The anime series "SHY," scheduled to air in the fall of 2023, is set in a world where each country has its own hero who plays an important role in maintaining public order and serving as a symbol of peace. The story centers around a hero named "Shy," who is so shy you'd never guess he was a hero! At first, Shy is a shy, stage-ready, and socially awkward hero, but through his various experiences, he grows stronger and confronts the great threats that surround him. Today, we'd like to introduce you to this character!
Shy is Japan's hero! But he's also incredibly shy!?
In this work, each country in the world has a hero, and the setting is a society where war has disappeared thanks to the heroes' efforts. Heroes engage in disaster relief, maintaining public order, and charitable activities, protecting global peace. Japan, of course, also has heroes, and the current Japanese hero is "Shy." Despite being a hero, Shy is incredibly shy and passive, and at first appears to be a very unreliable hero.
Shy's true identity is a junior high school girl! Even without her transformation, she's extremely shy!?
The hero's true identity is basically a secret! It's shrouded in mystery. Of course, no ordinary person knows Shy's true identity. The real Shy is Momijiyama Teru, a shy and extremely timid girl with glasses. When not transformed into Shy, Teru's personality is the same as when she is transformed, and she lives her daily life constantly fearing the gaze of others and the gossip about her.
Shy transforms using the Tenshin Ring, a key item for heroes.
Shy, and all heroes, can transform using a bracelet called the Tenshin Ring, given to them by their leader, Unilord. The Tenshin Ring converts mental energy into other powers, and its effects vary depending on the user. However, a hero cannot transform if their mind is weak, and their transformation is canceled if they faint or lose their will to fight. When Shai was unable to save the victims of an amusement park accident, she became extremely depressed, was unable to transform, and became a recluse.
An Encounter with Koishikawa, a Victim Who Could Not Be Saved
In episode 1, Shy was involved in a rescue operation after a roller coaster stalled. However, midway through the operation, the roller coaster started moving, and the only person left behind was catapulted into the air along with the coaster. Shy managed to catch the coaster just in time, but the victim was seriously injured, leaving her with permanent disabilities. The victim, named Koishikawa Yuiko, later transfers to Shy (Teru)'s class.
An Encounter with the Hero's Nemesis, Stigma!
Yukiko was cheerful, but deep down she was self-blaming, having lost her parents in a fire accident while trying to save her. Then, a mysterious boy named Stigma suddenly appeared, amplifying Yuiko's hatred and transforming her into a monstrous creature. Thanks to Shy's efforts, Yuiko was rescued, but for some reason, Stigma viewed Shy as a threat and turned against her. Stigma then came into conflict with the heroes, causing various incidents.
Shy's special ability is the ability to control fire!
Each hero has their own unique abilities, such as turning themselves into smoke, putting opponents to sleep, or healing. Since Shy had just become a hero, his abilities were still untapped at first, but thanks to relentless training from the British hero Stardust, he finally unlocks his ability to control fire.
Shy's favorite things are horror movies and natto!
Shy's favorite things are horror movies and natto. Shy and timid, Shy doesn't usually hang out with friends, and horror movies are one of his few hobbies. His favorite food is natto, and because of his shyness, he usually stays at home. He doesn't order takeout because he's not good at answering the phone. He seems to like zombies, and he loves the mascot character "Zombiene," and becomes very talkative when the topic comes up.
You might think he has a weak mentality, but Shy actually has an incredibly strong mentality!
Shy is extremely shy and doesn't like to stand out. Even when she's not transformed, she worries about people talking about her. She seems to have a very weak mentality, to the point that she can't transform if she's criticized on social media. However, when there's someone she needs to help or when it's something she absolutely must accomplish, she displays some of the strongest mental strength in the series. She has a strong will to save anyone she needs to save, even if they're her enemy.
Shy's strong will is due to her awareness of her own weaknesses.
Shy was originally a self-blaming girl with a strong complex. It's precisely because of her shyness and flaws that she empathizes with those who share her hatred and sorrow, and she always wants to save them, even if they are enemies fighting to the death, demonstrating her strength. It's also because of her flaws and flaws that some people open up to her.
Shy admired her older sister! Shy's older sister is the previous hero
As of the first episode, Shy was a rookie hero. In other words, before Shy became Japan's representative hero, there was another hero. That hero was Shy's older sister, Akira Momijiyama. Akira was active as a hero named Shine, and Teru admired her. Shy followed in Shine's footsteps and became a hero using the same spinning wheel she used.
What kind of hero was Shy's older sister, "Shine," exactly?
Shy's older sister, Akira Momijiyama, was kind, strong, perfect, and the ideal hero for Shy. And that wasn't just Shy's opinion; people all over the world shared her opinion. Her incredible strength and cheerful personality endeared her to people all over the world, and she was treated as a legendary figure. Furthermore, many people, including her sister Teru, were inspired to become heroes after meeting her. Shine was truly the perfect hero. However, one day, she passed away after protecting a child during a traffic accident.
What kind of character was Shine really?
Shine, a hero, appeared to be a perfect saintly ruler with a cheerful personality and unparalleled strength, traveling the world performing heroic duties. Shine became a hero from a young age and possessed a special talent that allowed her to demonstrate her abilities without using the Revolving Wheel. However, this special talent was only possible because she was an insensitive child with no interest in anything. As a child, Shine was a completely emotionless girl. Because she was so emotionless, she performed her heroic duties in a calm and unobtrusive manner, and no one noticed her despite her immense powers.
Shine developed a heart, but...
The birth of his younger sister, Teru, was what led Shine to become the strongest and most perfect hero. At the same time as Teru was born, Shine also developed a heart. As a result, Shine became a perfect hero, admired by the world. However, Shine's development of a heart was not all good. Because of this development of emotions, Shine began to feel a strong sense of guilt toward those he was unable to save, and this began to consume his heart.
【SHY】Shy Summary
Here's a summary of Shy, the protagonist of the anime "SHY," scheduled to air in 2023! He's a shy hero with low self-esteem, but there are some things he can do that are unique to him! The story starts out as a battle between the hero and a mysterious enemy, but it unfolds at a brisk pace, making this an incredibly exciting anime! If you have the time, this is definitely one to watch!
