Fans of high-octane superhero action still buzzing from To Be Hero X Season 1 can’t stop talking about what’s next. That wild ride of trust-powered heroes, brutal tournaments, and mind-bending twists wrapped up its 24-episode run back in September 2025, leaving everyone hungry for more. Produced by heavy hitters Bilibili, Aniplex, and BeDream, this donghua smashed expectations with its killer animation and that stacked voice cast. Now, Season 2 is locked in, promising another 24 episodes to hit that 48-ep total. Here’s the latest scoop on release details, cast buzz, and what wild plot directions might be coming.
To Be Hero X Season 2 Release Details
Straight up, no official date dropped yet from Bilibili or Aniplex. Season 1 flew onto screens April 6, 2025, via Fuji TV and streamed globally on Crunchyroll with same-day dubs. But the hype train for S2? It’s chugging along.
Word from insiders and fan forums points to late 2026 or early 2027 as the sweet spot. Reddit threads break it down: top-tier animation from multiple studios means production could wrap fast (2026 miracle?) or drag to 2028 worst-case. Some YouTube “trailers” popped up claiming confirms, but treat those as fan edits—nothing official. X (formerly Twitter) lit up with 2025 year-end lists crowning S1 a top anime, fueling calls for quicker drops.
Expect teases at big cons like Anime Expo or Bilibili events. Crunchyroll’s simuldub success means S2 hits global fast too. Patience, heroes—quality like this doesn’t rush.
To Be Hero X Season 2 Expected Cast
That To Be Hero X voice lineup? Absurd. Season 1 boasted seiyuu royalty, and S2 keeps the squad intact with no major swaps announced.
| Character | Japanese VA | English Dub Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| X | Mamoru Miyano | David Matranga |
| Queen | Kana Hanazawa | Morgan Lauré Garrett |
| Lucky Cyan | Inori Minase | Marisa Duran? |
| Loli | Ayane Sakura | – |
| Nice (Lin Ling) | Natsuki Hanae | Mauricio Ortiz-Segura |
| E-Soul | Nobunaga Shimazaki | – |
| Ahu/Tora | Kōichi Yamadera | – |
| Ghostblade | Yuichi Nakamura | – |
| Dragon Boy | Koki Uchiyama | – |
| Little Johnny | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka | – |
English dub crushed it too—Crunchyroll rolled out same-day subs and dubs, pulling in voices like Bryn Apprill (Moon) and Landon McDonald (Enlighter). No S2 additions confirmed, but tournament expansion screams new rivals. Fans speculate more all-stars joining the top 10 fray. X posts rave about the “stacked” cast making every episode pop.
To Be Hero X Season 2 Potential Plot
Season 1 nailed the hook: a world where public trust = superpowers. Heroes rank by “trust data,” villains by fear. Lin Ling claws from zero to hero(ine), exposing shady Hero Affairs Commission vibes while top dogs like E-Soul and Lucky Cyan duke it out.
S1 cliffhanger? Biennial Heroes Tournament explodes with top 10 (plus wild cards) battling for supremacy. X, the untouchable #1, vanishes—cue chaos. Who claims the throne? Expect:
- Tournament Mayhem: Insane fights blending styles—E-Soul’s duels, Lucky Cyan’s idol-hero flair, Ghostblade’s shadows. 12 contenders for X’s spot?
- Deep Dives: Lin Ling vs. commission corruption. X’s true origins? Alien ship ruins hint at bigger threats.
- New Gimmicks: S2 teases “cooler” twists per CBR, maybe trust mechanics flipping or villain alliances.
Reddit predicts character arcs like Wolf Girl’s redemption or Yang Cheng’s E-Soul power grab. It’s My Hero Academia meets battle royale, but edgier.
