To Be Hero X: Is Moon dead?

The latest anime, To Be Hero X, has been a wild ride from the very start, mixing humor and intense emotions into one unpredictable hero story. With the release of Episode 4, "The Commoner," fans were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief as the protagonist started his journey to be a hero with his original identity.

Although it lasted only for a moment at the end of the episode, fans witnessed a devastating twist that ripped any hope of having a romantic sub-plot.

After watching Moon get shot, a big question looms over the fandom: Is Moon truly dead? Based on the evidence, it is highly likely that she is dead. In this article, let us explore what happened, the clues we've been given, and why this death hits harder than almost anything else in To Be Hero X so far.

Moon was initially shown as an important character. She’s not just Lin Ling’s love interest, she represents freedom, authenticity, and the choice to live life on your own terms.

During Episode 1 of To Be Hero X, Lin Ling’s dream already hinted at this tragedy when she had a vision of a bloody, lifeless Moon. But during that time, no one could have anticipated that to be a strong foreshadowing because this anime loves throwing crazy visuals at viewers.

When Moon fled to the island in Episode 2 to escape the fake superhero setup with "Nice," she made it clear she wanted no part in the lies being spun by Enlightener and others. Her isolation was both physical and emotional, as she tried to carve out a space away from the chaos. But her peace didn’t last.

During Episode 3, it was shown that the villain who used to be Enlightener targeted Moon to expose Ling Ling’s identity in front of the world. Lin Ling's desperate battle against God Eye was nothing short of inspiring. He was fighting against him despite being a nobody and having no powers.

It was all due to his willpower and determination that people around the world supported him, and he managed to defeat the enemy. After defeating God Eye, he rushed to save Moon, only to find the "Moon" he was rescuing was a mannequin. The real Moon was still stuck on an island where she was in desperate need of being saved.

Fortunately for her, Lin Ling showed up by using her teleportation device. This moment between Moon and Lin Ling was powerful. It felt like a reward after all the chaos: they had found each other again, free from manipulation, with a chance to build something real. For a second, fans were happy to see that Moon was alive and their relationship could build to something real.

Or so we thought. Just as the episode seemed to be closing on a happy note, To Be Hero X reminded everyone what kind of story it is. Moon was shot in the head by a mysterious figure. Her body collapsed exactly the way Lin Ling had seen in his nightmare from Episode 1, and everything made sense.

And to make sure the audience knows that this is not an act, it showed blood and showed Moon’s body falling limp.

Why Moon’s Death Seems Permanent in To Be Hero X

There are strong reasons why Moon’s death, at this point, seems heartbreakingly permanent, including the foreshadowing in the form of Lin Ling’s dream. Also, the death was not subtle as the creators showed the shot in a graphic manner. And finally, because Moon's death changes the entire emotional tone of To Be Hero X. Her presence represented Lin Ling’s innocence and idealism.

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In conclusion, Moon is most likely dead after Episode 4 of To Be Hero X. While there is no harm in keeping the hope of the creators bringing her back to life, we can sit back and enjoy the story unfold to Lin Ling’s life change as he copes with grief and quest for real justice without the person who meant the most to him.

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