Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero ran from April 6 to June 29, 2022, meaning it has been well over a year after the show’s last episode.
Season 2’s less-than-stellar fan reaction following Season 1’s stratospheric popularity (January 9 to June 6, 2019) raised the stakes for Season 3, with criticisms made about world-building, character development, and pace. Can it restore faith in the series among viewers?
The third season, based on the isekai light novel by Aneko Yusagi and Seira Minami, also consists of 12 episodes. However, it requires substantial adjustments to the manufacturing process. Season two’s Masato Jinbo is replaced by Made in Abyss director Hitoshi Hago.
Kinema Citrus has taken full control of production, and the authors of the original light novel have confirmed their continued participation in developing the series’ plot. Season 3 is building up to be an outstanding redemption season with Kevin Penkin (Tower of God) returning as the soundtrack composer and the Japanese voice cast remaining unaltered.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 in English Dub Release Date
Today, October 20, 2023, the English dub of The Rising of the Shield Hero premieres on Crunchyroll. There have been several adjustments made to the show’s production.
Henry Mason returned to his post as writer, Eric P. Sherman took over as producer, and Lucien Dodge took over as ADR Director.
The Cast in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3
These actors are featured in the English dub:
- Stephen Fu as Naofumi
- Erica Mendez as Raphtalia
- Brianna Knickerbocker as Filo
- Taylor Henry as Aultcray
- Imari Williams as Elhart
- Kieran Regan as Fohl
- Kimlinh Tran as Keel
- Jackie Lastra as Melty
- Katelyn Gault as Mirelia
- Alice Himora as Nadia
- Kira Buckland as Rishia/Shadow
- Alexander Gross as Yuji
A Brief Review of Season 3 of “Rising of the Shield Hero”
It’s understandable if you need a refresher before diving into Season 3 after waiting almost a year between the two previous seasons. So, to review the plot briefly:
In the first season, we met Naofumi Iwatani, a college student who was called to a parallel dimension as The Shield Hero to fight off demonic invasions called “The Waves.” Despite being the least powerful of the four universal heroes, his amazing path of betrayal, adversity, and unyielding tenacity won the hearts of viewers.
In the second season, Naofumi and his companions encountered new dangers, such as foreign realms and monstrous foes. But it just made viewers thirst for more.
Will Crunchyroll’s The Rising of the Shield Hero, now in its third season, be able to recapture the enchantment of its first and reawaken the enthusiasm that made it a standout in the world of anime? Follow our reporting to find out more.
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