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Jul 19, 5:38 PM
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The Loli and GhostBlade scenes were the best, the character development was also great! What did you think of this episode?
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Jul 19, 6:04 PM
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Possible contender for anime daddy of the year
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If it’s for my daughter I’ll defeat even a former top ranked hero? πŸ˜‚ Ghostblade father of the year award. Do not fuck with a man’s daughter. Sliced his ass every which way but loose with a damn dinner knife. GOAT. Glad Nuonuo finally knows Ghostblade is her dad, BUT little Johnny also knows he killed his dad now.. oof.

Last few minutes really puts Little Johnny’s “every time I look at you, I think of the past” in perspective. Dude was with his father’s killer this whole time helping him on missions and ironically coming to see him as a father figure. Rough.

Nuonuo finding out Ghostblade’s her dad from his stalking diary is so onbrand for them lol. At least she knows all the efforts he’s gone through now, but damn at the same time it’s gotta feel horrible because she kinda brought into her mom’s badmouthing and thought he was some creepy weirdo and the whole time he just wanted to get close to her 😒


Next episode is gonna be crazy. I hope Nuonuo and Ghostblade are able to get a happy ending but.. idk. Don’t know how everyone comes out of this alive and we haven’t even got to the aliens yet 😭
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Jul 19, 6:12 PM
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Some of the comedy in this episode kind of hid the gut punch it delivered at the end. Did he have to leave for good? Is he infected by Fear now just when she knows he's her Father?
And now the paths connect, near that alien wreck!
Jul 19, 6:17 PM
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NOOOOOOOO I WANT TO SEE MORE OF NUONUO AND GHOSTBLADE ! YOU CANT DO THIS TO MEEEEEE. this has to be my fav arc, also the fear particle at the end, hopes nothing happen, surely nothing happens right....
Jul 19, 6:22 PM
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The misunderstanding kept getting out of hand but he stood firm to his beliefs and protected her. Surprised by how good Ghostblade character turned out to be. Nuonuo also found out about him. Did Ghostblade get affected by fear there though? Also Little Johny missing, he's a spy? Another cliffhanger.
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Jul 19, 6:31 PM
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Never underestimate the power of the loving, protective father. πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Jul 19, 6:49 PM
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For me this is tied with Lin Ling's arc the second best arc of the show after E-Soul's. DJ Shindig got defeated rather easily. I guess Ghostblade is that much stronger than Loli. Seems like this will be connect to Little Johnny's arc. I'm thinking Ghostblade got corrupted by fear after killing Shindig. Based off the end of Queen's arc it doesn't look like Little Johnny is faring any better. By the looks of it we might have a battle between Ghostblade/Little Johnny and Queen/Cyan.
Jul 19, 6:50 PM
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GhostBlade is my favorite hero today, showing what great fatherhood means.
Jul 19, 6:56 PM

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While a bit misguided I like how earnest Ghostblade is. Hopefully the forbidden dark chocolate doesn't ruin him.
Jul 19, 7:10 PM

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It was nice of Shindig to show up for round two. His new fear power to induce sadness into others gave everyone a much needed opportunity to get some heavy feelings off their chest. Still, he proved to be a bad match up for the emotionally subdued Ghostblade. He's a top hero for a reason.

Little Johnny has gotten pretty close to driving Ghostblade up the wall this episode. I'm curious to see if that'll keep happening now that Ghostblade has come into contact with a bit of fear, or if maybe the shoe ends up on the other foot. Things could get pretty ugly again if Ghostblade is responsible for him becoming an orphan.
Jul 19, 7:31 PM
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Ghost Blade's arc has been one of the best arcs so far, maybe only behind Linling and E-Soul's. The arc beautifully illustrates what fatherhood traditionally means and what is expected from men: to hide their pain, put a brave face on, and keep walking. I really empathize with him.

