The Rising of the Shield Hero has been renewed for Season 4. The announcement came courtesy of Naofumi VA Kaito Ishikawa during a radio program on January 22, 2024.
When it comes to isekai anime, The Rising of the Shield Hero is by far one of the most well-known. Although its popularity has wavered a bit in recent years, its first season remains one of the better examples of how to execute a compelling story about being transferred to a new world. With a 7.39 rating on My Anime List, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 aims to fix the mistakes of the previous season while bringing recognition back to this fantasy-action anime.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Is Happening
Ishikawa revealed the production plans for Season 4 during a radio broadcast on January 22. This is the official confirmation fans were waiting for that The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is happening, and will immediately dispel any notions that there might have been a surprise additional cour to Season 3.
Will The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 stream on Crunchyroll?
It has been confirmed that The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 will stream on Crunchyroll in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS.
When might The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 be released?
There is no official release date for the fourth season yet, but it is likely to be revealed in the near future as the production solidifies and plans for Crunchyroll streaming are announced.
What happened in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
While Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero was criticized for its storytelling and pacing, Season 3 has been better received. It takes place shortly after the events of Season 2, with Naofumi continuing his goal of liberating Demi-humans and fortifying the defenses of Lurolona Village. With only three months before the arrival of the Phoenix, he needs all the help and time he can get, and the addition of even more party members has only helped his cause.
Some unexpected additions have been among those new party members, including a dragon, multiple demi-humans, the Spear Hero, Motoyasu, and even the Sword Hero, Ren.
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