To Be Hero X Episode 9: Loss and Gain

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

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To Be Hero X Episode 9: Loss and Gain

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 8 Next: EP 10 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

marisandini

2 mo

Verified

Luo and Cyan's relationship is my favorite dynamic so far. The pacing was a bit fast as Cyan's life was given a montage, so her journey felt a bit short or cut off. But the cameo of a certain salaryman was fun.

damsunshine

2 mo

Verified

The way Cyan’s story is explained is really interesting, the songs are very nice to listen to and give a real idol vibe. This episode feels like setting up something bigger for the next one, especially with a cliffhanger that makes me really curious.

vanmoerij

3 mo

Verified

Cyan’s character development is peak here. Love seeing her become self-sufficient while staying loyal to Luo. The tone shifts beautifully from hopeful to utterly terrifying thanks to those creepy believers. The animation during her escape is top-notch!

cecily

3 mo

Verified

Great episode! Seeing Cyan finally free and building a life for herself was so satisfying. The story just gets more interesting as it goes. I’m rooting for the friendship between Cyan and Luo. Also, that soundtrack is on fire! Definitely adding it to my playlist.

cloudstrife

3 mo

Verified

his episode begins Lucky Cyan's hero's journey. With a trust value of 0, she uses her singing talent to become the person she wants to be. Because of her talent, she is scouted to become a hero. But every hero needs a villain, and the ending reveals hers.

hamty

3 mo

Verified

The beginning hits hard and the two kids' bond carries this episode. Cyan's rise from the streets with the help of her core memories with Luo are really wholesome. Although it become darker toward the ending with some twists that build intense expectation into the next episode.

twintailss

5 mo

This episode was AWESOME. I loved seeing her learn how to deal with the loss of trust, and see her work out making a living despite not being a 'saintess' anymore. I adored seeing how the loss of trust affected her powers. I loved seeing how her past still followed her.

caturteer

6 mo

Episode with a dark and deep story, yet it also offers great music. Plot twist was semi unexpected at the end.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off episode 8's deeper look at Cyan's origins in 'The Cyan Girl,' this installment pushes her development from backstory into active transformation, marking a key turning point roughly one-third of the way through the 24-episode run. It bridges the personal stakes established in recent episodes with the broader narrative revelations teased in the upcoming 'The Truth Behind Luck.' This is the kind of connective episode that rewards patient viewers once the larger picture clicks into place.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

QUICK TAKES

Episode with a dark and deep story, yet it also offers great music. Plot twist was semi unexpected at the end.

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