Kadokawa has premiered a new trailer for the upcoming Season 3 of The Rising of the Shield Hero.
The short one-and-a-half minute promotional video gives fans a glimpse of the next installment in the Hero of the Shield’s journey, as Naofumi and his companions embark on a journey to their own country. mercenary, Zeltoble, in search of the remaining four. heroes and survivors from Lurolona Village. Along with the visuals, the trailer also features a brief sample of the Season 3 opening theme “SIN”, once again performed by the all-Japanese male group, MADKID.
The trailer also gives viewers a first look at several new characters, each of whom will play an integral role in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3. This includes the Orca character Sadeena, who is voiced by singer and actress Ami Koshimizu. The video also briefly introduces the demi-human pair Fohl Fayon and Atla Fayon, voiced by Kohei Amasaki and Konomi Ohara, respectively.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 staff
Director Hitoshi Haga, who previously wrote storyboards for previous installments of The Rising of the Shield Hero, will replace Masato Jinbo as director for the isekai fantasy series. Several staff members from previous seasons will also return in Season 3. Keigo Koyanagi is once again in charge of the series composition, with Kota Sera serving as the film’s animation director. Character designers Sana Komatsu, Franziska van Wulfen, and Masahiro will also return for the latest season along with composer Kevin Pekin.
Based on the isekai novel series of the same name by writer Aneko Yusagi, The Rising of the Shield Hero follows the journey of an ordinary college student Iwatani Naofumi, who is summoned to a fantasy world as the one of the four legendary heroes. The synopsis of the series reads: “Iwatani Naofumi, a mediocre otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He was assigned to join the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Elements. Cardinal Heroes and fight the Catastrophe as the Hero of the Shield. Excited at the prospect of a great adventure, Naofumi sets out with her group. However, just a few days later, he was betrayed and lost all his money, dignity and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he hires a slave named Raphtalia and confronts the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to turn this desperate situation around?
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 is slated to launch in October 2023. Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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