Shy Vol. 01

Shy Vol. 01

In an age when superpowered defenders from each country have brought peace to the world, Japan’s representative is a timid young girl known as “Shy.” She may be embarrassed by the mere thought of slipping into spandex, but she’ll prove that despite it all, she still has the heart of a hero!

Earth was on the brink of a third World War when super-powered individuals came forth from each country around the globe, ending the conflict and ushering in a new era of relative peace. Among those heroes, Japan is represented by a timid young girl known as “Shy.” She may spend more time worrying about her own shortcomings than she does battling villains, but she’ll show the world that despite it all she still has the heart of a hero.

Biographical Notes:

Bukimi Miki is best known for being the original creator of SHY 2nd Season and SHY.

Title Notes:

Shy is a long-running action adventure series—a story that takes place in a world filled with superpowered inhabitants told through the point of view of Japan’s “shy” representative.

With a story that involves superpowers and superheroes, Shy appeals to a wide mainstream demographic in a time in which superhero movies and television shows reign supreme.

An anime adaptation of Shy began streaming on Crunchyroll in October 2023.