The fourth season of The Rising of the Shield Hero continues to surprise fans with new revelations. On this occasion, a official visual focused on Raphtaliawhere the heroine appears in the foreground, reflecting the key role she will play in the coming episodes. This illustration also anticipates the protagonists' journey to the region of Q'ten Loan arc expected by readers of the original work.
A look at what's coming
The current season, which began broadcast on July 9, 2025is in full development and is already preparing the premiere of its sixth episode this week. Along with the new visual, a trailer was presented that reveals moments of tension, combats and a greater role for Raphtalia in the plot.
Production team
The direction is carried out by Hitoshi Haga (Made in Abyssassistant director), while Kinema Citrus is back in charge of the animation. Keigo Koyanagi leads the composition of the series, with character designs made by Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu and Masahiro Suwa. The soundtrack is composed by Kevin Penkin (Tower of God), while the original story belongs to Aneko Yusagi and Seira Minami.
A journey of redemption and challenges
The series continues Iwatani Naofumia young otaku who is transported to another world and designated as the Shield Hero. Despite starting his adventure with enthusiasm, he is betrayed a few days later, losing everything he had. Without trusting anyone, he decides to ally himself with Raphtaliaa demi-human slave, to face the feared Waves of Catastrophe and overcome the dangers of this hostile world.
