On the official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of the light novels Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero), a variety of illustrations were shared to celebrate the broadcast of the first episode of the second season of the project. The first was done by Akagashiauthor of the manga spin-off Tate no Yuusha no Toaru Ichinichi.
The second was made by Minami Seiraartist of the original light novels.
The third was made by Kyu Aiyawho is in charge of the manga adaptation of the franchise.
The studies Kinema Citrus they published a variety of animation sketches.
This second season has been broadcast since April 6 in Japan and is confirmed with a total of thirteen episodes, while the platform Crunchyroll handles its distribution in the West. In fact, it was scheduled to premiere in the season of Autumn-2021 (October-December)but was delayed until the season of Spring-2022 (April-June) due to “various reasons”.
For its part, Aneko Yusagi The publication of the novels of Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari through independent service Shousetsuka ni Narou in 2012 and completed it in 2015. Subsequently, Kadokawa began its paper publication with illustrations by Minami Seira in August 2013.
Production team
- Masato Jinbo (Ore ga Ojousama Gakkou ni “Shomin Sample” Toshite Gets ♥ Sareta Ken, Isekai Shokudou) is in charge of directing the anime at the studios Kinema Citrus.
- Keigo Koyanagi (Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo, Made in Abyss, Hanasaku Iroha) is in charge of writing and supervising the scripts.
- Masahiro Suwa (Hitsugi no Chaika, Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume) is in charge of character design and animation direction in collaboration with Masahiro Suwa Y Sera City.
- Kevin Penkin (Made in Abyss, Kami no Tou) is responsible for the composition of the soundtrack.
- The band MADKID returns from the first season to perform the opening theme, with the single titled “Bring Backwhile the singer Chiai Fujikawa returns from the first season to perform the ending theme, with the single titled “Yuzurenai“.
Sinopsis de Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
The Four Heroes are a group of ordinary men from modern Japan summoned to the realm of Melromarc to become its saviors. Melromarc is a country ravaged by the Waves of Calamity that have repeatedly ravaged the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. The four heroes are respectively given a sword, a spear, a bow, and a shield to defeat these waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, suffers from the curse of being the “Hero of the Shield”. Armed with only a measly shield, Naofumi is looked down upon and ridiculed by his fellow heroes and the people of the kingdom due to his weak offensive capabilities and lackluster personality.
When the heroes have resources and comrades to train with, Naofumi sets out with the only person willing to train alongside him, Malty Melromarc. However, he is soon betrayed by her and is falsely accused of taking advantage of her. Naofumi is then heavily discriminated once morest and hated by the people of Melromarc for something he didn’t do. With a raging storm of pain and distrust in his heart, Naofumi begins his journey to strengthen himself and his reputation. Later, however, the difficulty of being alone arises, so Naofumi buys a dying demi-human slave named Raphtalia to accompany him on his travels. As the waves close in on the kingdom, Naofumi and Raphtalia must fight for the kingdom’s survival and protect the people of Melromarc from their dire future.
Source: Official Twitter Account
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