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To Be Hero X

To Be Hero X is a 2025 Chinese-Japanese animated series and the third entry in the To Be Hero franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

To Be Hero X is a 2025 Chinese-Japanese animated series and the third entry in the To Be Hero franchise. It is set in a world where public trust determines a hero’s powers and rank, with the top heroes competing in a recurring tournament for the title of X.

Premise

The story is set in a setting where public belief can grant or remove heroic powers. A hero’s trust value is measured and used to determine rank, and the highest-ranked fighters compete in a periodic tournament.

Production

To Be Hero X is part of the To Be Hero franchise created by Li Haoling. Available source material identifies BeDream, Bilibili, and Aniplex as production companies, with animation involving multiple studios.

Release

The series premiered on April 6, 2025, and consists of 24 episodes. It is listed as an ongoing television anime/donghua series.

Franchise context

The work follows To Be Hero (2016) and To Be Heroine (2018) as the franchise’s third release. It continues the anthology-style superhero concept associated with the series.

Key facts

  • To Be Hero X is the third instalment in the To Be Hero franchise.
  • The series uses a worldbuilding premise in which trust from the public directly affects a hero’s abilities.
  • Hero rankings are based on measured trust value.
  • The top heroes compete in a tournament every two years.
  • The series premiered in 2025 and was distributed in Japan and China.
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Canadian context

Canadian anime audiences may know the series through international streaming and licensing coverage, but no Canada-specific production or setting connection is indicated in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is To Be Hero X?
To Be Hero X is a 2025 animated series from the To Be Hero franchise, set in a world where trust determines a hero’s powers and status.
Is To Be Hero X part of a series?
Yes. It is the third entry in the To Be Hero franchise, following To Be Hero and To Be Heroine.
What is the central concept of the story?
The series centers on public trust as a measurable force that can grant, strengthen, or remove a hero’s abilities.
When did To Be Hero X premiere?
It premiered on April 6, 2025.
How many episodes does it have?
The series is listed with 24 episodes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Be_Hero
    Supports: Franchise context, creation by Li Haoling, and that To Be Hero X is the third series in the franchise.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=27609
    Supports: Premise, premiere date, episode count, genre, themes, and title X as the top hero.
  3. Official website — https://tbhx.net/en/
    Supports: Official series description, production collaboration, and premiere-period promotional information.
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Be_Hero_X
    Supports: Trust-based powers, ranking by trust value, and the biennial tournament premise.
  5. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Be_Hero_X
    Supports: Series identity as a Chinese anime/donghua and third franchise entry.