe | Jan 23, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Lullaby at Dawn | Jan 30, 2019 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Filo | Feb 6, 2019 | 7.5 |
| 6 | A New Comrade | Feb 13, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 7 | The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl | Feb 20, 2019 | 7.3 |
| 8 | Curse Shield | Feb 27, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 9 | Melty | Mar 6, 2019 | 7.3 |
| 10 | In the Midst of Turmoil | Mar 13, 2019 | 7.5 |
| 11 | Catastrophe Returns | Mar 20, 2019 | 7.4 |
| 12 | The Raven Invader | Mar 27, 2019 | 7.7 |
| 13 | The Devil of the Shield | Apr 3, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 14 | Everlasting Memory | Apr 10, 2019 | 7.2 |
| 15 | Raphtalia | Apr 17, 2019 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Filolial Queen | Apr 24, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 17 | A Promise Made | May 1, 2019 | 7.8 |
| 18 | A Conspiracy Linked | May 8, 2019 | 7.4 |
| 19 | The Four Cardinal Heroes | May 15, 2019 | 7.4 |
| 20 | Battle of Good and Evil | May 22, 2019 | 7.9 |
| 21 | Naofumi's Triumphant Return | May 29, 2019 | 8.2 |
| 22 | Four Heroes Council | Jun 5, 2019 | 7.1 |
| 23 | Cal Mira Archipelago | Jun 12, 2019 | 7.5 |
| 24 | Guardians of Another World | Jun 19, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 25 | The Rising of the Shield Hero | Jun 26, 2019 | 7.8 |

Season 2
13 episodes • 2022Avg: 6.7

Season 2
13 episodes • 2022Avg: 6.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Roar | Apr 6, 2022 | 6.6 |
| 2 | Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise | Apr 13, 2022 | 6.7 |
| 3 | Shaking Land | Apr 20, 2022 | 6.8 |
| 4 | Ruins in the Fog | Apr 27, 2022 | 6.4 |
| 5 | Ost Hourai | May 4, 2022 | 6.7 |
| 6 | Racing to Catch Up | May 11, 2022 | 7.2 |
| 7 | Infinite Labyrinth | May 18, 2022 | 6.8 |
| 8 | A Parting in the Snow | May 25, 2022 | 6.9 |
| 9 | Humming Fairy | Jun 1, 2022 | 6.7 |
| 10 | Katana Hero | Jun 8, 2022 | 6.1 |
| 11 | Kizuna | Jun 15, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 12 | Reason to Fight | Jun 22, 2022 | 7.2 |
| 13 | Flowers Offered in Recollection | Jun 29, 2022 | 6.3 |

Season 3
12 episodes • 2023Avg: 6.8

Season 3
12 episodes • 2023Avg: 6.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Coliseum | Oct 6, 2023 | 6.8 |
| 2 | Nadia | Oct 13, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 3 | The White Tiger Siblings | Oct 20, 2023 | 6.9 |
| 4 | The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero | Oct 27, 2023 | 6.8 |
| 5 | Each of Their Paths | Nov 3, 2023 | 6.6 |
| 6 | Where You Point Your Strength | Nov 10, 2023 | 6.3 |
| 7 | The Girl and the Dragon | Nov 17, 2023 | 6.7 |
| 8 | Dragon's Den | Nov 24, 2023 | 6.8 |
| 9 | Emperor Dragon | Dec 1, 2023 | 6.8 |
| 10 | Perfect Hidden Justice | Dec 8, 2023 | 6.8 |
| 11 | Justice VS Justice | Dec 15, 2023 | 7.3 |
| 12 | The Ones We Must Protect | Dec 22, 2023 | 7.3 |

Season 4
12 episodes • 2025Avg: 6.8

Season 4
12 episodes • 2025Avg: 6.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siltvelt | Jul 9, 2025 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Official Welcome | Jul 16, 2025 | 6.6 |
| 3 | A True People | Jul 23, 2025 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Entrusted Power | Jul 30, 2025 | 6.0 |
| 5 | White Tiger | Aug 6, 2025 | 6.0 |
| 6 | Leaving Port | Aug 13, 2025 | 6.5 |
| 7 | Arriving in Q'ten Lo | Aug 20, 2025 | 7.0 |
| 8 | Orochi | Aug 27, 2025 | 7.0 |
| 9 | Zodia | Sep 3, 2025 | 8.0 |
| 10 | Prayers | Sep 10, 2025 | 7.0 |
| 11 | Oracle Miko | Sep 17, 2025 | 7.0 |
| 12 | Return of the Emperor | Sep 24, 2025 | 6.0 |
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