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The Rising of the Shield Hero is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, YouTube TV. 25 episodes (~10h total watch time). Availability may vary by region.
Where to Watch The Rising of the Shield Hero
Good news — The Rising of the Shield Hero has official streams on Netflix and Hulu plus 2 more. We've got links for all of them, along with fallback search options.
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Platform Details (North America)
| Platform | Seasons | Audio | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchyroll | Seasons 1-4 (S4 2025) | Sub+Dub | US & Canada |
| Hulu | Earlier seasons | Sub+Dub | US only |
| Netflix | Earlier seasons | Sub+Dub | Canada |
Crunchyroll is primary simulcast home for Season 4
English dub available. Last verified: May 2026.
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About The Rising of the Shield Hero
The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of ordinary men from modern-day Japan summoned to the kingdom of Melromarc to become its saviors. Melromarc is a country plagued by the Waves of Catastrophe that have repeatedly ravaged the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. The four heroes are respectively bestowed a sword, spear, bow, and shield to vanquish these Waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, becomes cursed with the fate of being the "Shield Hero." Armed with only a measly shield,...
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Where can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero legally?
Right now, The Rising of the Shield Hero is on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, YouTube TV. That said, anime licensing varies a lot by country — what's on Netflix in Japan might not be on Netflix in the US. If your go-to platform doesn't have it, try the other services listed above.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero on Netflix or Crunchyroll?
Both. The Rising of the Shield Hero shows up on Netflix and Crunchyroll, though the available seasons might differ depending on where you are.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero available with an English dub?
Yes — The Rising of the Shield Hero has an English dub available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix. Check each platform's listing for language options since not every season may be dubbed.
Can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero for free?
Crunchyroll offers a free ad-supported tier for some shows. Most other platforms require a subscription, but many offer free trials for new users. Tubi and Pluto TV occasionally have anime in their free rotation too.