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| So shy Japanese girl and an alcoholic Russian. Is every hero of each country going to be a stereotype? Lol Could someone explain the "call me Yunicchi" joke? Must be a reference to something that a Japanese person would likely get but goes over foreigners heads. |
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| That transformation scene was awesome, you can really feel Teru's emotions in just a moment. |
| Well, I don't know what was I expecting when I selected this series as "Plan to watch", given the name of the series and by extention of its protagonists. I guess Shy, apart from being well, shy, is also an inexperienced hero, since the girl in the rollercoster ride was still alive and she didn't notice. Well, I didn't notce it either, and I was quite happy when the kid said that his sister was fine. However, I felt it a bit artificial, and tropy (it remainded me of a scene in Evangelion) and its also not hard to compare this series with MHA (I guess that is why I selected it). Anyway, I'm gonna watch it, I remember that Munou na Nana gave me a similiar feeling at the beginning and I ended up likiing it a lot. |
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| If there's one thing the anime nails, it's how nobody cares about the good you do only focusing on the failure of not being able to save a single person. |
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| Nice first episode! I really loved the manga-like shots and the animation during Shy's transformation. I wasn't expecting the "heavy" stuff about the (apparently) failed rescue, but I didn't dislike it. Is the blonde/white-haired boy with suspenders relevant to the overall plot of the anime or him being shown twice was just a coincidence? His creepy smile while watching the fire was kind of suspicious. We'll see... |
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| More heroes of their respective nations are something to look forward. I'd say Teru can be a great hero despite being shy. I'm curious to see her character development. |
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| I had my expectation but it's turns to be just average nothing special |
| That was okay... Doesn't seem like it's gonna be something massive, but probably something nice to watch. Things I disliked 1) People blaming her on media, instead of the amusement park lol 2)No explanations about Shy's powers, if it's the story about heroes and superpowers, at least explain what her powers are or what are the usual heroes powers.(hope it improves) 3) Didn't understand if she is the only Japanese hero or not. Feels like she is, but there were others that came after her speech at the amusement park. 4) Why do heroes do shows, imagine Japan with all its prefectures, some accident happens daily at multiple places, heroes are already overworked, but then they also have to do these theatrics lol, just makes no sense... Things I liked 1) Atmosphere 2) Visuals 3) Heroes as a job in a society |
| It seems like the superpowers aren't magic or an ability. I get the impression that they come from the bracelets they all wore. Once she transforms, Shy has a jet pack. And that seems to be it. It's limited by how intensely and long she uses it. Limits are good. Flaws create believability and tension. What's interesting is that her emotions seem to effect her ability to transform into a hero. I wonder if her jetpack will become more powerful, if she becomes more confident. |
| This is probably one of those shows people will love to hate on. Yet will turn on every week. I just hope with a shy MC she doesn't slow down the plot or make it her shikt the whole series. Ten points for the creepy introvert smile at the end. 😭 |
| Interesting start. So there's only one hero in each country? If so, that's a huge burden on a 14 year old. Anyone noticed the suspicious looking blonde kid in suspenders? Hmm. I have a feeling Koishikawa already knows about Teru's superhero identity |
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MegamiRem said: Btw there was a suspicious blonde shota present in the crowd in both incidents, really suspicious. fathandz said: Anyone noticed the suspicious looking blonde kid in suspenders? Hmm. Yep, I'm surprised there hasn't been much talking about this weird blonde that appears in both instances. According to the Shy's character list, the character's name is Stigma, and foreshadowing suggests that this would be an antagonist related to this future event forewarned by Yunicchi, but coming from someone who is entirely new to this anime, this might as well be a shot in the dark. vadoyager7 said: If there's one thing the anime nails, it's how nobody cares about the good you do only focusing on the failure of not being able to save a single person. Also yep, it's a depressing yet automatic thing that I feel we do: immediately placing blame on something/somebody when anything goes wrong. In some respects, it's similar to Akane's troubles when she had her first major introduction in Oshi no Ko, as it's detrimental to one's self-esteem and character to the point that it can go down south very harshly. But to put a lighter aspect on this first episode, as with almost everything I'm watching this season, I'll just be watching for pure entertainment value as I do not have high expectations due to my unfamiliarity with its manga source and/or I'm not usually a stickler for details/tropes. Of course, the exception is when the plot gets repetitive or does not have anything to spice it up within my "four episode rule." |
