Pending new updates on its fourth season, the anime adaptation of the light novel Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) has announced a new collaboration with the Japanese company Curtain Damashii.
This collaboration will consist of a line of products inspired by the characters Raphtalia and Filo, who have been dressed in school uniforms for this special occasion. Below are the illustrations of Raphtalia and Filo that will be used in the new merchandise of the franchise.
Raphtalia and Filo from Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari have been dressed as schoolgirls for a collaboration.
As mentioned earlier, the illustrations created for this collaboration show Raphtalia and Filo in stylish school attire. Raphtalia’s uniform design highlights her more mature character and style, while Filo’s takes a more childlike approach, aligning perfectly with her design and personality.
It is important to note that the collaboration between the anime series Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari and the Japanese company Curtain Damashii aims to capture the attention of fans of this popular franchise during the Comic Market 105 (Comiket 105) event, scheduled to take place on December 29 and 30 this year.
Some of the products to be exhibited at the Comic Market 105 event will be the following: Original B2 Tapestry (4,400 yen), Extra Large Tapestry (7,700 yen), Acrylic Figures (4,400 yen), Rubber Mat (3,300 yen), Acrylic Panel (1320 yen), a Curtain (9,625 yen), among others.
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, also known as The Rising of the Shield Hero in the West, is an action-adventure-drama light novel written by Aneko Yusagi and illustrated by Minami Seira. The work began publication under the MF Books imprint of Media Factory Publishing since August 2014. Currently, the light novel is still in publication.
The work has a manga adaptation, whose illustrator is Aiya Kyu. The publication of the manga began in February 2016 in Monthly Comic Flapper magazine, belonging to the publisher Media Factory.
On January 9, 2019, the light novel Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari premiered its anime adaptation which was composed of 3 seasons (50 episodes in total). The animation studio Kinema Citrus was in charge of the production of the series under the direction of Takao Abo (1st season) and Masato Jinbo (2nd season).
The series is available legally on the Crunchyroll platform under the title The Rising of the Shield Hero and has an English dub.
The anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari will have a Fourth Season
At the end of the third season of the anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, the official media of the series announced the production of a fourth season. However, it is worth mentioning that for the moment, not much information is known about this new installment of the anime.
The anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari has the following description: The story of the series transports us to a realm ravaged by the Waves of Catastrophe. In this universe, four ordinary heroes of the current era are summoned to the realm of Melromarc, each designated with a unique weapon to confront and defeat the destructive Waves that threaten to plunge the land into chaos.
Naofumi Iwatani, the main protagonist, is destined to become the “Hero of the Shield”. Unlike his companions, who carry more conventional weapons, Naofumi finds himself with only a modest shield as his only tool. This fact triggers distrust and disdain from other heroes and citizens of the kingdom, as his offensive capabilities are limited.
The story takes a dark turn when Naofumi is betrayed by the only person willing to train by his side, Malty Melromarc, who falsely accuses him of abusing her. This event leads Naofumi to experience intense discrimination and hatred from society, despite being innocent. With a heart full of pain and distrust, Naofumi embarks on a solitary journey to strengthen herself and clear her reputation.
In his quest to increase his power, Naofumi acquires Raphtalia, a semi-human slave on the verge of death. As they face the impending Waves that threaten to destroy Melromarc, Naofumi and Raphtalia must join forces to overcome challenges, protect the kingdom and change the world’s negative perception of the Hero of the Shield.
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