The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation

The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation

KADOKAWA CORPORATION · September 24, 2019 · RPG, Indie, Anime, Adventure

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The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation price by region

The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation costs $2.69 in Georgia (USD), £12.39 in the United Kingdom, €13.29 in Europe (EUR), $15.99 in the United States, CA$18.49 in Canada, NZ$19.59 in New Zealand, A$22.95 in Australia, R$30.99 in Brazil and zł57.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.69 −70% $2.69 — 1
United Kingdom £12.39 £12.39 — 1
Europe (EUR) €13.29 €13.29 — 1
United Statesyour region $15.99 $15.99 — 1
Canada CA$18.49 CA$18.49 — 1
New Zealand NZ$19.59 NZ$19.59 — 1
Australia A$22.95 A$22.95 — 1
Brazil R$30.99 R$30.99 — 1
Poland zł57.99 zł57.99 — 1

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About The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation

✦ AI summary

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive The Animation is a 2D RPG that lets you experience the anime's story while mastering Naofumi's defensive combat abilities and managing a traveling merchant business across Melromarc. It features over 700 anime scenes, a deep shield-infusion skill system, and a reputation-based world where your choices shape how NPCs react to you.

Based on the work of Aneko Yusagi, the popular anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero" makes its RPG debut!

Not only can you relive memorable scenes from the anime, but you can experience the battle system used by Naofumi, a hero who specializes in defense. Faithful to The Rising of the Shield Hero, you can also become a traveling merchant, conducting business throughout the vast lands of Melromarc.

BGM that can be used in the Maker series is included as a bonus with your purchase.
There are eight songs in all, penned by composer Yuka Tsujiyoko. These tracks are completely original works written for this game and you'll hear them everywhere--from battle to various maps.
Note: These bonus tracks can be found in the same folder the game is installed in.
Please use them according to the user agreement.

▼A full-on 2D RPG made with RPG Maker MV
An authentic RPG driven by RPG Maker MV.
Whether you're a fan of the show or RPGs, this game will not disappoint!

▼Features over 700 cels from the anime!
The game is packed with moving 2D pixel sprites of the characters as well as over 700 cels from the anime!

▼Immersive battle system
The battle system makes use of the Shield Hero's various abilities and talents such as "Vigilance" which lets you see where the enemy is aiming, "Seize" which traps enemies who gun for you, and "Protect" which you use to guard allies.
There's also a robust leveling system where you can infuse your shield with items you obtain to learn new skills.

▼Become a merchant and travel across the vast lands of Melromarc!
Every city and town in the anime has been recreated so you can explore Melromarc in its entirety.
This game offers much more than just the story and battles. Discover materials along your journey to craft items that can be sold as a "Traveling Merchant". The actions you take as a player also affect how various NPCs throughout the world will react to your "Reputation Points". These systems and more make the world of The Rising of the Shield Hero come to life!

The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 3, 2026
Shield Hero season 1 but as an RPG maker game. Hell yeah.
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Recommended Sep 14, 2026
I used to like watch the animated version of Shield Hero but I'm sure it was fun when you play it and read the story.
Recommended Sep 4, 2026
only complaint is too short and never got an update to the storyline
Recommended Jul 26, 2026
Developed by KADOKAWA CORPORATION and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games, The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive The Animation transforms the first season of the acclaimed anime into a traditional role-playing game that prioritizes storytelling and faithful adaptation over flashy spectacle. Built using RPG Maker MV, the game invites players to relive Naofumi Iwatani's difficult journey after being summoned to another world as the legendary Shield Hero. Rather than simply retelling the anime through static cutscenes, it presents the adventure as an interactive RPG where exploration, combat, and character progression allow players to experience the story firsthand. Fans of the franchise will immediately recognize familiar locations, characters, and pivotal events, while newcomers receive a straightforward fantasy adventure that remains easy to follow despite being closely tied to its source material. The game's strongest quality is how carefully it preserves the atmosphere of the anime. Important scenes are recreated with an impressive collection of animation cels alongside colorful pixel-art environments that capture the essence of Melromarc despite the technical limitations of the en…
Recommended May 21, 2026
Top 5 anime turned into an classic rpg game. if you liked the anime, buy this
Recommended May 16, 2026
Almost as good as the Anime <3

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