The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series is based on the light novels of the same name by Aneko Yusagi. The news that the series will have a second and third season was made public during the Crunchyroll Expo 2019. A new trailer for the third season of Rising of the Shield Hero, which confirms its October air date, has was published on the KADOKAWA anime YouTube account.
Some new comrades and villains Naofumi will encounter are included in the footage, which builds on previous story teases. The high-caliber animation suggests that Season 3 will be a significant step up from Season 2, although the results are still undetermined.
With the latest announcement of the anime series’ release schedule, fans are excited. This won’t take too long as the new season will likely premiere on Crunchyroll shortly after the new episodes premiere this fall, just like the previous two seasons. Here is the announcement that you can consult:
When will The Rising of The Shield Hero season 3 be released?
The third season of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” will premiere in Japan on October 6, 2023 and is expected to debut in fall 2023.
Although fans have made it clear that they want a repeat of the first season, which was longer, there is no news on how many episodes it will consist of. One of the main complaints about season 2 was that it only had 13 episodes, compared to nearly 25 for the first season.
The Rising of the Shield Hero season 3 cast
For “The Rising of the Shield Hero”, the main voice actors all return. Returning to the title role is Kaito Ishikawa, who recently played characters in the most recent seasons of “Demon Slayer” and “My Hero Academia.”
- Asami Seto as Raphtalia.
- Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani.
- Ami Koshimizu as Nadia.
- Kikuko Inoue as Mirellia Q. Melromarc.
- Kōhei Amasaki as Fohl.
- Konomi Kohara as Atla.
What is the plot of The Rising of The Shield Hero season 3?
The dark fantasy light novel series created in Japanese by Aneko Yusagi has been adapted into an animated series. After first appearing as an online novel, it eventually found its way to Media Factory as a twenty-two volume print series. Naofumi Iwatani, one of the cardinal heroes, is the main character of the story.
He and three other young men are sent to a parallel universe. Fighting the waves of terrifying creatures that threaten the world is their task. However, Naofumi’s luck takes a turn for the worse when he is unfairly suspected of having a sexual relationship with his only friend, Princess.
The nobles and his fellow heroes abandon him following this unfounded accusation. He must now fend for himself and try to make a living. A young demi-human girl named Raphtalia and a bird-like creature named Filo join him on this difficult journey.
Together, they set out on a mission to solve the mysteries of this strange new planet. Focusing on the New Universe arc, which sees Naofumi and his friends exploring Kyo’s universe, Season 2 ended last year. Action-packed Isekai adventures are promised for the upcoming third season.
The fourteenth and fifteenth arcs of the Fallen Heroes arc of the light novel are set to be adapted for Season 3 of The Rising of the Shield Hero. As Ren, Itsuki, and Motoyasu struggle to understand what true heroism is, the season will also explore their newly acquired roles.
Where to watch Rising of the Shield Hero season 3?
Crunchyroll, Funimation, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Hotstar, and other platforms are streaming all previous seasons. Japan’s AT-X network will be the first to air the third season of Rising of the Shield Hero. Crunchyroll is also offering The Rising of the Shield Hero season 3 episodes for fans around the world.
Is there a trailer for The Rising of the Shield Hero season 3?
The third season of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” will include elements from the Fallen Heroes and Rebuilding arcs, according to the first official trailer that debuted in April 2023.
Summary
Anime fans have a lot to look forward to with the upcoming third season of “The Rising of the Shield Hero.” Releasing in October 2023, it promises more exciting adventures and character development. While eagerly awaiting the release, you can catch up on the first two seasons and prepare for another epic journey with Naofumi and his companions.