To Be Hero
Synopsis
For Uncle, a lecherous but handsome toilet designer, it is just an ordinary day of neglecting his duties as a single parent to hit on women and talk about his "superpower": his ability to tell a lady's hip size at a glance. But when he is sucked down into a toilet, the Space Peace Republic Alliance Hero Committee gives him real superpowers, and he becomes the hero of Earth. There is only one problem—he has become an ugly, unrecognizable fatty who is unable to reveal his real identity. Uncle's beloved daughter Min-chan does not believe that such a vulgar fatty could be her father, and casts him out of his own home. Distraught and homeless, he joins up with his perverted neighbor Yamada-san, a small man with a fondness for streaking, and sets out to convince Min-chan that he is her father. Full of sexual innuendo and slapstick humor, To Be Hero follows Uncle as he befriends bizarre allies and combats even more bizarre foes, fighting for the future of earth against aliens and—more importantly—his future with his daughter. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions on 'To Be Hero' are divided, with many appreciating its unique humor, animation, and surprising emotional depth, while others are turned off by its crude content and confusing plot. Some find the ending disappointing, while others enjoy the overall experience despite its flaws. The series is considered a hidden gem by some, while others view it as a forgettable gag anime.
Strengths
- Unique and funny characters with even short screen times
- Great animation and art style, especially for a gag anime
- Catchy ending theme song
- Surprising plot twists and emotional moments add depth
Weaknesses
- Crude and vulgar humor may not appeal to everyone
- Confusing ending for some viewers
- Abrupt shift to serious tone in later episodes alienated some viewers
- Fast-paced dialogue and subtitles can be difficult to follow
- Inconsistent art style in some episodes