What's So Great About My Hero Academia 

“Mineta is just allowed to be outside, unsupervised. What the f**k is up with that?” That line got me man

"Because nobody can really BE All Might. Not even All Might." that hurt that hurt a LOT

"Mineta is allowed to be outside, unsupervised" Damn, you're right, this society is flawed...

We all knew this show was special when Midoriya didn't even place in the sports festival

So basically, this show’s core theme is “we live in a society”

Do you need half an hour to say Tsuyu?

I sometimes get annoyed that all people want from MHA is a battle anime. My favourite parts about it are definitely the parts when we take a step back from that, and just see them as students being students.

What made me love MHA to the core: 1) Since having quirks is the norms in their world, being a hero isn't their only occupation. The people can still work like what we normally do, and taking the hero course is just a choice rather than an obligation for someone who has superpowers. UA school even has general and marketing courses. 2) Even though they do most of the work, the heroes still need the police force in keeping the villains and criminals in custody and doing other stuff legally. Pretty clear in All Might entrusting the villain he caught in the bottle to the police or when they were going on a mission during the Overhaul Arc. 3) Speaking of legal stuff, u actually do need a license or a professional's permission to use ur quirk for fighting villains. As cool as the Stain fight was, we were slapped back to reality that part of their law was to not use ur quirk however and whenever u want in regards to attacking villains/criminals. 4) Because at the end of the day, they are still students. The professional heroes do what they have been trained to do and their experience would often overshadow that of the students' in just the right way at the right time. 5) The "generic" IzuOcha ship is actually pretty refreshing and feels natural in this teenage school setting. U can almost hear Horikoshi saying through the IzuOcha moments "This is the sure ship, idc if its predictable cuz I mean it to be; and besides this ain't romance so we're not gonna dwell on who chooses who, let's go back to the main plot, kay? Kay." (And yes, I ship IzuOcha. I need me some cutesy, sweet, and normal crushes from time to time after all the romanticized crap when it comes to romance in this anime world. I'm looking at you, Meliodas) 6) The animation that makes emotional scenes all the more impactful, like Deku clutching his heart and kneeling over while crying at All Might's words, All Might and Deku's father-son moments, people cheering on All Might in spite of his exposed shriveled form, or when Overhaul's shadow over Eri was blasted away by the power of music and true happiness (and yes, I cried like a baby too many times throughout the series, shush). 7) Oh look, what do ya know, the characters make mistakes and LEARN from them (Bakugo still has a long way to go, but he's getting there). Like Iida after the Stain incident, he learned not only to make the same mistake again but also apply it to other people he cared about (protecting Izuku from doing something stupid and breaking himself again during the All for One reveal). 8) Izuku. Oh my beloved son, Izuku. We see him grow, we see him break, we see him fall and rise back up again. He's the very definition of "talent without hardwork is nothing". With every new skill and development comes with new challenges and does not equate to being perfect at it. 9) They don't just stick to stereotypes. We would have thought Bakugo is an irrational "I don't care about anything" madman but he's actually hella smart and does good with house chores, or Aizawa-sensei who looks like an incompetent teacher but does his job damn well for the students. 10) I never found the fight scenes boring to be quite honest. They were quick and straightforward with a lot of purpose in-between offenses and defenses. They fight smart, not just fight hard. I have a lot more reasons but that's all for now. Thanks for coming to my tedtalk *bows

I just want an episode where Todoroki and Tokoyami hang out and are edgelords together

For me I think that considering how many characters there are in MHA, Hirokoshi does a fantastic job of making a lot of them memorable and unique, not just in design but their characters. Like there is a huge cast of characters and a lot of them have their own, very distinct personalities and traits. Haters gonna hate, I love MHA

“spiky hair battle bois” is gonna be the name of my new band

Lots of people forget that All Might said that when passed on, One for All gets stronger. That means that someday Deku will actually be stronger than All Might.

When I first started watching BNHA and they introduced a kid with no powers that wants to be a hero, I was like, "Alright, I'm down to watch Anime Batman." And then this dude SHATTERED THREE OF HIS LIMBS AT ONCE!!! That's when I knew this show was something special.

I think one of my favorite parts of BNHA is that most of the major villains aren't just "bad guys for the sake of being bad." They have actual characterization, you can understand why they do what they do, and sometimes you might even agree with them on some things. It's pretty refreshing to see actual characters as villians, not just mustache twirling "I'm going to take over the world" villians.

