'To Be Hero X' Episode 1: Release Date, Streaming Details, and More

The much-awaited anime To Be Hero X will be airing on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 9:30 AM JST. Also referred to as Tu Bian Yingxiong X, this new series follows up on the universe of To Be Hero (2016) and To Be Heroine (2018).

The anime is being directed by its original creator, Li Haoling, and is being produced in association with Bilibili, Aniplex, and BeDream.

Because of time zone variations, global viewers will view the first episode at different times. Here’s the global release schedule:

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) – Saturday, April 5, at 5:30 PM
• Central Daylight Time (CDT) – Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 PM
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) – Saturday, April 5, at 8:30 PM
• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) – Sunday, April 6, at 12:30 AM
• Central European Summer Time (CEST) – Sunday, April 6, at 2:30 AM
• Indian Standard Time (IST) – Sunday, April 6, at 6:00 AM
• Philippine Standard Time (PHT) – Sunday, April 6, at 8:30 AM
• Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) – Sunday, April 6, at 10:00 AM

Where to Watch To Be Hero X Episode 1

The series will premiere on Fuji TV and other local Japanese networks at its scheduled release time. Fans in Japan will also have the option to stream the anime on various platforms starting on different dates:

• Netflix & Amazon Prime Video – Available from Monday, April 7, 2025, after 12 PM JST
• ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, Lemino, Hulu, and Bandai Channel – Streaming begins on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after 12 PM JST

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For international viewers, Crunchyroll will provide streaming access outside of Asia, ensuring fans worldwide can enjoy the latest chapter of this action-packed series.