The third key visual of the critically acclaimed "Rise of the Shield Hero", Larkberg and Naofumi Iwatani, the shield hero, cross paths!

The third key visual for theTV anime "TheRise of the Shield's Hero," which has been airing since January 9, 2019,has been released.

The "Rise of the Shield's Hero" was first published on the novel submission site "Shosetsu-ka Yusha no Yusha no Rise" (Novelist's Letter) and then published in book form by MF Books (KADOKAWA) in 2013. It is a popular light novel by Aneko Yusagi, currently in its 20th volume.
Iwatani Naofumi is an otaku college student who is summoned to another world as one of the heroes. He sets out on a journey to train to protect the world, but is betrayed by his friends within a few days. This is a fantasy about a man who loses everything, including his money and position, and rises to the top.
The animation production staff includes Takao Abo as director, Keigo Koyanagi as series composition, Masahiro Suwa as character design and chief animation director, Hiroki Gobun as sound director, and Kevin Penkin as music. Animation production will be handled by Kinema Citrus.
⇒2019 Winter Anime

The third visual, which shows the intersection of Larkberg and the shield hero Naofumi Iwatani, who appeared in episode 22, has now been released.

Don't miss Shobun's battle, which takes place on the island of Carmilla, until the final episode.

Product Information
<Blu-ray & DVD BOX

Volume 1:
Now on sale!

Includes episodes 1 to 7.
[Blu-ray]
Part number: KAXA-7701 Main body price: 18,000 yen (excluding tax)
[DVD]
Part number: KABA-10671 Main unit price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)
[BOX Benefits] 1.
1. BOX with original illustration by Seira Yanan
2. Jacket with anime illustration by Masahiro Suwa
Jacket with anime illustration
Special booklet
Novel written by Aneko Yusagi, original story
Short manga by Aiya Kyu, newly drawn by Comica Rise
Setting material collection, etc.
Cast audio commentary
Episode 2: Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani,
Raftalia played by Masami Seto
5. Non-email OP/ED1

Volume 2 is now on sale at

Main DISC 2 discs ・ Episodes 8 to 13 included
[Blu-ray]
Part number: KAXA-7702 Main unit price: 18,000 yen (tax not included)
[DVD]
Part Number: KABA-10672 Main Unit Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)
[BOX Benefits] 1.
1. BOX with original illustration by Seira Yanan
2. Jacket with anime illustration by Masahiro Suwa
Jacket with anime illustration
Special booklet
Original story by Aneko Yusagi
Short manga by Aiya Kyu, newly drawn by Comica Rise
Setting material collection, etc.
Cast audio commentary
Episode 8: Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani,
Rina Hidaka as Firo
5. Non-email OP/ED2

Volume 3
June 26, 2019 (Wednesday)

Main DISC 2 discs ・ Episodes 14 - 19 included
[Blu-ray]
Part number: KAXA-7703 Main body price: 18,000 yen (excluding tax)
[DVD]
Part number KABA-10673 Main unit price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)
[BOX Benefits] 1.
1. BOX with original illustration by Seira Yanan
2. Jacket with anime illustration by Masahiro Suwa
Jacket with anime illustration
Special booklet
Original story by Aneko Yusagi
Short manga by Aiya Kyu, newly drawn by Comica Rise
Collection of setting materials, etc.
Cast audio commentary
Episode 14: Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani, Marei Uchida as Melty
5. PV collection


Volume 4
to be released on Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Main DISC 2 discs ・ Episodes 20-25 included
[Blu-ray]
Part number: KAXA-7704 Main body price: 18,000 yen (excluding tax)
[DVD]
Part Number: KABA-10674 Main Unit Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)
[BOX Benefits] 1.
1. BOX with original illustration by Seira Yanan
2. Jacket with anime illustration by Masahiro Suwa
Jacket with anime illustration
Special booklet
Original story by Aneko Yusagi
Short manga by Aiya Kyu, newly drawn by Comica Rise
Collection of setting materials, etc.
Cast audio commentary
Episode 21 - Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani,
Emi Bridcut Sailor as Mine
5.Promotional materials and commercials

Work Information】 ※Titles omitted
TV animation "The Rise of the Shield Hero
<Broadcast information
AT-X: Every Wednesday from 22:00
Repeat broadcasts: Every (Fri.) 14:00~ / Every (Sun.) 23:00~ / Every (Tue.) 6:00~ *One episode a week, four times a week.
TOKYO MX: Every week (Wed.) 25:05~ ・TV Aichi
TV Aichi: Every week (Wed.) 26:35~ ・KBS Kyoto: Every week (Wed.) 26:35~
KBS Kyoto: Every week (Wed.) 25:05~ ・Sun TV
Sun TV: Every week (Wed.) 25:30~ ・TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co.
TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: Every week (Wed.) 26:35~ ・ BS11
BS11: Every week (Wed.) 25:30~
Broadcasting dates and times are subject to change for scheduling reasons. Please be forewarned that the broadcast dates and times are subject to change due to programming reasons.

<Distribution Information
Exclusive distribution will begin on January 9, 2019 (Wed.) on Hikari TV! Other sites will follow in order.
January 9 (Wed.) 23:30~.
Hikari TV http://video.hikaritv.net/ *Exclusive pre-distribution
January 14 (Mon.) 21:00 -
dTV Channel [Hikari TV Channel+] https://dch.dmkt-sp.jp/lp/p1000?campaign=ovr90000001
Distribution is scheduled to begin on January 17 (Thu.).

The distribution date and time are subject to change without notice. Please understand.

(C)2019 Aneko Yusagi/KADOKAWA/ Shield of Heroes Production Committee

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