Shy Vol. 05

Shy Vol. 05

After her battle with Tzveta and Keheheh of the evil syndicate Amarariruku, Shy returns to Japan, where she encounters the enigmatic Ai Tennoji—a runaway from the Kansai region. Their time together is cut short when the Amarariruku launch a massive attack on Tokyo, throwing the heroes into a state of emergency. As the hero of Japan, can Shy stand up to the pressure of defending her home turf…?

Series overview: 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.