The Rising of the Shield Hero fans rejoice! Season 4 is officially slated to premiere in July 2025, and along with the release date, new cast members have been announced, promising a deeper dive into the intensifying conflict with Q’ten Lo and Raphtalia’s heritage.
July 2025 Premiere Date Set
Mark your calendars! The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is confirmed for a July 2025 release. This announcement follows the renewal of the series a year prior and sets the stage for the next chapter in Naofumi’s journey.
New Cast Members Join the Ensemble
The new season will welcome Jiro Saito as Jaralis and Takeo Otsuka as Werner, adding fresh faces to the already established cast.
Returning Cast and Characters
While specific details on returning staff haven’t been disclosed, fans can anticipate the return of key cast members:
- Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani
- Asami Seto as Raphtalia
- Rina Hidaka as Filo
- Natsuko Hara as Rishia
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ren Amaki
- Makoto Takahashi as Motoyasu Kitamura
Storyline and Plot Expectations for Season 4
Season 4 will likely pick up where the previous season concluded, with Naofumi and his party gearing up for a confrontation with Q’ten Lo.
- The season will delve into the conflict with Q’ten Lo following the revelations about Raphtalia’s heritage.
- After learning that Raphtalia is a descendant of their royal family, the nation sends assassins to eliminate her, forcing Naofumi to take action.
- The tagline, “The return of the exiled,” hints at Raphtalia’s return to her birth nation.
Production
The anime television series is produced by Kinema Citrus.
