[Isekai Summer 2019] Like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero)? Watch This!

9:00 AM October 6, 2019

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Meghan May Dellinger

Arifureta-Shokugyou-de-Sekai-Sakyo-manga-225x350 [Isekai Summer 2019] Like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero)? Watch This!

Naofumi Iwatani has a hard time adjusting to his new world as the Shield Hero! From the beginning, he was treated poorly—as a criminal who didn’t deserve any of the gifts or benefits the other cardinal heroes received. Once he meets Raphtalia and begins his own party, his luck begins to turn around as he learns more skills and becomes stronger.

If you loved Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, today we want to take a look at a couple of new anime with main characters in similar situations! Whether they were born into the fantasy world they inhabit or were brought there through strange circumstances, all of these protagonists share the underdog trait. Despite this, they were able to find strength in their comrades and within themselves, which allowed them to surpass expectations!

Liked Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero)? Watch Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest)!

Episodes: 13
Aired: July 2019 – October 2019

Hajime Nagumo and his classmates are transported to another world, where they are all blessed with new powers. His classmates gain abilities that will help them in the task to save mankind, while Hajime is given transmutation, which causes the others to look down on him. His classmates betray him and leave him for dead in a massive labyrinth. He meets a vampire named Yue, who also wants to escape the labyrinth, and the two begin to work together. As Hajime gathers a party of trustworthy friends around him, he also gets stronger by the day!

Major Similarities Between Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) and Arifureta Shokugyou do Sekai Saikyou (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest)

1. Only One Way to Return Home

In both Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari and Arifureta Shokugyou do Sekai Saikyou, our main protagonist is dragged into another world to fight as its hero. Instead of embracing the new isekai fantasy realm, both our heroes want nothing more than to return to their own world. Of course, the only way for Naofumi and Hajime to do so is to protect their respective fantasy realms.

2. The Main Character is Hated But Becomes Powerful

Despite all the hatred poured upon them, Naofumi and Hajime strive to achieve their goals and improve their skills. They attain amazing strength through their diligence and determination. Both Naofumi and Hajime become real threats to their enemies, despite having rather limiting skills at the beginning of their respective journeys.

3. Themes of Betrayal

Naofumi was betrayed by his only party member early on, as she lied about his intentions and caused him to be shunned by everyone. This is one of the main similarities with Hajime’s story as well, with Hajime being betrayed by one of his classmates and lost to the labyrinth. Not many isekai protagonists share this same theme, but themes of betrayal and distrust run deep in both Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari and Arifureta Shokugyou do Sekai Saikyou.

Liked Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero)? Watch Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka II (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II)!

Episodes: 12
Aired: July 2019 – September 2019

Bell Cranel’s quest to become a hero has only just begun! His new popularity has caused a different sort of danger, as other gods and goddesses have begun to take interest in him. The Hestia familia is conned into a war game against the Apollo familia, and though they gain new members to help fight, it will still be a difficult task to win it all. And when Bell later encounters an enslaved prostitute named Haruhime, he walks into new problems! Will he be able to be the hero he has always dreamed about, or will another god or goddess get in his way?

Major Similarities Between Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) and Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka II (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II)

1. A World Where Strength and Magic are Coveted

Bell lives in a world where adventurers are idolized, especially when they are higher up in level and have more skills at their disposal. From the moment he is recognized as a more prominent hero, he is given a little more respect by people in the world. Naofumi lives in a similar fantasy realm, which is partially why his early strengths with a shield are looked down upon by others.

2. An Underdog Rises Up

Though both Bell and Naofumi end up gaining respect later on in their anime series, they initially have very little power in the world. Naofumi was gifted with a great set of skills but was looked down upon as the least of the Cardinal Heroes. Bell also has a unique ability but was likewise beginning his journey at the bottom of the adventurers, which was also due to his tiny familia. Both of our protagonists grow in strength over time, due to their determination and persistence in training.

3. Bonds Will Make the Main Characters Stronger

Though they start out with very little support in the beginning, both Naofumi and Bell gather a loyal group of comrades to help them along the way. Without their friends, our protagonists could not get anywhere!

Final Thoughts

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari took the world by storm with its unique isekai premise of a downtrodden hero who works his way up from the bottom. However, if you’re looking for a new anime in a similar vein, both Arifureta Shokugyou do Sekai Saikyou and Danmachi II are great options!

Have you watched any of these anime? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Author: Meghan May Dellinger

Konnichiwa! I'm a writer/daydreamer who gets a little lost along the path of life from time to time. I love watching anime and playing all kinds of video games - everything from RPGs to first-person shooters. I hope to be an author someday, but until then, I'll share my words with the world any way I can! I love making new friends, so don't be afraid to leave a comment!

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