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| They just had to have the rollercoaster somehow manage to perfectly stop at the top. At this point I wonder if that was intentional to let you get your guard down and make you think it's a classic cliched superhero saves the day show without any brain or thought. The characters so far all seem quite eccentric, but it's a good first episode. |
| You know what? I may watch this anime after all, quite interesting first episode and I think I'm somewhat hooked. |
| That scene with the girl bleeding caught me off guard. I didn't expect that level of realism from this show. I've been wanting to watch this and the first episode didn't disappoint. Commencing the 3 episode rule. This is what MHA trying to be. |
"Nobody could laugh at someone who's trying their hardest" -Machio- |
| I love this art style and we're off to a good start already, hopefully it will be consistent. |
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| Pretty decent first episode with some suspense and action. I also didn't like how social media was blaming Teru (aka Shy) for not being able to get everyone off the rollercoaster uninjured, I mean she did save 99% of them without injury and ultimately no one died. Plus I found out she's a young girl (14) and recently became a hero, give her a break. I laughed when the Russian hero was introduced as a drunk girl whose probably drinking vodka. She's also popular and helped out Shy so she's cool. Anyways, I'm curious to see where this goes. |
| what a wet towel, cookie cutter main character hard pass |
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| Wasn’t originally planning to watch this in my seasonal lineup but it peaked my interest so I’m glad I did. I’ve never really been a fan of super hero’s but I really like Teru a lot. This show also has really good animation. Also I’m not gonna pretend like I didn’t see a creepy blonde kid just smiling in certain shots with his eyes covered, who tf was that? I guess we may find out later. Teru could easily become one of my favourite ever anime characters. This show has a lot of potential as well. |
| A mixed bag for me this episode. I loved the shota who actually appreciated the mc for saving him. I was very iffy on the drama aspects, and the plot of blaming heroes. I did not think a flashback was a good idea especially to show an event that happenned 3 minutes prior to occuring. I think this series has a decent chance to improve. The drunk hero was definitely a highlight for looking forward to the other cast members. |
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| what a nice 1st ep! i'm diggin' more for this! 5/5. |
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Reply to Kayle_x_Morgana
biggest problem with the show is the limp dick protag by far.
switch her with that russian chick and the score would go up by 1 point MINIMUM.
also a few things I thought were weird.
Why was there a media uproar of her "not saving" the girl?
1. she didn't die, she was just unconscious.
2. the most important part is... heroes have been around for how long? i am going to assume they "haven't saved everyone" so why is Shy so special?
switch her with that russian chick and the score would go up by 1 point MINIMUM.
also a few things I thought were weird.
Why was there a media uproar of her "not saving" the girl?
1. she didn't die, she was just unconscious.
2. the most important part is... heroes have been around for how long? i am going to assume they "haven't saved everyone" so why is Shy so special?
| @Kayle_x_Morgana Have you been in coma for the past... 5-10 years? People in social media nitpicking everything and spending their days focusing on every tiny mistake a public figure does is a normal everyday. The show nailed it in that regard. I bet if another hero fucks up in their country, the people in there would be as toxic as the japanese with Shy. One of the greatest things about social media is that it gives everyone with an opinion a voice. One of the worst things about social media is that it gives everyone with an opinion a voice. |
| Waifus only represent ideals |
| Very solid first episode, idk why the MAL score is so low.. even the episode rating. I got Raimi Spiderman vibes with not being able to suit up and saving the baby from burning building. And TASM 2 Spidey with that kid she saved wanting to be a hero like her. |
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Very solid first episode, idk why the MAL score is so low.. even the episode rating. I got Raimi Spiderman vibes with not being able to suit up and saving the baby from burning building. And TASM 2 Spidey with that kid she saved wanting to be a hero like her.
