Iron Maiden | The Rising of the Shield Hero

Ep 11: Naofumi is about to lose control when he remember's Raph's words and regains his composure, unleashing his newest skill that defeats the Soul Eater instantly! Watch THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO on Crunchyroll for FREE: got.cr/Watch-Shield
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[@unclaimedusername6608]

Naofumi specializes in support magic. *WHAT BETTER WAY TO SUPPORT YOUR SQUAD THAN TO SLAUGHTER THEIR ENEMIES!?*

[@edy5509]

And then slaughter them as well :)))

[@Darknessblade4me]

You team cant be hurt if there is no one left to hurt them afterall. DPS SUPPORT SHENANIGANS FTW

[@setsunakaichewer4845]

Death is the best cc

[@bluecaptainIT]

This is so true. Expecially in a game like Insurgency. Security's Support is THE one and only Carry. Spray like a motherfucker, walk like a badass, advance as a terminator

[@soraneptune4178]

@@Darknessblade4me your team can't be hurt if they don't exist anymore 200IQ

[@ocarinaplaya]

This scene was pretty hype when I first saw it. The bell toll, the verse and the fist clench was *mwah* magnifique.

[@aizeniversary756]

Imagine if we can see this scene in real life...

[@shaquelcunningham9135]

Bruh this one and blood sacrifice and mines trial was my favorite

[@buddinghp3235]

@@shaquelcunningham9135 Hehehe. Myne's trial was definitely perfect.

[@julienwinkes6618]

for me this scene is on the same spot as all might vs all for one with the united states of smash these scenes are so amazing

[@jsanchez7467]

Naofumi is the literal sentence of "Fine, I'll do it myself"

[@GameCyborgCh]

*proceeds to feed the infinity stones to his shield*

[@Nell_Hell]

@@GameCyborgCh uh oh

[@Myrkul-D]

“If you want something done right you do it yourself”

[@capybara9521]

@@GameCyborgCh good joke but they work in the marvel Universes only

[@josecuestas7246]

​Wrath Series + Infinite stones = Universal scale destruction

[@RikkuTakanashi]

Something about the bell sound when the maiden opens is so chilling... It's as if she's literally tolling the coming death...

[@Exalt3d]

Rikku Takanashi That's what I am saying!

[@Exalt3d]

It's Soo good!

[@bnashtay2278]

It’s beautiful I’m finna cry....

[@amethystrose3480]

Some beliefs say that the ringing of A bell is a sign for death, so it’s not wrong

[@thebighurt2495]

"The Evening Bell has tolled. AZRAEL."

[@scattershotjd9823]

Local shield hero literally too angry to die

[@tw7065]

Local adventurer literally too angry to die

[@jinmause206]

Man, him and Doomslayer might get along pretty well then

[@pheonixtwojoestar6505]

@@silverman4752 jotaro:yare yare daze

[@scattershotjd9823]

@@pheonixtwojoestar6505 ZA WARUDO!!

[@citrusorange794]

@@jinmause206 or Goblin Slayer

[@shadowdragon4372]

I hope naofumi’s back is okay from all that team carrying

[@imsentinelprime9279]

Ouch my back hurts :(

[@peterburciaga1860]

He's fine. His defense is good

[@chosenfallen2024]

Factz

[@chosenfallen2024]

@Pranay Talati And only his team apparently

[@kevineng6188]

I hope naofumi will not turn evil form

[@spregged7231]

The three heroes: some generic attack The Shield Hero: *ABSOLUTE RAGE*

[@Alino-]

Yeah i watched the show as it was coming out, and back then it wasn't so obvious. But last week i started rewatching the entire show, just finished. And MAN, seems like 90% of each of the other hero's used the same damn attack but their weapon's variant (Meteor Slash, Meteor Shot, Meteor Stab. or something like that.) Also annoying that they're so stupid. I mean, I get why they're that way (they see the world as a big game, and they are just random nobodies who got stuck in this situation) but damn it's annoying.

[@rendox]

@@Alino- They're the kind of players that spam their strongest weapon/attack regardless of type comparability.

[@johnjordan3552]

They are completely egotistical idiots after all. I am at vol 8 of the light novel and that much is still same and will probably stay like that until near end of the series

[@arcade101mm]

Doom Slayer approves.

[@udorino]

666 likes

[@arielfetters5662]

This proves what metal fans have known for years. Iron Maiden rules.

[@owenmaleski2203]

And that when you literally have someone whom the bell is tolling for, it rules even harder

[@12hdhkw23]

Then hells bells starts play afterwards

[@lockheedmartinf-22raptor73]

@@owenmaleski2203 yeah but only when you come across the holy diver

[@arthurorlandini3192]

@Ariel Fetters Underrated comment😂

[@ahrielderwood8421]

But do you know that the metal band and this anime scene are both named after the inquisition's torture tool right? This scene isn't a reference for the metal band "iron maiden" but for the tool itself

[@Melthazar]

I find it both ironic and poetic, that the first skill from Rage Shield that he uses is 'Iron Maiden', a horrific torture tool, that is symbolic in a way of how he was feeling in the series before: constant attacks and pressure from all sides. It is his way of channeling his rage and hate that he felt in a concentrated, physical manifestation.

