The Rising of the Shield Hero has captivated anime fans with its unique take on the isekai genre, following Naofumi Iwatani’s journey as the underestimated Shield Hero. With three action-packed seasons, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 4. Here’s everything we know so far about the release date, cast, plot, and more!
Release Date Speculation for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
The official release window for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is set for July 2025, as announced by Kadokawa and Crunchyroll. While an exact premiere date hasn’t been confirmed, this summer release places it alongside other major anime like Sakamoto Days and Dandadan Season 2. The announcement came with a stunning new key visual, hinting at a darker tone for the upcoming season.
Cast of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
The core voice cast is expected to return, bringing back the beloved characters who have defined Naofumi’s journey. Confirmed returning actors include:
- Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani
- Asami Seto as Raphtalia
- Rina Hidaka as Filo
- Natsuko Hara as Rishia Ivyred
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ren Amaki
- Makoto Takahashi as Motoyasu Kitamura
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Itsuki Kawasumi
- Sarah Emi Bridcutt as Malty S. Melromarc
New characters will join the adventure, with confirmed additions:
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Werner, a winged demi-human of the Shusaku race from Siltvelt.
- Jirō Saitō as Jaralis, a lion-type demi-human from Siltvelt’s lion race.
- Ami Koshimizu as Nadia
- Kouhei Amasaki as Fohl
- Konomi Kohara as Atla
- Maria Naganawa as S’yne
English dub details for the new characters are still pending, but Crunchyroll is likely to offer both subbed and dubbed versions, as with previous seasons.
Plot Details for Season 4
Season 4 is expected to adapt the next major arc from Aneko Yusagi’s light novel series, likely the Siltvelt Succession Arc. The story will dive deeper into Raphtalia’s royal Q’ten Lo lineage, exploring her origins and the conflict sparked by her heritage. Naofumi and his party will face off against the nation of Q’ten Lo, which has sent assassins after Raphtalia due to her claim to the throne.