Besides that, it was funny to see Ghost Blade and Little Johnny alone, and the comedy scenes were very refreshing. I expect to see Little Johnny consumed by fear and awaken to the fact that Ghost Blade was responsible for his parents' death, and possibly a redemption arc for Ghost Blade for both being a distant father and the assassin of Little Johnny's parents.

And... Finally we're getting the heroes together! Maybe from now on we'll understand how the Top 10 are connected and why Linling was kinda isolated from them. Maybe they'll give us more of Nice? That would be cool, and might explain why they didn't remove Nice from the popular vote ranking.
Jul 19, 7:40 PM
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While it was nice to see everyone being open about their families, I should have clocked that the extra emotional aspect of it was "fear" being in the air due to DJ Shindig. Good confirmation that Loli is affected by fear outside of the suit. I had wondered if she had any lingering immunity since she wears it and it was of her creation. I do like the intermingling of multiple characters that this mini-adventure provided.

All things considered, Ghostblade is a good dude.
Jul 19, 8:08 PM
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With all the personal anguish all these heroes go through as a result of the world being the way that it is, i want the twist to be that X is gonna be the one that changes everything by putting an end to this system.
Jul 19, 8:29 PM
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Ok we got more set up and stuff. Ghostblade got rid of the DJ guy but the fear also touched him...I wonder how that will affect him? More importantly though where's the Johnnies? Looks like everything is leading up to the cliffhanger on queens last episode.

Glad Nuonuo found out Ghost blade is her dad and saw how much he cares for her through his uh observation diary I guess. Kinda wished we got more time with Ghost blade and his daughter but I guess it is what it is. We got limited time with each character. Also This ep we get to see multiple heroes together which is always nice to see.
Jul 19, 9:24 PM
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It wasn't only that the episode itself that was peak but it made me realize why it was decided to start of with Lou Li's arc after Queen's instead of who we would have thought it would be (Little Johnny).
Jul 19, 11:45 PM
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Oh my this was the funniest episode so far!! ngl I love that ending to this episode and how she knows who her dad is. GhostBlade's fight at the end of this episode was awesome to see!!
Jul 19, 11:59 PM
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For episode 16, the first 15 minutes were filled with quite entertaining comedy—this might be the first time I’ve really noticed the comedic side of To Be Hero X.

Seeing the interaction between the cold and stoic Ghostblade and the cheerful Little Johnny was pretty funny. (I’m curious what would happen if Little Johnny found out that the one who killed his father was actually Ghostblade—even though Ghostblade was just carrying out a mission. The Hero Association truly feels like a menace in this universe.)

There was another funny moment with the misunderstanding where Ghostblade was mistaken for a stalker who had feelings for Nounou (when in fact, she’s his daughter).

Then, the atmosphere suddenly shifted into something more mellow—it turned out to be caused by the fear particles. Watching how incredible Ghostblade was, defeating Shindiq who was infused with those fear particles, and doing so with nothing but a kitchen knife, made for an amazing fight scene.

At the end, Little Johnny disappears? Did he go with Ghostblade to investigate the origin of the fear particles?

Jul 20, 12:21 AM
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For episode 16, the first 15 minutes were filled with quite entertaining comedy—this might be the first time I’ve really noticed the comedic side of To Be Hero X.

Seeing the interaction between the cold and stoic Ghostblade and the cheerful Little Johnny was pretty funny. (I’m curious what would happen if Little Johnny found out that the one who killed his father was actually Ghostblade—even though Ghostblade was just carrying out a mission. The Hero Association truly feels like a menace in this universe.)

There was another funny moment with the misunderstanding where Ghostblade was mistaken for a stalker who had feelings for Nounou (when in fact, she’s his daughter).

Then, the atmosphere suddenly shifted into something more mellow—it turned out to be caused by the fear particles. Watching how incredible Ghostblade was, defeating Shindiq who was infused with those fear particles, and doing so with nothing but a kitchen knife, made for an amazing fight scene.

At the end, Little Johnny disappears? Did he go with Ghostblade to investigate the origin of the fear particles?