I’m always left wanting more MHA. I’ve never turned it off and said, “Okay, I’ve that’s enough MHA for now...” That’s my only real “gripe” with it :)

For many anime characters that I happen to run into, I need to use my brain and think about what anime they’re from. With MHA, I can immediately distinguish the entire cast. Really shows how memorable they are

I completely agree with all of it, but the end I think hit close to home. I dont really know when I became an adult. I'm constantly working, planing for the future, making sure people in my life are taken care of, worrying about credit, loans, job momentum... i dont really know when I stopped being a kid. But my hero academia always brings me back. It makes me laugh, cry, hope and imagine like I used to. Its nice to cheer someone on. Its nice to look up to someone (even if theyre not real). Sure, its philosophy and values are a little black and white (with only touches of grey), but thats what I need in my life. My life is complicated as it is, but for 30 minutes a week, I can live in that world and just be a kid again

There's legit hero versions of Prince and Godzilla. That's why it's the best.

“all might is still human” hit me hard

I like how the quirks aren’t always completely surface level, like Bakugo doesn’t just make explosions appear he sweats flammable explosive stuff it makes everyone that much more interesting and unique

The moment when Kirishima first became red riot and showed complete humbleness and a desire for growth really sold me on the shows writing. Mha isn’t my favorite anime but I think it does a lot of things really great

"MHA isn't interested in critiquing superheroes" Stain: AM I A JOKE TO YOU?!

I don’t care why anyone says, Kōhei Horikoshi’s writing is phenomenal and this series deserves all the hype it gets.

i think what really got me hooked on this anime was their personalities, they weren’t so stereotypical. Like bakugou for example. He can be an asshole but he is also very intelligent, capable, and shows personal growth through different ways. I was kind of shocked they didn’t make the loud mouth dumb ya know? Also with Deku. Im so used to the main protagonist being a complete airhead in everything but is somehow powerful in fights. Deku actually plans stuff out and uses his head. I can use more characters as examples but it was amazing to get a breath of fresh air

Guys, Kirishima is getting the character development he needed!!! It's beautiful

16:27 The fandom’s universal hatred of Mineta is possibly my favorite thing about My Hero.

It’s the pacing. Not a lot even happens in MHA, but the pacing is just so good it keeps you hooked.

"I think he looks cuter with Froppy." So you have chosen death.

I would absolutly say that MHA critiques the hero concept. There are heroes who are only in it for fame, power and money. Even the first episodes points to how these heroes wont act to save a person if its a too big of a risk. Its why Deku inspires all might. The hero society critique is more present in its spin-off My hero vigilantes.

What I really appreciate about the show is that it definitely says that kids can save the world from outdated inefficient systems but that it doesn't do so by blaming the past generations. MHA has gone out of its way to show that the adults and elders now were once kids also hoping to change the world and while they have succeeded and failed in various areas they did their best. It's something I find very mature about the show.

I started watching bnha recently and just swallowed 3 seasons in short amount of time to the point that I'm caught up with airing episodes of seasons 4 and what can I say? I ADORE IT. I'm amazed mostly by the characters. Watching them do the smallest things, play around, and help each other in daily tasks makes me happy. Following their character developments and watching how strong they're getting is extremely exciting. They're colorful and super positive, and that's something that kinda makes my day better. It's really nice to cut out from dark reality to, as you mentioned, that light hearted childish hope. Also, they're all very orginal while still having that traits of being those "typical" characters. Bakugo is a loud angry boy, but not really. He is incredibly smart and his emotions are complex. His anger fuels him and makes him stronger instead of being an obstacle. He also becomes a slightly better person while gaining friends yet he still has the same characteristics and what's most important he didn't need a speech from the main character about love and friendship and all that shit. He has his own story that is well developed. Deku in other hand is that typical dude who gains power from nowhere and becomes the strongest yet he has to sacrifice a lot and he doubts himself constantly which makes him work even harder. Todoroki is that perfect and quiet edgy boi except he isn't. He loses his shit quite few times and even when he is one of the strongest he makes a lot of mistakes which cause him to fail. We would expect him to be depressed or angry to the point he becomes a bad guy because of what happened to him but he doesn't. He accepts it as a part of his past and a part of himself and tries to work with it to be a better person than his father. Uraraka could be that quiet, shy and annoying useless girl, but she isn't. We would expect from her to want to become a hero only because she loves everyone and she wants to share love and shit or she wants to prove that she isn't useless but nah. She is going to become a hero because SHE IS BROKE to the point she goes to take a nap when she is hungry so she doesn't have to spent money on food. She needs money for herself and her family. That's different. Anyway I could go on and on about all the characters and how much I adore every single one of them but no one is going to read it anyway. This anime isn't a masterpiece I've seen bunch of series way better than bnha but I enjoy it a lot and I'm definitely calling it one of my favorites. Ps. I didn't write anything about Kirishima and I feel bad about it because he is one of my favorites. Such a good boi I love him.

