"Stand My Heroes PIECE OF TRUTH" Review: A Journey to Find the Piece of Truth

An independent investigative agency that handles drug-related cases, made up of qualified individuals from both the public and private sectors, including narcotics agents, detectives, informants, celebrities, and people from distinguished families. Rookie detective Izumi Rei is assigned to scout the members selected as candidates for the Stand. As she works hard to scout these tricky members, a connection between the mysterious drug Plus and an unsolved case that occurred 15 years ago becomes clear. What is the truth that these two, with their different ideas of justice, will discover?

・Izumi Rei / Murai Misato / Aoyama Itsuki / Sugita Tomokazu / Yui Kotaro / Hanae Natsuki / Natsume Haru / Kaji Yuki / Imaoji Shun / Namikawa Daisuke / Seki Daisuke / Maeno Tomoaki / Watanabe Satoru / Toriumi Kosuke / Asagiri Tsukasa / Kakihara Tetsuya / Arakida Aoi / Takatsuka Tomohito / Kanno Natsuki / Yamatani Yoshio / Hattori Akira / Eguchi Takuya / Tsuzuki Makoto / Takeuchi Shunsuke / Tsuzuki Kyosuke / Nishiyama Kotaro / Kagura Aki / Yamashita Seiichiro / Maki Keita / Yashiro Taku / Otani Hatori / Uchida Yuma / Hiyama Takaomi / Shirai Yusuke / Miyase Go / Umehara Yuichiro / Kirishima Hiroya / Nakajima Yoshiki / Yamazaki Kaname / Yamashita Daiki / Shindou Kiyoshi / Masuda Toshiki / Kujo Souma / Sawashiro Chiharu

