English Dub Review: The Rising of the Shield Hero “Siltvelt”

Overview

Naofumi stops at Siltvelt on his journey to Q’ten Lo. The people there worship him as a king.


Our Take

After a long break, The Rising of the Shield Hero returns with its familiar core cast diving into the next leg of their journey. The episode picks up momentum right away, into a new setting where reverence and recognition come with unexpected challenges. While the new environment seems welcoming on the surface, there’s an underlying tension as responsibilities begin to pile up, creating new roadblocks that threaten to slow the group’s progress.

Visually, the episode impresses with noticeable upgrades in animation and direction. From striking backgrounds to fluid motion, it feels like the production has stepped up from previous seasons. Tonally, the episode’s proceedings manage to add political intrigue while also dropping hints of future conflicts. At the very least, the familiar humor and group dynamics remain intact, but there’s a more grounded sense of purpose in its proceedings.

Overall, this season premiere serves as a solid and engaging re-entry into the world of Shield Hero, with a tone that feels more confident and focused. It avoids excessive exposition and instead reestablishes the cast and stakes, while acknowledging how far the characters have come, grounding everything in political tension and personal responsibility. Let’s see how this season will play out…