The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 continues to unfold, with Episode 3, titled “A True People,” having premiered on July 23, 2025. Fans can stream new episodes weekly on Crunchyroll, with simulcasts available shortly after their Japanese broadcast.
Shield Hero Season 4: Release Schedule and Where to Watch
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 officially began streaming on July 9, 2025, after being announced in January 2024. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Episode 3, “A True People,” debuted on July 23, 2025, at 5:30 AM Pacific Time / 8:30 AM Eastern Time. The series is available on Crunchyroll in various regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia. For viewers in Japan, the anime airs on channels such as AT-X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS, TV Aichi, and BS NTV, as well as streaming services like Lemino and d Anime Store.
The season is expected to consist of 12 episodes, concluding on September 24, 2025.
Upcoming Episode Release Dates (Subject to Change):
- Episode 1: July 9, 2025 (Out Now)
- Episode 2: July 16, 2025 (Out Now)
- Episode 3: July 23, 2025 (Out Now)
- Episode 4: July 30, 2025
- Episode 5: August 6, 2025
- Episode 6: August 13, 2025
- Episode 7: August 20, 2025
- Episode 8: August 27, 2025
- Episode 9: September 3, 2025
- Episode 10: September 10, 2025
- Episode 11: September 17, 2025
- Episode 12: September 24, 2025
Plot and Expectations for Season 4
Season 4 picks up after the events of Season 3, which covered the “Fallen Heroes Arc” (volumes 10-12 of the light novel). The new season is based on the light novel series written by Aneko Yusagi and illustrated by Seira Minami. Hitoshi Haga returns as the series director, with Keigo Koyanagi handling series composition.
The central conflict of Season 4 revolves around Naofumi’s journey to Siltvelt and the escalating tensions concerning Raphtalia. Following an assassination attempt on Raphtalia by agents from Q’ten Lo, who mistakenly believe her to be a throne usurper, Naofumi travels to Siltvelt, where he is revered as a demi-human savior. Raphtalia, meanwhile, becomes a revolutionary symbol for the volatile Q’ten Lo.
Viewers can expect drama, action, and political machinations as Naofumi navigates this complex situation. The season is anticipated to explore Raphtalia’s origins and her evolving role, alongside Naofumi’s challenging journey to Q’ten Lo. The unresolved plot points from Season 3, such as the looming Phoenix threat and Raphtalia’s character development, are key elements for the new season. The defeat of the Phoenix is expected to set the stage for future guardian beasts in potential subsequent seasons.
The light novel series continues beyond the events of Season 3. For those eager to delve further into the story, the anime’s third season concluded around Volume 12 of the light novel. Therefore, readers can pick up the story from Volume 13 onwards to continue Naofumi’s adventures.
