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
- July 9, 2025 – September 24, 2025
- Season
- Summer 2025
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
- Director
- Hitoshi Haga
- Original creator
- Aneko Yusagi
- Music
- Kevin Penkin, Alfredo Sirica, Natalie Jeffreys
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anti-Hero100%Male Protagonist93%Religion79%Politics79%Medieval79%Nekomimi79%Kemonomimi79%Travel79%Martial Arts79%Urban79%
TVFINISHED2025 SUMMER7.0 / 10 AniList score
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
盾の勇者の成り上がり Season 4• Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 4
Synopsis
As Naofumi prepares for the Phoenix’s return, assassins from Q’ten Lo target Raphtalia, mistaking her for a throne usurper. To resolve the conflict, Naofumi journeys to Siltvelt, where he is hailed as a demi-human savior, but not all welcome him. In politically volatile Q’ten Lo, Raphtalia becomes a revolutionary symbol. Amid rising chaos, can Naofumi unite his allies and guide them to salvation? (Source: Crunchyroll News)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with anti-hero, male protagonist, religion.
Reception is positive but mixed: 70/100 on AniList, with 40% of 17.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #85 highest-rated anime of 2025.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.9% of viewers drop it.
Watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 first: this continues its story.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Aneko Yusagi
- Director
- Hitoshi Haga
- Series composition
- Keigo Koyanagi
- Character design
- Franziska van Wulfen
- Character design
- Sana Komatsu
- Character design
- Masahiro Suwa
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
- Music
- Alfredo Sirica
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 (2023)
- Watch next: Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 5
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Resolution” by MADKID · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Eien ni Ikkai no” by Chiai Fujikawa · eps 2-
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 FAQ
How many episodes does The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 have?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 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 4?
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 4 finished?
Yes. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4?
Yes — the story continues in Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 5.
What should I watch before The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4?
Watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 first — The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is a direct sequel.
Is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 based on a light novel?
Yes. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 adapts the light novel by Aneko Yusagi.
Who animated The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 was animated by Kinema Citrus and directed by Hitoshi Haga.
Who sings the opening of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4?
The opening, "Resolution", is performed by MADKID.
Where can I watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.