The first episode of Rising of the Shield Hero season 3 is set to air on October 6, 2023.
One of the highly anticipated sequel anime of Fall 2023, this isekai is set to be released in a few hours. Here is everything you need to know about it, including release time and countdown.

The previous season of “The Rising of the Sheild Hero” focused on the battle with the Spirit Tortoise. Unfortunately, none of the cardinal heroes except Naofumi comply with fighting this beast.
Naofumi is also accompanied by Rishia, a former member of Ishiki’s party. Ishiki abandoned her because she was too weak. So, Naofumi decided to power her up on his adventures.
The Shield Hero’s party later meets Ost, the human incarnation of the Spirit Tortoise. She plays a vital role in taking down this beast, after which she passes away.
Naofumi’s team fights the Waves alongside the Heros from the other dimension.
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Episode 1 Release Time
Rising of the Shield Hero season 3 episode 1 at 5:30 AM Pacific Time on October 6 in the U.S. For fans residing in other countries, here is the exact release time:
- India: 6:30 PM on October 3, 2023.
- Philippines & Malaysia: 9:00 AM on October 3, 2023.
- Indonesia: 8:00 AM on October 3, 2023.
- Europe (CET): 3:00 PM on October 3, 2023.
- U.S. (Eastern Time): 9:00 PM on October 3, 2023.
Countdown
Here is the countdown to episode 1 of Rising of the Shield Hero season 3:
Countdown TimerWhere To Watch Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3?
Just like the previous two seasons, Rising of the Shield Hero season 3 will be streaming on Crunchyroll.
Fans in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS can watch the new episodes on Crunchyroll.
Spoilers For Season 3
Season 3 of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” will adapt the next two arcs of the light novel: The Rebuilding Arc and The Fallen Heroes Arc.
In the Rebuilding Arc, Naofumi will be awarded for his efforts against the Spirit Tortoise, as he was the only hero who gallantly fought against this titan.
In the Fallen Heroes Arc, Naofumi ventures into the world, looking for the other heroes. After the Spirit Tortoise incident, the other heroes forgot the purpose they served and went missing.
So, it is up to Naofumi to find and tell them why they were summoned to this world.