The Rising of the Shield Hero (season 3)

The Rising of the Shield Hero is an anime television series based on the light novel series of the same title written by Aneko Yusagi. At 2019's Crunchyroll Expo, it was announced that the anime series would receive a second and third season.[1] The third season is produced by Kinema Citrus and directed by Hitoshi Haga, with the rest of the main staff from the previous season returning. Alfredo Sirica and Natalie Jeffreys serve as additional music composers alongside Kevin Penkin for the season.[2][3] It premiered on October 6, 2023.[4][5] The opening theme is "Sin", performed by Madkid, while the ending theme is "Suki ni Natte wa Ikenai Riyū" (好きになってはいけない理由), performed by Chiai Fujikawa.[6] On October 19, 2023, Crunchyroll announced that the English dub of the third season would begin streaming on its platform the following day.[7]

The Rising of the Shield Hero
Season 3
Key visual for the third season
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes4
Release
Original networkAT-X
Original releaseOctober 6, 2023 (2023-10-06) –
present (present)
Season chronology

Episodes
See also: List of The Rising of the Shield Hero episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [8][9]Directed by [8][9]Written by [8][9]Storyboarded by [8][9]Original air date [8]
391"The Dark Coliseum"
Transcription: "Yami no Koroshiamu" (Japanese: 闇のコロシアム)		Hitoshi HagaKeigo KoyanagiHitoshi HagaOctober 6, 2023 (2023-10-06)
With the Spirit Tortoise's defeat, Naofumi prepares for the impending awakening of the Phoenix within the next few months. He learns from Queen Miriella that after handling the last Wave while Naofumi was in the other world, the other three Heroes have gone missing. She also says the Seven Star Heroes are missing as well, with the only one they know about being the Staff Hero: disgraced King Aultcray (Trash). The Queen also warns Naofumi that Malty (Bitch) has disappeared too. Naofumi and his party visit slave trader Beloukas in order to free the demi-humans that came from Lurolona Village to bring them back home, only to learn most of them have been purchased already. He frees all the slaves he does have and follows a lead to the nation of Zeltoble to free more. He discovers an underground auction featuring demi-humans being sold at exuberant prices, and is convinced to take part in an underground fighting arena in order to gain enough money to free them. Naofumi talks at a bar with a mysterious woman to learn about the rules, while watching a fight with a demi-human boy named Fohl who purposefully loses the match. Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Filo enter the arena under disguises, playing up the theatrics until they win the match.
402"Nadia"
(Japanese: ナディア)		Motohiko NiwaKeigo KoyanagiHiroshi YonedaOctober 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)
Naofumi is taken out for drinks by the mysterious woman, Nadia, when they are ambushed by several of their competitors who forfeited, who they easily deal with. Naofumi and his party restock on items at the local shop, where he gets acquainted with the famous merchant who runs it. With all the fighters forfeiting, the finals are set for Naofumi's team against Nadia. Using her lightning magic, she proves to be difficult for them to fight, even moreso when she transforms, revealing herself to be a killer whale demi-human. However, Raphtalia recognizes her, calling her "Sadeena", which causes her to stop and recognize both Raphtalia and Naofumi. Realizing his intentions to win the prize money to free the Lurolona slaves, which she was also doing, Sadeena throws the fight. But then, the sponsors stop Naofumi from winning, forcing them and Sadeena to team up against a new challenger, the mysterious "Murder Clown", who commands several puppets. Raphtalia and Filo fight it head on, while Naofumi and Sadeena cast a choral spell, granting Raphtalia an increase in power. She seemingly defeats the clown, but they escape using a dummy at the last moment. Murder Clown gives Naofumi vague warnings about the future before disappearing. The sponsors once again attempt to prevent Naofumi from winning his earnings, but the slave and shop merchants intervene, revealing his identity and backing them up. Meanwhile, Fohl picks up medicine which he takes to his gravely injured sister, Alto.
413"The White Tiger Siblings"
Transcription: "Hakuko no Kyōdai" (Japanese: ハクコの兄妹)		Shunsuke KishiTakuya AsahinaMasayuki KojimaOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
Fohl and Alto are bought by Naofumi, who uses one of his potions to heal Alto. Back to Seyaette, Naofumi makes preparations to bolster their defenses, while Fohl helps his sister recover. One night, a group of slavers attack the village but Fohl uses a flare left by Naofumi to warn him and his party, who return in time to defeat the attackers and protect the children. As the enemies have ties to another noble, Naofumi is informed that he could neither arrest nor execute them and decides to make an example of them by selling them as slaves in Silvelt. Back to the capital, Naofumi holds a ceremony at the Dragon Hourglass to reset Sadeena and Fohl's stats, welcoming them to his party and sets to the castle, where Aultcray approaches Fohl and Alto and finds them familiar. During an audience with the queen, Naofumi learns about how Aultcray, during his days as the Staff Hero, used to be a renowed warrior and tactician, fighting for the sake of his younger sister, until her death left him vengeful and ruthless. In the occasion, the queen also reveals that she discovered Motoyasu's whereabouts.
424"The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero"
Transcription: "Yari no Yūsha Hokaku Sakusen" (Japanese: 槍の勇者捕獲作戦)		Shunsuke TakaraiAkiko WabaShunsuke TakaraiOctober 27, 2023 (2023-10-27)
435"Each of Their Paths"
TBATBATBANovember 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)

Home media release

Japanese
Kadokawa Corporation (Japan – Region 2/A)
Volume Episodes Release date Ref.
Season 3 1 1–4 January 24, 2024 [10][11]
2 5–8 February 28, 2024 [12]
3 9–12 March 27, 2024 [13]

References
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  2. 「盾の勇者の成り上がり」Season3のティザービジュアル公開、監督は垪和等が担当. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  3. "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Anime Unveils Visual, Director Change". Anime News Network. August 6, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  4. Loo, Egan (April 7, 2023). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Anime Season 3's Teaser Unveils October Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. Mateo, Alex (September 13, 2023). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Anime Premieres on October 6". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  6. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 3, 2023). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  7. "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew, Release Date". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  8. "Terebi Anime "Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari Shīzun Surī"" TVアニメ『盾の勇者の成り上がり Season 3』 [TV Anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3"]. shieldhero-anime.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. "TV Anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3"". shieldhero-anime.jp. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  10. "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Vol.1 [Regular Edition]". cdjapan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  11. "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Volume 1 [Limited edition with tapestry & acrylic panel drawn by Seira Yanan (character designer)]". cdjapan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  12. "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Vol.2". cdjapan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  13. "The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Vol.3". cdjapan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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