Image: Kinema Citrus
A new teaser visual has also been revealed.
One of the most-awaited anime releases of this year has to be the return of The Rising of the Shield Hero. Based on Aneko Yusagi’s popular light novel series, this show just revealed a Summer 2025 release window for its 4th season. As per the official website and X (formerly Twitter) page of the anime, The Rising of the Shield Hero season 4 will air sometime in July 2025.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 cast and staff details
It was also revealed that two new voice actors are joining the anime’s cast this season. The new additions are:
- Takeo Otsuka (Aqua Hoshino in Oshi no Ko and Ōshi Ashioki in A Sign of Affection) as Siltvelt
- Jiro Saito (Beast King in One Punch Man and Denken in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) as Jaralis
Kinema Citrus remains at the helm of production for this season as well. Although no further details have been revealed, we can assume that the staff from the previous seasons is returning for season 4. The new visual shows the protagonist Naofumi sitting on a throne, surrounded by Raphtalia, Sadina, Fohl, Filo, and Atla. He is also flanked by the two new characters Siltvelt and Jaralis, who will make their appearance this season.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 story
Based on the light novel series by Aneko Yusagi, the anime follows Naofumi Iwatani, who is summoned into another world and given a legendary shield. When the other heroes surpass him with their weapons and he’s betrayed by his only companion, Naofumi becomes cynical. He starts living a life of despair and buys a demi-human girl named Raphtalia and an egg that hatches into a bird monster named Filo. The three of them slowly start growing their group and gaining the trust of the people.
The upcoming season will adapt the Siltvelt Succession Arc of the series. Fans are eager to see the new character additions to the series and how they change the dynamics of the show. The novel also has a manga adaptation drawn by Aiya Kyū. You can watch the first three seasons of The Rising of the Shield Hero on Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Videos depending on your location.
