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After To Be Hero X was released, it took fans by surprise. It has wild animation and an unpredictable story about heroes in their world that makes sure to keep its audience hooked. Although beneath the fantastic animation and an engaging story is a commentary on identity, heroism, and emotional vulnerability. If this anime piqued your interest, in this article, we have mentioned 10 such anime.
These ten anime are weird, hilarious, dramatic, and emotionally resonant in their own right and would be a great watch if someone wants something equivalent.
Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.
List of 10 animes like To Be Hero X
1) Link Click
Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi
Number of Episodes: 12 (Season 1) + 12 (Season 2)
Similar to To Be Hero X, Link Click is also a Chinese anime (donghua). The story is about Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, and they work as a team to jump into any photo and experience its following events. How it works is Cheng enters the photo as a specific person and lives their situation, and Lu Guang can keep an eye on the bigger picture and offer guidance.
While this sounds like a neat gig on its own, they are restricted from ever breaking the rule of never changing the events of the past. Each episode has a standalone mystery, but that is not it; this anime has a second plot parallel to it, and it makes sure to keep its audience hooked for the whole time.
2) Gintama
Genre: Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, Parody
Number of Episodes: 367 (TV series total across seasons)
This particular anime knows no bounds in maintaining chaotic energy and emotional sincerity. The story is about Gintoki Sakata, a samurai who is a borderline alcoholic and somehow always broke. To earn money, he takes on odd jobs with a team of equally eccentric characters. The series is also famous for breaking the fourth wall and making it a natural part of its story.
Like To Be Hero X, this series will make you experience a full range of emotions one episode at a time. This anime is longer and would require some commitment, but for someone who loves a blend of ridiculous comedy and sincere drama, Gintama is a perfect match.
3) Beastars
Genre: Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life
Number of Episodes: 12 (Season 1) + 12 (Season 2)
Beastars is somewhat infamous as a furry anime about high school drama, but one could not be more wrong. It is set in a world where anthropomorphic animals exist with one absolute rule. All of them must suppress their instinct. The main character is Legoshi, a timid wolf, and how he manages to understand the emotions of love and self-control.
During his journey, he must also find a balance between being his gentle self and suppressing his carnivorous instincts. Just like how To Be Hero X is not afraid to be weird and Beastars is the same. If you like bizarre settings and bold use of CGI animations, this anime is definitely a must-watch.
4) Dorohedoro
Genre: Action, Horror, Comedy, Mystery
Number of Episodes: 12 + 6 OVAs
This anime is set in a dystopian world known as Hole, and the story follows the life of Caiman. One day, he woke up with the head of a reptile and had no memory of his past self. To find the person who was responsible for turning him into this, Caiman teams up with Nikaido. But every episode has some twist to it, and viewers feel like they have entered some kind of fever dream.
Much like To Be Hero X, his anime is also unconventional. If you enjoy bizarre stories combined with eccentric humour, Dorohedoro will feel like a journey you would never want to end.
5) The Great Pretender
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Drama
Number of Episodes: 23
This anime has extremely matching vibes with To Be Hero X. It is slick, stylish, and emotionally rich. The story is about con artists who pull off a heist. The protagonist is Makoto Edamura, who is a seasoned con artist. Every arc has a new heist with elaborate planning and a mind-blowing setting.
What sets this anime apart is how it balances tone. It’s funny, fast-paced, and loaded with Ocean’s Eleven-level cleverness, but it also doesn’t shy away from heavier emotional beats. For an audience who enjoys a visual treat, this anime will not disappoint.
6) The Tatami Galaxy
Genre: Psychological, Slice of Life, Comedy, Drama
Number of Episodes: 11
This is an experimental type of anime that follows the story of an unnamed protagonist who we know is a socially awkward college-going student. Each episode is a reset of the timeline, but with small, impactful changes that slowly unravel his personality, regrets, and desires.
Similar to the To Be Hero X anime, this series is unlike anything else that is currently in the world of anime. It focuses on your own choices and how even minor actions can drastically alter the course of life. It's the best anime for those who want to give a type of anime a try, and it might hit you right in the introspective core.
7) One Punch Man
Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero, Parody
Number of Episodes: 12 (Season 1) + 12 (Season 2)
One Punch Man is supposed to be a superhero genre that has changed its whole format. It is about Saitama, who can defeat everyone he fights with a single punch. But he does not want to be a hero for fame or money.
It is because he has a high sense of justice and wants to contribute to what is correct. Just like To Be Hero X, this series also mocks the generic superhero trope. Finally, this anime is for those who enjoy absurd humor hiding a deeply human narrative.
8) Mob Psycho 100
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Comedy, Coming-of-Age
Number of Episodes: 25 + 1 OVA (Season 1 & 2) + 12 (Season 3)
Created by the same mind behind One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100 is about Shigeo Kageyama, who has the Esper's ability. He is just a middle school-going boy, but he already has incredible psychic abilities. But Mob isn’t interested in being a hero or a fighter, he just wants to lead a normal life.
Just like how To Be Hero X is not just about vibrant visuals and fights, this anime delves deeper into bizarre humor with a genuinely heartfelt coming-of-age arc as part of a superhero story. Therefore, this anime is an essential watch.
9) The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Genre: Comedy, Supernatural, Slice of Life
Number of Episodes: 120 short-format episodes (Season 1–2), + 6 episodes (Reawakened)
This anime is about Saiki Kusuo, a high school student born with god-like psychic abilities. But he does not want to live with this privilege. The series shines in its rapid pacing, quirky characters, and meta-humor. And he always finds himself in the most absurd of situations.
Much like To Be Hero X, the humor in Saiki K. is built around timing and its unpredictable nature. If you enjoyed the mix of overpowered absurdity and deadpan humor in To Be Hero X, Saiki K. will feel like home.
10) My Hero Academia
Genre: Action, Superhero, Drama, Fantasy
Number of Episodes: 146, ongoing
At first glance, My Hero Academia seems like your typical shounen anime, but it is about the story of Midoriya, who wants to become the best hero although he has no powers. With a twist in fate, he is given a chance to live his dream by none other than All Might, who is the symbol of hope.
Like To Be Hero X, My Hero Academia frequently shifts between action-packed spectacle and emotionally charged storytelling. This is a good watch for those who enjoy the emotional weight and thematic depth in a series.
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To sum it up, these titles are the best for those who enjoyed To Be Hero X and want to explore more series with a similar vibe. So if To Be Hero X left a void in your anime watchlist, rest assured, there are still plenty of titles out there that will surprise, move, and challenge you. All you have to do is press play.
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