The Rising of Shield Hero Season 4 Starts Off With Grand Machinations
The fourth season of The Rising of the Shield Hero picks up immediately after the events of Season 3, as Naofumi Iwatani’s group prepares for the looming conflict with the empire of Q’ten Lo. Teaser visuals unveiled at the “SHIELD Fes” live event showcased Naofumi seated on a throne, surrounded by familiar allies and swirling storm imagery—emphasizing the season’s tagline, “Revered yet w(e)ary.”.
The trailer also introduced new characters, Jaralis and Werner (also known as Varnal), demi-human leaders from the nation of Siltvelt, whose allegiances and political agendas promise to complicate Naofumi’s journey. Behind the scenes, Kinema Citrus returns as animation studio with Hitoshi Haga reprising his role as director, and Keigo Koyanagi on series composition.
Character design continues under the creative team of Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu, and Masahiro Suwa, while Kevin Penkin crafts the score alongside Alfredo Sirica and Natalie Jeffreys. The opening theme “Resolution” is performed by MADKID, and the ending theme “Once in Eternity” is sung by Chiai Fujikawa, marking a sonic return to the emotional and thematic roots fans have come to expect.
With its blend of emerging royalty drama, political machinations, and epic fantasy action, Shield Hero Season 4 stands poised to deliver refined storytelling and visual impact. Whether you’re diving in for Naofumi’s redemption arc or the evolving tapestry of its expansive world, this installment shapes up as a key highlight of the Summer 2025 anime lineup.