I am happy to finally see an anituber who doesn’t hate on MHA. I love how you take an analytical, educated and, most importantly, objective look not only at the anime, but also at the manga, art and the artist’s inspiration, style and philosophy as a whole, while others critique the series without taking these in my opinion necessary elements for an objective commentary. You also take into consideration that the anime is not just a battle series, but rather a more “philosophical” and commentary of the idea of heroism and society, while others just compare it’s fights to Naruto, label it as boring and call it a day. I don’t care whether someone likes a series or not, if you can justify it beyond “ it’s just my opinion, man, I don’t like modern shounen as a whole” I will respect your opinion. What I am trying to say is, thank you for ignoring the toxic fandom and giving My Hero Academia a chance.

Forget being allowed outside, why is Mineta given so much screen time?

Ya know what my favourite character in MHA is? The Gentle Criminal. Seriously, I haven't seen a villain like him since the Mad Hatter, who he was based off. I mean COME ON! He had such a weird but surprisingly useful quirk, and he serves as a more lighthearted (if still serious) foil and counterpart to both Deku, Stain AND Shigaraki. Edit: Also, considering how bloody dark MHA has gotten since then (seriously chapter 277 just came out and holy shit things keep getting worst). Gentle was really what we needed before this series went down deeper.

I just want to see Deku's relationship with Ochaco develop more. It doesn't even need to be that romantic, just one or two more heart-to-hearts.

"Mineta is allowed to go outside unsupervised" that is the most beautiful way to sum up all his problems

It’s interesting how much of a theme that legacy plays into the main hero and villain of this series. Midoriya recieves the legacy of All Might and One For All, trying to become the next great hero; Shigaraki recieved the legacy of All For One, to become the next great villain. Spoilers In recent arcs, this even reflects in how they grow stronger: Midoriya is gifted with the quirks of great heroes who came before him, willingly. Shigaraki, on the other hand, is building his power base by effective high-jacking the legacies of villains who came before him, like Stain's philosophy, Overhaul's bullets, and Destro's followers, and twisting them to his own ends. One For All passes strength on-All For One steals it.

Why is it good?: -there's much realism despite the fantasy element of powers -characters are sufficiently well made -unique series despite the hero and superpower concept -interesting plot that doesn't always need the protag to develop what's going on

MHA gives us tired, old lesson of never give up and pursue your dreams, the same lessons we've been givin for years. But that's okay, because everyday we struggle, and everyday we need to reminded of this.

The fanbase: sHipWaRs Me in the corner: **watches the anime for the story, like I do with every shounen anime**

You're so right about the bromances! The character that really pulled me into the show is Kirishima. He's not the strongest or the best by far, but he tries so hard. Just watching him as he supports and encourages those around him even gets me pumped up. He is so underrated. The friendship and support that he shows to Bakugo fills my heart with joy every single time. And with that continued support Bakugo has started to be a better friend in return. He might just seem like a secondary character at first but he has really proven himself as a character that stands well all on his own Thank you for coming to my Ted talk

What i love about bnha the most is how easy it is for you to imagine yourself in its world. I watch anime as an escapist, i want to dive into a different world to get out of my own boring life and none other are as great as the world of bnha. It's just so EASY to put yourself among the characters and think of what quirk you'd have and it's all just perfect for escapists like me

My Hero Academia is the Dragon Prince of anime. While Dragon Prince is trying so hard to be an anime despite being Western, My Hero Academia tries to be Western, despite being an anime. And they’re both amazing

Despite all this, I'm seeing a LOT of negative reviews for this series on MyAnimeList... Is there a reason for that? I can't seem to get it. I think the show is great. It's not perfect, but it's really fun to watch and I feel like the character development is very well done. It's not doing anything unique in terms of breaking shounen tropes, but it's not doing anything I can see people having a major problem with.