@Denkenisme how can u know the person killed by ghostblade in eps 15 is little johnny's father ?
Jul 20, 12:23 AM
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Ghostblade has become my favourite character so far, his pov is so entertaining to see lol and that cold at action scene was also good. He killed without any mercy. But that fear particle entered in him, well that would be a bad sign. Glad to see nuonuo came to know he is her father!
Jul 20, 12:48 AM

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These two episodes is my least favourite "arc" (I don't know of a better term for it) of the whole show.
It's basically a huge misunderstanding and that's the thing I hate the most in any medium. (I just realised Nuonuo didn't know who her father was btw.)
Plus, the emotional impact is minimal for me; we don't spend nearly enough time seeing the consequences of people's action.
Similarly, the comedy side is based on the misunderstandings, which I believe is one of the cheapest ways to write comedy.
The only good thing I can say (if you do want to call it "good") is that I do empathise with Ghostblade: Everyone around him is annoying and loud.
(If only they had built the story around that feeling instead...)

Edit: I've not actually seen a good portrayal of the feeling of being annoyed because people don't know how to stop talking.
I would be interested in that, I get that feeling commonly...
gorkthe134thJul 20, 12:56 AM
Jul 20, 12:52 AM
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nono finally knows ghostblade is her father

but did ghostblade got possess by fear in the end?
Jul 20, 12:58 AM
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This episode tries to replicate the formula of the first arc's final fight but I don't think it achieve the result that I expect.
Jul 20, 2:12 AM
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I truly miss the early art style.
Jul 20, 2:58 AM
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I really liked shindig as a villain he was pretty fun this arc is very good too I wonder how many seasons they have planned out
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Jul 20, 3:14 AM
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another great ep!!
was real keen for a heartfelt reunion tho
maybe next ep
Jul 20, 3:35 AM

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another beautiful episode

so good, emotion, action

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Jul 20, 4:02 AM
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She found out! Out of all the ways she could find out it was from the notebook
Jul 20, 4:41 AM
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i think ghostblade is a incest
Jul 20, 7:13 AM

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I felt so sad for Nuonuo but now she has learnt the truth and perhaps now they can heal the rift between them.
Jul 20, 11:08 AM
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for me the story of the last 4 characters feels mid like a story that is not very good and is helped by good animation and direction unlike the first 2 characters which are very good in terms of story, animation, voice and direction. In addition, the unique animation in the story of the first 2 characters has completely disappeared making me quite disappointed.
Jul 20, 1:05 PM
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can we say it was the funniest episode of the series so far ? poor Ghostblade I laughed so much when Loli’s dad was trying to help him to hit on his daughter , glad that Nuonuo discovered he’s her dad in the end . That DJ hero was once number one really?! I dunno how he could be number one … Ghostblade killed it with just a knife.
Jul 20, 1:08 PM
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Did some of the fear substance from Shindig go into Ghostblade?
Jul 20, 1:42 PM
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Just give it 3 ep chance aand YOU WILLL LOVE IT 10/10
Jul 20, 1:59 PM
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the end of the ep set up the trip lucky cyan and queen went on in ep 12
and with them showing up now I think we could see 5 of the protagonists in one ep
very existed for the next ep

Jul 20, 6:44 PM

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Kinda nice episode, but I HATED the "Ghostblade getting infected with Fear particle" at the end. Like, bitch, can't you be more careful? Sigh. This is such a trope.

Also, I really hope this anime starts connecting the dots now, bringing back the heroes from the beginning, otherwise I'll rate this show very lowly for being a disjunct mess
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Jul 20, 6:44 PM
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Ghostblade paired with Little Johnny for comedic effect, contrasting mute moody guy with cheerful goofball. Most of the episode keeps a lighthearted tone with jokes built around misunderstanding Ghostblade's relationship with his daughter. All fun and games get interrupted by a suspicious purple mist affecting all campers emotionally. Ghostblade minces the source of the mist with a knife, but ends up infected by liquid "fear" at the last moment. No matter what happens to him, his daughter found Dad's diary with evidence of what's previous "stalking" was really about.
Solid episode with an intriguing cliffhanger. It seems like Queen and Cyan were driving nearby same area, which explains why glowing, alien-looking monster in the vicinity. Something crazy is about to go down(After Little Johnny's backstory).
Jul 20, 6:55 PM
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Reply to Denkenisme
For episode 16, the first 15 minutes were filled with quite entertaining comedy—this might be the first time I’ve really noticed the comedic side of To Be Hero X.

