HOLY MOLY this show was insane from the first episode to the last. This is my anime of the year straight up. Story The plot hands you pieces and expects you to fit them together although they did fit it together later but thats not the point. It doesnt explain everything out loud and expects you to think about what has been revealed until it blows it out of the water in the next episode. That can feel dense at times but its deliberate. Small moments matter. Little hints from early episodes resurface later and have a lasting impact. The pacing is patient the show waits for you to notice things and then it pays off. The story establishes a world with established rules and mysteries. It keeps some things hidden on purpose. If you like being led to clues and figuring stuff out yourself this show rewards you. If you want everything spelt out itll probably feel frustrating. Either way the plot builds toward real payoffs that feel earned. if you like using your phone while watching a show this anime is not for you Characters Characters here are not your average throwaway junktype characters. They get room to breathe. The show gives each character time to be fleshed out in the sense that you feel for them. That slow build makes their big moments hit emotionally. A big visual touch: the Production staff gives each of the character a different visual signature. Sometimes the linework or colour changes to match how a character feels or what their history is. Its a simple trick but it works. You start to know people not only by what they say but by how the show draws them. That makes reveals and emotional beats stronger. Also many characters have multiple theme tracks tied to them. Those songs are not just background music their lyrics and tone deepen who the character is. That extra layer makes them feel livedin. Music The score supports the mood without stealing it. Some tracks pump you up and tracks quietly pull at you. Themes repeat in smart ways so a melody can mean something different later. Its not always flashy but its always effective. When a characters theme ost shows up you feel it. Animation The animation is one of the shows main strengths. The blend of 2D and 3D works. The transitions between styles are used for storytelling not just showoff moments. Action scenes are clear and wellchoreographed. You can tell whats happening in a fight and you can feel the hits. The visual quality stays high across the season. That consistency matters it never drops during big or quiet scenes. Xs art style shift is a highlight. When it happens the show changes tone and energy in an instant. Its flashy but also meaningful. It makes you sit up and feel the scene differently. Production value This feels like a team of passionate people that was given room to make what they want and actually used it. The voice cast is strong. The animators and background artists did more than paint pretty pictures they put story into the details. The sound design mixing and editing all lift scenes. It doesnt feel like money spent to look rich it feels like money spent to tell the story better. Attention to detail This is where the show shines for me. Backgrounds props signs magazines even a bottle of water they sometimes carry clues. A billboard you glance at might reference a later event. A random prop can be a foreshadowing tool. The world is packed with tiny things that reward rewatching or a closer look. That makes the world feel lived in not just a set for the plot. Those little details arent filler. They show how much the creators cared. You can tell someone thought about each frame. That attention makes the entire setting feel richer and more believable. Fights and cinematography The fights are cinematic. Camera moves cuts and timing are used to sell emotion and stakes. The choreography serves character. A fight isnt just a spectacle it reveals who these people are and what they want. Cutting and framing choices make fights readable and exciting. Sound design gives it weight. It all comes together cleanly. Tone and pacing The show balances big set pieces with quiet character beats. It never rushes the slow scenes. It also doesnt drag for the sake of drama. If anything it leans toward careful pacing so the reveals land properly. That makes the big moments feel earned rather than shoehorned. Finale The finale ties together a lot of the seasons loose ends while also opening up new questions. It gave me the rush I used to get from old superhero movie finales that childish canthelpbutsmile excitement. It wraps things up in a satisfying way and then drops new hints for whats next. The cliffhanger feels earned and leaves you wanting Season 2 right now. One small thing that Ive been seeing people talk about is how the 3d artstyle in the final episode looks ugly and I just want to say I agree but thats the purpose if you go and see donghuas that has 3d ingrained in them the final episode of tbh X looks like those donghuas and thats the power of X the arcane style 3d stuff was also the power of X while this artstyle is also the power of X. the first minutes of 3d in the finale is arcane style but In the final moments it turns into a donghua 3d style and I actually think its paying homage to those donghuas. sounds farfetched but I highly doubt they didnt have the budget to bring back arcane art style for 67 minutes of final episode like people are saying. Final thoughts To Be Hero X is more than a flashy show. Its a carefully made one. The story trusts you. The characters feel alive. The animation and music are toptier. The tiniest background details matter. The finale paid off and left me hyped for more. If you like shows that make you think reward paying attention and treats worldbuilding as a craft give this one a shot. Its not for everyone but its obvious how much love went into it. Im excited to see where Season 2 goes.