He Came Back As An E-Rank Hero But Still Possesses SS-Rank God Powers | Anime Recap

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Former god Lingi becomes jobless after being kicked out by his sister and Zero emerges as the first superhero to save humanity from an evil creature in the year 2093. Zero forms the Hero Association, meets Jai with hidden powers, and engages in battles with powerful foes, resolving conflicts within the hero group to defend against corrupt forces.

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Zero, the first superhero, emerges to defeat evil forces, inspiring the creation of the Hero Association, where Jai reluctantly joins, showcasing remarkable combat skills and forming partnerships with fellow heroes.
Jai, initially hesitant about being a hero, overcomes challenges with his team, including confronting corrupt organizations and powerful foes, ultimately leading to his transformation into a revered figure, Zero, who defeats formidable enemies and inspires others to embrace heroism.

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Recent questions

Who is the first superhero?
Zero
What is the Hero Association?
An organization of superpowered individuals
Who is Jai?
A former god turned jobless orphan
What is the main conflict in the story?
Battling evil forces and corruption
Who is the antagonist in the story?
President Ruie

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Summary

00:00

"Former god becomes reluctant superhero, joins association"

Lingi, a former god, now a lazy jobless orphan, lives with his sister Cwan who kicks him out to find a job.
In the year 2093, a monstrous evil creature appears on Earth, leading to chaos and despair among people.
Zero, the first superhero, emerges and defeats numerous dark forces, saving humanity.
Zero vanishes, inspiring the formation of the Hero Association, an organization of superpowered individuals.
Jai, secretly Zero, lives a lackluster life until he encounters a gang attacking a band during a concert.
Jai intervenes, revealing his fighting skills and high-grade handcuffs, aiding in the gang's capture.
Jai impresses an E-rank hero, Jan, with his combat abilities, leading to an offer to join the Hero Association.
Jai passes a physical exam by defeating a B-rank hero, showcasing his strength and combat prowess.
Jai struggles with a written exam, scoring poorly, but his reluctance to be a hero is revealed in his answers.
Jai befriends 13, an E-rank hero with a bad luck power, and they form a partnership within the Hero Association.

12:52

"Heroes battle criminals to protect special girl"

King gets squashed under debris, prompting Jai to save a child and instruct 13 to rescue King and take him to the hospital.
In the postoperative treatment Lobby, King survives and is placed in a healing chamber with bandages all over his body.
Jai encourages 13 to join their group despite feeling guilty, with King and Jan agreeing but advising him to keep his distance due to his bad luck.
The hero group's first mission is to capture criminals exchanging illegal items, with accidents causing many criminals to leave the group.
13's bad luck causes accidents to the enemy mercenaries, leading the heroes to tail them for more days without lifting a finger.
During the mission, the heroes confront criminals exchanging a monster controlled by a remote, leading to a chaotic battle.
Jan, equipped with a water purifier weapon, defeats the monster, turning it into pure water with skin-enhancing properties.
The heroes receive minimal XP points for their success, leading to a discussion about the hero Association's lack of action against evil companies.
Manu reveals the truth about the genetic Evolution company's experiments on homeless children, making the heroes determined to protect a special girl from them.
The heroes prepare to face the genetic Evolution company and President Ruie with the help of other heroes, aiming to prevent the spread of a dangerous drug.

25:19

"Hero Association Corruption Unveiled: Teamwork Struggles"

The Muscle League members show interest in Ja's arms, but a helicopter lands with Ganon, the company president.
Muscle League attacks without signal, prompting a fight. Y shoots down the helicopter.
Li, a top hero, shoots Y and fights King. Y breaks free from a force field to fight Li.
Gan turns out to be the shady figure from earlier. Jan convinces Yin to switch sides.
King strategizes to locate Li, leading to a confrontation where King is overpowered.
Ruie fights Manu, showcasing his strength and armor. Ji intervenes to help Manu.
Ruie injects copium, transforming into a powerful monster. Jai defeats Ruie in a fierce battle.
Jan persuades Yin to join, leading to a celebration. Yay seeks help for King's injuries.
King and Jang recover in the hospital. News reveals corruption in the hero association.
Manu plans training for the group. Jai showcases his strength against the others, highlighting teamwork issues.

37:26

Power Struggle: Ji vs. Yang for Manu

A man threatens a woman, Manu, and is confronted by Ji and Shishan.
Yang offers Ji to join his family, but Ji declines politely.
Yang becomes angry and unleashes his power, but Ji remains unfazed and defeats him.
Ji decides to send 13 to investigate Manu's situation.
Manu is warned by a man named Win about the danger she faces from powerful families.
Ji notices people watching over Manu and takes action to protect her.
Manu decides to stay and face the danger, refusing to involve her brother.
Manu is confronted by the new Young Master of the Aang family, Zow, who mistreats her.
Zow's robots attack those who try to help Manu, leading to a confrontation with Ji.
Ji, King, Jan, and others plan to rescue Manu and take down the Aang family.

49:20

Epic battles and ultimate redemption: Ji's journey

Ji and Zaha engage in a fierce hand-to-hand martial arts battle, with Ji using a blade and Zaha countering with solid wind-coated arms.
Zow unleashes a barrage of wind blades at Ji, who parries them with his blade and counters Zow's attack.
Ji delivers a final blow to Zow, who retaliates with heavy rocks and a multi-layered barrier, but Ji overpowers him.
Zaha summons a giant energy blade but transforms into an ugly form due to a jutsu mishap, leading to Ji defeating him.
Yang, feeling jealous of Ji, uses forbidden techniques to become a godlike being, leading to a battle where Ji emerges victorious.
Yang transforms into an ungodly form, attacking Ji with storms and tornadoes, but Ji, as Zero, defeats him with a powerful wave of energy.
Zero cleanses Yang's evil core, dispelling his divine powers, leading to Yang's defeat and realization of his original heroic ambitions.
Ji reveals his scar-filled body's origins to Yang, explaining his past battles and scars, leading to a moment of reflection and closure between the two.

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