Review of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3

Frankly, this season had some very good ideas. For example, the idea of showing each hero failing in their role to create a parallel with Naofumi, or returning to a more impulsive aspect of our hero at the end of the season, these are very good ideas. The problem is that the execution doesn't follow. If I take the example of the heroes who fail, it's already very unsubtle, with the characters feeling obliged to explain everything out loud without letting the viewer hint at anything, but above all, it's the same reasons that lead them to failure 3 times (and even 4 if youcount the case of Naofumi in season 1), the same sequence of events that resolves the situation at breakneck speed, and the same person who causes their downfall. In other words, it's mega-redundant. What's more, the fact that Mine is responsible for the 3 catsatrophes makes no sense at all, given that she's been proven guilty of manipulation and treachery in front of everyone, but they're still trying to make you believe that the heroes don't know about it or are stupid enough to believe her, when in fact she's not even subtle in her manipulations (just a “you're too strong, only I understand you, bg” is enough). And it's a pity, because that's what almost every idea is, overhauled and poorly executed.

Really, this anime is the perfect illustration that having a good idea isn't enough, and that you have to apply it properly or it becomes a bad idea.But it's still drinkable and it managed to pique my curiosity at the end, so I'm still curious to see season 4.