Aoyama Itsuki is the ace of the Investigation Planning Division and the heir to a large company. Although he is a super elite who can do anything perfectly, he always strives to improve himself. Although he hides it from everyone, his hobby is actually cooking.
・Imaoji Shun A soft-spoken returnee. Although he is a little detached from the world, he is well behaved and polite in his speech. On the other hand, he rarely talks about his private life, and sometimes shows a very sharp expression.
Natsume Haru: The heir of a wealthy family who lives in a hotel. He is known as "Mr. 5:15" because he always leaves work on time. He has a dry personality and is quick to make decisions, and is so good at everything that it's annoying. He is in charge of banquets at the police station and is very knowledgeable about restaurants.
・Daisuke Seki The chief of the Investigation Planning Division, which is full of unique personalities. He is an ideal boss who is passionate about his work, always watches over his subordinates warmly, and guides them in the right direction. He treats everyone fairly. In fact, he doesn't like mornings.
Satoru Watanabe is an elite diplomat with agility. He often visits the Investigation Planning Division, bringing gifts. He is easygoing and always acts carefree, but he is actually quite a sharp-witted man who can speak several languages ​​fluently.
・Kotaro Yui A genius pharmacologist obsessed with medicinal properties. He is enthusiastic about research and will do anything to achieve his goal. He is also called the "Matori Weirdo" because of his extreme comments and actions. It's hard to imagine from his beautiful appearance, but he has a manlier side than anyone else.
Rei Izumi is a new detective in the Narcotics Control Department's Investigation Planning Division. He was chosen to scout for candidates for the newly established independent investigative agency "Stand," and he works day and night to find them. He has a "drug-resistant constitution" that allows him to resist certain drugs.
Aoki Arakida is a surly, intimidating detective. He has a mean look in his eyes, is not good at talking, and likes to act alone, so he is often the subject of scary rumors. He is often misunderstood by others, but he is actually a caring person, an avid reader, and a fan of Makoto Tsuzuki.
Tsukasa Asagiri is the ace of the First Investigative Division. He is very serious and strict with himself and others, and he speaks clearly to everyone. He is generally cool, but has more passion for his work than anyone else. He has been on bad terms with Aoyama since high school.
Hattori: The chief of the First Investigative Division, which is full of eccentric characters. He is a laid-back adult who enjoys napping as a hobby, but he also has a cold-hearted side when it comes to investigations. He is particularly good at profiling and is adept at reading people's minds, and judges others with a critical eye.
・Natsuki Kanno The mood maker of the First Investigative Division, he has a bright and friendly personality. He loves to exercise. Since childhood, he admired heroes and became a police officer to protect the peace of citizens. He has deep respect for his chief, Hattori.
Takaomi Hiyama is the head of the Hiyama conglomerate and one of Japan's leading real estate magnates. He is also the leader of Revel, always calmly facing his members. He is very forthright in his words, but he means no harm. His motto is "protect what needs to be protected."
A popular fashion designer with fans both in Japan and abroad. He is the heir to a large company and a potential successor. He is sharp-tongued and selfish, which doesn't suit his appearance. He has a kind side, but he is shy and can't be honest. He hates unfashionable clothes and common people's food.
Keita Maki is the second son and executive of M Toys, a toy manufacturer. He is a kind-hearted man who is liked by people of all ages and genders, and is the only person with common sense in Revel. He tends to get into trouble easily. His shortcoming is that he sometimes loses his temper easily. He tries not to get too involved with people.
・Hatori Otani
A talented business owner who founded an IT company and grew it into one of Japan's top companies in just one year. Revel's greatest playboy and feminist. Her motto is "Love is a good way to kill time" and she enjoys the game of love.
Kyosuke Tsuzuki is a popular young actor with a high level of professionalism. He has a friendly personality and is good at getting into people's hearts. He has a tendency to end up acting the way others want him to, and only he knows if that's his true self or an act. He actually has a complex.
Makoto Tsuzuki is a genius writer who looks down on Matori as "incompetent." He is a bestselling author, and in recent years has been known as the "god of moving novels." He has a very stubborn and difficult personality. However, he is very affectionate towards his family, and cares deeply for his younger brother Kyosuke and his younger sister Sara.
A mysterious high school student who is called a "genius." He is so mature that it's hard to believe he is in his teens, and is cold towards people, but he seems to feel comfortable at the Kujo household and frequents it often. His rankings in national mock exams are always in the single digits, and he deliberately does not take first place.
・Kirishima Hiroya Kujo's bodyguard. He is a former boxer and good at fighting, but is weak when it comes to kanji. He has a pure-hearted personality and sometimes takes things he is told in jest seriously. However, he has a very sharp intuition, and Kujo also trusts Kirishima's intuition.
Kujo Souma is the head of the Kujo family, which is always surrounded by dark rumors, and an executive at a major pharmaceutical company. He is a mysterious figure who rarely appears in public. He was born with a constitution that makes medicines too effective for him, so he leaves the management of his health to his doctor, Shindo.
・Go Miyase A servant who handles all the household chores for the Kujo family. He has a friendly and calm personality. He likes growing plants and is also in charge of maintaining the Kujo family's garden. He is very capable, but he can also be absent-minded and sometimes makes mistakes.
Kiyoshi Shindo is the head of the Kujo family's doctor. He is a shady doctor who worships money and will treat any patient depending on the fee. He is the most mature member of the Kujo family and is always calm. He doesn't say much, and doesn't talk about himself.

・Original work: Coly
・Director: Hideyo Yamamoto・Series Composition: Sayaka Harada・Scenario Advisor: Hajime Aida・Character Design: Yue Takayama・Art Director: Masami Hayashi・Color Design: Yuko Tsumori・Director of Photography: Tomomi Saito・Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa・Music: fox capture plan
・Animation Production/MSC
・Production: StarMai Production Committee

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・OP1
・Period: 1-12
・Thought I Knew ft.ra'z, Hayes
Lyrics: Hayes
・Composer: Yutaka Yamada
・Song: YVY
・ED1
・Period: 1-12
・Precious My Heroes
Lyrics: Ryo Kishimoto
・Composer: Ryo Kishimoto
・Song: fox capture plan feat. Issui Miyamoto

・Stand My Heroes (app)
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