The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 recently kicked off its highly anticipated run, delighting fans with its premiere on Crunchyroll. On the same day, the streaming platform announced the complete English dub cast and crew, marking a significant milestone for the beloved isekai series. The new season, part of the Summer 2025 anime lineup, is now streaming with both English subtitles and a same-day English dub, ensuring accessibility for audiences across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 English Dub Cast and Crew Unveiled
Crunchyroll’s commitment to a high-quality dub shines through with the talented ensemble of voice actors and production team behind The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4. The English dub, which premiered on July 9, 2025, at 5:30 a.m. PDT (8:30 a.m. EDT), brings the series’ emotional depth and action-packed moments to life for English-speaking audiences.
The English dub voice cast includes:
Stephen Fu as Naofumi Iwatani
Erica Mendez as Raphtalia
Brianna Knickerbocker as Filo
Lisa Reimold as Atla and S Pragmatic Play
Brian Timothy Anderson as Werner
Alice Himora as Sadeena, Wyndia, and Gaelion
Alan Lee as Ren
Erik Scott Kimerer as Itsuki
Xander Mobus as Motoyasu and Solea
Kieran Regan as Fohl
Kira Buckland as Rishia
Jackie Lastra as Melty
Evan Michael Lee as Jaralis and Tsualon
Cristina Vee as Fitoria
Katelyn Gault as Mirellia
The production team is led by Courtney Sanford as the English dub director, with Eric P. Sherman serving as the producer. Henry Mason crafted the scripts, ensuring fidelity to the original dialogue while adapting it for natural English delivery. The technical aspects are handled by Kenneth Thompson as the mixer and Krystal Holmes as the engineer, delivering a polished audio experience.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Premiere Details and Streaming Availability
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 launched its 12-episode run on July 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. JST on Japanese networks such as AT-X, TOKYO MX, Sun Television, KBS, TV Aichi, and streaming platforms like Lemino and d Anime Store. Internationally, Crunchyroll streams the series simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast, offering episodes in high-definition with both subbed and dubbed options. The first episode, titled Routine and Girlfriend, sets the stage for the season’s narrative arc. Fans can catch up on the previous three seasons on Crunchyroll to prepare for the new adventure.
The season’s new ending theme, Eien ni Ikkai no, performed by Chiai Fujikawa, was showcased in a recent trailer, heightening anticipation for the series’ return. Produced by Kinema Citrus, the anime continues to deliver stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, making it a standout in the Summer 2025 anime schedule alongside titles like Dandadan Season 2 and Black Clover.
What is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 about?
The Rising of the Shield Hero originated as a light novel series written by Yusagi Aneko with illustrations by Seira Minami. First published in 2013 by Media Factory, the series has become a global phenomenon, spawning a manga adaptation and the ongoing anime. The isekai story follows Naofumi Iwatani, a young man summoned to a fantasy world as the Shield Hero, one of four Cardinal Heroes tasked with saving the realm from catastrophic Waves. Betrayed early on, Naofumi’s journey from an ostracized underdog to a resilient leader has resonated with fans for its themes of redemption, trust, and perseverance. The light novels, now spanning over 20 volumes, provide rich source material that the anime continues to adapt with care.
Following the events of Season 3, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 dives into a darker and more intricate chapter of Naofumi’s journey. The season picks up with Naofumi Iwatani and his party facing new challenges tied to Raphtalia’s royal heritage. At the end of the previous season, it was revealed that Raphtalia is being targeted by assassins from the beast folk kingdom of Q’ten Lo, who view her as a threat due to her potential claim to the throne. To prevent further assassination attempts and prepare for the looming threat of the Phoenix, Naofumi’s crew plans to travel to Q’ten Lo to clarify Raphtalia’s intentions.
However, their journey takes a detour through Siltvelt, a nation that reveres the Shield Hero as a savior, complicating their plans to leave. The season promises to delve deeper into Raphtalia’s past, with the trailer’s tagline, “The return of the exiled,” emphasizing her central role. New characters like Werner, Sadeena, Fohl, Atla, and S’yne, alongside returning figures like Ren, Itsuki, and Motoyasu, enrich the narrative with fresh alliances and tensions. The season blends intense action, political intrigue, and emotional character development as Naofumi navigates complex relationships and threats to protect his allies and the world.
With its same-day English dub and global streaming availability, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is poised to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers. The series’ ability to balance high-stakes fantasy with personal stakes has cemented its place as a cornerstone of the isekai genre, and this season promises to elevate that legacy. Episodes will continue to release weekly on Wednesdays, offering a steady dose of adventure. For those eager to dive in, Crunchyroll remains the go-to platform for experiencing Naofumi’s latest saga in both subbed and dubbed formats.
Source: Crunchyroll
