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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 1 - The Dark Coliseum
    7.6/10(284 votes)

    #1 - The Dark Coliseum

    S3:E1

    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

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  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 2 - Nadia
    7.8/10(270 votes)

    #2 - Nadia

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 3 - The White Tiger Siblings
    7.8/10(248 votes)

    #3 - The White Tiger Siblings

    S3:E3

    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

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  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 4 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero
    7.2/10(251 votes)

    #4 - The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 5 - Each of Their Paths
    7.1/10(233 votes)

    #5 - Each of Their Paths

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 6 - Where You Point Your Strength
    7.2/10(233 votes)

    #6 - Where You Point Your Strength

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 7 - The Girl and the Dragon
    6.7/10(225 votes)

    #7 - The Girl and the Dragon

    S3:E7

    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

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  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 8 - Dragon's Den
    7.5/10(231 votes)

    #8 - Dragon's Den

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 9 - Emperor Dragon
    7.5/10(236 votes)

    #9 - Emperor Dragon

    S3:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 10 - Perfect Hidden Justice
    6.8/10(214 votes)

    #10 - Perfect Hidden Justice

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 11 - Justice VS Justice
    6.7/10(218 votes)

    #11 - Justice VS Justice

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 12 - The Ones We Must Protect
    7.1/10(233 votes)

    #12 - The Ones We Must Protect

    S3:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 284 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".