[@draconicreconcile]

Now that you've said that, I think I found something else. During the first couple of episodes, the "Shield Prison" is kind of like during the episodes when he was first with Myne, he was trapped in Myne's manipulatio, it may not exactly be right but that's my feel on it. Contuining on to when he used the Bee Shield, that's when at least how I looked at it when Myne finally excuted the trick; Shield's hero reputation, trust, etc, utterly and brutally stabbed, or "Stabbed in the back." The Iron Maiden could be the collective pressure and attacks from all sides, which is what you said. Everything else is what you put into the exact words.

[@Melthazar]

@@draconicreconcileYes. I am not sure that it is exactly how the shield system works (as he does need materials from different monsters to be fed into the jewel to unlock them), but it is plausible, that at least from the narrative perspective it does match his various emotional states / situations throughout the series)

[@bantober]

I’m not sure if it’s true but it looked ass if he added 2 shield powers together to create Ione maiden in the rage form so maybe it also takes away from his ability to be a tank

[@schlafenkirsche]

get it? *IRONIC*

[@Sheppart92]

In order to use 「Iron Maiden」, first the user has to use「Change Shield (Attack) 」on「Shield Prison」and change the shields into a needle weapon form. Then the user has to recite the line "The foolish criminal will feel with their whole body the embrace of virgin iron in a single blow. Release a cry full of painful agony that will not be heard!!"which will activate the skill and drain the user of their SP and leave them exhausted.

[@DeviiBT]

Now Myne needs to spend some quality time in Iron Maiden

[@joeltunon8531]

In the novel it almost happened

[@loganbaysinger6664]

@@joeltunon8531 like actually though?

[@someguy6274]

-SPOILERS- haven't read into the light novels, but in the manga, naofumi gives her and the king the death sentence but myne manages to weasel them out of it. So they just got demoted to commoners and some other harsh punishment

[@arias1234]

Soon...

[@shockedgame5558]

DevilButt it a witch hunt boys

[@blueline4857]

I find it hilarious that not long after this, the king has the bright idea of confronting Naomi and say 'do as I tell you to'. Even after it was shown that this guy could one shot a Wave Boss that everyone else was struggling with, while he was at a lower level than them. And he had every motivation to do the exact same thing to the king himself, and nobody could stop him. And then the king has the audacity to get MAD at him.

[@luisalvarado754]

Stupidity at its finest.

[@shootingquince5203]

Go figure...

[@Mrshadow5014]

On a technicality - the king is actually stronger than the heroes early on in the story. He used to be a fairly strong fighter, and the pride since then has rotted his brain. alongside (spoilers)

[@wadejones2567]

@@Mrshadow5014 I won't give any spoilers but the King is in fact not stronger than the heroes

[@boiyado6717]

@@wadejones2567 SPOILERS, at least early in the story he was way more powerful, none of the heroes had used any of the other heros power up methods, they didn't have much skill at that time, while the king had already gotten to a high level, plus Naofumi hadn't been learning magic for long but was still able to cast Liberation tier, while the king was purely a magic based fighter who had been training in magic for many years, so he's likely to also be able to cast Liberation tier, although he might not have learned life force, but he would still be able to cast Drifa magic with Liberation power given how the staff powers up magic massively, where Liberation aura was just a big boost in stats, Liberation aura X when Naofumi used it was able to buff all his teammates an equivalent of over 200 levels,

[@qwefart]

Ren: *IS THAT A CHEAT?!*

[@thebighurt2495]

Well, the dude still thinks they're in a Vidya Gaem, which Naofumi calls him out on later.

[@drakenpriest]

Must be.

[@Drevakac]

The four heroes and their special abilities Ren: thunderbolt slash Itsuki: thunder arrow Motoyasu: lightning spear Naofumi: *angry af* ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Miraidon1008]

😂

[@Carteie]

Couldnt be more accurate

[@Zack_Zander]

Anthony Cordova Special Abilities? Haven’t they still been using those abilities since Episode Two? Naofumi is the one getting more Abilities. Air Strike Shield, Shield Prison, Literally all of his Shields Unique Abilities, and Iron Maiden (probably one of the strongest move ever and can only get better)

[@shadowforge]

You just listed their generic lightning attacks, they also used fire attacks too in this same episode. These are not special abilities, the rage shield and iron maiden are just powered up moves the special ones wont be in the show till next season.

[@toms7703]

Shadowforge didnt they also use some meteor stuff?

[@gustavoargumanis1863]

The "weakest" of them practically one-shotted the subboss of the wave in an almost overkill fashion. And I love how his armor grew and he synchronized with the dragon's lingering wrath Naofumi is a beast indeed

[@TheChodex]

I like how that read headed whore said "Omg heroes don't fight like this it is more for animals" while clearly she has realized that Shield Hero is actually an alpha male and now regrets missing that D train. :)

[@Tha_Monsta88]

Armor grew?

[@jamelgallagher6602]

He's nowhere near the weakest.

[@gustavoargumanis1863]

@@Tha_Monsta88 his right arm armor and breastplate. They... Kind of grew up

[@Tha_Monsta88]

@@gustavoargumanis1863 that's from the dragons ability. That's separate. Kinda like the shield. A transformation in a sense

[@santiagoruiz988]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, this beautiful scene always gives me chills :')

[@owenmaleski2203]

It gets me every time too. The music build-up, the way Naofumi screams and chants with the dragon. The part that always gives me the most chills though, is watching the lightning come down and hearing the bell chime as the Iron Maiden opens up.

