The superhero manga "SHY," currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion, has been adapted into an anime, and the cast has been announced. Among the heroes scattered around the world, Japan's representative hero, Shy, is a very shy and constantly worrying about things. This story follows Shy as she struggles to find her way through life. Here, we've compiled a list of the characters from "SHY" whose voice actors have been announced so far, along with information about the voice actors!
Character #1: Shy/Teru Momijiyama
Shy is a Japanese superhero and the protagonist of this work. She is a second-year junior high school student who usually wears glasses and is extremely shy and withdrawn. At the beginning of the story, he has just become a hero. Due to his lack of skill, he makes a blunder that seriously injures a civilian. He is mentally fragile, becoming depressed and withdrawn after being criticized by the media. However, he also has the inner strength to resolve and face challenges when the time comes. He also lacks the unique abilities of a hero at the beginning of the story, but after intensive training with the British hero Stardust, he develops the ability to control fire.
Shy/Teru Momiji is voiced by Shimoji Murasakino!
The voice actress who plays the main character, Shy, is Shimoji Murasakino! Shimoji Shino is a voice actress from Okinawa Prefecture affiliated with Aoni Production. Her nicknames are Shinoshii, Simone, and Shimoji. Her notable roles include Akari Ozora in "Aikatsu!", Yuka Nakano in "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls," and Pyra/Hikari in "Xenoblade Chronicles 2."
Character #2: Toshiko Koishikawa
The victim of the Himawari Land accident that Shy was unable to save. Thanks to Shy's efforts, she survives, but suffers a serious injury to her leg that leaves her permanently disabled, and she transfers to Shy's school. Stigma uses her guilt over the incident at Himawari Land and the fire that claimed her parents' lives to fight Shy with a black ring that uses her inner darkness and malice as energy to drive her wild. After Shy retrieves the black ring, she becomes the only ordinary person who understands Shy's true identity.
Koishikawa Toujou's voice actor is Nao Toyama!
Koishikawa Toujou's voice actor is Nao Toyama! Nao Toyama is a voice actress from Tokyo affiliated with Intention. Her nicknames are Naobouo, Toyamaman, and Toyama Productions. Her notable roles include Nakagawa Kanon in "The World God Only Knows," Yuigahama Yui in "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU," and Shima Rin in "Laid-Back Camp."
Character #3: Ebio
A small, shrimp-like creature, Ebio is Shy's sidekick and confidant. He supports Shy's hero activities. His real name is N. Virio. There are many identical individuals, and they support the exchange of information between heroes. He is also well acquainted with Shine, also known as Akira Momijiyama, the previous Japanese hero and Shy's older sister, and was Shine's partner even before she became a hero.
Ebio's voice actor is Tomokazu Sugita!
Ebio is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita! Tomokazu Sugita is a native of Saitama Prefecture and the CEO of the voice acting agency AGRS. Her notable roles include Gintoki Sakata in "Gintama," Kyon in "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," Joseph Joestar in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," and Yusuke Kitagawa/Fox in "Persona 5."
Character #4: Spirits/Pepesha Andreanova
A Russian hero, she's a 27-year-old older sister who loves alcohol and often appears out of nowhere. She's caring and considerate of Shy, often appearing in front of her. She's a good senior, but she always carries her favorite drink, vodka, with her, which makes her feel a bit light-hearted. Her unique hero ability is the ability to manipulate the gases around her and transform herself into smoke. Her close friends call her Pesha.
Spirits/Pepesha Andreanova's voice actress is Mamiko Noto!
Spirits is voiced by Mamiko Noto! Mamiko Noto is a voice actress from Ishikawa Prefecture who is affiliated with Osawa Agency. Her nicknames are Mami and Mamiko. Her notable roles include Enma Ai in "Hell Girl," Einhart Stratos in "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid," Inkarmat in "Golden Kamuy," and Prospera in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury."
Character #5: Stardust/Divy W. John
A British hero, Stardust is both a hero and a global rock star. He is 29 years old. He is a psychopath who is born with a congenital lack of empathy and is able to ruthlessly carry out actions that he emotionally resists if they are necessary. However, he once struggled with this lack of empathy, and to fill that void, he became a rock star and devoted himself to charity work. His heroic ability is the ability to control the flow of heat, air, and energy.
Stardust/Divie W. John's voice actor is Shinichiro Miki!
Stardust is voiced by Shinichiro Miki! Shinichiro Miki is a voice actor from Tokyo who is affiliated with 81 Produce. Notable roles include Takumi Fujiwara in "Initial D," Kojiro in the "Pokémon" series, Lockon Stratos in "Mobile Suit Gundam 00," and Kisuke Urahara in "Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc."
Character #6: Lady Black/Pilz Dunan
A Swiss hero and nursing student at the Black Cross, an international relief organization. Although she has a competitive and headstrong personality, she is kind and compassionate deep down. She lost both legs in a past accident, and after repeated, rigorous training with prosthetics, she's become strong enough to easily traverse mountains. Her unique hero ability is "healing," allowing her to create bandages and other healing aids, which may also be used in practical applications.
Lady Black is voiced by Saori Suzushiro!
Lady Black is voiced by Saori Suzushiro! Saori Suzushiro is a voice actress from Kanagawa Prefecture who is affiliated with Arts Vision. Notable roles include Akira Ohno in "High Score Girl," Kei Shirogane in "Kaguya-sama: Love is War," Uruka Takemoto in "We Never Learn," and Nika Ijichi in "Bocchi the Rock!"
Character #7: Mianlong/Li Mingmin
A Chinese hero. He has a gentle personality, loves to sleep, and dislikes fighting. Due to his cute appearance, he is often mistaken for a girl, but he is a real man. He feels inferior because he is not manly enough. His hero ability is to put the target to sleep.
The voice actor who plays Myanlong/Li Mingmin is Ayumu Murase!
The voice actor who plays Myanlong is Ayumu Murase! Ayumu Murase is from California, USA, and is affiliated with Aster Nine. Notable roles include Hinata Shoyo in "Haikyu!!" and Muhyo/Rikudou Toru in "Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation."
Character #8: Unilord
Unilord is the leader of all heroes. He always wears a mask, so no one knows his true face. While he undoubtedly lies at the heart of what it means to be a hero, his true identity remains shrouded in mystery. He has a kind and playful personality.
The voice actress who plays Unilord is Kikuko Inoue!
The voice actress who plays Uniroad is Kikuko Inoue! Kikuko Inoue is from Kanagawa Prefecture and is affiliated with Office Anemone and Velvet Office. Her notable roles include Belldandy in "Ah! My Goddess" and Macrophage in "Cells at Work!"
【SHY】Characters & Cast Summary
Here's a roundup of the currently confirmed cast members for the anime "SHY," which will air in the fall of 2023! There are other important characters as well, so we're excited to see what other cast members will be announced! There are many similar works that talk about heroes, but the main theme of this work is facing the darkness in one's heart, making it a hero story that is different from both PreCure and My Hero Academia!! It's an interesting work, so I definitely recommend you check it out!
