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Japanese: シャイ
English: Shy
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 3, 2023 to Dec 19, 2023
Premiered: Fall 2023
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 00:00 (JST)
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: 8bit
Source: Manga
Genres: ActionAction, DramaDrama
Theme: Super PowerSuper Power
Demographic: ShounenShounen
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 6.711 (scored by 2613626,136 users)
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Ranked: #59282
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2656
Members: 77,514
Favorites: 213

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Dec 18, 2023
It really breaks my heart that Shy flew so under the radar. Cute, socially awkward girl who has to overcome adversity and become a superhero while balancing her normal life? Sign me up. While it may lack the flair of bigger shonen titles, it makes up for it with a great cast and interesting world. I had a blast watching this one and will miss it on Mondays.

Being a teenager is hard. Being a teenaged superhero is even harder. What makes Shy so good to me is how it handles Shy’s struggles of being a young super hero with the country’s hopes and dreams riding ...
Dec 18, 2023
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I am simply in love with this anime, and I won't be able to wait for the next season; I'll have to switch to the manga.

It was one of the biggest surprises I had this season; it managed to captivate me from the first episode.

The characters are incredible, the main character is fantastic, and in the first season, we witness a tremendous character development on her part.

Shy addresses matters of the heart, love, and dreams in a MUCH deeper way than "Boku no Hero" (mostly because BHA's proposal is not that), and ends up standing out, becoming a superhero story that is completely UNIQUE.

I wholeheartedly ...
Dec 19, 2023
I believe My Hero Academia and One Punch Man have set the bar exceptionally high in the Shonen "SUperHero" Genre.

Firstly, this story is not like those two big names. It deviates from the typical narrative of striving to become the best hero or pursuing heroism for the sake of enjoyment.

Instead, it revolves around more grounded themes and what they mean for the protagonist. While the premise may seem generic, the story becomes quite enjoyable when approached without comparing it to the major successful works in the genre.

Listen, Introducing a female protagonist in a superhero genre poses unique challenges, as we are accustomed to ...
Jan 10, 2024
"Shy, a magical girl disguised as a superhero show!?

Shy takes a different approach to the superhero genre. It has an almost opposite approach to the point where it feels more like a magical girl show than a traditional superhero series, and that's where it shines.

Having a lead character with a unique background and personality adds depth to the show. This diversity in character representation contributes to a more emotional and relatable storytelling experience. It's refreshing to see different perspectives and approaches to dealing with challenges, which enhances the overall richness of the narrative. In a genre where representation can be limited, the show's commitment to ...
Dec 18, 2023
SHY - One way not to be a hero...or is it?

Honestly, I'm quite shocked that mangaka Bukimi Miki's superhero series isn't as well received as I thought it would be. Of course, you have the closest semblance to it, being of Kohei Horikoshi's Boku no Hero Academia a.k.a My Hero Academia, and while that is a juggernaut of a series under Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, the former being published under Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion, with the LN now still ongoing with 22 volumes strong since August 2019, it may be one of the many HeroAca rip-offs (which mentioning this feels ingenious at best), but ...
Aug 2, 2024
Add to the pile of "anime that I have a hard time evaluating" because it has a lot of good stuff in there, but there are a handful of little things that sort of get in the way. Still, there are a lot of things that set this apart from other series in its genre.

Story & Characters: Shy takes place in a fairly distance future in which super heroes are in each country and it's their job to help humanity feel safe - whether it's saving people from natural disasters, or fighting the next big baddie that comes to town. Teru Momijiyama is ...
Jul 8, 2024
Shy is an engaging anime with strong visuals and character design, complemented by an intriguing narrative and solid character development. However, some character moments linger unnecessarily, and the pervasive positivity and cuteness can become grating at times.

The visuals and character design are well-executed, with each character feeling unique and well-motivated. The antagonists, in particular, stand out and hold promise for future development. The narrative humanizes its villains, presenting their motivations in a sympathetic light. The series delves deeply into character relationships and emotions, though these explorations can occasionally feel overly prolonged compared to the well-animated action sequences. This occasionally leads to pacing issues, exacerbated by ...
Feb 14, 2025
I am a big proponent of stories having a good message. This is why I do not get tired of the "power of friendship" trope seen in a multitude of anime series. Shy is no exception to this, but for a different reason.

Shy ultimately is about a young girl who is also a hero. She is not used to attention; hence she acts "shy" in these situations. On the surface this should be a boring show, but we are provided an interesting discussion about dreams and the past colliding. Each hero has some sort of past that troubles them, and that past literally tries to ...
Jun 27, 2024
So considering season 2 is just around the corner, I figured I should go back and watch this eason in order to reevaluate some of my thoughts. And honestly, I don't think I gave this show enough credit back when it was airing in Fall last year. It's by no means a masterpiece and it has a lot of room to improve, but what's there I think is worth talking about.

First off is the story, which isn't that crazy honestly. It's basically just superheroes fighting against an evil group trying to "make people show their true hearts" (which translates to "turn everyone into negative emotion ...