[@EAgamer100]

The best scene in season 1. I got goosebumps when I saw it for the first time

[@orsaz924]

@@EAgamer100 I still do

[@martinpokemonero151]

Same my guy 😂

[@fedeg91]

true. i also like the fact that is not even op

[@forrest6374]

Honestly I didn’t realize how hooked this series would get me. It’s amazing how fast they get you rooting for Naofumi, and every episode I am rooting for Naofumi and his team to succeed. Always wondering what’s the next hurdle in their path. Myne is a perfect antagonist, one that our hero can’t kill but needs to work around and derail her plans. And the trust between Naofumi and his companions is amazingly strong, you’re always worried when one of them is in trouble.

[@Exalt3d]

Forrest Games Nicely said!

[@GamerJosh2611]

“Within this virgin of cold ore, who shall swallow even your screams with her embrace, suffer in anguish as your entire body is stabbed and skewered! *IRON MAIDEN!!”* Literal chills omg

[@voidmaster6353]

"¡Dentro de esta virgen de frío metal, quien se tragará incluso tus gritos con su abrazo, sufre en angustia mientras tu cuerpo entero es apuñalado y atravezado!" .... ¡DONCELLA DE HIERRO!

[@Mad-Box]

Well, its not an official translation but here come my version in German: "Inmitten dieser Jungfrau aus kühlen erze, welche sogar deine schreie mit ihrer Umarmung vermummt, leide an Qualen während dein gesamter Körper erstochen und aufgespießt wird! *EISERNE JUNGFRAU!*"

[@bao7282]

"Eiserne Jungfrau"Das klingt tausendmal uncooler. @@Mad-Box

[@Mad-Box]

@@bao7282 Nun, der Spanier vor mir hat auch die Übersetzung wie "Iron maiden" bei ihm heißt übernommen. Somit habe ich gedacht, dass Ich das auch machen würde. Aber ja. Es klingt deutlich schlechter.

[@mirror857]

Mad Box Meinst du nicht das „verschluckt“ besser passt als „vermummt“? Also wortwörtlich übersetzt.

[@trash2502]

*Gets skewered in a ball just so the ball skewering the skewered gets skewered by mama skewer*

[@sheepisfortheweak6164]

"Yo dawg, I heard you liked getting skewered so i put you in an iron maiden while you were being skewered so you can be skewered while you're getting skewered."

[@zeraiyahbenisrael4010]

Bet ya can't say that 3 times fast......

[@sorenweber3599]

Skewerception

[@Cringemoment4045]

What the fu-

[@shalltearbloodfallen5870]

Perfect

[@shadowwarrior2772]

NOW THAT is an ultimate move. I've watched it like 10 times and I'm still not bored.

[@bnashtay2278]

Shadowwarrior 27 I’ve watched it atleast 30 times now it’s so beautiful...

[@destinyreaper2482]

@@bnashtay2278 @shadowwarrior 37 those are rookie numbers, you gotta get those up

[@bnashtay2278]

@@destinyreaper2482 ok masta!

[@Arri9707]

There's currently a collab with Rising of the Shield Hero on Seven Deadly Sins Grand Cross and this is Naofumi's ultimate move

[@joaquincobas2223]

The other heroes: Normal Attacks Naofumi: *A N G E R Y*

[@jeaniesaez3601]

Naofumi in a nutshell "me angy (chuck raphtalia into the story) me no angy (chuck filo in and make her di) me angy much (filo is safe) tf did i break my vocal cords for?!

[@superoakwood5513]

@@jeaniesaez3601 (Raphtalia gets hurt) Naofumi: *Goku turning SSJ 3 Screaming Intensifies* so you have chosen Death?

[@Captain_Ironbeard]

1:55 Myne: Shield Hero is so useless *Iron Maiden* Myne: *Pikachu face*

[@xavmoore136]

I mentioned that in a comment

[@921tensazangetsu]

1:55 Myne: Ooh I .... Mistakes may have been made.

[@getsugatensho7465]

Michael RPGaming No Even after seeing this, she doesn’t change Still the same b....

[@fluffking2311]

Might just be me but she just looks annyoed

[@jokelethkurueisner9229]

Who’s Myne? I thought her name was S**t.

[@thinkfighttalk2403]

**kicks Myne into Iron Maiden** Me, sarcastically: Oh oh no. Myne oh no.

[@malakarvonstroheim5372]

Don't worry, she gets waaaaaaaaay worse in the later arcs, snuff film worse as a matter of fact

[@Blazing_A]

I'd rather send her into blood sacrifice.

[@Spartan135]

@@Blazing_A or purge her with the wrath shield flames.

[@bnashtay2278]

TheInfernapeKing Battletube it’ll work on anyone but like why would Naofumi do that? I mean I would like it if he used it on Myne and the king

[@stardust_sonic]

Naofumi : BE GONE, *THOT* !!

[@KnightofFunnyJunk]

What I really love about this scene is if you pay close attention to the monster peering one of its eyes outside of Naofumi's Shield Prison IT KNOWS WITHIN SECONDS WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. That's a look of pure horror its expressing right now.

