Dive into our review of To Be Hero X Episode 5, “E-Soul,” where Yang Cheng takes center stage in a thrilling new arc set five years before Lin Ling’s story. We break down the vibrant action, Hiroyuki Sawano’s epic score, and the trust-driven superhero system, while addressing pacing issues and Moon’s unresolved fate. Streaming on Crunchyroll, this Chinese donghua keeps swinging big—does it land? Join us to find out! #ToBeHeroX #AnimeReview #ESoul
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00:00Hiyao. Let's explore today EP5 and eSoul Hero. To Be Hero X episode 5 eSoul introduces Yang Cheng,
00:07a timid performer with zero trust value, in a new arc set five years before Lin Ling's story,
00:13leaving Moon's fate from episode 4E's cliffhanger unresolved. Streaming on Kronkorol,
00:18this Chinese-Japanese Donghua blends action, emotional stakes, and a trust-driven superhero
00:23system, but its shift to a new protagonist's strains facing Yang Cheng. Shaped by a tragic past,
00:30his parents killed by criminals, saved by eSoul idolizes the masked hero, playing him in children's
00:36theater while crushing on classmate Xia. When Xia's brother, Pomelo, is kidnapped, Yang's heroic attempt
00:41falters. Until Pomelo's trust grants him eSoul's powers, enabling him to defeat the kidnappers,
00:48eSoul's powers, tied to digital connectivity and public faith, highlight the series' theme of
00:54trustless power, with hints of a darker side possibly. Link to Moon's shooting. Set 36 years
01:00after the commission, the arc's reverse chronology adds intrigue but muddles clarity. Visually,
01:06Bedream, PB Animation, LAN Studio, and Paper Plane Animation deliver vibrant 2D 3D battles,
01:12with Yang's fight popping in neon-lit. Cityscapes. Hiroyuki Sawano's score amplifies intensity,
01:19though it can overshadow quieter scenes. The action, while brief, feels rushed,
01:24and the kidnapping plot lacks clear motives. Somatically, the episode explores the cost
01:29of public trust and personal belief. Yang's growth mirrors linlings, but his rushed arc overshadows the
01:34prior. Protagonist. Moon's unresolved death, with time travel hints, adds stakes but risks frustrating
01:41viewers. As the 21st Heroes Tournament nears, To Be Hero X remains a thrilling, if uneven,
01:47superhero deconstruction with bold visuals and ambitious storytelling.