Now streaming on Crunchyroll with English dub and subtitles, The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses offers a comedic fantasy romp about Toto, a hero whose timidity has kept him from forming an adventuring party. His dreams seem to come true when three women – Ciel, Anemone, and Goa – ask to join him, unaware they are actually assassins sent to kill him.
Produced by Studio Connect, the series adapts the manga of the same name. The premise sets up a unique dynamic: Toto is determined to protect his new companions, while the assassins vie for the chance to eliminate him. The show leans into its action, comedy, and fantasy elements, blending magic with the darker theme of assassination, all while exploring a female harem setup.
The 12-episode series concluded its run in Summer 2025. Viewers can expect a blend of Toto's obliviousness and the assassins' increasingly complicated attempts on his life, creating a potentially chaotic and humorous experience.