[@bbittercoffee]

I'd say it's more like it's pure anger that a mere human would try to lock it down, that's why he says "not so fast" as is, "don't you even think about escaping now!"

[@izurukamukura9095]

I like how when the others called Naofumi's shield overpowered he basically clapped back (in his mind) with "No, you're just bad."

[@mr.wescottx7129]

He's not right tho.

[@AlejandroRodriguez-vd2ui]

Not even "overpowered" as far as the Heroes are concerned. They always call it a "Cheat Shield" because they had skill issues.

[@tylerbooth7728]

like naofumi said the other hero's just don't know how to use and upgraded their weapons while naofumi did all the hard work to level up and the other hero's just played around

[@EmeraldKonoha]

when the "support" character in the team gets tired of everyone's nonsense and goes all-out DPS and one-shots the boss

[@andrewpenn1145]

Clerics man...

[@CrownofMischief]

Monster Hunter Hunting Horn mains

[@D.A.R.C.I.]

@@andrewpenn1145 tempest domain channel divinity call lightning on a cloudy day...

[@brayamleano5737]

lol

[@iumz4253]

Lux support

[@arthurcesar8433]

If they managed to make "iron maiden" this epic, imagine what they'll do with "blood sacrifice".

[@Miraidon1008]

Pshhhh 🙂 want to see the face of the people

[@rafaels.9794]

now i'm scared to read the manga

[@peposo7]

No. It will be either ''Flash of the Blade'' or ''WrathChild''.

[@ikiliousdasylouiyasbdetyw9124]

@@peposo7 nope

[@PurpleNoise978]

This comment aged nicely

[@AK-nz8ed]

For those who want to scream with Naofumi and the dragon here is what i heard "CHANGE SHIELD !! tetsuno otomemo nakade sakeru suramon hoyo sare, zeshino tsuranukae kzu ikumon tsurugai, IRON MAIDEN !!!"

[@AlessandroTheCynical]

Thanks FBI! and stop looking at my browers history please/

[@AlexEliotOfficial]

zeshino -> zeshiō tsurugai -> surugaii (although it's actually suru ga ii ［するがいい］ lastly, there is no "kzu", the closest I can think for romaji would be 'kutsu' or 'ikutsu'.

[@TheEucarai]

"tetsu no otome no naka de sakebi sura mo houyou saren zenshin wo tsuranukare kutsu ni kou suru ga ii"

[@unpackedwolf5557]

I just summoned a demon

[@exorias625]

🤣tf I was searching for it... But you already knew that... Thanks

[@PrincessOfTheNight01]

Every time I see Naofumi slay literally everyone, I think back to a quote from httyd “If you’re given the choice between a sword and a shield, choose the shield.” I’m pretty sure this sums up the anime pretty well.

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve replayed this scene, just the way it’s presented, the music, and the badass chant and voice combo(it’s just too perfect)

[@niftycage74]

i get chills, i believe this is the best part of the show. reading through comments and having a blast looking at discussions.

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

Niftycage You know what the name of the ost or theme that plays when he uses Iron Maiden?

[@niftycage74]

@@namesdontmattergaming2756 sadly no

[@Schinak]

@@namesdontmattergaming2756 The Ost is actually out and it's basically the main theme of the Shield Hero

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

Schinak ye ik

[@JEL625]

This. Is. How. You. Use. C.G! CG natually looks out of place and unnerving so it fits well with things that are out of this world, like magic.

[@webslinger827]

It didn't even occur to me that this was CGI until I read this which is pretty amazing seeing as I'm always quick to notice when they use CGI to animate filo

[@attitudeRKO1]

I'd agree that this CGI is great but I disagree with the rest .. if you've seen handshakers you'd know that bad CG is just bad CG regardless of where you use it .. but most CG in shirld hero is awesome .. in fact the kraken and the ship are also CG .. so are most of naofumi's abilities like shield prison .. the carage filo is dragging and the send clock thingy is also CG .. angry filo shot in this ep had CG (if it wasn't entirely) .. yet it looks gorgeous

[@lucian5389]

It was better than that Zombie dragon shit atleast I'll give u that

[@SteffenMeyer101]

I think the cg dragon and the carriage filo is pulling looked really out of place. This scene was okay

[@lucian5389]

@@SteffenMeyer101 agreed

[@Ridikis]

The music, along with the Dragon's voice over Naofumi's honestly makes this one of my favorite moments in anime.

[@DragonspineInfiniteZero]

Who needs a magic spear, sword, or bow when you can call apon the divine personification of a metal band from the heavens to smite the wicked?

[@randomtrainerx.3424]

I like how he was casting Iron Maiden with the dragon

[@MordredStarfall]

It's a really nice touch that makes the scenes like this so much cooler. This and blood sacrifice both did that and while blood sacrifice in my opinion wasnt as cool as the iron maiden casting, both of them were cool

[@hoehere_Gewalt]

Definitely the most epic moment in this series so far

[@barrettfenwick8028]

No that's Raphtalia's pouting faces. :P

[@zaleww5824]

Just wait for the queen she tells the king we need to respecc shield hero

[@deusvult6938]

@@zaleww5824 Thats a spoiler my boi

[@zaleww5824]

@@deusvult6938 ıs it if you ask me real story begins after that

[@guillermolmr]

wait for the blood sacrifice.

[@LygarZeroX]

wow. just wow. 2 and a half years of watching this again and again. I still cant get enough of this scene.

