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The Best Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4

Every episode of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4!

Binge this in 4h 48m•Peaking at 7.9/10

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 4 Episode 1 - Siltvelt
    7.0/10(236 votes)

    #1 - Siltvelt

    S4:E1

    Naofumi stops at Siltvelt on his journey to Q'ten Lo. The people there worship him as a king.

    Director:Takanori Yamamoto
    Writer:Keigo Koyanagi

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  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 2 - Official Welcome
    7.1/10(210 votes)

    #2 - Official Welcome

    S4:E2

    Naofumi and Raph-chan stay in the castle while the rest of the party tours the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 3 - A True People
    6.8/10(196 votes)

    #3 - A True People

    S4:E3

    The Schiltwelt Castle is shaken by a poisoned breakfast room disturbance. Atra, who is incensed by the ugly war of words between the various factions, tries to blackmail the heavy hitters and speak highly of Shobun's greatness. Shobun then discovers the real culprit through a “secret spy.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 4 - Entrusted Power
    7.4/10(202 votes)

    #4 - Entrusted Power

    S4:E4

    Fohl battles the cunning and sneaky Jaralis while Atla challenges the veteran warrior Lyceras.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 5 - White Tiger
    7.0/10(171 votes)

    #5 - White Tiger

    S4:E5

    When Fohl is about to be defeated, Naofumi asks him if he has the resolve to become stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 6 - Leaving Port
    6.9/10(173 votes)

    #6 - Leaving Port

    S4:E6

    Naofumi returns, temporarily, to Lurolona Village, and decides who he’s going to take with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 7 - Arriving in Q'ten Lo
    7.2/10(145 votes)

    #7 - Arriving in Q'ten Lo

    S4:E7

    In Q’ten Lo, the party finds that it’s forbidden to kill an animal, and that the people are heavily taxed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 8 - Orochi
    7.3/10(184 votes)

    #8 - Orochi

    S4:E8

    The Emperor’s blessing causes the “Sealed Orochi” to revive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 9 - Zodia
    7.1/10(164 votes)

    #9 - Zodia

    S4:E9

    A lost girl named "Zodia" appears as Muramasa suggests a drinking party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 10 - Prayers
    7.2/10(166 votes)

    #10 - Prayers

    S4:E10

    Raphtalia goes to meet the shrine maiden of the water dragon, Shildina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 11 - Oracle Miko
    7.1/10(122 votes)

    #11 - Oracle Miko

    S4:E11

    Shildina appears at the old capital and asks for a duel between representatives of both sides.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 12 - Return of the Emperor
    7.9/10(122 votes)

    #12 - Return of the Emperor

    S4:E12

    The emperor challenges Raphtalia to a one-on-one duel!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Siltvelt" is the best rated episode of "The Rising of the Shield Hero" season 4. It scored 7/10 based on 236 votes. Directed by Takanori Yamamoto and written by Keigo Koyanagi, it aired on 7/9/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Official Welcome".