On April 5, 2025, Crunchyroll made an exciting announcement regarding the Spring 2025 anime series, To Be Hero X. The series is set to premiere the following day, April 6, at 5:30 PM PT (9:30 AM JST), with the English dubbed version hitting screens just 15 minutes after the subtitled episode.
Details on the English Dub and Voice Cast of To Be Hero X
The series, a collaboration between Aniplex and Bilibili, will not only offer English dubs but also localized versions in several languages, including Chinese, Spanish (for Latin America and Europe), Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German. Crunchyroll will be the primary platform for this release, with availability on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in Japan.
To Be Hero X is designed to be a 24-episode series, maintaining a continuous storyline across its run. The show has already generated anticipation among fans, given its innovative approach to storytelling and character development.
Crunchyroll also unveiled the English voice cast for To Be Hero X, which includes talented actors such as:
- Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Nice
- Stephanie Young as Miss J
- Brynn Apprill as Moon
- Larry Brantley as Cheng Yaojin
- Landon McDonald as Enlighter
- John Burgmeier as Shand
- Jim Foronda as Alexander
- Alex Horn as Jam
- Daniel Van Thomas as Oliver
- Phil Parsons as Leo
The crew behind the English dub comprises:
- Emily Fajardo – ADR Director
- Zach Bolton – ADR Producer
- Macy Anne Johnson – Script Adaptation
- Andrew Tipps – ADR Mixer
- Noah Whitehead – ADR Engineer
Penned and directed by Li Haolin, who has previously worked on both To Be Hero (2016) and To Be Heroine (2018), the series promises to deliver a unique narrative infused with humor and adventure. Li is also recognized for his direction in the acclaimed anime series Link Click. The musical score will be crafted by a talented team including Shuhei Mutsuki, Misaki Umase, Ryuichi Takada, and Hideyuki Fukasawa.
Concept and Themes
To Be Hero X is set in a society where a hero’s power is directly linked to their “Trust Value,”which is collectively determined by public faith and confidence. Essentially, this establishes a meritocratic framework where anyone can ascend to hero status, contingent upon their trustworthiness and public perception.
This innovative Trust Value is visibly tracked on each hero’s wrist and serves as a ranking system. Every two years, the leading heroes participate in a tournament to contend for new Trust Value placements. The series promises to explore the intricate dynamics of faith and admiration, emphasizing that in this world, “trust”is paramount.
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