Fans of The Rising of the Shield Hero can now catch the third episode of its highly anticipated fourth season, which premiered on July 23, 2025. The anime series, based on Aneko Yusagi’s light novels, continues the adventures of Naofumi Iwatani, the Shield Hero, as he navigates a world fraught with political intrigue and monstrous threats.
Season 4 Release Schedule and Where to Watch
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 officially began airing on July 9, 2025, with new episodes released weekly. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the season internationally across various regions, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia, ensuring fans worldwide can follow Naofumi’s journey as it unfolds. Netflix Asia may also stream the series in select countries.
Here’s a breakdown of the initial release schedule for Season 4:
- Episode 1 (“Siltvelt”): July 9, 2025
- Episode 2 (“Official Welcome”): July 16, 2025
- Episode 3 (“A True People”): July 23, 2025
- Episode 4 (“Entrusted Power”): July 30, 2025
Episodes typically release at 9:00 p.m. JST in Japan, translating to 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET for international streaming platforms on the same day.
Production Details and Episode Count
The fourth season of The Rising of the Shield Hero was confirmed to be in production in January 2024. Hitoshi Haga reprises his role as series director, with Keigo Koyanagi handling the series composition. Character designs are a collaborative effort by Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu, and Masahiro Suwa, and the soundtrack is composed by Kevin Penkin, Alfredo Sirica, and Natalie Jeffreys. Kinema Citrus is the animation studio behind the series.
Season 4 is confirmed to have a total of 12 episodes, aligning with the length of the third season. Blu-ray and DVD volumes for the season are expected to be released in the coming months, with each volume compiling approximately four episodes.
What to Expect in Season 4
Season 4 is expected to continue adapting the original light novel series, with early episodes delving further into the Siltvelt Succession Arc, which spans volumes 12 and 13. While previous seasons have sometimes rushed or skipped parts of the novel, if Season 4 adapts around three volumes, similar to Season 3, it could potentially cover the Houou Arc (Volume 15). The series synopsis indicates that Naofumi will journey to Siltvelt, where he is welcomed as a demi-human savior, but faces opposition. Raphtalia also becomes a symbol of revolution in Q’ten Lo. The overarching narrative will see Naofumi striving to unite his allies amidst rising chaos.
