SHY (2023)
A timid Japanese superhero battles both supervillains and her own crippling shyness in this action-packed 2023 anime series.
SHY - Series Information
- Original Title: SHY
- First Air Year: 2023
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 3, 2023 (United States - TV-14), October 3, 2023 (Canada - 18+), October 3, 2023 (France - 12), October 3, 2023 (Australia - M), October 3, 2023 (Brazil - 14), October 3, 2023 (Mexico - C), October 3, 2023 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Alternative Titles: 腼腆英雄 (CN), 샤이 (KR), SHY -シャイ- (JP)
- Production Companies: 8bit, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Bandai Namco Music Live, Bandai, TV Tokyo, ADK Marketing Solutions, Yostar, Akita Shoten
- Production Countries: Japan
SHY - Plot
On the brink of a third World War, superheroes appeared on Earth. Gifted with powers, their appearance brings peace to the world. The heroes each selected a country in which they would reside, serve, and protect its citizens. Shy is Japan's hero, endowed with super strength. Her most daunting enemy yet? Crippling shyness. Join Shy and her super friends as she defends Earth and gains confidence!
SHY - Trailer
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SHY - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Shino Shimoji
- Nao Toyama
- Tomokazu Sugita
- Mamiko Noto
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Sayumi Suzushiro
- Ayumu Murase
- Kikuko Inoue
- Mutsumi Tamura
- Miyuki Sawashiro
Writers
- Yasuhiro Nakanishi
Executive Producers
- Pei Yanjie
- Mamoru Maeda
- Haruhisa Oya
- Haruhito Nakayoshi
- Shingo Takekawa
SHY - FAQs
Where can you stream SHY online?
SHY is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home for viewers who prefer to own episodes.
Is SHY based on a manga or comic?
Yes, SHY is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Bukimi Miki, serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion. The manga began publication in 2019 and served as the direct source material for the 2023 anime adaptation.
Who voices Shy in the anime series?
Shino Shimoji voices the lead character Teru Momijiyama, known as Shy, in the anime. The supporting cast includes Nao Toyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Mamiko Noto, Shin-ichiro Miki, and Miyuki Sawashiro, among other notable voice actors.
Does Shy overcome her shyness throughout the series?
Overcoming her social anxiety is the emotional core of the series. Across 24 episodes, Teru gradually builds confidence through her bonds with fellow heroes and the challenges she faces in battle, making her personal growth as compelling as the action sequences.
How many episodes does SHY have in total?
SHY consists of 24 episodes across a single season. The series aired from October 3, 2023, and concluded in 2024 on TV Tokyo and affiliated networks, with each episode running approximately 24 minutes.
What is the content rating for SHY?
SHY carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains action-oriented combat and some thematic intensity, consistent with the shounen anime genre it belongs to.
What anime series are similar to SHY?
Fans of SHY may enjoy Twin Star Exorcists and Kuromukuro for their blend of action and character growth, or Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless for its socially awkward protagonist. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision also share the superhero team-up spirit.
Is SHY cancelled or will there be a second season?
SHY has ended after its first season of 24 episodes, which concluded in 2024. As of now, no second season has been officially announced. Fans hoping for a continuation should follow news from TV Tokyo and the production studio 8bit for any future updates.
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