7.6/10178 votes#1 - The Dark Coliseum
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2023
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.
Director: Hitoshi Haga
Writer: Keigo Koyanagi
7.8/10166 votes#2 - Nadia
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2023
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…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10153 votes#3 - The White Tiger Siblings
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2023
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.
Director: Shunsuke Kishi
Writer: Takuya Asahina
7.2/10156 votes#4 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2023
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…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10140 votes#5 - Each of Their Paths
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2023
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10139 votes#6 - Where You Point Your Strength
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2023
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...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/10134 votes#7 - The Girl and the Dragon
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2023
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.
Director: Min Kyung Hee
Writer: Ohine Ezaki
7.5/10133 votes#8 - Dragon's Den
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2023
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ohine Ezaki
7.4/10141 votes#9 - Emperor Dragon
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2023
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...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10121 votes#10 - Perfect Hidden Justice
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2023
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10122 votes#11 - Justice VS Justice
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2023
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10124 votes#12 - The Ones We Must Protect
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/22/2023
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...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3
Every episode of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3!
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,...
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Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Dark Coliseum" is the best rated episode of "The Rising of the Shield Hero" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Hitoshi Haga and written by Keigo Koyanagi, it aired on 10/6/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Nadia".