Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari Episode 13 May 2026

In , titled "The Devil of the Shield," Naofumi becomes a fugitive after being framed for kidnapping the crown princess. Plot Highlights

Naofumi officially accepts Melty into his group, shifting from addressing her by her royal title to using her actual name. Key Reveal Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Episode 13

The episode confirms that the is working with Myne to eliminate the Shield Hero. Naofumi finds a pendant belonging to the Church on one of the guards, signaling that his enemies are more organized and religious in their hatred than he previously realized. In , titled "The Devil of the Shield,"

Myne (Malty) uses a magical recording of the confrontation to create a "fake" narrative, claiming Naofumi kidnapped Melty and murdered the knights. This doctored footage is spread throughout the kingdom of Melromarc, turning the public against him. Naofumi finds a pendant belonging to the Church

Following the cliffhanger from Episode 12, Naofumi saves Melty from an assassination attempt by her own bodyguards, who were ordered to kill her and blame it on him.

Forced into hiding, Naofumi decides to head toward Siltvelt , a country that worships the Shield Hero and where they might find safety. Along the way, Melty reveals that Melromarc is a matrilineal society, meaning she—and not Myne—is the rightful heir to the throne.

For more episode details and fan reactions, you can check out the discussion threads on Reddit or the Shield Hero Wiki . The Rising of the Shield Hero Episode 13 - DoubleSama