The summer 2023 anime "Helck" is a fantasy of swords, magic, heroes, and demons, set in a world where humans and demons are enemies! The protagonist of this work is the strongest human hero, Helk. Helk actually participates in a tournament to determine the Demon King, and even threatens to say something threatening: "Let's destroy humanity." Let's take a closer look at this protagonist, Helk!
The Strongest Hero, Helk, Enters the Demon Realm
The protagonist of this work, Helk, is a human hero. He has a muscular body, is always half-naked, and always has a smile on his face. Originally, he was a hero...or rather, humans have no contact with demons and are in conflict with them (in fact, humans are the only ones who see them as dangerous). However, one day, a demon king was defeated by a hero, and for some reason, Heruku participated in a tournament to decide the next demon king.
Heruku: The Hero Who Wants to Destroy Humans
Herk displays incredible strength at the tournament, thrilling the audience. Vamirio, one of the Empire's Four Heavenly Kings, is running the tournament, ignoring the excitement of the crowd, who don't pay much attention to the details. He's furious, convinced that the others are up to something, but he himself makes threatening statements like, "I hate humans" and "I want to wipe them out."
The Strong, Kind, and Ultimate Hero Heruku, Why Do You Want to Wipe Out Humans?
Herk boasts a combat level of 99, far exceeding the combat levels of Vamirio and Azdra, two of the most powerful demons, and is likely at max level. Despite his impressive strength, Heruku is a noble character who respects his fellow competitors and fights fairly during the tournament. He's also kind to everyone, with no hidden agenda. Despite his strength and kindness, there's no doubt he hates humans and wants to destroy them.
Herk's Unconventional Strength! He usually solves everything with physical attacks.
Herk always carries a sword, but rarely uses it. In the early tournament arc, he fights with only his fists. Vamirio tries to obstruct him in every way possible, but he manages to destroy even those obstacles. He's an extremely muscle-brained character who solves most problems by simply hitting them physically.
He's fine even when injured! Heruku has super-regenerative abilities
Herk is strong enough to barely survive normal battles, but he can still be injured when fighting formidable foes. However, he possesses super-regenerative abilities that allow him to instantly recover from minor injuries. Even serious injuries can completely regenerate. It seems he's had this ability since he was a small child.
Herk is surprisingly good at cooking! Even Vamirio has to admit it.
He may look like a muscle-brained Heruku, but he's actually skilled at detailed tasks. His cooking skills are particularly impressive, so much so that even Vamirio, who was determined to eliminate him at all costs, was forced to give him a perfect score during the cooking competition. Since then, he has continued to cook for his companions during their journey and show off his culinary skills in various places.
He's surprisingly good at carving and architecture! He originally worked as a castle wall repairman!
Herk may look muscular and muscle-brained, but he's actually quite dexterous. In the tournament to determine the Demon King, he easily passes dexterity-demanding events like card tower, sculpting, and cooking. Even when he's transported to a deserted island with Vamirio and Chan, he demonstrates his professional dexterity by building a simple log cabin and boat. In fact, he was originally a wall repairman and didn't make a living from fighting.
Herk, the arch-criminal who murdered his brother! Why would he do something like that...?
Herk is a high-ranking criminal in the human kingdom, accused of murdering his younger brother. His brother, Cress, was a close brother and a man known as a hero, possessing the power to bring hope to humanity. The death of the Demon King Thor, which led to the holding of the tournament to determine the Demon King, was not the work of the hero Herk, but the work of the hero Cress.
"Humans must be destroyed." Is it the humans who are in danger?!
Herk is a dangerous guy who proclaims his intention to destroy humanity, but his actual words and actions show that he is not the kind of person who would say such a thing. This is related to a dark incident that occurred in the human world. Simply put, humans have become, at best, "immortal beings who only retain their memories and follow the orders of their superiors," and at worst, "monsters who have completely lost their sense of self." The Winged Soldiers who attacked the Demon Realm were the former.
The Aristocracy Misused the Power of Heroes to Create Biological Weapons
Herk's younger brother, Cress, had the ability to awaken humans as heroes. While Herk, who had the potential to be a hero, was fine, humans who were forcibly awakened simply became out-of-control beings. The upper echelons of the human kingdom used Cress's power to carry out a plan to turn all citizens into biological weapons. Normally, awakened humans would go out of control, but by using the king's secret magic, they could turn them into "different people who obey orders while retaining only their memories." Furthermore, awakened heroes can be revived even if killed, and they become astounding beings who grow at an incredible rate.
Helk's situation is dire! It's no wonder he wants to destroy them.
To briefly summarize Heruku's situation before arriving in the Demon Realm, his younger brother, possessing special abilities, is used in a secret technique to turn the entire population into biological weapons. His younger brother attempts suicide but fails, remaining alive and unconscious for use in the plot. He has a bounty on his head as a major criminal. Most of his comrades are sacrificed to save him. He rescues the woman he loves just before her execution, only for her to awaken and become a biological weapon in front of His eyes. His former comrades become completely different people, retaining only their memories, and become his enemies. It's an extremely tragic situation. Therefore, he seeks to wipe out humanity in order to settle everything.
【Helck】Helck Summary
This time, we've summarized Helck, the protagonist of the anime "Helck," scheduled to air in the summer of 2023! He may seem like a crazy character who wants to wipe out humanity despite being human, but in reality, he's a lonely hero carrying an incredibly heavy burden! ...That's certainly true, but as the story progresses, even more unexpected truths emerge! And that's not all! That's what this work is about!