Seeing the interaction between the cold and stoic Ghostblade and the cheerful Little Johnny was pretty funny. (I’m curious what would happen if Little Johnny found out that the one who killed his father was actually Ghostblade—even though Ghostblade was just carrying out a mission. The Hero Association truly feels like a menace in this universe.)

There was another funny moment with the misunderstanding where Ghostblade was mistaken for a stalker who had feelings for Nounou (when in fact, she’s his daughter).

Then, the atmosphere suddenly shifted into something more mellow—it turned out to be caused by the fear particles. Watching how incredible Ghostblade was, defeating Shindiq who was infused with those fear particles, and doing so with nothing but a kitchen knife, made for an amazing fight scene.

At the end, Little Johnny disappears? Did he go with Ghostblade to investigate the origin of the fear particles?

@Denkenisme I mean, they're not wrong, he does love her. Just not THAT way! ROFLMAO. I was cringing so hard for the poor guy, I just wish he would have gotten out his cell phone & corrected the misunderstanding.
Jul 20, 7:43 PM
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waiting impatiently for it to complete.
Jul 20, 8:00 PM

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Good ep

Sadly worse than the 1st ep, but man is the johnnies talkative. Even Ghostblade is annoyed to the point that he wants to speak.

Not Luo thinking Ghostblade likes them young. Bro should have whipped out his phone to communicate.

Ghostblade swiftly cooked Fear affected DJ, but the more important thing is that his daughter realized who he was before he could disappear. Onto the johnnies arc.

Maskless kakashi looking ahh

9/10
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Jul 20, 8:28 PM

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Did fear affect Ghostblade? Or was it Little Johnny who got passed by it and went berserk, like what we saw in the last episode of Queen's arc?
Jul 20, 10:29 PM

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Ghostblade looks like a schizoid.
Weird boring people that hate to be around others and show not much emotion.

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Jul 20, 10:39 PM

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MY COLOR MENTIONED!!! (It's just too perfect for this one whole plot since Cyan's)
- The song Luo heard from his Dad, and then he added the lyrics for Cyan to sing it, I interpreted that song as it means 'I'll watch over you', from Luo to Cyan and a song of a parent to their child.
- And now we have this parent-child relationship between Loli and her father, Ghostblade and Nuonuo, and even Little Johnny and his parents (possibly Sheng)
So the song kinda hits hard whenever I hear it during these characters episodes.

Little Johnny telling Ghostblade about his past, I wonder when will it click with him, or if they will ever know their connections.

It's funny how Loli's father thought Ghostblade has it for Nuonuo lol, of course he loves her! But not in the way you think haha
What a dinner table of complicated relationships.
And Nuonuo finally learned the truth, that the stalker– Ghostblade is her father, just watching over her... I feel bad for Ghostblade for not being able to talk and just directly say it to her :< , It's also cute how Ghostblade ate the squid/octopus? so Nuonuo can avoid it.

I don't like that Fear going inside Ghostblade, please don't lose yourself to that thing.
And Little Johnny is nowhere to be seen, it's possible for the fear to affect him and go berserk.

Queen and Cyan is also on their way for vacation! The Dog Kaiju that we've seen at the end of Queen's arc. It's converging, we're reaching the point where all these heroes are gathering together.
Jul 20, 11:44 PM

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It was a fun episode. Ghostblade is hilarious with the team, very enjoyable reactions.

