The Rising of the Shield Hero Review: New Companions
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 34 of The Rising of the Shield Hero, «Humming Fairy,» now streaming on Funimation, Crunchyroll& Hulu.
The 33rd episode of The Rising of the Shield Hero lurched the Shield Hero, Naofumi, into a state of despair as Rapthalia falls prey to the wiles of the cunning Kyo Ethnina. The episode starts by showing the four-man party, Naofumi, Kizuna, Rapthalia, and Rishia, making plans to escape to the country of Sikul for different reasons. But, sadly, at the last moment of their plan's execution, everything changes, leaving Naofumi in panic and despair.
Meanwhile, in episode 34 of The Rising of the Shield Hero, the three-man party, Rapthalia excluded, made solid progress in finding the adorable filolial, Filo, allowing viewers to experience a comic relief from the tragedy set by episode 33. Filo aside, the episode also starred notable developments for the Rapthalia search party.
The Rising Of The Shield Hero Review: A Heartbreaking Separation
At the start of episode 34, Naofumi panicked considerably, abandoning his sense of reason to find Rapthalia as soon as possible. Worse, he suggested Kizuna warp them back to Mikakage using the Dragon Vein. Kizuna advised Naofumi that the plan was unwise and that even if the Dragon Vein works, they will be falling right into the hands of Kyo Ethnina. Despite Kizuna's sensible warning, Naofumi, filled with rage and despair, insisted they carry out the plan, showing his affection for his first and oldest companion as a Hero. Giving into Naofumi’s desires, Kizuna tried to activate the Dragon Vein.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work, implying that Kyo Ethnina had already foiled any possible return to Mikakage using the Dragon Vein. Frustrated at this
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