[@schris3]

I thought I was the only one!

[@Gaookami]

His voice during "Iron Maiden" sends a shiver trough my spine every time. It's just something else

[@insertclevernamehere1186]

Something that's worth noting is that the other heroes only seemed to use lightning based attacks. From what I can see/imagine, it appears as though the other heroes have been focused solely on leveling themselves up, but forgetting to upgrade their weapons the way Naofumi does, by feeding it different materials for it to evolve and gain new abilities. It looks like the other heroes just saw lightning was a strong attribute, went with it and didn't bother with any others, so even though they are at higher levels than Naofumi (thanks to the king), they are attacking high level bosses with the equivalent of the sword you picked up at level 5. Your attack stat may have increased, but the weapon's damage output hasn't... Also, I loved how Glass only regarded Naofumi as a true hero, while basically calling the other heroes "children"...

[@christopherbackus5578]

My take on it: The other heroes have experienced video game versions of the world they're in currently, and have fought the waves in video game form (which explains their collective surprise when things begin to differ from the game they're used to). Perhaps the soul eater creature they faced in game form was weak to lightning, so they used their lightning based skills based on the assumption that it shared the same weakness.

[@insertclevernamehere1186]

@@christopherbackus5578 But they all come from different variations of earth, so while it's plausible for each earth to have RPGs, it's a bit less plausible for each earth to have the same creature in the same game with the same weakness... Maybe Myne told them it was weak to lightning...

[@christopherbackus5578]

@@insertclevernamehere1186 They didn't cover it too well in the anime, but the light novel and the manga go into more detail. My understanding is that the bow, sword, and spear, despite being from different parallel universes, each experienced the same world in video game form, which is why they all know that the boss of the current wave is supposed to be the soul eater (though each of them has a different method of making it appear, perhaps showcasing differences in each of the games they experienced)

[@insertclevernamehere1186]

@@christopherbackus5578 Oh, okay. I've only really watched the anime...

[@bedirhansaglam4066]

Actually every hero has an unique strengthening technique. If they share it with each other and believe each others words these techniques will unlocked for them too. These three idiots has three different methods and they dont even share it with each other. Possibly because they think all of them using same method.

[@thiccchicc9481]

That music is wayyyyyy too epic

[@mr.montag1414]

Anyone got a link to it?

[@lumitysolaris4244]

Link ost?

[@MiloTheFirst1]

@@lumitysolaris4244 OST are extremely rarely released before the BDs, and also very rarely with the first volume, we will have to wait a while for it

[@0118killer]

@@lumitysolaris4244 the ost will be out next week so hopefully someone will pirate it to youtube so i can jack it to these sexy ass songs

[@Power3studios]

Kevin Penkin just doing what he does best, composing the most incredible ost for animes. He did Made in Abyss's ost too.

[@takeshiair]

"Its basically a cheat" says kirito yet a defense class needs some form of attack

[@limitlesspotential1163]

And this isn't even his attack his shield attack is way stronger

[@jismeraiverhoeven]

It wasnt the fact that he had an attack that made him say it, it was the fact that the attack of a shield, wich shines in defence, vastly outclassed the combined damage of everyone else who specialized in offence.

[@MadjGB]

@@jismeraiverhoeven That's the power of the curse series for you. If memory serves, at this point, Naofumi was the only one taking power ups seriously too

[@tempus4482]

Ironically “The Shield Hero” (meant to protect) did the most damage

[@Aytreus]

The Best CC is the Death... Dead enemys do no damage.

[@bnashtay2278]

O Ateu Atreus *Oh your right*

[@Shiirow]

that moment when the tank out-dps' the actual dps.

[@Jaybird9x]

There replies are golden

[@89Keith]

He does seem to get various grapples under his purview

[@kenwayrhode524]

“It’s basically a cheat” BRUHHH... you didn’t

[@elcambiollego]

What the fuck is wrong with them? I mean c'mon you saw it happen before your friggin eyes... jealousy much!!

[@katharsj8501]

funny how the guy who says it is kirito’ voice actor

[@amaanusmani6839]

vetoast first person to finally realize that (honestly I agree with them like god dang that’s fckin easy mode)

[@cordyceps7531]

vetoast In the dub he outright calls him a cheater

[@cordyceps7531]

vetoast I know I’m just saying that those two aren’t that far off when they said that he called Naofumi a cheater in the sub. Yah he didn’t say it directly but still.

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

I see Naofumi would have fun in the middle ages

[@shockedgame5558]

-4 Subscribers with a hammer addiction I see you are also a man of cultures

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

The beast have been unleashed

[@shockedgame5558]

Joshua Gross true very true

[@HaxeRain]

@@shockedgame5558 well, middle ages was full of witch hunts tho, also, BRASS BULL INTENSIFIES

[@shockedgame5558]

Isidro Llancaman yes that also true

[@derekhatcher754]

That speech before he said Iron Maiden was cold asl

[@arctohru]

Shout out to Raphtalia for effectively becoming Naofumi's Conscience Incarnate and also stopping him from erasing the other useless heroes

[@johnnycripple1930]

Like shrieke and guts

[@whatisthis22]

the manga version of this was only like 1 page, didnt' really get what happened. This was much better, well done!

[@Angel-or8eq]

What chapter?

