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To Be Hero X

Original title: Tu Bian Ying Xiong X
  • TV Series
  • 2025–
  • TV-14
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
334
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To Be Hero X (2025)
A battle royale between superhumans takes place for the title of X, the most popular hero.
Play trailer1:17
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Computer AnimationSuperheroActionAnimationFantasy

A battle royale between superhumans takes place for the title of X, the most popular hero.A battle royale between superhumans takes place for the title of X, the most popular hero.A battle royale between superhumans takes place for the title of X, the most popular hero.

  • Creator
    • Haoling Li
  • Stars
    • Yûki Itô
    • Ai Ishikawa
    • Mauricio Ortiz-Segura
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    4.8K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    334
    20
    • Creator
      • Haoling Li
    • Stars
      • Yûki Itô
      • Ai Ishikawa
      • Mauricio Ortiz-Segura
    • 46User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes24

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    Yûki Itô
    • Alexander…
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    Ai Ishikawa
    • Ken…
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    Mauricio Ortiz-Segura
    Mauricio Ortiz-Segura
    • Nice…
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    Takuma Hirao
    • Oliver…
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    Hiromi Kawakami
    • Boy…
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    Reimi Yaneshita
    • Konden (young)…
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    Sarah Wiedenheft
    • Loli
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    Mitsuhiro Ichiki
    • Cheesy
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    Alexis Tipton
    Alexis Tipton
    • Wang Nuonuo
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    Stephanie Young
    Stephanie Young
    • Miss J
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    John Burgmeier
    John Burgmeier
    • Shand
    • 2025
    Aoi Koga
    Aoi Koga
    • Wang Nono
    • 2025
    Kelsey Poppen
    Kelsey Poppen
    • Additional Voices
    • 2025
    Yu Haruichi
    • MG Manager Representative…
    • 2025
    Stephen Fu
    • Yang Cheng (E-Soul)
    • 2025
    Jill Harris
    • Lucky Cyan
    • 2025
    Landon McDonald
    • Enlighter
    • 2025
    Bryn Apprill
    • Moon
    • 2025
    • Creator
      • Haoling Li
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews46

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    10MoinU-15

    This is the best anime of the last 60 years

    I have no words, it is so addictive. The character, the story, the plot, the music. Everything is so good and best, I think there never been an anime like this, yes it is a dongua, but I thinl it surpassed all anime from the last 60 years, I have watched 170 anime altogether. In my life, this is in my top list.
    10Derick_Li

    ITS FINNALY OUT OMG OMG

    It's so underrated!!! Although there's no hype around its release, it's definitely still a must-watch! The whole show is made in China and has a multiple-style animation. I believe it could end up as good as Arcane or Spider-verse!

    The plot is original, and the story layers itself very well. The first episode gets you hooked, something like Oshi No Ko's first episode. It starts strong and instantly does something you wouldn't expect. The plot doesn't drop off either. It just keeps on getting better and better!

    The art style is slightly different from traditional anime, but the animation is still fantastic! I would say it reminds me of Spider-verse's animation. The amount of movement sometimes is absolutely insane! You can instantly tell that the animators are being paid well. They play around with the animation sometimes too, as it has a multiple-style animation.
    10gmhislop

    GREAT potential

    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.
    10allnobronaldoandmissy

    Peak!

    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.
    10xmgcjt

    Interesting

    Seems to be something new with beautiful animation and an interesting storyline. Furthermore, I think the love story between nice and moon can be developed into something really nice and I think this is a potential to be one of the best releases this season. Seems to be something new with beautiful animation and an interesting storyline. Furthermore, I think the love story between nice and moon can be developed into something really nice and I think this is a potential to be one of the best releases this season. Seems to be something new with beautiful animation and an interesting storyline. Furthermore, I think the love story between nice and moon can be developed into something really nice and I think this is a potential to be one of the best releases this season.

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    • Trivia
      The third instalment in the "To Be Hero" series, after TO BE HERO (2016) and To Be Heroine (2018).
    • Connections
      Follows TO BE HERO (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      INERTIA
      [Opening Theme]

      Music by Hiroyuki Sawano

      Arranged by Hiroyuki Sawano

      Lyrics by Benjamin Anderson (as Benjamin)

      Performed by Hiroyuki Sawano (as SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]):Rei (Newspeak)

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Bilibili Channel
      • Official Streaming Page at Bilibili
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Chinese
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • TBHX
    • Production companies
      • Aniplex
      • B.Cool Studio
      • BeDream
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