Mineta is just aloud to be outside, unsupervised. What the f is up with that? FUNNIEST THING EVER

It's kinda amazing how relatable Horikoshi can make his characters. Take Kirishima for instance. When he's introduced, sure, he's a great guy that we'd all love to have as a friend IRL, but he isn't exactly someone most audience members can relate to. He comes across as this fiery, manly, upbeat figure who's brave, tough and skilled enough to befriend even Bakugo, the angriest boi in 1-A. Then comes his character development during the Chisaki Arc. It shows a radically different side to this one-note, seemingly-simplistic character; it shows he's not as invulnerable as his attitude and quirk will have you believe. He's one of the most human characters in the show because his entire persona that he's admired for is just an act- an armor to protect his true self. He's filled with doubt about his abilities and he's painfully aware of how weak he is really. His true strength as a character doesn't come from his strengths, it comes from his weaknesses.

I love how they're fleshing out the cracks in this hero-centered society. The Gentle mini-arc--which is objectively boring and annoying on its face--is actually low-key brilliant. We've seen people fall through the cracks before and turn to villainy for a sense of community and purpose (the entire League of Villains, basically), but we've never seen someone actually reach out for help and be rejected. The resolution of Gentle's storyline, when the heroes tell him they might have a place for him, shows that there is flexibility in this system that nobody seems to know about. There was always a place for Gentle, but he literally never knew he even had the option to reach out for help because, in this world, you're either a hero or a villain and heroes are expected to always be there in the nick of time, and are not allowed to fail. I'd argue that a major observation made in MHA is that the mythology of heroism is what's causing the harm in this society. As MB says so succinctly, not everyone can be All Might - not even All Might.

THIS. This is the reason why I love MHA. My other friends think I'm weird for liking it so much, they think there's nothing special about it and it's childish but this is exactly why I also think it's so great.

Honestly this show constantly makes me tear up due the sheer passion of the characters. Girlfriend and her brother went through the same thing and I'm so glad it wasn't just me

I seriously just wheezed at 16:27, I wasn't expecting the absolute dunk on Mineta

Personally, I just like that mha is so realistic, from the way the media is portrayed, to how quirks were integrated and are viewed and controlled by the government and society at large, to how abusers like Endeavor somehow go free just because he's famous and rich, to how villains walk around with little to no fear of being arrested. honestly, for a fantasy setting it's very realistic.

Another thing that people don’t talk about enough is the music. Holy shit this show immerses you so much with the fight scene music. Like I get so hyped watching this show.

God, I fucking love this series so much. It's not remotely the best anime ever made, by any stretch of the imagination, but it's easily my favorite, especially given where the series was in the manga, as of late.

The saddest thing about MHA is that there so many people that hate on it because it's popular. People tend get their hopes up and put this anime into a pedestal and over criticize it because their expectation is not met and often time it's over criticized for no good reason. People who also love other anime's can't give MHA credit and give it a fair shot (without having a biased opinion). I dont know why anime fans these days cant accept that there are multiple great animes and just because one is getting more attention than the other does not mean you should hate on it or call it overrated. Similar thing is happening to Demon slayer and it sucks that this is so common in the anime community

"Having a lot of differents characters increases the odds of viewers and readers alike will have someone to identify with" * edgy girl who likes music (me) cries in Jiro *

I've been watching anime for like 6 years and I can say without a doubt this is my favorite it's the only one I can go back and rewatch just for fun and that's what I love about it

This show has a way of making me smile. From the adorable characters, to the gorgeous action scenes, to the wonderful friendships found amongst the whole cast, this show is just fun to watch. I'm happy I found it when I was still an insecure teenager in high school because it really spoke to me. Even four years later, I feel my mood lifting whenever I watch an episode.

Conservation of Ninjutsu, we have more identifiable heros than villains in this show, so the bad guys are scarier.

