The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 1: Release Date, Preview & Spoilers

It’s been a year since The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 was released. Viewers of the anime had been hoping for the renewal, and it’s finally coming on screen this month.

If you have not been aware of the renewal of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3, let’s inform you that the anime has been added to the fall 2023 lineup.

This season will have twelve episodes. What we have noticed from the previous two seasons is that the number of episodes is decreasing with each season.

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The fantasy adventure anime follows the story of Iwatani Naofumi, a second-year college student who happens to have some otaku interests.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 1 Release Date — The Rising of the Shield Hero (Credit; Kinema Citrus Studio)

He often goes to the library to browse through some light novels. He was leading a completely ordinary otaku life until one day, he picked up a book at the library which changed his life.

He opened the mysterious book and read the first page. The book was about four heroes who got summoned into another world to save the world from an apocalyptic catastrophe.

Naofumi got summoned into another world while reading that book. The people who summoned him asked him to save their world.

Naofumi was confused with his surroundings, but then he spotted three other guys inside the same magic circle as him.

The people informed the four young men how they used an ancient ritual to summon them into their world so they could save their world from destruction.

About The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 & Spoilers

Naofumi visited Zeltoble with Raphtalia and Rishia to find the demi-human of the Lurolona village. Sadina had not seen Naofumi around there, so she assumed that he must be new in the village.

Naofumi hides his intensity and gets into the underworld gambling. They meet the Vixen of Melromarc and discover that the demi-humans from the town are sold at a high price.

Their shield hero was considered not just a mere hero but a god in Silvelt. Fohl was not aware that the shield hero existed until she came across one herself.

The higher authorities vow to make Naofumi regret his decision to attack their town. Raphtalia promised Naofumi that they could bring change to the world by combining their powers.

They could finally get their much-awaited victory by going against the odds. Fohl aims to become stronger and decides to train with the other girls. Naofumi will fight his battle as the hero of justice against his enemies to protect his friends.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Preview

It’s pretty clear from the preview that this season will cover Naofumi’s journey with Raphtalia and Rishia. This arc will be mostly based on their quest to find out about demi-humans.

Lurolona village will most likely provide them with a place to meet new people and make some fond memories.

Viewers are highly anticipating to find out how Naofumi will defeat his enemies this season, as everyone is expecting lots of action and combat battles from the latest PV.

We will get to see the character development of Naofumi and others. As well, viewers can hope to get introduced to a new couple of characters this season.

Everyone has high hopes for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3, but we will most likely find out about the production quality after the premiere of episode 1.