Shield Hero anime is based on the dark-fantasy light novels written by Aneko Yusagi, which were adapted into a manga series before the anime adaptation. The story follows Naofumi Iwatani, a Japanese high school student who is whisked into a parallel world along with three other men.
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Crunchyroll announced in 2019 that The Rising of the Shield Hero was already approved for both a second and third season. The second season of The Rising of the Shield Hero will no longer premiere in 2021 as it was originally announced to be released in October 2021.
Number of Episodes in Shield Hero Season 2
The Rising of the Shield Hero premiered in 2019 with an original season of 25 episodes. As of now, there has been no update on the number of episodes of Shield Hero Season 2 nor has there been any update on the specific release date.
An official plot synopsis for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 hasn’t been revealed. However, the official trailer seems to indicate that the upcoming season will definitely pick up where Season 1 had left off. What we will also likely see is Naofumi continuing his adventures beyond the kingdom.
Read in detail about The Rising of The Shield Hero in our Shield Hero Guide where you get to know everything that is in store for Season 2 including where and when to watch.