| @yagakimilover I gave it a medium score because to me (not a manga reader) it felt a little rushed. Particulary that short "PTSD" that she had. |
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| I have only one question. Isn't 3 letter single word for title way too short for Japanese media? Shouldn't it be something like: "In this peaceful era of the Earth I was chosen as Japanese hero but I am way too shy!" |
geptorOct 8, 2023 4:47 AM
| Superheroes are supposed to have these perfect images that can millions can count on, but also with the weight of each country on their shoulders in this series, it can be a very heavy burden to carry. For someone who was chosen to do this and who has social anxiety, it was interesting seeing characters in these stories learn and understand what a hero is meant to be and how perfection can't happen all the time and eventually there will be incidents where heroes slip up with someone being injured or lost. Teru could save most but even the smallest of problems would be blamed on her without any care in the world, especially online. Kind of reminds me of sports performances in a way. Players in basketball can have amazing games all the time but the stinker game at a bad time would have them crucified even though they helped their team a lot. Different contexts and weight to situations for sure but just reminded me of that. Now, the idea on paper for this is good. The execution does feel a bit hamfisted and the ending does cause the whole episode to feel a bit anticlimactic and lose some emotional weight as a result so I can't say the actual episode delivered completely but despite the issues, there is some potential there. Teru is... there. I'm indifferent to her for the time being, I will see how much depth or interest her character can present over the coming episodes but for now, I'm just in the 'wait and see' approach with this. Animation was solid, which is a requirement in my head for fun superhero anime. I'm just not sure if this series can remain intriguing or be injected with some fun and personality to keep it engaging since this episode did feel a bit dry at times too. |
| Loved the episode. Now have more reasons to read the manga (have it on PTR for a while). Undeserved low score IMO. One problem with me personally is I can't look at heroes the same way I did as a kid, after seeing "The boys" lol. Competition for #1 spot, the corruption, envy, greed, and heroes come from different nations too! - It's a powder-keg!!! Not to mention politics behind this... All we saw (for now) was a relatively minor backlash in social media regarding heroes. The issue in reality would be MASSIVE; like the importance of your country's hero, limitations, rules etc. But I'm just gonna ruin the fun here. Apparently the story will center more on shyness and social anxiety, rather than the heavy political stuff. |
| Well....this was interesting. It's not perfect yet but I really like it so far. I'm always done for heroes centric stories. I also like Shy's look as it gives off a 90s vibe for superheroes for me. |
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Reply to Marinate1016
Move over mid hero, the real superhero anime is here. What a great first episode. The most relatable superhero ever, social anxiety, quiet, cute, sign me up.
I like the fact Shy “failed” to save the girl at the beginning of the episode. The little PTSD spell she had was very natural for a 14 year old who’s thrust into this role. She’s just a kid, but as a lot of responsibility on her shoulders. It’s an important lesson to learn for anyone, you just can’t save everyone.
Russian Hero is so mommy. Nice pep talk she gave to Shy to cheer her up, and then helping her save the mother and child trapped in the burning building. That’s a cool ability she has to be able to travel through portals. Her guidance and advice to Shy is really important at her young age
Another mommy dommy.. unilord gives off Goblin Slayer vibes. Kind of mysterious.. I’m definitely really interested in this world. Almost feels as if everything isn’t as it seems. Maybe some plot twists around the corner?
And would you look at that! Iko survived and is Shy’s seat neighbour. And she’s voiced by Toyama Nao 😍
Great premiere
I like the fact Shy “failed” to save the girl at the beginning of the episode. The little PTSD spell she had was very natural for a 14 year old who’s thrust into this role. She’s just a kid, but as a lot of responsibility on her shoulders. It’s an important lesson to learn for anyone, you just can’t save everyone.
Russian Hero is so mommy. Nice pep talk she gave to Shy to cheer her up, and then helping her save the mother and child trapped in the burning building. That’s a cool ability she has to be able to travel through portals. Her guidance and advice to Shy is really important at her young age
Another mommy dommy.. unilord gives off Goblin Slayer vibes. Kind of mysterious.. I’m definitely really interested in this world. Almost feels as if everything isn’t as it seems. Maybe some plot twists around the corner?
