The Rising of the Shield Hero: Season 2
2022 · 13 episodes · ★ 6.5
What Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero
Season 2 opens with a new Wave just around the corner. When the family of bats attacks Lurolona Village, the countdown stops, and Queen Mirelia Q Melromarc once again gathers the Four Cardinal Heroes. She suspects that everything points to the Spirit Tortoise, which has awakened from its slumber and is spreading chaos once more. Only the cursed Shield Hero offers to help. Naofumi takes the lead of his group, alongside Ost, the Tortoise's familiar who fights on the side of humans. The central conflict is stopping an unstoppable creature while the protagonist keeps dealing with the distrust of a kingdom that has turned its back on him.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 A New Roar
Mysterious monsters appear as Naofumi is preparing for the next Wave. At the same time they show up, the Wave countdown stops. The Queen summons the Four Cardinal Heroes, and tells them that the Spirit Tortoise has revived.
Directing: Masato Jimbo · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
2x02 Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise
The leaders of all the nations’ militaries gather in the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom. Naofumi is there as well, and promises to offer his help as one of the heroes. But just before they decide on a plan, a mysterious woman appears…
Directed by Takahiro Hirata · Written by Keigo Koyanagi
2x03 Shaking Land
The Spirit Tortoise begins its march once more, appearing at the border of the kingdom bearing its name. Naofumi volunteers to lure away its familiars while the army tries to bring it to the mountains. The Spirit Tortoise’s familiar, Ost, fights alongside the humans…
Directing: Tomonori Mine · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
2x04 Ruins in the Fog
The Spirit Tortoise’s head was cut off, but Ost, its familiar, is still alive. It could revive at any moment. The allied armies need to get back into fighting shape, and fast. Naofumi makes the risky move of heading onto the Tortoise’s back with only a small group, and tries to find its true weak spot.
Directed by Mayu Hirotomi · Written by Keigo Koyanagi
2x05 Ost Hourai
Naofumi is met by L’Arc, Glass, and Therese. They’re after the person who broke the Spirit Tortoise’s seal and is controlling it. L’Arc proposes teaming up again…
Directed by Takahiro Hirata · Written by Keigo Koyanagi
2x06 Racing to Catch Up
Fitoria appears when the Spirit Tortoise revives, and with her help, Naofumi attempts to destroy its heart and cut off its head at the same time. L’Arc arrives as well, but all of them are helpless before Kyo’s overwhelming power.
Directed by Takuma Suzuki · Written by Keigo Koyanagi
2x07 Infinite Labyrinth
Naofumi wakes up in a strange prison to find him and his party at level 1, and Filo missing. They start to raise their levels in order to escape, but things quickly turn against them when a dangerous monster suddenly appears…
Directing: Ippei Ichii · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
2x08 A Parting in the Snow
Naofumi’s party heads for the Dragon Hourglass of Mikakage, in order to get to Sikul, the country that summoned Kizuna. Along the way, he sells rare healing items to make a hefty profit. He hears a rumor about a genius mage…
Directing: Kim Min-sun · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
2x09 Humming Fairy
Naofumis party is teleported to Sikul, where Kizuna introduces the Vassal Weapon Hero, Ethnobalt. He soys he can use a piece of Raphtalia's hair and Naofumis blood as a catalyst that can create a shikigami to find her. He creates the shikigami, and they find.
Directing: Marina Maki · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
2x10 Katana Hero
Raphtalia is imprisoned in a Raybul Kingdom prison. She’s wary of L’Arc’s team, who is also imprisoned there, but asks them for help in escaping. Glass is weakened by the draining power of the prison. Raphtalia has a plan to escape, but…
Directed by Takahiro Hirata · Written by Keigo Koyanagi
2x11 Kizuna
Naofumi's party is overjoyed to be reunited with Raphtalia. Kizuna criticizes Glass for invading another world. Glass and L'Arc swear they won't fight Naofumi anymore, and instead find another way to solve their problem. Meanwhile, Kyo's plot proceeds.
Directed by Yang Jung-hee, Ji Yang-ho · Written by Keigo Koyanagi
2x12 Reason to Fight
The Wave appears before its scheduled time. Kizuna's group is teleported to it while Naofumi and his party head for Kyo's lab on Ethnobalt's ship. There, they see the true depths of Kyo's wickedness...
Directing: Daigo Yamagishi · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
2x13 Flowers Offered in Recollection Season Finale
Raphtalia recalls having to buy clothing for her smaller self. Kizuna remembers being alone for so long. Rishia remembers Ost trying to give advice.
Directing: Masatsugu Arakawa, Muneki Ogasawara · Writing: Keigo Koyanagi
Season 2 Cast
Kaito IshikawaNaofumi Iwatani (voice)13 episodes
Asami SetoRaphtalia (voice)13 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero?
Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero has 13 episodes.
When did Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero premiere?
It premiered on April 6, 2022.
Where to watch Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero?
Included with subscription on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 2x06, "Racing to Catch Up", with a 6.9.