Season 1
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, Naofumi is belittled and ridiculed by his fellow heroes and the kingdom's people due to his weak offensive capabilities and lackluster personality. As the Waves approach the kingdom, Naofumi and Raphtalia must fight for the survival of the kingdom and protect the people of Melromarc from their ill-fated future.
| Air date | Jan 9, 2019 |
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| Episodes | 25 |
Episodes
- 1. The Shield Hero
- 2. The Slave Girl
- 3. Wave of Catastrophe
- 4. Lullaby at Dawn
- 5. Filo
- 6. A New Comrade
- 7. The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl
- 8. Curse Shield
- 9. Melty
- 10. In the Midst of Turmoil
- 11. Catastrophe Returns
- 12. The Raven Invader
- 13. The Devil of the Shield
- 14. Everlasting Memory
- 15. Raphtalia
- 16. Filolial Queen
- 17. A Promise Made
- 18. A Conspiracy Linked
- 19. The Four Cardinal Heroes
- 20. Battle of Good and Evil
- 21. Naofumi's Triumphant Return
- 22. Four Heroes Council
- 23. Cal Mira Archipelago
- 24. Guardians of Another World
- 25. The Rising of the Shield Hero