Is The Reprise Of The Spear Hero Canon

Okay, let's talk about something potentially controversial. Something that might make some Rising of the Shield Hero fans clutch their pearls. Are you ready?

Is the Reprise of the Spear Hero... canon?

Hear Me Out!

I know, I know. A lot of you are probably thinking, "Absolutely not! That's a crazy alternate timeline! A bad dream! A fever-induced hallucination!" But just hear me out for a minute.

We've seen timelines get weird, right? Parallel worlds, alternate realities, you name it. It's anime! Anything can happen.

And honestly, doesn't it add a certain… spice? A little bit of dramatic irony to the main story?

The Case For: It Adds Depth

Think about it. Motoyasu messed up. Badly. The Reprise of the Spear Hero shows us just how badly. It shows us the potential consequences of his… stubbornness. His overwhelming, almost comical devotion to Myne.

It makes you feel, maybe just a little bit, sorry for him. (Okay, maybe not sorry, but… understanding?) It’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion.

Plus, it highlights the importance of Naofumi's growth. Seeing Motoyasu spiral down that dark path? It makes Naofumi's choices, his resilience, even more impactful.

The Case Against: It's Too Silly!

I get it. Reprise gets… silly. It's over the top. The chickens, the obsessive love for Filo clones… it's a lot.

It can feel like a parody of the main series. Some might argue it undermines the serious themes of betrayal and prejudice.

But isn't that part of its charm? It’s a darkly comedic look at what could have been. A cautionary tale wrapped in ridiculousness. A reminder that even heroes can fall... hard.

My "Unpopular" Opinion

Here it is: I think Reprise exists within the grander narrative of Shield Hero. Not necessarily as a direct continuation, but as a possible branching path. A "What If?" scenario that's technically connected.

Think of it like a side story. Like a bonus level in a video game. Sure, it might not be essential to the main plot, but it adds flavour. It adds context.

And let’s be real, it gives us something to laugh about. And sometimes, we all need a good laugh, even when dealing with serious themes.

"But the chickens!" you cry. "The Filo clones!"

Yes, the chickens and the clones. I embrace the absurdity. Don't you?

Let’s Discuss!

So, what do you think? Am I completely off my rocker? Is Reprise of the Spear Hero a hilarious but ultimately non-canon side story? Or is it a valid, albeit warped, part of the Shield Hero universe?

Let me know your thoughts! I'm ready for the (polite) debate!

Maybe, just maybe, we can all agree to disagree and still enjoy the adventures of Naofumi and his companions, no matter how bizarre they get!