Naofumi’s encounter with Aultcray proved informative for his journey. By purchasing Fohl and Alto, who had long been enslaved, Naofumi freed them from bondage.
He then turned the tables and sold their former masters into slavery themselves. These developments hint that the Spear Hero will take center stage in future events. That is the reason why fans are anticipating the release date of the upcoming The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5.
The previous riveting episode of Shield Hero chronicled Naofumi’s strategic efforts to strengthen his forces and undermine the corrupt nobility that opposed him. After purchasing Fohl and Alto out of slavery, Naofumi brought them to Seyaette village and diligently prepared its defenses, anticipating retaliation from the raiders he had thwarted.
When a night attack came, Fohl utilized Naofumi’s ingeniously designed signal flare to swiftly summon reinforcements from afar. Together, they repelled the vicious slavers and protected the innocent children from harm.
Recap and Review
Unable to directly punish the reprehensible yet politically connected noble raiders, the clever Naofumi turned the tables and sold them into brutal slavery in Silvelt, cleverly circumventing the corrupt system. Back in the capital, Naofumi held an inspirational ceremony to reset Sadeena and Fohl’s stats, symbolically welcoming them into his growing party of loyal comrades.
At the castle, the legendary former Staff Hero Aultcray mysteriously sensed an uncanny familiarity about the newly freed Fohl and Alto that left him reflective. In an illuminating audience with the wise queen, Naofumi learned of Aultcray’s renowned past as a fierce, unrelenting warrior driven by a deep desire for vengeance after his beloved sister tragically died.
The queen also optimistically revealed she had finally located the whereabouts of the missing Spear Hero Motoyasu, setting the stage for more dramatic events to come.
When S’yne, the notorious Murder Clown from the Coliseum, arrived in Lurolona Village disguised as an ordinary girl, Naofumi initially didn’t recognize her until she donned her signature mask.
Wary of her deceptions, Naofumi refused S’yne and set off to find Motoyasu instead. In the village, he witnessed Motoyasu being spurned by their former comrade Elena. When Naofumi approached, the humiliated Spear Hero fled.
Elena explained that Motoyasu was abandoned after failing to best Naofumi in defeating the Spirit Tortoise. While searching, Naofumi encountered Ren and discussed his dead party members. Just as Naofumi tried recruiting Ren, Malty appeared and sought to pit both heroes against him and each other.
Tensions escalated as Ren sided with Malty against Naofumi, who scolded Ren’s reckless endangerment of his party. Their confrontation peaked when Ren attacked Naofumi, who deflected the shot through the tavern roof.
After being moved by one of Filo’s songs, Motoyasu had a change of heart and agreed to train with Naofumi. The episode started slowly, with scenes of Naofumi’s village duties, but gained momentum in the second half.
Spoilers and Expectations
The standout moment was the reunion of Naofumi with the heroes and Malty. Although irritating, their interaction recaptured the first season’s chaotic energy that initially drew fans to the show.
With numerous isekai stories out there, Shield Hero stands apart with its outrageous storytelling and dialogue. Episode 4 brought back that ridiculous fun reminiscent of season one. This nostalgia and callback to early arcs brings hope that season 3 will channel the spirit of the show’s beginnings.
Release Date and Where to Watch
The upcoming The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5 is scheduled to be out for the fans to watch on Friday, November 03, 2023.
- Japanese Standard Time: 10:00 PM on Friday, November 03, 2023
- Central European Time: 03:00 PM on Friday, November 03, 2023
- New York: 09:00 AM on Friday, November 03, 2023
- Australian Capital Territory: 12:00 AM on Friday, November 03, 2023
- Pacific Time: 06:00 AM on Friday, November 03, 2023
- Eastern European Time: 03:00 PM on Friday, November 03, 2023
You will be able to watch the upcoming The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5 at the time and dates we have mentioned on Crunchyroll or Hulu. If you love watching and looking for more exciting anime series this season, you can check out the anime section of our site.
