Shy

I am simply in love with this anime, and I won't be able to wait for the next season; I'll have to switch to the manga. It was one of the biggest surprises I had this season; it managed to captivate me from the first episode. The characters are incredible, the main character is fantastic, and in the first season, we witness a tremendous character development on her part. Shy addresses matters of the heart, love, and dreams in a MUCH deeper way than "Boku no Hero" (mostly because BHA's proposal is not that), and ends up standing out, becoming a superhero story that is completely UNIQUE. I wholeheartedlyrecommend this anime, and as I mentioned earlier, I'll switch to the manga as soon as possible; perhaps in a few days or weeks, you'll find my review there too, lol. ----------------- Pt/Br Estou simplesmente apaixonado por esse anime e não vou conseguir esperar a próxima temporada, vou ter que migrar para o mangá. Foi uma das maiores surpresas que tive nessa temporada, conseguiu me conquistar desde o primeiro episódio As personagens são incríveis, a MC é fantástica, e já na primeira temporada acompanhamos uma evolução de personagem gigantesca por parte dela. Shy aborda sobre coração, amor e sonhos de uma forma MUITO mais profunda que "Boku no Hero" (até porque a proposta de BHA não é essa) e acaba se destacando e se tornando uma história de super-herói totalmente ÚNICA. Recomendo totalmente esse anime, e como disse anteriormente, vou migrar para o mangá o mais rápido possível, quem sabem em alguns dias ou semanas vocês encontram minha review por la também lol

I believe My Hero Academia and One Punch Man have set the bar exceptionally high in the Shonen "SUperHero" Genre. Firstly, this story is not like those two big names. It deviates from the typical narrative of striving to become the best hero or pursuing heroism for the sake of enjoyment. Instead, it revolves around more grounded themes and what they mean for the protagonist. While the premise may seem generic, the story becomes quite enjoyable when approached without comparing it to the major successful works in the genre. Listen, Introducing a female protagonist in a superhero genre poses unique challenges, as we are accustomed tomale protagonists dominating such narratives. But, the series manages to deliver a decent narrative. This season obviously serves as a foundation for a much larger story, and I look forward to witnessing its further development. if not, they wouldn't have given it a 2nd season. But If you're a fan of spectacular fighting, I recommend checking out My Hero Academia and One Punch Man. However, if you're seeking a more grounded story, I suggest giving "Shy" a chance.

"Shy, a magical girl disguised as a superhero show!? Shy takes a different approach to the superhero genre. It has an almost opposite approach to the point where it feels more like a magical girl show than a traditional superhero series, and that's where it shines. Having a lead character with a unique background and personality adds depth to the show. This diversity in character representation contributes to a more emotional and relatable storytelling experience. It's refreshing to see different perspectives and approaches to dealing with challenges, which enhances the overall richness of the narrative. In a genre where representation can be limited, the show's commitment todiverse characters is commendable and brings a fresh perspective to the storytelling landscape. In my personal experience as a kid who grew up shy, insecure, and from a super poor family in the Balkans, I relate to Shy and Spirit's backstory; it connected with me in a way and showed me a way to deal with those feelings. Overall, I related to the characters and enjoyed the story. It delivers a different message compared to other superhero shows I've seen. The story is well-presented, and given that it's only the first season, I hope for more development in the next. Also the hero art of @kumaekake was amazing.

My first impressions on Shy? The premise screams on repeat with recent trend of superhero anime. Although Shy has yet to achieve a mainstream level of stardom, it has a premise attached that reflect on that recent trend. Most people would point fingers at My Hero Academia for setting the standard in recent years. When we look at Shy, we need to ask ourselves if this is really just another copy-paste superhero show or one that truly made an identity of itself. Before we even jump into the main story and characters, it's noticable that the season consists of just 12 episodes. With the manga runningat over 100+ chapters, it raised a question mark how the anime can stay faithful. And indeed, Shy's adaptation does skip over some material although stays honest with the majority of its premise. This is also the first and only adaptation by the original creator, so it really put them on the map. I'm not going to resummarize the synopsis because it speaks for itself. What we should know about is Shy, the title character. Yes, you can guess it without a bat of an eye. She is nicknamed "Shy" because of how shy and timid she is. Representing Japan as a superhero, the show follows her adventures in a futuristic dystopia that managed to evade World War III. Shy's real name is Teru Momijiyama but her nickname stands out more due to the role she's in. Representing Japan is a huge responsibility and given her kind hearted nature, she does what's possible to help the helpless. I'm not going to sugarcoat it but some of her early missions and feats are rather underwhelming. It seems other superheroes clearly overshadows her role such as Russia's Spirit or Switzerland's Lady Black. Why? It's because they are much more confident in their abilities. Shy's biggest flaw is herself and although the season attempts to change that, it doesn't fare too well. In fact, this season represents the start of her career in what is essentially being a superhero. Shy knows her own limitations but does try to improve herself. The main problem is her own shyness that holds her back. Luckily, she does have support of her friends but it's ultimately up to herself to improve. Among Shy's characteristics, it's easy to say that she is friendly and helpful towards others. After an incident involving a characer named Ike, the duo quickly forms a friendship that involves the two bonding outside of school. However, Shy quickly how tough it's to be a hero when when she faces Stardust, the representative from the United Kingdom. Despite being able to ultimately pass her training test, Shy has a long way to go to truly embrace her role. The anime tackle on her character insecurities to make it feel as realistic as possible. While I do praise the author's way of showing the vulnerabilities of her character, it will take much more to convince an audience how much she needs to improve. Despite Shy being the main focus of the show, this season also establishes Pepesha/Spirit as a breakout star. Journeying into the colder climates of Russia, we learn much more about her past and connection to the mysterious character Tzveta. Although expanding only a few episodes, her character arc is one if not the most emotional part of the season. It's here we discover Pepesha's origins including where she came from and the tough environment she grew up in. Pepesha's story also draws the line that the lives of the superheroes we know in the present may be filled with pride and fame, it also has its darker secrets. Unfortunately, this season only scratches the surface and we don't get to learn about the majority of the superheroes. With just 12 episodes, this really shouldn't come as a surprise either. Studio 8bit has an rather interesting track record to say the least. By interesting, I mean that they have a variety of shows produced over the years with various genres. Shy represents a mixture of action, drama, and superhero elements so the studio did have some experience with similar genres. They adapt the manga in a style that stays consistent throughout the show although didn't put much effort beyond that. Really, the real standout parts are perhaps the character expressions. They didn't put extra effort into the action chereography and some of the animation looked like as if it's on auto-pilot. Similarly, the voice acting and music can be said to be rather average. Shy's personality does remain honest throughout the show that matches her character personality, while the theme songs has a somewhat catchy superhero tone. I don't think it's an open secret that creative minds in the anime and manga industry have attempted superhero themes into their work these recent years. While it didn't explode into the industry in a similar pattern as isekai, it definitely marked a spot that didn't go unnoticed. For Shy, it didnt exactly hit the sweet spot even with some of its more emotional tones. Truth is, this show could've extended much more than what see see on the television screen. Luckily, this show did get a season 2 announcement. However, the manga is where you can get real juicy details.

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