The anime "SHY," scheduled to air in the fall of 2023, is set in a world where war has disappeared thanks to the mysterious existence of heroes. Each country in the world has a hero who protects global peace. Each has their own unique abilities and personality, making them truly fascinating characters! This time, we'll introduce the heroes from each country, including the main character, Shy, and their abilities!
Hero #1: Shy [Japan]
The main character of this series is a Japanese hero. His real name is Teru Momijiyama. He is a second-year junior high school student. Despite being a hero, he is very shy and withdrawn. Although she is constantly concerned about what others think of her and sometimes gets depressed, once she sets her mind to something, she never gives up, and has a strong will to help anyone who needs help. In the first episode, she did not possess any unique hero abilities, but through intensive training with Stardust, she develops the ability to control fire.
Hero #2: Spirits [Russia]
A Russian hero, she is a caring older sister who loves alcohol. Her real name is Pepesha Andreanova, 27 years old. She is always concerned about Shy, who is immature and constantly making mistakes, and is a reliable presence for Shy, like a real sister.
Her special power is the ability to freely manipulate the gases around her, even transforming her own form into smoke. Alcohol is a special thing to her, like a magic potion that makes her taciturn and expressionless mother talkative and cheerful.
Hero #3: Stardust [UK]
A British hero and psychopath with no empathy whatsoever. Her real name is Devy W. John, 29 years old. Born without empathy, this psychopathic hero will not hesitate to act ruthlessly when necessary. He struggled with this and continued to search for something he lacked, eventually becoming a globally popular rock star and a world-class hero. His special ability is the ability to freely control the flow of events around him.
Hero #4: Lady Black [Switzerland]
This headstrong, tsundere Swiss hero is named Pilz Dunan. She's 16 years old and has a strict personality, often saying "You're an idiot," but deep down she's a kind and honest girl. She's a nursing student at Black Cross, an international relief organization founded by Stardust, and her special ability is healing. He lost both legs in a past accident and now has prosthetics, but through rigorous training, he has extraordinary stamina.
Hero #5: Mianlong [China]
This Chinese hero loves to sleep and hates fighting. His real name is Li Mingming. He's 15 years old. He's slender and looks like a girl, but he's a real man and isn't very good at fighting. However, when the time comes, he uses Chinese martial arts and his "ability to put opponents to sleep." He has a complex about his appearance, which often leads to people mistaking him for a girl, and wants to become more manly.
Hero #6: Century [America]
A dependable American hero with a distinctly American comic book feel. His real name is Adam Rockwell. He's 36 years old. He's muscular and serves in the United States Marine Corps. He has the strict personality of a soldier, but when he gets home, he transforms into a doting father to his daughter. His design and personality are both very American comic book-style. He has strong leadership skills and is relied upon by everyone. His power is gravity, and he's a hero with a powerful physique and unparalleled toughness.
Hero #7: Lavoir [France]
A free-spirited French hero unconstrained by anything. His real name is L'Arc Materia Renoir. He's 18 years old. He's a free-spirited, mischievous space artist who doesn't draw lines between nation, gender, or even friend and foe. He treats everyone equally. His gender is unknown; it's up to you to choose his. His ability is "the ability to draw pictures in space and materialize them."
Hero #8: Nirvana [India]
A dark-skinned Indian hero. His real name is Ananda Varma. He is the leader of the Six Stars, a group of people who came together out of admiration for Shine, a former Japanese hero. He met Shine as a child and trained with her, developing a crush on her. He is a perfect superhuman, but is incredibly tone-deaf. His ability is "annihilation," which reduces everything to zero. After extensive training, he has broken the barriers that trap the power of his mind, becoming able to use his powers without the need for a regenerative wheel.
Hero #9: Indra [Thailand]
A young Thai hero who uses martial arts. His real name is Seva Wangchai. A member of the Six Brilliant Stars, he was originally a roughneck. He has a quick temper and fights using stick fighting and electric shocks. He seems to get along well with Myanlong, who is also a martial artist.
Hero No. 10: Jagannath [Mexico]
A Mexican hero and masked wrestler. His real name is Omega Rodriguez. He is a member of the Six Stars and a former mafia bodyguard. He was once an enemy of the Spanish hero Bavolea, but after his life was saved by Shine, he reconsidered what he wanted to do and became a hero. He and Bavolea eventually became husband and wife.
Hero #11: Bavolea [Spain]
A passionate and provocative Spanish hero. Her real name is Rosalia Peacock. She is a member of the Six Brilliant Stars and a former assassin. Although she was once an enemy of Jagannath, the two are now a married hero couple. This troublesome hero loves to sexually harass women.
Hero #12: Rampage [Greece]
A Greek hero with a feline-inspired fashion sense. His real name is Nielko Armstrong. A member of the Six Stars, he has a whimsical and impulsive personality like a cat. He is merciless to anyone who speaks ill of Shine, and is particularly aggressive among the Six Stars. His ability is "Death Metal Fist," which allows him to manipulate and wear the metal around him.
Hero #13: Pulse [Singapore]
An indoor-oriented hero from Singapore. His real name is Wave-One. A member of the Six Stars, he is a gruff boy who enjoys tinkering with machines. He has no affinity for women, and when trapped in a small space with Teru, his face turned red and he panicked. His power is "Fatal Wave," which allows him to manipulate radio waves to treat any crisis like an arm or leg, and can also be used to create a powerful shock wave when aimed directly at the human body.
[SHY] Hero Summary
Here's a roundup of the heroes appearing in the anime "SHY," which will air in the fall of 2023! Each character is strong, unique, and cool! However, the story surrounding them is even more fascinating and interesting, making this a recommended anime for the fall season!! I highly recommend checking it out!
