Get ready, fans of The Rising of the Shield Hero! The highly anticipated Season 4 is officially set to premiere on July 9, 2025. A new trailer and key visual have been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the upcoming adventures of Naofumi and his companions. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know so far:
The Premiere Date and Where to Watch
- Release Date: July 9, 2025
- Where to Watch: The anime will air on AT-X, TOKYO MX, Sun Television, KBS, TV Aichi, Lemino, and d Anime Store in Japan. It will also be broadcast on BS NTV on July 10.
- Streaming: Crunchyroll has confirmed they will stream Season 4.
New Trailer and Key Visual
The latest trailer provides an exciting sneak peek at what’s to come, highlighting new cast members and previewing the opening theme song, “Resolution” by MADKID. The ending theme song is “Eien ni Ikkai no” (“Once in a Lifetime”) performed by Chiai Fujikawa.
The new key visual features Naofumi seated on a throne, surrounded by both familiar allies and new characters. The visual is teased with the tagline “Their origins lead him.”
Production Details
- Animation Studio: Kinema Citrus returns to handle the animation.
- Director: Hitoshi Haga is back as the director, after directing Season 3.
- Series Composition: Keigo Koyanagi is in charge of the series scripts.
- Character Designers: Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu, and Masahiro Suwa are returning as character designers.
- Music: Kevin Penkin, Alfredo Sirica, and Natalie Jeffreys are composing the music.
New Cast Members
Several new cast members have been announced, adding fresh faces to Naofumi’s journey:
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Werner: A winged demi-human of the Shusaku race from Siltvelt.
- Jirō Saitō as Jaralis: A lion-type demi-human from Siltvelt’s lion race.
- Ami Koshimizu as Nadia
- Kouhei Amasaki as Fohl
- Konomi Kohara as Atla
- Maria Naganawa as S’yne
What to Expect in Season 4
Season 4 is expected to adapt the Siltvelt Succession Arc from the light novel series. The plot will delve deeper into Raphtalia’s royal lineage and her connection to the nation of Q’ten Lo. Here’s a more detailed look:
- The Siltvelt Succession Arc: Naofumi travels to Siltvelt, a demi-human nation, to secure passage to Q’ten Lo.
- Political Intrigue: Naofumi becomes entangled in Siltvelt’s internal political struggles as various factions try to manipulate him.
- Raphtalia’s Heritage: The season will explore Raphtalia’s origins and the conflict sparked by her heritage. Naofumi and his party will face the nation of Q’ten Lo, who have sent assassins after Raphtalia due to her claim to the throne.
Story Recap
The Rising of the Shield Hero follows Naofumi Iwatani, a run-of-the-mill otaku who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero. Betrayed and ostracized, Naofumi must rise to become a legendary hero and protect the world from the Waves of Catastrophe.
A Long-Awaited Return
It’s been a couple of years since fans last saw new content from The Rising of the Shield Hero, with Season 3 airing in 2023. The announcement of Season 4 has generated considerable excitement, making it one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2025.
Final Thoughts
With a confirmed release date, new trailer, key visual, and additional cast members, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is shaping up to be an exciting continuation of Naofumi’s journey. Mark your calendars for July 9, 2025, and prepare to dive back into the world of betrayal, redemption, and heroic battles!
