The Rising of the Shield Hero (season 2)

The Rising of the Shield Hero is an anime series adapted from the light novels of the same title written by Aneko Yusagi. At 2019's Crunchyroll Expo, it was announced that the series will receive a second and third season.[1] At 2020's virtual Crunchyroll Expo, it was announced that the second season will premiere in 2021. Masato Jinbo replaced Takao Abo as director, and the rest of the staff members reprised their roles, with production by Kinema Citrus and DR Movie.[2] During "Kadokawa Light Novel Expo 2020", it was revealed that the second season will premiere in October 2021,[3] but it was later delayed.[4] The second season premiered on April 6, 2022, on AT-X and other channels.[5] It will run for 13 episodes.[6] The opening theme is "Bring Back", performed by MADKID, while the ending theme is "Yuzurenai" (ゆずれない), performed by Chiai Fujikawa.[7] On May 2, 2022, Crunchyroll announced that the second season will begin airing its dub on May 4.[8]

The Rising of the Shield Hero
Season 2
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkAT-X
Original releaseApril 6, 2022 (2022-04-06) –
present
Season chronology

Episode list
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [9][10]Directed by [9]Written by [9]Storyboarded by [9]Original air date [9]
261"A New Roar"
Transcription: "Arata na Hōkō" (Japanese: 新たな咆哮)		Masato JinboKeigo KoyanagiMasato Jinbo,
Mayu Hirotomi		April 6, 2022 (2022-04-06)
Naofumi continues to watch over Seyaette, as well as overseeing Rishia's training, who struggles to keep up due to her low base stats. They are suddenly attacked by bat familiars, and while Raphtalia and Filo easily dispose of them, Naofumi becomes perturbed when the countdown for the Waves stops. He and the other Heroes are summoned to Queen Mirellia, who reveals that a beast known as the "Spirit Tortoise" has awakened and has begun its rampage through several territories, asking for their assistance. The other Heroes hastily decline and leave, with Naofumi the only one to accept. Rishia continues to feel distraught over not being good enough for Itsuki, so Raphtalia suggests also becoming Naofumi's slave so she can gain his EXP boost; she's reluctant but ultimately agrees. As the party travels to the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom, Filo communicates with Fitoria, reminding Naofumi of the Heroes fate should they refuse to work together. Reaching the Kingdom, they overhear from civilians that the three Heroes were supposedly killed by the Tortoise, but Fitoria confirms they're still alive. They're then attacked by more incoming tortoise familiars, with Naofumi forced to unleash his Wrath Shield to finish them off. In the aftermath, they're approached by a hooded woman, who tells him to kill her.
272"Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise"
Transcription: "Reiki no Ashiato" (Japanese: 霊亀の足跡)		Takahiro HirataKeigo KoyanagiTakahiro HirataApril 13, 2022 (2022-04-13)
After the hooded woman disappears, Naofumi and the Queen meet up with the generals of the surrounding nations to discuss their plan to deal with the Spirit Tortoise. They reveal that the Seven Star Heroes, people who possess vassal weapons, have been called upon to assist, but may not make it within the three days until the Tortoise wakes back up. They are then approached by the hooded woman, revealing herself to be Ost Hourai, the Regent of the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom, and in actuality, the familiar of the Spirit Tortoise itself. She reveals her plan was to integrate into society, to collect souls for the Spirit Tortoise, which he can use to permanently stop the Waves, however he's been prematurely awoken and being controlled by an unknown party, so Ost has sought everyone's help to destroy it. The generals start to argue amongst each other over who should be in charge, causing Naofumi to storm out in annoyance. Later that night, Raphtalia convinces Naofumi they are merely worried of protecting their territories, just like him, and suggest he take charge by coming up with a plan themselves. They plan to lure the Tortoise out by dispersing the large armies around the area, while Naofumi and his party, accompanied by Ost and swordswoman Eclair Seyatte, prepare to fight the Tortoise.
283"Shaking Land"
Transcription: "Yureru Daichi" (Japanese: 揺れる大地)		Tomonori MineKeigo KoyanagiKahoru FujikiApril 20, 2022 (2022-04-20)
The Spirit Tortoise awakens as the armies prepare their assault. Eclair leads the main army to distract and intercept the Tortoise, while Naofumi, his party, and Ost lure away the incoming familiars. Naofumi also fashions his cart with a Shield Hero flag which inspires the soldiers. Ost uses her control over the familiars to freeze them in place, allowing Naofumi and his party to dispatch them with ease. However, after luring it into a canyon, the armies have trouble keeping the Tortoise at bay, resulting in losing over half their manpower. The commander of the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom sacrifices himself to activate explosives, which trap the Tortoise in the canyon. But then, the Tortoise unleashes its magic power that begin decimating the armies with its long-range attacks. While the armies scramble, Naofumi orders their second phase of the plan, which is for the magic-users to unleash a "Judgment" attack, blasting the side of the Tortoise's neck. Naofumi, empowered by Ost, and Raphtalia and Filo, empowered by Rishia, pierce through the wound hard enough until the Tortoise's head is sliced off. The group mourn over Ost, who was to disappear after the Tortoise's death, but seeing her still there causes them to realize the Tortoise is still alive.
294"Ruins in the Fog"
Transcription: "Muchū no Iseki" (Japanese: 霧中の遺跡)		Mayu HirotomiKeigo KoyanagiMayu HirotomiApril 27, 2022 (2022-04-27)
At night, Rishia explains how she was taken away from her family by nobles to "pay off" her parents' debts, until she was saved by Itsuki, inspiring her to join his party. The following day, Naofumi and his party make their way onto the back of the Spirit Tortoise to find a way to stop it from reviving. During this time, Ost learns that many of the soldiers are thankful for her help in saving their lives, causing her to feel guilty due to her true purpose as the Tortoise's familiar. While resting, Ost helps to cheer up a distraught Rishia, reminding her of her new role in the Shield Hero's party. The group then discover the ruins of a massacred town on the Tortoise's back, as well as a temple where Rishia is able to read the inscriptions about the Spirit Tortoise. They then discover some faded Japanese text from an older Hero, which Naofumi reads, mentioning the Tortoise's seal. Just as the temple collapses, Ost remembers the way to destroy the Tortoise for good is to destroy its heart inside the body, which they can enter through a cave. As the group prepares to split up, Rishia insists on joining Naofumi and his party, which they accept. While travelling, they come across three adventurers who claim to have been sent on the Queen's orders, but finding it fishy, Naofumi gets Raphtalia to unveil their disguises, revealing them to be L'Arc, Therese, and Glass.
305"Ost Hourai"
Transcription: "Osuto Hōrai" (Japanese: オスト＝ホウライ)		Takahiro HirataKeigo KoyanagiTakahiro HirataMay 4, 2022 (2022-05-04)

Home media release

Japanese
Kadokawa Corporation (Region 2 — Japan)
Vol. Episodes Release date Ref.
Season 2 Vol. 1 1–4 July 27, 2022 [11]
Season 2 Vol. 2 5–8 August 24, 2022 [12]
Season 2 Vol. 3 9–13 September 28, 2022 [13]

References
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