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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!

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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 4 Episode 12 - Return of the Emperor
    7.7/10(243 votes)

    S4:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 4 - Entrusted Power
    7.4/10(297 votes)

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 7 - Arriving in Q'ten Lo
    7.2/10(240 votes)

    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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  4. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 8 - Orochi
    7.2/10(277 votes)

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 5 - White Tiger
    7.1/10(267 votes)

    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 10 - Prayers
    7.1/10(263 votes)

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 1 - Siltvelt
    7.0/10(339 votes)

    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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  8. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 2 - Official Welcome
    7.0/10(302 votes)

    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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  9. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 9 - Zodia
    7.0/10(261 votes)

    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 11 - Oracle Miko
    7.0/10(223 votes)

    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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  11. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 6 - Leaving Port
    6.8/10(267 votes)

    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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  12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 3 - A True People
    6.7/10(289 votes)

    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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Return of the Emperor" is the best rated episode of "The Rising of the Shield Hero" season 4. It scored 7.7/10 based on 243 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Entrusted Power".