Hero Tales
Synopsis
For citizens of the Ken Empire, justice is a myth. Lord Keiro, the deranged Shogun of the Imperial Army, blazes a trail of terror across the countryside in search of the sacred sword that will make him a god. Standing in his way is Taito, an omnipotent star reborn in human form—a young hero who vows to use his celestial strength to avenge those slaughtered by the villainous Shogun. Taito's mystical powers steer him toward a violent showdown with Keiro, and if used recklessly, his newfound abilities could shred the very fabric of his being. To master the art of control and become a heroic martial artist, Taito must seek the guidance of others like him: the seven star-born warriors with the strength to shatter a corrupt empire. (Source: RightStuf)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed, with some appreciating the unique wuxia setting and strong voice acting, while others find the plot and characters generic and predictable. Pacing issues and forced plot twists are common complaints. Overall, the anime is considered average, suitable for casual viewing but not a standout in the shounen genre.
Strengths
- Unique wuxia context brings freshness to shounen elements.
- Good martial arts action without over-the-top effects.
- Excellent music and voice acting.
- The series shows development of character strength in a realistic fashion.
- Great show for anyone who like an anime in which the good guy triumphs by finding strength from his beliefs.
Weaknesses
- Typical shounen characterizations and development.
- Pacing issues, anime could have been shorter.
- Forced plot twists.
- Characters lack depth.
- Main character is forced to put up with his very annoying sister at the beginning and being called “dumb” by everyone for no reason.
- It is a walking anime cliche.