TO BE HERO X
TO BE HERO X
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TO BE HERO X

8.7
Yr 2025
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

In a world full of brilliant heroes, it’s the trust of fans that turns heroes into superheroes. If a hero loses the people’s trust, they lose their special abilities. Trust value is collected, quantified, and used to determine a hero’s ranking, displayed on their wrist. Every two years, the top heroes go to a tournament to fight, determine new trust values, and earn their rankings.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 86 /100

Critics praised To Be Hero X as a visually inventive and refreshing entry in the superhero anime and donghua landscape. Reviewers consistently highlighted the show's striking animation, which blends polished CG with varied artistic styles to deliver high-octane fight scenes and showcase the unique abilities of its heroes.

Beyond its visual flair, commentators lauded the series for its deep lore, intriguing mysteries, and character-driven narrative. While some reviewers noted that the initial episodes require patience to piece together its intricate storytelling, critics largely felt the second half paid off rewarding audiences with a sharp exploration of identity, hype culture, and heroism.

“one of the most underrated gems of the year, blending high-stakes battles with profound commentary on heroism”

“deep, character driven stories and stunning visuals”

“It's an 8/10, one of the most distinctive anime of 2025”

“striking CG while also mixing different styles of animation”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
CA • UK • US
Crunchyroll
CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

In this 2025 animated series, power is not a birthright or a scientific accident. It is a currency fueled by public opinion and tracked numerically on the skin. The narrative positions the superhero as a performer reliant on the collective faith of an audience. When the admiration shifts, the ability to act vanishes, forcing characters into a constant cycle of performance and maintenance just to remain functional.

This Chinese production channels an intense energy through its vibrant visual style and high-stakes tournament format. The action serves as a brutal clearinghouse where rankings are recalculated and reputations are stripped away in real time. Nie Xiying and the rest of the cast navigate a brutal system where the difference between a champion and a liability is measured by how effectively they can sway the crowd. It is a stark look at the fragility of influence in a world where popularity dictates survival.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 37
Regulars 12
Longest run 7 eps
Show 29 more
Production Board

Crew

Opening/Ending Animation
ADR Supervisor
Creator
Original Series Creator
Series Director
Music Arranger
Theme Song Performance
Signal Match

Similarity

Where TO BE HERO X overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

competition hero superhero chinese super power web series donghua original net animation (ona) intense excited vibrant
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 06, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
CN
TMDB Votes
132