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The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses

2025Show1 season12 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A romantic, intriguing animated series about fantasy.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or tears.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Shy Hero and the Three Princesses" 7.8

Episodes

7.5

Story

The hero Toto has talent, but his shyness has prevented him from forming a party. As he languishes in the town of origins, three beautiful women—Ciel, Anemone, and Goa—invite Toto to join their party out of the blue. Toto gears up to begin the journey, but unbeknownst to him, all three women are plotting to kill him for their own reasons!

Feels like

  • Fantasy Comedy
  • Harem Subversion
  • Assassin Plot Twist
  • Shy Protagonist Trope
  • Romantic Tension
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Light Novel Adaptation
  • Action-Comedy Blend
  • Ecchi Elements
  • Misunderstanding Tropes

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshifumi Sasahara
Produced by
Yusuke Onuki, Tomoyuki Ohwada, Kouji Sawahata
Music by
Shun Narita, Jun Narita

Everyone

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Facts

July 12, 2025 · September 27, 2025 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2025
Last aired
September 27, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses?"

Questions about The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Will The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.