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The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses
Japanese manga series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses (気絶勇者と暗殺姫, Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime; lit. 'The Fainting Hero and the Assassin Princesses') is a Japanese manga series written by Norishiro-chan and illustrated by Yukiji Setsuda. It began serialization in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine in October 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Connect premiered in July 2025.
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Plot
Toto is an E-rank adventurer who is physically imposing and strong, but he also suffers from crippling shyness especially when around young women. Three beautiful female adventurers named Anemone, Ciel Zebul, and Goa Minagawa decide to form a party with Toto. Unbeknownst to him, all three of them are assassins plotting to kill him.
Characters
- Toto (トト)
- Voiced by: Shunsuke Takeuchi[2]
- An E-rank adventurer who suffers from crippling shyness despite his imposing appearance and physical strength.
- Ciel Zebul (シエル・ゼブル, Shieru Zeburu)
- Voiced by: Iori Saeki[2]
- A young girl who is secretly the Demon Lord's daughter. She is sent to kill Toto under her father's orders.
- Anemone (アネモネ)
- Voiced by: Hitomi Ueda[2]
- A skilled assassin who is hired to kill Toto while posing as a priestess. She likes money and alcohol but hates slave traders.
- Goa Minagawa (ゴア・ミナガワ)
- Voiced by: Haruka Shiraishi[2][3]
- A sadistic dominatrix who is targeting Toto while posing as a traveling dancer.
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The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses is written by Norishiro-chan and illustrated by Yukiji Setsuda. It began serialization in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine on October 27, 2022.[4][5] The series has been compiled into twelve tankōbon volumes as of July 2025.[6]
Anime
An anime adaptation was announced in the 10th volume of the manga released on February 7, 2025,[19] which was later revealed to be a television series produced by Connect and directed by Noriaki Akitaya, with scripts written by Michiko Yokote, characters designed by Takao Sano, and music composed by Shun Narita.[2] The series premiered on July 12, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[20][21][a] The opening theme song is "Tenden Barabara" (天伝バラバラ), performed by Yoshino,[22] while the ending theme song is "Suki Magazine" (スキマガジン, Suki Magajin), performed by Iori Saeki, Hitomi Ueda and Haruka Shiraishi as their respective characters.[23] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.[24] Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[25][26]
Episodes
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See also
- Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?, another manga series written by Norishiro-chan
Notes
- Episodes are released on ABEMA, Crunchyroll and simulcast platforms by Muse a week before their televised airings.[29]
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