And would you look at that! Iko survived and is Shy’s seat neighbour. And she’s voiced by Toyama Nao 😍
Great premiere
| @Marinate1016 No need to fire shots at MHA...especially after it's coming off a very strong season. I know the waifu culture crowd will be taking their pop shots but this isn't even close to MHA in quality. It's pretty good though. Let's see if it has the writing and plot to hang with MHA. With all that said, I like the show too but I rally wish people would stop doing this. I at least waited a season before I started taking pot shots at Bleach due to how good JJK was. |
MasterHavikOct 8, 2023 7:48 PM
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MasterHavik said: @Marinate1016 N need to fire shots at MHA...especially after it's coming off a very strong season. I know the wiafu culture crowd will be taking their pop shots but this isn't even close to MHA in quality. It's pretty good though. Let's see if it has the writing and plot to hang with MHA. With all that said, I like the show too but I rally wish people would stop doing this. I at least waited a season before I started taking pot shots at Bleach due to how good JJK was. Not that deep. Mid hero has always been trash. But it’s all for fun, no one’s stopping you from waiting to compare |
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Reply to Marinate1016
MasterHavik said:
@Marinate1016 N need to fire shots at MHA...especially after it's coming off a very strong season. I know the wiafu culture crowd will be taking their pop shots but this isn't even close to MHA in quality. It's pretty good though. Let's see if it has the writing and plot to hang with MHA. With all that said, I like the show too but I rally wish people would stop doing this. I at least waited a season before I started taking pot shots at Bleach due to how good JJK was.
@Marinate1016 N need to fire shots at MHA...especially after it's coming off a very strong season. I know the wiafu culture crowd will be taking their pop shots but this isn't even close to MHA in quality. It's pretty good though. Let's see if it has the writing and plot to hang with MHA. With all that said, I like the show too but I rally wish people would stop doing this. I at least waited a season before I started taking pot shots at Bleach due to how good JJK was.
Not that deep. Mid hero has always been trash. But it’s all for fun, no one’s stopping you from waiting to compare
| @Marinate1016 I feel the people who say that aren't fully caught up or can't get over some missteps in season 4 and 5. It's also kind of fun to dunk on popular shonen in the anime space. But like bro Shy only got one episode. Let's pump the breaks before you try putting it over everything even. What we got now is a Superheoro version of Sailor Moon. Let Shy breathe bit and find its footing. I just hope this show doesn't get overly pump up by dudes just wanting to see girls in tights. Vending Machine kind of has a crowd similar to that where they are gassing up a show that's just okay. |
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MasterHavik said: @Marinate1016 I feel the people who say that aren't fully caught up or can't get over some missteps in season 4 and 5. It's also kind of fun to dunk on popular shonen in the anime space. But like bro Shy only got one episode. Let's pump the breaks before you try putting it over everything even. What we got now is a Superheoro version of Sailor Moon. Let Shy breathe bit and find its footing. I just hope this show doesn't get overly pump up by dudes just wanting to see girls in tights. Vending Machine kind of has a crowd similar to that where they are gassing up a show that's just okay. Again, you can pump the breaks lol and not compare if YOU want to. I hate battle shonen and MHA so if you like it that’s cool no one is stopping you. I’ve seen all I need to have this as THE superhero show. |
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| Pff, to tell the truth just because of the cover it didn't catch my attention at all but it seems that it will be one of my favorites of the season. |
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| I was not expecting that at all! They really shoved a lot into one episode, but it was really touching, strange, cute, and weird. I like it. |
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| While I like the concept for this show I struggle to empathize with Shy's guilt over not being able to save that one girl, mainly because I feel like I don't know enough about her background. How long has she been a hero? How inexperienced is she? The story is currently missing something I can't exactly put into words, but which I hope we seen in the following episodes. |
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| Huh... that was really interesting. I liked it a lot. Shy is so freaking cute! I love her character design <3. Pepesha... YES! I love her already, even better she is voiced by Mamiko Noto. Also, Nao Touyama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice xD. Looking forward to more. |
| A hidden gem "masterpiece"!!! I really get the hero vibes in this series, it's outstandingly animated. HA feels. Great/cute/lovely characters, great voice actors/actresses, a fluid animation, cool melodramatic BGMs, great execution, what's more... ugh... this is such a great episode! I want more! 😅 What I mostly loved from this series: |
CrazyButNot4UOct 10, 2023 10:46 PM
| It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it, is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service. |
| I cant stand hearing "save everyone trope blabla.." make me cringe and the shyness |
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