Episode 19 of To Be Hero X , titled "Breaking the Balance ," premiered on Sunday, August 10, 2025, bringing long-awaited answers and a tense storyline. The plot revealed Mr. Rock regarding Ghostblade, put Little Johnny and his allies at risk, and marked the return of two notable characters: Hero Nice and E-Soul .
The drama of Little Johnny and the mission of Professor Luo
The story begins with Little Johnny desperately searching for his father, Hero Sheng, in the forests engulfed by a mysterious mist. Under the influence of the miasma, he hallucinates painful memories. Big Johnny, his alien protector, is also affected. Both collapse near the site of Sheng's death.
Meanwhile, Liu Yuwei (the Queen) plans a vacation with Lucky Cyan, but reveals that Little Johnny is on a "secret mission." Upon regaining consciousness, the boy encounters Professor Luo, who explains that everything was caused by DJ Shindig , capable of awakening traumatic memories. Luo suspects a connection with the Spotlight Organization , which weaponizes fear and opposes the scientific work of Glimmer Lab .
Ghostblade under suspicion in To Be Hero X
Luo points out that they only survived thanks to Ghostblade, who is immune to Shindig's fear—perhaps because he lacks emotions. Meanwhile, Ghostblade is warned to remain secretive, as they are being monitored.
The team sets out to investigate an alien ship. Luo prevents her daughter Loli from entering for safety reasons, but praises the improvements to the combat suit she developed. Nuonuo consoles her, strengthening their bond of friendship.
The betrayal revealed and the return of E-Soul
Inside the ship, Big Johnny finds a secret passage, leading the group to biological pods, one of which has broken. In a flashback, Mr. Rock orders Ghostblade to eliminate Little Johnny—a mission the hero never completed.
Back in the present, Ghostblade attacks not Johnny, but E-Soul , sent by Mr. Rock to eliminate them. The confrontation between the two begins while, elsewhere on the ship, Professor Luo is approached by Hero Nice , now with murderous intentions.
Episode 19 not only brought the return of Nice and E-Soul, but also intrigue and internal conflicts that promise to have a profound impact on future events. Ghostblade remains a key player, torn between giving orders and possibly protecting Little Johnny.
