The first trailer for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 has officially dropped, and it’s giving fans plenty to get hyped about. With dark new visuals, intense fights, and mysterious new faces, the next chapter of Naofumi’s journey is set to raise the stakes like never before.
Let’s break down what we know so far.
🛡️ What Is The Rising of the Shield Hero About?
The Rising of the Shield Hero began as a light novel series by Aneko Yusagi, later adapted into a manga and anime. It follows Naofumi Iwatani, a college student transported to a fantasy world where he’s named one of four Cardinal Heroes. Unfortunately, he’s only given a shield, and things quickly take a dark turn as betrayal forces him to become stronger in ways he never expected.
Unlike most isekai, Shield Hero focuses heavily on psychological growth, trust, redemption, and surviving in a hostile, morally grey world.
📚 Source Material
The anime is based on Aneko Yusagi’s light novel series, which debuted in 2013.
For light novel fans, the next season will likely adapt volumes 13 to 15—introducing powerful new enemies, political intrigue, and game-changing character development.
🔥 Animation Studio Returns
Studio Kinema Citrus is once again at the helm for Season 4. Known for its vivid colors, impactful action scenes, and emotive character animation, the studio is maintaining visual consistency while stepping up its game with each new season.
From what we’ve seen in the trailer, expect even more polished animation, clean fight sequences, and beautifully crafted environments that bring Melromarc to life.
👥 The Cast & New Faces
The core voice cast is returning, with:
- Naofumi Iwatani – Kaito Ishikawa
- Raphtalia – Asami Seto
- Filo – Rina Hidaka
Joining the cast are two new characters:
- Werner – A mysterious winged warrior voiced by Takeo Otsuka
- Jaralis – A fierce lion-like demi-human voiced by Jiro Saito
These new additions hint at expanding worldbuilding and deeper cultural conflicts.
Naofumi Iwatani
📅 Release Date
Season 4 is officially set to premiere in July 2025. It’ll be two years since Season 3 aired, and fans are hungry for more. The summer season is already looking stacked, and Shield Hero’s return will be one of its biggest draws.
🗨️ Final Thoughts
With new allies, deeper lore, and elevated animation, Season 4 could be a turning point in the Shield Hero saga. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer catching up, there’s never been a better time to dive back into this world of shields, swords, and second chances.
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