Episode 7 of To Be Hero X , released on May 17, concludes the E-Soul arc. While it leaves some mysteries open, the chapter features a surprising twist and a remarkable duel between Yang Cheng and E-Soul for the title of hero. The episode also reveals who was responsible for Xiang Chao's death.
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After Xiang Chao's death, something changed in Yang Cheng. The once cheerful man now adopts a cold demeanor and decides to challenge the former E-Soul. Furthermore, the young man reveals that the person responsible for Xiang Chao's death is one of Pomelinho's kidnappers, who, after his fight with Yang Cheng, was scarred.
After proposing a duel for the title of E-Soul, Yang Cheng trains to win and earn the position. However, the first hero's defense is too strong, and the protagonist can only defeat him if E-Soul uses Thunder Slash , the hero's strongest attack, which, when used, leaves him with a vulnerable defense.
The E-Soul X E-Soul duel and a surprising revelation
The first E-Soul's confidence level continues to decline. So, to try to regain it, the hero decides to accept the duel proposed by Yang Cheng. The fight between the two is simply incredible. Like other episodes, the anime combines different animation styles without disrupting the viewer's immersion.
Furthermore, since both heroes' powers are linked to lightning, their presence makes the scene even more electrifying and exciting. The episode also intercuts scenes from Lucky Cyan's concert with the duel, resulting in a soundtrack that makes the battle even more intense and engaging.
At the end of the episode, it's revealed that one of the two heroes died during the duel. It's unclear whether it was Yang Cheng or the former E-Soul. Still, everything points to the survivor being the protagonist, as there's a scene showing moving boxes in the heroes' tower. Furthermore, the outfit shown is different from the one worn by the former E-Soul.
However, while E-Soul is in the tower, it's noticeable that he's missing one of his arms and using a prosthetic. This raises two points: First, it's possible the anime actually addresses time travel, since if Yang Cheng is the survivor, he also lost an arm. Second, the remaining E-Soul doesn't seem to have the habit of removing his helmet, as he still wears it even in the tower.
To Be Hero X: The E-Soul Arc Brings a Surprising Ending
Episode 7 of To Be Hero X reveals that the person involved from the beginning in Pomelinho's kidnapping and Xiang Chao's death was Yan himself, the man Yang Cheng calls his uncle. The motive has not been confirmed, but according to the official profile on the X network, he is the representative of the Mighty Glory and "puts the achievement of his own goals first and will not hesitate to commit inhuman acts to achieve them."
The end of the E-Soul arc leaves some questions unanswered, but, like the Nice arc, it likely connects to future events in the narrative. Episode 7 was the final episode of the E-Soul story. According to the schedule , episodes 8, 9, and 10 will focus on Lucky Cyan. The anime is available on the Crunchyroll streaming platform, with Portuguese dubbing.
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