Ep 12. The Raven Invader

The Rising of the Shield Hero is an anime show that revolves around a boy named Naofumi who is summoned to a parallel world as one of its four legendary heroes. In season 1 episode 12 titled The Raven Invader, Naofumi and his fellow heroes are summoned by the queen to discuss the problem of the waves, which seem to be getting worse. The queen has received reports of a strange hero from another country who is causing destruction and chaos in the neighboring kingdoms. She orders the four heroes to investigate and stop this rogue hero.

In response to the queen's orders, Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Filo head to a nearby village, where they believe the rogue hero has been seen. They meet a group of villagers who are being terrorized by a mysterious figure known as the Raven. The Raven is a powerful warrior who wears a mask and wields a golden sword. He has been attacking villages and killing innocent people, claiming that he is fighting for justice and for the people of the world.

Naofumi and his group quickly realize that the Raven is the rogue hero they have been sent to investigate. They confront him in a fierce battle. Naofumi and Raphtalia fight him on the ground, while Filo engages him in the air. The Raven proves to be a formidable opponent, but Naofumi and his group manage to hold their own.

During the battle, Naofumi notices that the Raven's fighting style is very similar to his own. He realizes that the Raven is also a shield hero from another world, just like him. Naofumi comes to the realization that he and the Raven are not so different, and that they both want to protect the people of their world. He tries to reason with the Raven, but the Raven is too far gone in his beliefs.

The battle continues, and Naofumi and his group eventually manage to defeat the Raven. However, just before the Raven dies, he tells Naofumi that he is not alone, and that there are other shield heroes in their world. Naofumi is shocked by this revelation, and wonders how many other shield heroes there could be.

After the battle, Naofumi and his group return to the castle to report their success to the queen. However, they are surprised to find that the other three heroes have not yet returned. They learn that the other heroes have been spotted in the vicinity of the battle, but they do not know what they are doing there.

Naofumi and his group decide to investigate, and they come across the other heroes in a nearby village. They are shocked to find that the other heroes have been manipulating the villagers and taking all their food and belongings. They also discover that the other heroes have been hiding the fact that there are other shield heroes in their world.

The episode ends with Naofumi and his group confronting the other heroes, and a tense showdown is about to begin.

Overall, The Rising of the Shield Hero season 1 episode 12 is filled with action, intrigue, and revelations. Naofumi and his group face one of their toughest challenges yet, and they come to realize that their world is more complicated than they ever imagined. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they see Naofumi and his group face off against their fellow heroes in the next episode.