---
title: "To Be Hero"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/to-be-hero-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 68135
imdb_id: "tt10484890"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 13
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 23
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# To Be Hero (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/to-be-hero-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

To Be Hero is a Japanese television series that aired in 2016. The show centers on a man referred to as Uncle, who works as a restroom decorator and lives with his daughter Min. Despite his unkempt appearance, Uncle maintains a divorced, single-father household with his academically and athletically gifted daughter. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Uncle experiences a bizarre accident involving a toilet, which transforms him into an unlikely hero tasked with saving the Earth. This transformation comes with a physical change that alters his appearance significantly. The series follows Uncle's dual mission of protecting the planet while continuing to care for his daughter Min. The show combines elements of comedy and adventure as the protagonist navigates his new heroic responsibilities alongside his parental duties. The premise explores themes of family, responsibility, and unexpected heroism through its unconventional storyline.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A divorced, single father is transformed into an unlikely hero after being sucked into a toilet."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- humorous character transformation

### Caveats & Content Note
- bizarre narrative setup
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains absurd humor and themes related to family dynamics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: absurdist, comedic, supernatural, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### To Be Hero (12 Episodes)
To Be Hero is an animated television series categorized under comedy and action and adventure that premiered in 2016. The series runs as a TV-14 rated program. The protagonist of the series is known as Ossan, also referred to as Uncle, who is described as a handsome yet undisciplined and no-good father with a messy appearance. He is a divorced father who works as a toilet seat designer and lives with his daughter, Min-chan, who excels in both academics and sports. The central premise begins one day while Ossan is on the toilet. He is sucked into it and subsequently becomes a hero charged with protecting the world. In exchange for this new role, his appearance transforms from his handsome form into a chubby one. From this moment, Ossan begins his fight to save the world and protect his daughter Min-chan. The television series spans from 2016 to 2018 based on available source information.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Li Haoling
- **Networks / Studios**: bilibili

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shan Xin** as *小敏 Xiaomin (voice)*
- **Yang Ning** as *数据星人 Dataling (voice)*
- **Sheng Feng** as *伢叔 Uncle (voice)*
- **Ding Dang** as *Sha Xiaoguang/Baldie (voice)*
- **Liu Mingyue** as *Liang Chao/Uncle Chao (voice)*
- **Li Lu** as *山田 Old Wang (voice)*
- **Wang Zhen** as *外星父王 Alien Dad (voice)*
- **Omi Minami** as *Tooru Utsubari (voice)*
- **Seira Ryu** as *Tōichi Tōin (voice)*
- **Maria Kawamura** as *Oo Paipai (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's occupation?
The main character works decorating restrooms.

### Q: Who is the main character's daughter?
The main character lives with his daughter, Min.

### Q: What happens to the main character?
He is sucked into a toilet and transformed into a hero tasked with saving the Earth.

### Q: Does the main character change appearance?
Yes, he loses his original appearance and becomes a fat person.

### Q: Is the main character a good father?
He is described as a no-good, divorced single father.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*