[@asimetrikablo3020]

@@Angel-or8eq Chapter 17 if I remember correctly

[@jebeifinn443]

Yeah Light Novel, Manga and Anime are like little different dimensions, but I like them all so far And you are right Anime version is the best. The music and animation is so good in this scene

[@shiinamashiro7037]

The creeping feeling of getting filled with holes was better on the manga, but for an animation with CGI I give it to them. Really enjoyed this adaptation.

[@RelyingWOrld1]

@@Angel-or8eq This episode end at half of chapter 17 called "Iron Maiden"

[@GirlYouDontKnow1237]

I've watched this episode three times today...

[@Demdjac]

I replayed this scene for almost 3 hours straight☺️

[@DontMessWithMe]

🤣😂😂😂 good to see someone like me 😂😄

[@TrueMegaManiac]

Them's rookie numbers, mate.

[@TammonOG]

@@Demdjac same

[@childfs6865]

Gotta go double digits, baby!

[@johnnatandc]

this anime is a masterpiece. The lighting, the animation, the soundtrack, the sound effects... all of them are on the right track. Amazing! Superb!

[@hallofmemories816]

For me this anime is solid and that’s pretty it

[@regobing5435]

Its solid like the one Guy above me said, but Masterpiece is too much

[@pumpkinknight5732]

I had the speakers on when Naofumi shouted IRON MAIDEN! Now all the wood furniture in my room looks like it's been sandpapered.

[@firerifle64]

Man, that Iron Maiden is dope. Plus, I loved the part Naofumi started his incantation and the dragon voice chanted with him

[@nicolasgomez4052]

The Rising of the Metal Hero Goddamn, this was so metal

[@raylenn4444]

Well, sonce he was using an iron maiden of all tjings it was a given. Nothing beat a blood filled iron maiden!

[@Blazing_A]

Does anyone know the name of the music when he used iron Maiden?

[@ahmedal5513]

Its 2020 and still i got goosebumps every time i watch this anime 🌚🔥

[@whatisupmyfellowamericans8808]

Director: "So how much damage do you want the shield to d-" Author: _"Yes."_

[@DmonHiro]

Yo, Motoyasu! How about another duel?

[@Darknessblade4me]

But lets tie bitch up First shall we?

[@Benthino]

Motoyatsu: *”I COULD HAVE DIED!”*

[@mywither7878]

@@Benthino You mean to say a hero might require some defensive ability to take hits too? *surprised pikachu*

[@alinastanescu4430]

Motoyasu:*chuckles I'm in danger

[@oscardanielweeb]

Naofumi just carried everybody lmao and they still think they better than him

[@darkpistol96]

its like when you carry salty toxic noobs that only bitch all game

[@newfynate4611]

Real MMOS in a nutshell

[@DoktorJammified]

Welcome to the life of tank mains.

[@TheMetalWolfx]

Well, in any mmo when you are raiding dps´s always blame tanks or heals of everything

[@MiloTheFirst1]

wait for their reality check next episode

[@rinenenenenene]

I love how the one seen as the weakest of them is, in reality, the strongest. I’ve also noticed how in comparison to the other heroes, Naofumi’s shield is the most versatile. While he has a bunch of special abilities to his shield, the other heroes attacks are basically the same, just with different weapons. Naofumi is the most experienced, the strongest, and he surpasses literally all of the heroes, even though he is just a “shield.”

[@thepolarianempire]

I don’t think it’s that his shield is more versatile it’s just that the other hero’s didn’t absorb all the stuff like the shield hero they simply got the strongest stuff and said yeah we’re good and never developed the other powers

[@ziolan8970]

The thing is the other heroes just haven’t been forced to be as resourceful as naofumi has. Naofumi’s shield had to be versatile or he and the rest of the group would have died. That coupled with the other 3 heroes leveling systems he unlocked means he can grow way faster than them disregarding the fact that naofumi grinds 100x harder than them at any given time.

[@EmoChipmonkVOD]

@@thepolarianempire Naofumi make sure to take the time to max out each shield one by one over the course of the show to keep thier bonuses perminitly. The other heros only moved on to the next stronger thing. More or less an instance of a completionist vs the guy who just plays the main story. One is capped and the other struggles.

[@TheAngryFinnishPerson]

"The Trooper" by Iron Maiden started to play in my head when Naofumi shouted. It gave me a little chuckle. Pretty badass scene tho.

[@drevniysamurai]

Just like "Wicker Man"when Caster Cu from Fate Grand Order shouted

[@ScribStat]

Thank you for the music recc!

[@samg3634]

Stand User: Naofumi the Shield Hero Stand: [I R O N M A I D E N] Abilities: Crazy Metal mama descends from the heavens to destroy dastardly demon EDIT: Johnny is best jojo

[@DJREPDOM]

Stand name: Eddy!! 🤘🤘" everything blows up"

[@FabioBandicootRPD]

Gureto-daze!

[@elgatoburgues809]

It's not a Stand, is a Noble Phantasm

[@scattershotjd9823]

New shield unlocked: STANDO POWAH

[@Yaboi27]

K-KONO POWAH

[@mr.fanfic]

- Iron Maiden? Excellent!! *plays the imaginary guitar

[@jerkurloin]

Mr. Fanfic Iron Maiden can't be fought, Iron Maiden can't be sought!

