Kadokawa announces the production of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” season 4 anime series
By Sportskeeda
Monday, January 22, 2024 saw the exciting announcement of the production of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” season 4 by Kadokawa. Alongside the news, a key visual was released, hinting at an impending cataclysmic set of events for the upcoming season, with a dragon as the only visible character.
Although the announcement did not specify the returning cast and staff members, several previous cast and staff members celebrated the news online. This includes the series’ former director, as well as key cast members from the previous seasons, suggesting their return for the upcoming season.
The production announcement did not offer any insight into when the new season will be released, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more information. However, based on the relatively quick turnaround time of previous seasons, it is expected that this information will be announced sometime in the second half of 2024.
The latest season 4’s production announcement seemingly confirms the return of the cast and staff, as evidenced by the congratulatory messages shared by the director Hitoshi Haga, and cast members Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka, Natsuko Hara, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Makoto Takahashi, Yoshitaka Yamaya, Sarah Emi Birdcutt, Ami Koshimizu, Kohei Amasaki, and Maria Naganawa. These messages indicate the potential return of these individuals to the series.
The anime series first premiered with a two-hour special in January 2019, followed by a total of 25 episodes in its first season. Subsequent seasons followed, with a 13-episode second season and a 12-episode third season. All three seasons were streamed internationally by Crunchyroll on a weekly basis as they aired in Japan.
“The Rising of the Shield Hero” serves as a television anime adaptation of author Aneko Yusagi and illustrator Seira Minami’s original light novel series. The story revolves around Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who finds himself summoned to a parallel universe. Equipped with a legendary weapon, he must save the world from its prophesied destruction.
Fans of the series are urged to keep up with all “The Rising of the Shield Hero” season 4 news, as well as general anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2024 progresses.
This exciting announcement has created a buzz among fans, and they eagerly await further details about the production of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” season 4. As the anticipation builds, viewers are keen to see what new adventures and challenges await Naofumi and his companions in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated anime series.
