The Rising of the Shield Hero Reviews
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Alyssa liked
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Waiting for season 5🛡️
Filo and Melty’s relationship is so so cute, and Motoyasu calling Naofumi father wasn’t the shift I was expecting but I am allll for it😂😂
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TribianiRamoray loved
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Rating: 8/10
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a gripping and emotional fantasy adventure that offers a refreshingly dark take on the isekai genre. The series is powered by a brilliant underdog story and features fantastic character work, world-building, and a compelling narrative.
Highlights
- Compelling Premise: The series has a fantastic and subversive premise, with a hero who is betrayed and forced to survive in a hostile world.
- Great Character Arc: The protagonist, Naofumi Iwatani, undergoes a believable and powerful character transformation.
- Found Family Dynamic: The heartwarming dynamic between Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Filo is a highlight of the series.
Criticisms
- Weak Second Season: The second season is a significant drop in quality, with a confusing and poorly paced plot.
- One-Dimensional Characters: Some characters, like the other Cardinal Heroes, are portrayed as one-dimensionally stupid and arrogant.
- Controversial Themes: The series' use of slavery as a central plot mechanic can be uncomfortable for some viewers.
Verdict
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a top-tier isekai anime that's a must-see for fans of the genre. Despite some flaws, the series is a gripping, emotional, and satisfying dark fantasy adventure with a fantastic protagonist and memorable "found family" dynamic.
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kh liked
The Rising of the Shield Hero
I only watched first season of the anime, I felt like his whole motive and goal changed from him wanting to get sent back home to building a life for the people he met on the way and live happily ever after
I don’t feel like there’s a need for another season tbh
7/10
2y
Kazi liked
The Rising of the Shield Hero
I personally liked it, but I feel like it’s hit or miss for most people
3y
Adityaraj Chauhan is "meh" on
The Rising of the Shield Hero
noo freaking wayy, it seemed unique in the beginning but just turned out to be another Isekai harem ahh
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A1 is "meh" on
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Very good start but slowly falls off; especially end of season 3 + s4
317d
Denneles loved
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Its good until season 3, the arc of the turtle is really bad.
Also the face of the protagonist is changing all the time.
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