Season 1 of The Rising of the Shield Hero was a huge success which is why Crunchyroll confirms seasons 2 and 3.
After debuting last year, the anime series’ first 25 episodes was a hit amongst its viewers.
Plot of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2
As the series continues, young Naofumi is called to embark on a journey in a parallel world with comrades from different universes. Their goal is to fight as many inter-dimensional monsters called Waves and become the world’s Cardinal Heroes.
The Cast of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2
New characters will be introduced as the plot unfolds further.
- Naofumi Iwatani
- Raphtalia
- Filo
- Myne
- Ren Amaki
- Itsuki Kawasumi
- Motoyasu Kitamura
There is a rumor going around that three new supporting characters and an enemy stronger than any of the monsters in the past will be introduced in the upcoming season so keep your eyes peeled!
So, When Will The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Be Released?
Despite the Crunchyroll ordering the next two seasons from its creators, there is no official date when season two will air. The Rising of the Shield Hero fandom is assuming that it will most likely start airing by mid-2021, in consideration of the current pandemic situation.
Crunchyroll tweeted a video of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 trailer on September 14, 2020. Fans of the series were surprised by this sudden release and went wild, garnering over 7,000 likes and almost 2,000 retweets!
Where Can I Watch the New Episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 When They Air?
As of today, not much information is out but Crunchyroll will have the second season. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Anime-Planet have the first season for you to start rewatching while waiting for the new season to come out.
According to the creators and producers, the goal is to have the whole light-novel turned into an anime series. To make this happen, the supports of fans is very much needed. Keep supporting The Rising of the Shield Hero franchise so everyone can see how Naofumi Iwatani lives up to the title of Shield Hero.