The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5 Announced With Ominous First Look Trailer

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Season 4 of the anime *The Rising of the Shield Hero* has finished airing, and a fifth season is already in the works. A short preview suggests the next season will be quite challenging for the main character, Naofumi Iwatani, as his journey continues. With the Fall 2025 anime season on the horizon, the summer shows are wrapping up their final episodes, including the intense climax of *The Rising of the Shield Hero*.

Season 4 of *The Rising of the Shield Hero* presented Raphtalia with a major challenge: returning to her ruined hometown, which had suffered under the Emperor’s corruption. After successfully leading a revolution to fix things, Naofumi and his party were ready to face the Phoenix and the next wave of monsters. However, the first trailer for Season 5 suggests trouble is brewing. Check out the trailer and new poster below.

The Rising of the Shield Hero to Return With Season 5

After Season 4 finished, a fifth season of *The Rising of the Shield Hero* has been officially announced. However, details about the new season are currently scarce. We don’t yet have a release date or even a timeframe for when it might air, and the team working on the show hasn’t been announced. While it’s likely the same staff and cast will return, we’ll need official confirmation before we know for sure.

Season 4 of *The Rising of the Shield Hero* brought back Hitoshi Haga as director, continuing from Season 3, and Keigo Koyonagi as scriptwriter. Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu, and Masahiro Suwa designed the characters, Takanori Yamamoto was assistant director, and Kevin Penkin composed the music. Fans are hoping many of these talented individuals will return for a potential fifth season to keep the show’s quality consistent with the latest installment.

What’s Happening in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5?

Season 4 of *The Rising of the Shield Hero* follows Naofumi and his companions as they prepare for the next wave of enemies, facing unexpected challenges along the way. Naofumi is particularly concerned with the powerful Phoenix, and is working hard to ensure everyone is prepared for what looks to be their most difficult battle yet. The latest previews suggest the Phoenix will soon appear, and it appears to be a formidable foe.

It’s still unknown if Naofumi is involved in this new crisis, but it seems like he’s about to experience a painful loss. The anime leaves us with a haunting image of what’s to come, so you can watch all four seasons now on Crunchyroll to get a better understanding.

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2025-09-24 20:18