TV series · 2019 · Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero OK for kids?
Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is mild, sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is severe and 7 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Not a fit
Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: sexualised imagery is severe, verbal abuse & bullying is severe, discrimination & hate is severe.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether The Rising of the Shield Hero fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityMild
Brief partial nudity in bath and transformation scenes.
- Sexual contentMild
A false rape accusation drives the plot; no sex is shown, and the evidence describes only the accusation and slave seals.
- Sexualised imagerySevere
Fan service on several female characters is described as recurring, which counts as frequent.
- Kissing & romanceMild
Affectionate moments between the hero and his companions, with little kissing.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityModerate
Recurring subtitled swearing and insults, in a TV-14 show.
- Vulgarity & crude humourMild
Occasional crude comedic moments.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingSevere
The hero is publicly humiliated and scorned for many episodes after a false accusation.
- Discrimination & hateSevere
Demi-humans are enslaved as property and the hero faces religious hatred; framed critically and central to the story.
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsModerate
A princess lies and schemes without consequence for much of the first season.
- Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreModerate
Fights with monsters and soldiers show blood and deaths; a village massacre appears in flashback.
- Frightening & intense scenesModerate
Monster waves, a child slave's trauma and a massacred village are intense.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Death & griefModerate
A main companion's parents and childhood friend die, and her grief shapes her story.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
Occasional drinking at taverns.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Religious contentSupporting
A church worshipping the other heroes persecutes the Shield Hero; framed critically.
- Occult & magicCentral
Fairy-tale fantasy magic: summoned heroes, legendary weapons and monster waves are the premise.
- Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesMixed
Condemns slavery and prejudice, but a scheming princess goes unpunished for much of season one; evidence is limited.
How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.