**"Trash of the Hero"** is a modern supernatural battle work based on the novel by Rocket Shokai.
A noteworthy work that won the Grand Prize in the Modern Action Division of the "1st Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest."
The manga adaptation by manga artist Nakashima 723 started as a doujinshi, and despite individual production and distribution, sold over 50,000 copies—a super-massive indie masterpiece.
Nominated for the "Next Manga Award" two years in a row, TV anime broadcast confirmed on Nippon TV network from January 2026.
Animation production by OLM, known for "Pokemon" and "The Apothecary Diaries"—expectations for quality are high ⚔️
① New Interpretation of "Hero" and "Demon Lord"
Set in mid-21st century Tokyo.
A worldview where mafia enhanced through Ether (magic) augmentation surgery rule the underworld as "Demon Lords," and bounty hunters who hunt them are legalized as "Heroes."
A fresh setting brilliantly fusing fantasy and modern action 🌃
② Dark and Hardboiled Atmosphere
Being called a hero doesn't mean they're righteous.
They use a special drug called "E3," fighting violent urges while hunting Demon Lords—a "killing profession."
The charm is realistic depictions of those living underground 🔪
③ Jaded Protagonist and Uninvited Apprentice Combo
Protagonist Yashiro is a freelance hero who self-deprecates "Being a hero is a business for the lowest trash."
Then justice-filled high school girl Jougamine comes wanting to be his apprentice.
The mismatched combo of trash master and uninvited apprentice is hilariously entertaining 😎
④ Trio of Unique High School Girls
Three hero apprentices: Jougamine Aki, Indou Yukine, and Sera Pendragon.
A troublemaker who rushes with justice, a former soldier with top-class combat ability, and King Arthur's daughter who's a yankee-like lady—all unique individuals 👧
⑤ Perfect Balance of Comedy and Serious
Despite the hardboiled worldview, plenty of gag scenes.
The wonderful gap between Yashiro's daily life loving beer, pizza, and card games versus life-or-death battle scenes 🎭
① Diversity of Ether Perception
When using E3, users develop unique abilities called "Ether Perception."
Yashiro has high-speed thinking that stretches perceived time, Indou has teleportation, Sera has threat-sensing ability.
Battles utilizing each ability are highlights ✨
② Yashiro's Past and Master "Nine Fingers"
Yashiro was once a Demon Lord's minion.
He has a past of being saved by his master Takamiya Kiyoto (Nine Fingers) and becoming a hero—by the story's start, the master is already dead.
Pay attention to developments revealing the truth behind the master's death 🔍
③ Full-Scale Conflict with Demon Lord Forces
A powerful Demon Lord controlling western Tokyo tries to make Yashiro his subordinate.
In battle against Lord "Amber Thorn," movements outside normal abilities like regenerating deformed arms are seen—the Demon Lord mystery deepens.
Full-scale war between Heroes and Demon Lords is expected ⚔️
④ Round Table Foundation and King Arthur's Existence
The "Round Table Foundation," the world's hero headquarters, is intriguing.
Arthur Pendragon, Sera's father, is the Academy founder and holds immense power.
The darkness of the hero industry may be revealed 🏰
⑤ E3 Side Effects and Heroes' Future
E3 has side effects of strong violent urges and addiction.
There's danger of becoming like a Demon Lord if careless—Yashiro maintains sanity by remembering symbols of daily life (beer, pizza, card games).
Can he continue living as a hero? Pay attention 💊
① Meeting Jougamine
Freelance hero "Death God" Yashiro was living a jaded life, broke.
Then Academy second-year Jougamine Aki barges in and starts calling him master on her own.
At Jougamine's request, he ends up defeating a Demon Lord with territory in Shibuya 🗡️
② Three Apprentices and Tutoring Business
Blinded by quick money, Yashiro takes on tutoring three: Jougamine, Indou Yukine, and Sera Pendragon.
While raising these girls each with their own problems, he gets dragged into worthless incidents 👩🎓
③ Battle Against Lord "Amber Thorn"
Jougamine and others are defeated by Demon Lord "Amber Thorn" and Sera is kidnapped.
Yashiro fights to rescue them and succeeds in cutting off the Demon Lord's arm.
After this battle, Indou starts calling Yashiro "Instructor" 💪
④ Fellow Heroes
Heroes who are Yashiro's friends gather at bar "Goonies."
"Music Man" Ishinoo is a shady man who hobbies recording death cries, "Salt" Joe is a former yakuza assassin.
Card games with them are Yashiro's healing time 🃏
⑤ Pursuing Master's Revenge
Based on clues left by comrades, Yashiro and others venture into the tiger's den.
The impressive line "I'll find his killer and make them suffer worse than death."
Developments approaching the truth of master's death continue 🔥
📺 Broadcast Information
【Broadcasting】Nippon TV Network
【Premiere】January 2026~
*Please wait for further announcements on detailed broadcast times 📡
🎬 Advance Screening Information
【Event】Episodes 1-3 Advance Screening with Cast Talk
【Date】December 14, 2025 (Sunday) 12:00~
【Location】Marunouchi Piccadilly
【Speakers】Ryota Suzuki, Akari Kito, Momono Harumi, Yumiri Hanamori 🎤
🔮 Truth Behind Master Takamiya Kiyoto's Death
Why did the excellent hero called "Nine Fingers" die?
Who killed the master—the truth hasn't been revealed yet.
As Yashiro and others pursue revenge, the truth gradually becomes clear 🔍
🔮 True Nature of Demon Lord's Ether Perception
The "deformed arm regeneration" shown by Lord "Amber Thorn" was movement outside normal abilities.
What is "beyond Ether Perception"?
The mystery deepens—what do they perceive when amplifying internal Ether enough to become a Demon Lord? 👁️
🔮 True Intentions of Round Table Foundation and King Arthur
What is the true purpose of the "Round Table Foundation," the world's hero headquarters?
What is the real reason King Arthur wants Sera to quit being a hero?
A massive conspiracy may be hidden within the hero industry's darkness 🏛️