Superheroes stories seem to have explored every possible angle and with this comes along a Chinese anime, To Be Hero X, that’s about to flip the genre on its head. It is the latest addition to the ever-expanding universe of superpowered protagonists, but this one comes with a twist so wild, that it’s practically begging for a Deadpool quip.
Imagine a universe where the next great hero could be the guy sitting next to you on the bus, or even could be anywhere near you. That’s right, folks. This brings us into a reality where the ordinary becomes extraordinary in the most unexpected places. With its outlandish premise and a protagonist sporting the seemingly mandatory white hair of overpowered anime characters, it is going to deliver a superhero story that’s as hilarious as it is action-packed.
Chinese Animation Pushes Boundaries with To Be Hero X
The anime world is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming release of To Be Hero X, a Chinese superhero anime that’s turning heads with its unconventional premise. This highly anticipated series, a co-production between Aniplex and Chinese streaming giant Bilibili, is set to redefine the superhero genre with its innovative approach to storytelling and animation.
In one of his reels on Instagram @aricyo52 talks about the recently unveiled trailer of To Be Hero X that introduces viewers to X, the titular character, showcasing his ability to alter the anime’s art style with a simple snap.
This technique, similar to the visual style seen in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, has already caught the attention of fans. One viewer, @sparrowmoose, commented, “The animation styles remind me of Into the Spiderverse a little bit and I’m living for that.”
White-Haired Heroes Take Center Stage Once Again
The series features yet another powerful character with white hair, a trope familiar to anime enthusiasts. User @s_kss_ff pointed out, “Another overpowered guy with white hair.” This observation sparked a discussion among fans, with @bombkiu listing other notable white-haired characters in anime:
Pucci, Gojo, Killua, Kakashi, Near, Makishima, Momobamii, baku (the
last four in intellect context), Jiraiya, Kaneki and Garou. Those are all the white hair characters i know who are super powerful or just powerful in their verses.
The anime’s premise revolves around X, who has held the title of top hero for two years. A competition attracting the world’s greatest heroes threatens his reign, with X aiming to break the all-time record for the Hero Belief Point if he successfully defends his crown.
The series also boasts an impressive creative team, including famed composer Hiroyuki Sawano, known for his work on Attack on Titan and Blue Exorcist, who will create the main theme. It also explores the theme of heroism existing in everyone. it resonates with viewers, as evidenced by comments like @buster.beef’s, “Never watched anime but this looks cool as hell so I’ll probably watch it if I remember it exists.”
With its release date yet to be announced, To Be Hero X stands as the growing collaboration between Chinese and Japanese animation industries. As Bilibili expands its partnership with Japanese anime through a deal with Fuji TV, audiences can expect more groundbreaking content in the future.
To Be Hero X trailer is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
