To Be Hero X

Okay, I have to say this-there's this anime that nobody seems to be talking about, and I genuinely don't understand why. I stumbled on it randomly, no hype, no recommendations, just pure curiosity. And wow. I was not ready. This show? It's absolutely insane-in the best way possible. The animation alone is chef's kiss-cinematic, fluid, and just visually stunning. You can tell the team behind it poured real love into every single frame. It legit looks like a movie, but it's a weekly series. Like, how??

I kept expecting it to fumble somewhere because that's usually how these under-the-radar anime go-you get a cool idea, maybe solid animation for the first episode or two, then it drops off. But this one? It just keeps getting better. The story actually has layers. The characters feel real, the pacing is tight, and there's just something about it that grabs you and doesn't let go. There's emotional weight to what's happening, but it's also just straight-up cool. It hits that sweet spot of being fun and meaningful.

And listen, I don't say this lightly-but this might be Anime of the Year material. I know we're getting spoiled with big-name releases right now, but this show deserves to be in the conversation. It's better than a lot of the more hyped series I've seen lately, and it's doing its own thing in a way that feels fresh and exciting.

At first, the animation style takes a bit of getting used to, but you get the hang of it pretty quickly. The story is super engaging, and the music really pulls you in. It kind of reminds me of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

Cinematically, it's well put together, with some stunning visuals and solid direction. The pacing is just right-never feels rushed, but it also doesn't drag. The characters are already pretty interesting, and it feels like the story is setting up for something big. I have really high expectations for this anime, and I'm excited to see where it goes.

Not only that this gave me a mew taste for anime but also gave new way for characters of a big cast to have their own spotlight compared to traditional one person only main character. Easily has the most overpowered titular meta character and has a wide array of cast in the main line up that has agency over their own story and not just some prop. I love it that most of them are all connected. Its gone full circle.

The only thing that stops it from being 10/10 is the jumping from character to character. Which makes it hard to invest in the characters, but other than that, I like it, and I know that the first 24 episodes are building up to the main story,y which I hope can make it more popular since it has a lot of potential.

To Be Hero X is directed by Li Haolin, with a powerhouse soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto, Hidefumi Kenmochi, Daiki, Shuhei Mutsuki, Hideyuki Fukasawa, Misaki Umase, and Ryuichi Takada. The voice actors are perfectly cast, bringing every character to life. 💖✨

For me, To Be Hero X is an easy 10/10. The blend of 2D and 3D animation is stunning-absolutely peak 🔥. I love the characters, the concept and plot, and of course, the epic songs. This series takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions: it can make you laugh, smile, cry, and even get angry (in the best way). XD

X and Queen are my personal favorite heroes (with a special shoutout to Smile 😄).

If you're into unique animation, heartfelt storytelling, and unforgettable music, this series is definitely a must-watch.