The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 has officially premiered, with new promotional videos highlighting an upcoming arc centered on the confrontation with Q’ten Lo and featuring new character prominence. The highly anticipated fourth season of the popular Isekai anime began streaming on July 9, 2025, with new episodes releasing weekly.
New Arc and Narrative Direction
The promotional materials and confirmed narrative direction for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 indicate a continuation of Naofumi Iwatani’s journey, directly following the events of Season 3. The new season is set to delve into the anticipated conflict with Q’ten Lo, building upon the groundwork laid in the previous season where Raphtalia’s royal heritage was unveiled. Furthermore, the trailers spotlight the character Fohl, suggesting a significant role for him in the unfolding narrative. Naofumi and his companions are embarking on a journey into new territories as they prepare for this critical confrontation.
Promotional Videos and Theme Songs
Two main trailers have been released, offering fans a glimpse into the action and character dynamics of the new season. The first trailer notably previews the opening theme song, “Resolution,” performed by MADKID, a recurring artist for the series. The second main trailer further enhances the anticipation, showcasing the ending theme song, “Eien ni Ikkai no” (Once in Eternity), performed by Chiai Fujikawa. These videos provide visual and auditory teases of the season’s tone and key moments, fueling excitement for the continuation of Naofumi’s adventures.
Production and Broadcast Details
Studio Kinema Citrus returns to handle the animation production for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4, maintaining consistency with much of the series’ acclaimed visual style. Hitoshi Haga continues his role as director for the fourth season. The series composition is managed by Keigo Koyanagi, while character designs are overseen by Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu, and Masahiro Suwa. The musical score, which has been a highlight of previous seasons, is once again composed by Kevin Penkin, alongside Alfredo Sirica and Natalie Jeffreys.
The fourth season is slated for a total of 12 episodes. Fans can watch new episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 weekly on Crunchyroll, with episodes typically arriving every Wednesday. Crunchyroll also began streaming the English dub simultaneously with the Japanese broadcast on July 9, 2025.
The Journey So Far
The Rising of the Shield Hero originated as a light novel series written by Aneko Yusagi and illustrated by Seira Minami. The anime adaptation first premiered in January 2019, quickly gaining a dedicated global fanbase with its unique take on the Isekai genre, focusing on Naofumi Iwatani, the underdog Shield Hero. After being summoned to a fantasy world and falsely accused, Naofumi embarks on a journey of redemption, gradually building a loyal party that includes Raphtalia and Filo. The series has consistently explored themes of betrayal, trust, and overcoming adversity, resonating deeply with viewers. Subsequent seasons have continued to adapt the original light novel storyline, expanding on the world and characters as Naofumi confronts new threats and challenges.