[@bluecaptainIT]

@@jerkurloin Oh well, whatever Whenever you are Iron Maiden's gonna catch ya No matter how far!!!

[@Coty_Lee]

Execution!

[@peposo7]

- ''Execute them!'' -''Bogus...''

[@inUmbra]

Probably one of the best shows I've seen so far. Can't wait for season two!

[@ScribStat]

Season 2 is *so good* so far.

[@Isador11]

its amazing that he now controls the rage shield with the dragons rage instead of his own. he can become calm while using it since the shield is not longer fed by his own wrath

[@DeletedUser-xz2rc]

King: WE DONT NEED SHEILD *After the iron maiden King: Im so glad we have summon the four hero

[@topsekrit9836]

And 🅱itch would put him down, only to be shoved into Iron Maiden.

[@TDIdialgagirl]

Naofumi: Boi!

[@subscorpion9560]

is it weird that I think the iron maiden's design looks beautiful and deadly? (plus when seeing this, I play actual iron maiden songs)

[@lucascherer]

someone could make an AMV of that scene with an iron maiden song...

[@tenyomo]

This soundtrack gave me the chills, it's so good and badass

[@ferem55]

Gave me the chills bruh.

[@deplorible753]

The synchronised "IRON MAIDEN!" Is so good! I can't think of how else to phrase that 1:26 for whole summon 1:35 for *IRON MAIDEN* May I just add, the music is top notch as well

[@maximus6667]

Hell yeah 👍

[@LuckyDestination]

BUT what does he say in japanese ( Romanji)

[@sentry6168]

@Yandere- Chan he say's aianmaiden

[@ryubix5724]

My turn! Draw! Synchro summon! Finish it, my ultimate monster! Ultimate attack!

[@orsaz924]

Thanks

[@GamerJosh2611]

Suddenly the TANK becomes the highest offensive character in the show Edit: I mean, considering the firepower actual tanks have, I guess that’s accurate

[@maxwelljefferson117]

No spoilers but Naofumi's offense is still technically the weakest since at least up to where i am in the Light novels (book 6) Naofumi's offensive skills require too much setup (you can see that with Iron Maiden) or have to steep of a cost to be used continually, meaning that they are more or less desperation moves

[@orbital6544]

@Commander Edu DPS" That looks like burst dmg

[@bloodhunter07]

@@maxwelljefferson117 where can I read the LN

[@Sarge23]

I love how the OST chants "Tate no Yuusha No Nariagari" makes it feel more badass

[@bnashtay2278]

Sarge oh I hear it now it does sound very kool

[@arthurize5774]

Not many anime can repeatedly deliver goosebumps like this scene, this anime can on every rewatch. Season 2 can't come soon enough.

[@Roboglenn387]

That's right Naofumi resist the whispers. Hold onto your grounding truth. And you will command immense power.

[@jebeifinn443]

1:10 I mean that music I mean damn... It makes this scene so epic and it fits so well.

[@voidmaster6353]

The composer is a genius indeed.

[@charlied5465]

i cant find the name of the song

[@TDIdialgagirl]

Lesson of the Day: Never piss off the Shield Hero

[@chaoschief]

i just love that boss music

[@gringo420]

This is one of the most badass moments in anime. PERIOD. 💯💯💯💯💯

[@andyrevo1927]

Here I thought I just witnessed the best episode of the season until the main MAIN Boss came out at the end.

[@ether2275]

I can't help but wonder... will Naofumi make her his b*tch? xd

[@backturn1]

@@ether2275 if you wonder just read in the wiki like I did. If you don't mind alot of spoilers that is.

[@golfclubthatkilledjoel706]

Villains:How you goten that strong! Naofumi:Kayaba.

[@destinyreaper2482]

KAYABA!

[@TheNoodleStore]

Ren: THUNDER SLASH Itzuki: THUNDER ARROW Motoyasu: LIGHTNING SPEAR NAOFUMI: DEAD SALTY DRAGON

[@josecordova5374]

This scene right here, it was glorious. 10/10. The music really makes this even better!!

[@thebigskitt246]

The 8 dislikes are all from the spear hero's party and bow hero's lol.

[@schlafenkirsche]

wait so Ren didnt dislike?

[@gabrielmendes3767]

@@schlafenkirsche because Ren is good guy

[@thebighurt2495]

@@gabrielmendes3767 Ren's still feeling bad over the whole "Zombie Dragon" thing.

[@o_noori1943]

Ren is the only guy who tries to actually understand what was going on. In the scene where raphtalia shown the light to find the shadow monsters it was Ren and Raphtalia that drew the monsters out. It is repeatedly shown that Ren is not bias and takes everything into consideration

[@s3ntin3l70]

And feminists

[@binemisko]

One of the most awesome scenes in all anime ive ever watched

[@adhamawadien8725]

The voice acting is SSS tier man

[@enz_0433]

Those guitar plucks and violin strings are the best ost from this anime yet

[@AngellishV]

*The Trooper sounds in the distance*

[@jerkurloin]

Allen Corona but on this battlefield no one wins

[@trooper-wl5mo]

Gentleman, I was beginning to wonder if you weren't going to call.

[@aldovk6681]

Fear of the dark fits better

[@jonatzkyness1]

How satisfying to hear that bell at 1:43 !!!

