To Be Hero

To Be Hero is a Chinese-Japanese animated comedy television series produced by Emon, animated by Studio LAN, and supervised by Shinichi Watanabe. The show premiered in October 2016 on Tokyo MX in Japan and on bilibili in China. The story follows a lecherous but handsome toilet designer, Uncle, who, after being sucked into a toilet, is granted superpowers by the Space Peace Republic Alliance Hero Committee, becoming Earth's hero. However, he transforms into an ugly, unrecognizable fat man, unable to reveal his true identity to his daughter. He embarks on an adventure with his perverted neighbor Yamada-san to regain his daughter's trust. The anime is full of sexual innuendo and slapstick humor, focusing on Uncle's fight against aliens and for his future with his daughter. The first season of To Be Hero aired in 2016, with a second season, To Be Heroine, released in 2018. Additionally, To Be Hero X, an animation project announced by bilibili and Aniplex, is scheduled to air on Fuji TV in April 2025. The series is known for its unique humor and absurd plot, gaining a dedicated fan base.