TO BE HERO X: Season 1
To Be Hero X is a Chinese‑Japanese animated series that debuted in April 2025. Produced by Aniplex in partnership with bilibili, the show is classified as TV‑14 and blends action‑adventure with sci‑fi and fantasy elements. The premise centers on a world populated by exceptionally talented heroes whose abilities are directly linked to the trust they receive from fans. Trust is measured as a quantifiable value that app
Season overview
To Be Hero X is a Chinese‑Japanese animated series that debuted in April 2025. Produced by Aniplex in partnership with bilibili, the show is classified as TV‑14 and blends action‑adventure with sci‑fi and fantasy elements. The premise centers on a world populated by exceptionally talented heroes whose abilities are directly linked to the trust they receive from fans. Trust is measured as a quantifiable value that appears on a wrist‑worn display, forming the basis of each hero’s ranking. When a hero’s trust falls below a critical threshold, their special powers diminish or disappear entirely. Every two years, the highest‑ranked heroes are summoned to a tournament where they compete to reshape the trust metrics and secure
Episodes
NICE
Apr 6, 2025 · 23 min
Lin Ling finds himself filling the role of superhero Nice when he witnesses the unthinkable.
Moon
Apr 13, 2025 · 23 min
Nice and Moon work together to live up to fans' expectations while devising a plan to regain their freedom.
The Ever-Standing Hero
Apr 20, 2025 · 23 min
Nice (Lin Ling) aims to defeat the Ever-Standing Hero in order to rank up into the top ten.
One Actor
May 4, 2025 · 23 min
Yang Cheng, an E-Soul stage actor, struggles with gaining popularity while juggling work and romance.
Two E-Souls
May 11, 2025 · 23 min
Yang Cheng gains public trust after footage of him saving Pomelo makes its way around social media.
The Cyan Girl
May 25, 2025 · 23 min
A girl who is luckier than usual survives a plane crash and is taken to an orphanage.
Loss and Gain
Jun 1, 2025 · 23 min
After escaping the orphanage, Cyan is forced to fend for herself until she's presented with an opportunity.
The Truth Behind Luck
Jun 8, 2025 · 23 min
After Cyan's departure, both the orphanage and its surroundings are plunged into bad luck.
Road to the Crown
Jun 15, 2025 · 23 min
The young Liu Yuwei enters the top 10 rankings as the hero Queen and is on her way to becoming a top hero.
Fall of the Star
Jun 22, 2025 · 23 min
Queen loses to an anonymous man in the hero tournament. The public begins to associate misfortune with Lucky.
Tough Girl
Jun 29, 2025 · 23 min
Genius youth inventor Loli dreams of becoming a hero, but her looks prevent her from gaining Trust Value.
Impromptu Counterattack
Jul 6, 2025 · 23 min
Loli and Nuonuo face previous top hero DJ Shindig who launched an assault on the Glimmer Laboratory.
Affective Disorder
Jul 13, 2025 · 23 min
Ghostblade reflects on what led him to become a hero, and vows to fill a role he wasn't able to before.
The Cure
Jul 20, 2025 · 23 min
Ghostblade uses the mission to get closer to Nuonuo, but danger lurks just around the corner.
Whisper Flower
Jul 27, 2025 · 23 min
Little Johnny's past and his father's ties to other heroes is revealed.
Died-Out Flame
Aug 3, 2025 · 23 min
Little Johnny becomes a young hero to find out the truth surrounding his father's death.
Breaking the Balance
Aug 10, 2025 · 23 min
The exploration team prepares to enter the alien ship, but they are not the only ones.
The Ruins Incident
Aug 17, 2025 · 23 min
Inside the spaceship there is a showdown between different camps.
Nurturing God
Aug 24, 2025 · 23 min
Nice tries to keep his smile and Dragon Boy begins his mission.
The Last Smile
Aug 31, 2025 · 23 min
Nice appears in the middle of Smile and Dragon's fight. But is he friend or foe?
Lie
Sep 7, 2025 · 23 min
Ahu grew up in the circus and doesn't like children, but everything changes when he meets Xin Ya.
X
Sep 14, 2025 · 23 min
The heroes go after X, Ahu discovers the truth and the tournament is about to begin.