Takao Abo
Director
The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019)
Season 3
After defeating the Spirit Tortoise, Naofumi has no time for rest. An attack from the next Guardian Beast is imminent, but the three other Cardinal Heroes have gone missing. So, Naofumi and his party set out to search for the legendary trio.
Released Jan. 9, 2019
Episode 23 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Isekai, Drama, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.saving-the-world, tmdb.magic, tmdb.dysfunctional-family, tmdb.romance, tmdb.betrayal, tmdb.religion, tmdb.sibling-rivalry + 68 more, tmdb.dragon, tmdb.parallel-world, tmdb.dark-fantasy, tmdb.seinen, tmdb.anime, tmdb.corrupt-church, tmdb.isekai, tmdb.anti-hero, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.training, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, tmdb.based-on-light-novel, tmdb.slavery, tmdb.fantasy, tmdb.adventure, tmdb.summons, imdb.anime, imdb.fantasy-world, imdb.isekai, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.traveling-to-another-world, imdb.transported-to-another-world, imdb.mature-animation, imdb.female-rear-nudity, imdb.based-on-light-novel, imdb.kingdom, imdb.hero, imdb.villain, imdb.good-versus-evil, imdb.sword, imdb.shield, imdb.knight, imdb.magic, imdb.warrior, imdb.king, imdb.queen, imdb.for-grown-ups-animation, imdb.female-nudity, imdb.otaku, imdb.2d-animation, imdb.shield-hero, imdb.false-charge, imdb.false-accusation, imdb.based-on-series-of-novels, imdb.slave, imdb.slavery, imdb.crest, imdb.tanuki, imdb.asian-literature-on-screen, imdb.literature-on-screen, imdb.isekai-anime-animation, imdb.japanese-literature-on-screen, imdb.slaves, imdb.sword-and-sorcery-fantasy, imdb.evil-king, imdb.magic-curse, imdb.corrupt-church, imdb.curse, imdb.evil-princess, imdb.juujin, imdb.master-slave-relationship, imdb.rage, imdb.skill-assimilation, imdb.hatred, imdb.demonizing-someone, imdb.ecchi, imdb.hand-drawn-animation, mdblist.anime-dub
Watch Providers: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with AdsCrunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Kinema Citrus, Good Smile Company, Nippon Columbia, Glovision, NTT Plala + 7 more, Frontier Works, Sammy, Kadokawa Media House, Crunchyroll, NTT Docomo, AT-X, DR Movie
Network: AT-X
6.8
S3E1 - The Dark Coliseum
Seeking to reunite the scattered inhabitants of Lurolona Village who were sold into slavery, the Shield Hero and his party head to Zeltoble to secretly compete in the underground fights at the coliseum.
Oct. 6, 2023, midnight
7.0
S3E2 - Nadia
Naofumi's party enters the underground arena while concealing their identity. As they win and rise through the ranks, they're forced to confront the greed and lawlessness that lurks both without and within the arena. And when the final battle arrives, Raphtalia recognizes her opponent…
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
6.9
S3E3 - The White Tiger Siblings
Naofumi visits the slave market, where the demi-human slave Fohl asks him to save his sick sister. Naofumi asks him if he's prepared to pay the price, but… Meanwhile, Lurolona Village is beginning to come back to life as the rescued demi-humans return, but a grave danger awaits it.
Oct. 20, 2023, midnight
6.8
S3E4 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
The Spear Hero, Motoyasu, has been sighted, and Mirelia asks Naofumi to persuade him to return. Naofumi is about to leave his lands to Eclair and go look for Motoyasu when an unexpected visitor arrives. And they also meet someone unexpected in the town where Motoyasu is staying…
Oct. 27, 2023, midnight
6.6
S3E5 - Each of Their Paths
Naofumi's party is attacked by a pair of mysterious and powerful men. S'yne arrives during the battle and finally attempts to explain why she wants to become one of Naofumi's followers. Meanwhile, more villagers are training in Hengen Muso.
Nov. 3, 2023, midnight
6.4
S3E6 - Where You Point Your Strength
Ren is haunted by the deaths of his party members in a failed attempt to defeat the Spirit Tortoise, and doesn't want to believe that he might be responsible for what happened. Myne seems ready to take his side and support him, but...
Nov. 10, 2023, midnight
6.7
S3E7 - The Girl and the Dragon
Keel and other demi-human children in the village are starting to learn how to assume therianthrope form like Sadeena. Ren is now staying in the village while suffering the effects of the Curse swords, and doing his best to fit in.
Nov. 17, 2023, midnight
6.9
S3E8 - Dragon's Den
Naofumi assembles a party to pursue Gaelion, who has consumed the Emperor Dragon's Core. Gaelion's transformation is profoundly sickening Filo, so Naofumi must return Gaelion to normal within the next two days.
Nov. 24, 2023, midnight
6.9
S3E9 - Emperor Dragon
Naofumi's party regroups and plans another assault on the Emperor Dragon. While their plan of attack comes together, Wyndia explains her connection to the dragon. This causes Wyndia to remember something very significant...
Dec. 1, 2023, midnight
6.7
S3E10 - Perfect Hidden Justice
Filo has recovered but needs to gain experience to replace her lost levels. S'yne returns from the underground arena bearing a tale of a suspiciously familiar new fighter who uses a bow and goes by the alias Perfect Hidden Justice.
Dec. 8, 2023, midnight
7.1
S3E11 - Justice VS Justice
Rishia faces Itsuki in the underground arena. As Itsuki rants and raves, it's clear that he's also come under the mental influence of Myne and unlocked a Curse series. Naofumi evacuates the children as Rishia enters her most dangerous fight yet.
Dec. 15, 2023, midnight
7.4
S3E12 - The Ones We Must Protect
Naofumi begins training in the Way of the Dragon Vein with Sadeena and Gaelion. Back at the village, the blacksmith visits, bringing new equipment for Raphtalia. When she tries it on, it reveals a shocking secret about her past...
Dec. 22, 2023, midnight
Network: AT-X
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 1465 min.
Released: Jan. 9, 2019
Last Air Date: Sept. 24, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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