Jul 21, 4:06 AM

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a 2 episodes but man was a well thought backstory and ties in without feeling a bit too much or less. I doubt we'll see Ghostblade again till the last ep but was a good backstory 9/10 easily.. ngl a lot better than Loli story..
Jul 21, 12:00 PM
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Marinate1016 said:
If it’s for my daughter I’ll defeat even a former top ranked hero? πŸ˜‚ Ghostblade father of the year award. Do not fuck with a man’s daughter. Sliced his ass every which way but loose with a damn dinner knife. GOAT. Glad Nuonuo finally knows Ghostblade is her dad, BUT little Johnny also knows he killed his dad now.. oof.

Last few minutes really puts Little Johnny’s “every time I look at you, I think of the past” in perspective. Dude was with his father’s killer this whole time helping him on missions and ironically coming to see him as a father figure. Rough.

Nuonuo finding out Ghostblade’s her dad from his stalking diary is so onbrand for them lol. At least she knows all the efforts he’s gone through now, but damn at the same time it’s gotta feel horrible because she kinda brought into her mom’s badmouthing and thought he was some creepy weirdo and the whole time he just wanted to get close to her 😒


Next episode is gonna be crazy. I hope Nuonuo and Ghostblade are able to get a happy ending but.. idk. Don’t know how everyone comes out of this alive and we haven’t even got to the aliens yet 😭

who was jonny father killer?. when did he know about that?
Jul 21, 12:32 PM
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These two episodes is my least favourite "arc" (I don't know of a better term for it) of the whole show.
It's basically a huge misunderstanding and that's the thing I hate the most in any medium. (I just realised Nuonuo didn't know who her father was btw.)
Plus, the emotional impact is minimal for me; we don't spend nearly enough time seeing the consequences of people's action.
Similarly, the comedy side is based on the misunderstandings, which I believe is one of the cheapest ways to write comedy.
The only good thing I can say (if you do want to call it "good") is that I do empathise with Ghostblade: Everyone around him is annoying and loud.
(If only they had built the story around that feeling instead...)

Edit: I've not actually seen a good portrayal of the feeling of being annoyed because people don't know how to stop talking.
I would be interested in that, I get that feeling commonly...
@gorkthe134th I thought I was the crazy one for not really enjoying it. It makes it super frustrating to know the answer that the characters themselves keep dancing around. And double frustrating because Ghostblade can’t speak and explain himself at all (?)

Another thing I’m not really a fan of is the whole “if this touches you, you’re corrupted!” trope. Ghostblade doesn’t deserve such a thing to happen to him and who could overcome the fear bubbles touching them if the corrupted ones literally explode after they’re killed, getting the fear substance EVERYWHERE.
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One of the worst episodes so far. I really just can't stand the whole "I'm the child of a single parent, but god do I miss that person I never knew" bullshit.
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King_Abhi said:
Marinate1016 said:
If it’s for my daughter I’ll defeat even a former top ranked hero? πŸ˜‚ Ghostblade father of the year award. Do not fuck with a man’s daughter. Sliced his ass every which way but loose with a damn dinner knife. GOAT. Glad Nuonuo finally knows Ghostblade is her dad, BUT little Johnny also knows he killed his dad now.. oof.

Last few minutes really puts Little Johnny’s “every time I look at you, I think of the past” in perspective. Dude was with his father’s killer this whole time helping him on missions and ironically coming to see him as a father figure. Rough.

Nuonuo finding out Ghostblade’s her dad from his stalking diary is so onbrand for them lol. At least she knows all the efforts he’s gone through now, but damn at the same time it’s gotta feel horrible because she kinda brought into her mom’s badmouthing and thought he was some creepy weirdo and the whole time he just wanted to get close to her 😒


Next episode is gonna be crazy. I hope Nuonuo and Ghostblade are able to get a happy ending but.. idk. Don’t know how everyone comes out of this alive and we haven’t even got to the aliens yet 😭

who was jonny father killer?. when did he know about that?

Ghostblade killed his father at the start of Ghostblade arc during the flashback.. he kills dj in the same way.
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