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My Home Hero|Anime

The Japanese anime “My Home Hero” is a story of family love and suspense, and focuses on crime and its cost. Based on a manga by Naoki Yamakawa (original story) and Masashi Asamoto (artwork), the series began serialization in Weekly Young Magazine in 2017. The anime version will air in 2023 and is directed by Takashi Kamei. It portrayed a father who makes dangerous choices to protect his family and shocked many viewers.

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The protagonist of “My Home Hero” is “Tetsuo Tosu”, an ordinary businessman and a mystery novelist by hobby. When he learns that his college-age daughter, Reika Tosu, is being beaten by a gangster, he goes to the extreme of murder to protect his family. Tetsuo then attempts a cover-up, and his family is pursued by a criminal organization. The story centers on Tetsuo’s actions as he confronts a series of challenges to protect his family and the tension-filled developments that ensue.

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The appeal of “My Home Hero” lies in its thrilling setting, in which a perfectly ordinary person turns to crime to protect his family; Tetsuo’s character is realistically portrayed as he is suddenly caught up in the extraordinary in his everyday life, and viewers can relate to his anguish and struggles. In addition, the detailed storytelling and a series of tense scenes draw the viewer into the story. Furthermore, themes such as family love and ethical dilemmas are deeply depicted in the film, giving it a gravity that goes beyond mere suspense animation.

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© Naoki Yamakawa・Masahi Asaki・KODANSHA / My Home Hero Production Committee

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