The Rising of the Shield Hero

Season 4

2025 · 12 episodes · 4h 48m in all · 6.4/10

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?

Episodes

1. 

   1. Siltvelt

   9 Jul 2025 · 24 min · 7.2/10

   Naofumi stops at Siltvelt on his journey to Q'ten Lo. The people there worship him as a king.

2. 

   2. Official Welcome

   16 Jul 2025 · 24 min · 6.4/10

   Naofumi and Raph-chan stay in the castle while the rest of the party tours the town.

3. 

   3. A True People

   23 Jul 2025 · 24 min · 6.1/10

   The Schiltwelt Castle is shaken by a poisoned breakfast room disturbance. Atra, who is incensed by the ugly war of words between the various factions, tries to blackmail the heavy hitters and speak highly of Shobun's greatness. Shobun then discovers the real culprit through a “secret spy.”

4. 

   4. Entrusted Power

   30 Jul 2025 · 24 min · 6.6/10

   Fohl battles the cunning and sneaky Jaralis while Atla challenges the veteran warrior Lyceras.

5. 

   5. White Tiger

   6 Aug 2025 · 24 min · 6.3/10

   When Fohl is about to be defeated, Naofumi asks him if he has the resolve to become stronger.

6. 

   6. Leaving Port

   13 Aug 2025 · 24 min · 6.0/10

   Naofumi returns, temporarily, to Lurolona Village, and decides who he’s going to take with him.

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   7. Arriving in Q'ten Lo

   20 Aug 2025 · 24 min · 6.2/10

   In Q’ten Lo, the party finds that it’s forbidden to kill an animal, and that the people are heavily taxed.

8. 

   8. Orochi

   27 Aug 2025 · 24 min · 6.3/10

   The Emperor’s blessing causes the “Sealed Orochi” to revive.

9. 

   9. Zodia

   3 Sept 2025 · 24 min · 6.8/10

   A lost girl named "Zodia" appears as Muramasa suggests a drinking party.

10. 

    10. Prayers

    10 Sept 2025 · 24 min · 6.2/10

    Raphtalia goes to meet the shrine maiden of the water dragon, Shildina.

11. 

    11. Oracle Miko

    17 Sept 2025 · 24 min · 6.6/10

    Shildina appears at the old capital and asks for a duel between representatives of both sides.

12. 

    12. Return of the Emperor

    24 Sept 2025 · 24 min · 6.2/10

    The emperor challenges Raphtalia to a one-on-one duel!