Hitorijime My Hero

Aired: 2017

A TV anime produced by Encourage Films, based on the BL manga by Memeco Arii serialized in Ichijinsha gateau, with over 2 million copies in circulation. A youth love story where middle schooler Masahiro Setagawa reunites with childhood friend Kousuke Ohshiba, watching him fight local delinquents in his pursuit of becoming a hero. Masahiro complex feelings toward Kousuke and his growth confronting his own weakness are carefully portrayed. While a BL work, it earned high praise as a story of friendship and self-growth. Directed by Kaori Makita across 12 episodes. ©Memeco Arii/Ichijinsha/Hitorijime My Hero Production Committee