[@raylenn4444]

Give me thy head!

[@junkdogsan7068]

This anime is so satisfying, it's the perfect definition of zero to hero

[@davidmedina3031]

1:14 the song :IT SAYS TAAAATEEEEE NOOOO YUUUUUSHHAAAAAAAA NO NARIIIAAAAGAAARIIIII

[@eli8m596]

HOLY. SHIT. BOI. Well done, buddy. I'm proud of you. xdxd

[@odinakazeus]

With anger of the Shield Hero, metal music, and by the descent of an iron maiden: *A MOSH PIT HAS MANIFESTED*

[@optimusbauer3669]

I literally had to scroll way too long to be justifiable to find any reference to Iron Maiden

[@DasOberkommando]

THAT IRON MAIDEN FACE LOOKS SO DOPE!

[@maxinve5617]

It's been already twenty days since this have been posted, and I can't stop watch it. This scene is pure diamond

[@Chillerd]

“The shielder class is only for losers, and no real gamer would ever play one” Okay. Pause. When at level 60+ the strongest attack the spear hero can use is a Lightning strike attack, while in the low 40’s, a Shield class can create a goddamn giant iron maiden in the sky to swallow Dimensional Soul Eaters? I guess we’re all losers then.

[@danielj.irizarrydejesus7422]

In the web novel at least explains why the difference in power, which is the amount of release forms they have of their weapons. If I'm remembering they are suppose to be close to 70 by this stage.

[@SaitoIkari]

Naofumi's stronger because he masters his shield abilites before moving on, while the others just basically still treat the world like a game so all they do is look for the next strongest thing totally can't wait till they get their asses kicked and realize how weak they really are.

[@aidangreen7711]

Naofumi is stronger because he's delved deeper into the world of the "game" and recieved power that the others haven't. With his base shield forms, he is significantly weaker in terms of DPS. His Rage Shield is another story entirely, but keep in mind - it comes with a cost. It only lasts for a short time, and he spends a lot of that time almost completely mindless.

[@MiloTheFirst1]

Naofumi wasn't even on the 40's, his entire team couldn't go pass 40 since they weren't allowed to class up. also, the curse series skills are payed in the form of the users health, so not exactly something any of the heroes can just go throwing around, but you will see

[@phillipkeen223]

Lol spear boi never played dark souls probably a mmo scrub shields are op as fuck

[@jejej976]

Todavía no superó esta escena ... demasiado épico .. 😃 Espero que la siguiente semana nos den otro capítulo de esta misma calidad .. 😃😃

[@exargonsith]

That is by far the most awesome skill. When the maiden opens, the gong reminds me of Aina Ooal Gown "the goal of all life is death", declaring the midnight of the life of the soul eater. Beautiful.

[@HrLBolle]

death knell hadn't thought of "The goal of all life is death" before

[@YutyrannusaurusRex]

This is what makes an action anime, what truly shows what an Isekai can be. Like fuck, Naofumi is the perfect main character and the show has just enough angst and conflict to really make moments like these hit home. Fuck the other heros, this is what happens when you fight for more than just yourself.

[@peynnep6483]

Sometimes, the best of protection is to carry out an execution

[@bianca_bonami]

"It's basically a cheat" SOMEONE IS ENVIOOOOOOOUS That summoning was the coolest thing ever, seriously

[@jebeifinn443]

you are right it's sounds such a envious noob line. Who refuses to notice others skill

[@rpaplham14]

Just wait

[@ether5269]

Stand Name: Iron Maiden User: Iwatani Nofumi

[@bnashtay2278]

Why y’all both put Nofumi? It’s Naofumi

[@captainwoolbeard2447]

Ironically, Iron Maiden is also a band name, so it could work.

[@bnashtay2278]

Captain Woolbeard oh wow you’re right

[@drplank553]

It fits the whole band name theme too

[@barumbado3318]

U just love rewatching this scene I like seeing Naofumi shoving in there face that he’s got more potential than them and deserves the title hero🤩🤩🤩

[@teddy_scott36]

This is such an absolute masterpiece of a scene

[@captainhuntank7963]

The Iron Maiden is probably one of the many things in his arsenal that is pure overkill

[@virusk029]

he has another offensive skill: bluptofer

[@zibusisonkomo8715]

Bluptofer .... It was so glorious to see such an unholy punishment used on the very person who claimed to be the holy hand of God. Brought a tear of delight in my eyes

[@Popparocs]

Bluptofer? I thought it was blood sacrifice, unless they mean the same thing.

[@zibusisonkomo8715]

@@Popparocs blood sacrifice is the English translation

[@stormbringer2840]

Yes and no . Iron maiden isn't that strong and it take all his SP to use , it's a last resort thing that if countered just fuck you up .

[@eisnaughtypet7179]

Noble Phantasm Iron Maiden

[@Skynightburst]

A Fate reference,I see. ;)

[@ayounglad7304]

The cursed series chants just sound so badass!

[@MrCjlauer49338]

By the gods do I love that layered voice. It really hits me with that wave of chills and gives of a really "cursed" or "blessed" feel, with the blessed feel having more of a female layered voice rather than the corrupted deep voice of the cursed feel. It also reminds of the Beast of Darkness from Berserk, in that a darker creature is truly casting the magic or imbuing the person who is utilizing or calling upon it.