Naofumi Iwatani
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 2023 – December 22, 2023
- Season
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
- Director
- Hitoshi Haga
- Original creator
- Aneko Yusagi
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai98%Magic93%Male Protagonist85%Kemonomimi85%Medieval79%Slavery75%CGI67%Swordplay64%Archery62%Martial Arts60%
TVFINISHED2023 FALL7.0 / 10 AniList score
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3
盾の勇者の成り上がり Season 3• Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 3
Synopsis
After defeating the Spirit Tortoise, Naofumi has no time for rest. An attack from the next Guardian Beast is imminent, but the three other Cardinal Heroes have gone missing. So, Naofumi and his party set out to search for the legendary trio. (Source: Crunchyroll News)
Should you watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 43% of 39,665 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #22 most popular anime of 2023, and #28 highest-rated anime of Fall 2023, and #6 most popular anime of Fall 2023 on AniList.
Of the 95.4K AniList users who started it, 4.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 77.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially isekai, magic, male protagonist, kemonomimi.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Aneko Yusagi
- Director
- Hitoshi Haga
- Series composition
- Keigo Koyanagi
- Character design
- Sana Komatsu
- Character design
- Franziska van Wulfen
- Character design
- Masahiro Suwa
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 (2022)
- Watch next: The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 (2025)
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 FAQ
How many episodes does The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 have?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 finished?
Yes. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 has finished airing — the final episode aired December 22, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
Yes — the story continues in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 (2025).
What should I watch before The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
Watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 first — The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 is a direct sequel.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 based on a light novel?
Yes. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 adapts the light novel by Aneko Yusagi.
Who animated The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 was animated by Kinema Citrus and directed by Hitoshi Haga.
Where can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, iQ, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.