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The release window of the fourth season ofRising of the Shield Herowas revealed towards the end of February, and a new key visual depicting main character Naofumi and his party, with two new characters, as he sits regally on a throne.
The tagline for the fourth season ofRising of the Shield Hero, which is set for release in July 2025, is “Revered, yet w(e)ary”, with the parentheses on the “e” creating either the word “wary”, as in being alert to danger, and “weary”, as in tired. The upcoming fourth season ofRising of the Shield Herowill be streamed onCrunchyrollwhen it broadcasts.
What We Know So Far
Staff and New Cast Announcements For Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
In addition to the July release window announced by Kadokawa late last month, the staff behind the production ofRising of the Shield Heroare organizing a “Shield Fes” event with the series' cast and musicians, which will be held in Tokyo on June 15. The exact roles of the returning cast and staff, but the following cast members will be present at Shield Fes:
Two new cast members, as well as character design visuals of their respective roles, have also been released, with Takeo Ōtsuka as Werner and Jirō Saitō as Jaralis. More information about the upcoming Rising of the Shield Hero season 4 will definitely be revealed in the months leading up to the series' release. The series continues Naofumi Iwatani’s isekai adventure as the fabled “Shield Hero”, one of the Four Cardinal Heroes who have been summoned to protect the Kingdom of Melromarc from the Waves of Catastrophe, but unfortunately for him, the Shield Hero is the weakest of the lot.A shocking betrayal early into his journeysent Naofumi on a very different trajectory, one which would rapidly see him become the kingdom’s savior time and time again. Season 4 has a lot riding on it after the disappointment of the second season, and the third season not quite living up to the standard set by the first season, it feels like this is the last chance forRising of the Shield Hero.
Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is set to broadcast onCrunchyrollwhen it is released in July. The first three seasons are also available on the platform.
