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2018
1 Season
4.2 (207)

Virtual Hero is a Spanish animated series produced by Movistar+ and based on the comic of the same name by El Rubius, who also serves as the executive producer of the show. It follows a group of gamers who are selected to compete in a virtual reality game known as the Nexxuz World. The show features a mix of action, humor, and drama as the characters navigate the challenges presented to them in the game and in their personal lives.

The main character of the show is Rubius, a popular Spanish YouTuber and gamer who is also the creator of the Nexxuz World game. He recruits a group of players from around the world to compete in the game, each with their own unique skills and personalities. The team includes Zombirella, a zombie hunter and master of melee combat; Slimmer, a hacker and strategist; and Sakura, a Japanese fashionista and expert in martial arts. Together, the team must complete various missions and battle against other players to reach the top of the leaderboards and win the ultimate prize.

Along the way, the characters face numerous obstacles and challenges, both in the game and in their personal lives. Rubius struggles with the pressures of running the Nexxuz World and managing his relationships with the other players. Zombirella grapples with her past and the trauma of losing her family to a zombie outbreak. Slimmer must balance his loyalty to the team with his own ambitions and goals. And Sakura must confront her own inner demons and find her place among the team.

The animation style of Virtual Hero is colorful and vibrant, with a mix of 2D and 3D graphics that bring the virtual world of the Nexxuz World to life. The action sequences are fast-paced and exciting, with each character showcasing their unique abilities and fighting styles. The humor in the show is lighthearted and often self-referential, with nods to popular video games and internet culture that will be familiar to fans of El Rubius's YouTube channel.

In addition to its action and humor, Virtual Hero also explores deeper themes such as friendship, identity, and the power of technology. The show touches on the dangers of addiction to virtual reality and the importance of finding balance between online and offline interactions. It also delves into the complex relationships between the characters, exploring their individual struggles and motivations as well as the bonds that tie them together as a team.

Overall, Virtual Hero is a fun and entertaining animated series that will appeal to fans of gaming, action, and humor. With its engaging characters, exciting action sequences, and thoughtful exploration of deeper themes, it is a show that has something for everyone. Whether you're a longtime fan of El Rubius or just looking for a new animated series to enjoy, Virtual Hero is definitely worth a watch.

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Seasons

12. The Spooky Flip-side

December 28, 2018

Rubius is at a disadvantage against UST. In the last effort, Rubius will manage to master the Golden Blade to defeat UST. Trollmask urges him to end his own life so that in this way, UST will also die. The plan seems perfect, but doubt enters Rubius' mind. Is it certain that his body in the real world won't suffer any damage?

11. The Attack of the Killer Cuddly Toys

December 21, 2018

After reinforcing the Golden Blade and leaving Target World to join in the fight against UST, Rubius discovers that he doesn't have a high enough level to master his new weapon. In the Sphere, while holding up as best they can against the onslaughts of UST and it's Uglyfurris, Rubius will have to train against the clock to master the Golden Blade and defeat UST.

10. Your Face

December 14, 2018

Rubius arrives at Target World, but will need the help of Trollmask to pass through the doors of Kerberos, programmed to destroy the code of any player who wants to enter. Demonika gives Trollmask a good-luck charm which changes the code for them and thus lets them get through the doors safely.

9. What I Like is a Pirate Life

December 7, 2018

Rubius travels to Jellyfish World in search of Morgan, an old pirate, who possesses the only map which will take them to Target World. However, getting to Morgan's island will prove to be more difficult than expected. The Medenas, marine creatures which are half-jellyfish and half-human, incite Rubius to forget his mission and to throw himself into the life of a pirate with no responsibilities.

8. The Original Source Code

November 30, 2018

UST rebels against his creator Trollmask, but Rubius arrives just in time to save him. UST flees from the Sphere, he needs a bigger army to defeat Rubius and his friends.

7. The Real World

November 23, 2018

Rubius meets with Sakura in the real world, where she is a videogames programmer. Zombirella and Mangel join them. Together, they try to track the origin of the ORV. In the Game Worlds, UST, Rubius' clone, destroys everything within his reach and the players and AI's blame Rubius, thinking that UST is Rubius. Rubius will have to go back to the Game Worlds to clean up his image.

6. The Battle of Chump Port

October 12, 2018

Rubius escapes the Sphere with Sakura, but they have left the Relay connected and they have to go back to destroy it. It's too late, Trollmask has arranged his defenses. A huge battle commences - Rubius and his friends against Trollmask and his sidekicks and an army of gigantic Armadurons.

5. Loose Little Animals

October 12, 2018

Rubius and his group reach Pet World, where he is attacked by various gigantic pets. Professor Brasas' irruption changes things and reveals a shortcut which can take them directly to the Sphere.

4. Tea Time

October 12, 2018

Maddy Model, the smiling hostess in Fashion World, retains Rubius and his friends in an insufferable sweet way. Tea and pastries parties, "funny" contests with her friends and Hoofy, her talking horse. The only way for Rubius to level up and escape Fashion World is by obtaining five stars in Maddy's tests.

3. Big Cubic Things

October 12, 2018

The group tries to survive an absurd game of platforms in Mine World, where Trollmask's sidekicks try to retain them. Rubius doesn't manage to level up to be able to escape from this world, a place made of construction blocks with which anything can be created.

2. City Monster, Country Monster

October 12, 2018

Rubius arrives at Fear World. Here, he is saved from a horde of Zombies by the pleasant zombie Zombirella, a player who is his biggest fan. In search of the Sphere, Trollmask's hideout where he has Sakura confined, Rubius and Zombirella enter into the little forest where they are helped by Slimmer, an AI created to be scary but turns out to be shy and very well-mannered.

1. A Mysterious Device

October 12, 2018

Rubius, a popular gamer and YouTuber, has the ORV delivered to his home, an immersive virtual reality system which plunges him into the Game Worlds. Here, he meets Sakura, a player destined to protect him. Trollmask, the Master of the Game Worlds, keeps all the players trapped inside the virtual world by means of the Relay, a device of his invention.

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