Fans of “Anime The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4” have a lot to celebrate! The highly anticipated Season 4 of the TV anime adaptation has just revealed a stunning new key visual. These exciting announcements were made today, June 15th, at the “Shield Fes ~The Rising of the Shield Hero The LIVE of the Shield Hero~” event held at Shibuya Cultural Center Owada Sakura Hall in Tokyo.
The newly unveiled key visual is particularly striking, featuring Fohl, Atla, and Naofumi’s party against a backdrop of a turbulent sea. Within a swirling tornado, the figures of Valnare and Jalaris, who are set to appear in Season 4, can be seen, along with a mysterious new female character, hinting at the escalating challenges they’ll face.
The second PV for “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4” delivers an exhilarating preview, showcasing powerful action scenes including Fohl and Atla engaged in fierce battles in Shiltrvelt. The trailer also features the ending theme song “Eien ni Ikkai no” (Once in Eternity) by Chiai Fujikawa, setting the tone for the upcoming season.
Broadcast & Streaming Details Revealed:
Mark your calendars! “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4” will begin airing sequentially from:
- July 9th: AT-X, TOKYO MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi
- July 10th: BS NTV
For streaming, the fastest delivery will be on Lemino and d Anime Store starting July 9th, with other platforms to follow soon after.
Blu-ray / DVD Release Information:
Fans will also be thrilled to know that the Blu-ray / DVD sets for Season 4 will be released in three volumes:
- Volume 1: October 29th
- Volume 2: November 26th
- Volume 3: December 24th
Each volume will come packed with exclusive content, including:
- A booklet featuring an original novel written by the series’ author, Aneko Yusagi.
- A jacket cover adorned with newly drawn anime illustrations and character design drafts by Seira Minami.
- Bonus video content.
Additionally, special store purchase bonuses, an early reservation campaign, and a signed script giveaway project will be held, offering fans even more reasons to collect the physical releases.
What to Expect in “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4”:
First broadcast in 2019, followed by Season 2 in 2022 and Season 3 in 2023, “The Rising of the Shield Hero” continues to expand its epic narrative. In Season 4, the story will delve into a new crisis where Raphtalia is targeted by assassins from Q’ten Lo, mistakenly believed to be vying for the throne. Naofumi and his party will find themselves entangled in a highly tumultuous political situation, promising intense plot developments and character growth.
Check out the “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4” PV Vol. 2 to get a taste of the action!
