The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 is the second installment in this animated adaptation of a Japanese manga series of the same name. This time out, Naofumi battles against a hoard of monsters before facing the next wave. He soon realizes that the appearance of the said monsters has something to do with the countdown of the upcoming wave. Meanwhile, the Spirit Tortoise gets revived.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 via streaming services such as Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 is available to watch via streaming on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
The second season opens with Naofumi facing a series of mysterious monsters as he preps to face the upcoming wave. However, the blessing in disguise for Naofumi is that whenever the monsters resurface, the wave gets delayed. The Four Cardinal Heroes are informed about the revival of the Spirit Tortoise. It is followed by a meeting of all nations’ military leaders. As the defenders decide to come up with a plan, they are interrupted by the sudden appearance of a mysterious woman.
Kaito Ishikawa leads the pack as the star of the show, voicing the character of Naofumi Iwatani. The supporting cast also includes Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka, Maaya Uchida, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Kikuko Inoue, Makoto Takahashi, and Megumi Han, among others.
Watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 streaming via Hulu
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 is available to watch on Hulu. The American subscription streaming service offers a variety of content. Alongside beloved TV shows and movies like Modern Family and Game Night, Hulu is also home to hit animated titles like Futurama, Family Guy, and more.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 streaming via Crunchyroll
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 is also available to watch on Crunchyroll. Previously known as Funimation Productions, the 1994-founded streaming platform is a popular destination for all anime lovers. You can easily stream celebrated titles like One Piece, Attack on Titan, and more on the platform.
You can watch via Crunchyroll by following these steps:
- Go to CrunchyRoll.com
- Choose your payment plan:
- $7.99 per month (Fan)
- $9.99 per month (Mega Fan)
- $14.99 per month (Ultimate Fan)
- Enter your personal information and select ‘Create Account’
The Crunchyroll Fan plan lets users stream the service’s entire library ad-free, watch new episodes shortly after they air in Japan, and read digital manga.
The Mega Fan plan offers the same service but also lets users stream on up to four devices at a time, allows offline viewing, and provides a $15 discount off $100+ purchases in the Crunchyroll Store every three months.
The Ultimate Fan plan offers all of the above on up to six devices at once, $25 off Crunchyroll Store purchases over $100 every three months, free shipping on all purchases, and an exclusive “swag bag” after 12 months of subscribing.
The synopsis of Rising of the Shield Hero is as follows:
“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?”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
