The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 release date and time is right around the corner. The fourth season is expected to pick up right from where the previous season left off. The upcoming installment will unfold fresh adventures for Naofumi and his team, leading to thrilling twists and turns.
Here’s all you need to know about when The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 will be released and where you can watch it.
When is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 release date & time?
The episode’s release date is July 9, 2025, and its release time is 5:30 a.m. PT and 8:30 a.m. ET.
Check out its release times in the U.S. below:
| Timezone | Release Date | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | July 9, 2025 | 8:30 a.m |
| Pacific Time | July 9, 2025 | 5:30 a.m |
Find out how many episodes will be available to watch in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 right here.
Where to watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1
You can watch The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 via Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll is a leading streaming platform specializing in anime, manga, and East Asian entertainment. Launched in 2006, it has grown into a global hub for anime and manga fans, offering a vast library of television series and movies, including popular titles like Naruto, Attack on Titan, and Demon Slayer. The platform’s free version has limited content access with ads, while the ad-free unlimited version comes with a subscription.
What is The Rising of the Shield Hero about?
The official synopsis for The Rising of the Shield Hero is as follows:
“Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?”