I really like MHA and i can understand why some people don't like it ( for exemple, my best friend really doesn't like MHA) but this anime just makes me feel so happy and even with the sometimes corny dialogue and the (sometimes) annoying characters, i love this anime whole heartedly and it's one of my favourite animes and i can never get bored while watching it :D

It’s the only anime that’s made me cry this much.

Probably the top three things I like about this show are: 1. Stakes that feel weighty, real, and permanent. 2. Characters of all walks who, despite not being a "main character," are still major contributors to the plots, themes, and development of the central characters and themes. 3. The characters usually feel like they could easily be solid potential main characters of series focusing solely on them. As an adult who just eats up Shonen like candy, the surprising weight I found in HeroAca over time was a breath of fresh air. It certainly isn't as pithy as it could be with the concepts it explores, but I think it's better those questions and trains of thought remain open-ended for discussion outside of a fun battle-romp instead of acting like it actually has all the answers. As such a well-made story it could be an easy trap to fall into to see it as infallible or put it on an undeserved pedastel, but if it's used as a conversation starter for systems and philosophies found in the real world it offers much more in potential. Spoilers moving forward: Hawks is my absolute favorite character by a landslide, potentially because he's equal parts fanservice fodder and a genuinely relatable protagonist. He thrives and shines in the system he was more or less built for, better and above most of his current peers and only held back from the literal #1 spot by inexperience and a lack of self-confidence he's what the public needs (or the recognition that he isn't and could never be, depending on how you look at him). But for all he's trying to do to put out fires and prop up a societal structure he knows isn't going to stabilize society he's been beaten into and forced into the same mold without the freedom to actually break it or the courage to abandon it all together to take a chance on something new because doing so could create more chaos than it would fix. The best he can do is openly fight it where he sees it's broken and work with it where it does well hoping someday it'll all pay off and he can breathe freely - even though he knows and is discouraged deep down in his heart that his hands are just as dirty of the corruption and cowardice he sees and despises. He's such a great representation of that capable "in between" generation who isn't quite running the world yet, but has enough of a managerial position to get the ball rolling - or at least such is how I've interpreted him. Yet, for as much as I love him, I don't want him being crammed into places he shouldn't be in the series just because he's already so popular. He isn't the main character and he isn't meant to be. So far Horikoshi seems to have a plan for where he ultimately ends up, but if reading between the lines can serve me at all in this instance, I'd say the end game for his character is that his greatest contribution to the plot will be in the places he didn't give in and compromise on his core principles and his legacy will be where he specifically attempted to stand in or pass on those same morals and determination. He's just part of a greater puzzle and sticking to that role is the best he and Horikoshi can do for the series, I think. (I just have a hard time not rambling about my favorite character, especially with his first anime appearance so close I can taste it!)

I personally think that one of the best things MHA has going for it is that Midoriya is a stronger main character than most other shonen series' MCs. He is more unpredictable and has more character development. He is less one dimensional. More interesting in many ways I would say.

What I love most about this show is just seeing which quirks they will come up next and how they will be used, quirks are such a good way for making even side character really interesting and memorable just for having an interesting quirk

Jeoff: Romance is not important, mentions Deku and Uraraka are cute.. Me: Yeah, he has a fair point, love should not be the focus, the story is more- Jeoff: Although Deku looks better with Tsuyu.. Me: SIR, I WILL FIGHT YOU TO THE DEATH

Well apart from MHA’s phenomenal openings, the show just gives off so much hype and excitement. The characters are lovable and the story is interesting too.

I feel that the latest new arc of MHA in the manga truly necessitates that MHA Vigilantes should get its own anime adaptation soon. Not only because Vigilantes is great on its own, but that it’d also add more context for Aizawa’s friend

In my book, MHA (and other good action shounen series) are just FUN. They don't have to be super deep or fullfill some sophisticated need, just entertaining. Action shounen do that splendidly for me as they tend to be rather fast paced, have some great-looking action scenes, lots of hype and frequently rather simple but still touching character dynamics. They offer a consistent high. MHA is, for me, the perfect shounen. It's pacing so far has consistently hit the sweet spot where I never got bored yet it was effortless to follow the story. It looks amazing. It has plenty of very different characters yet none of them (except maybe Mineta) felt... too extra (unlike most pillars in Demon Slayer for example). They all were plausible, just very vibrant. The story in the anime seasons I watched so far never employed misunderstandings etc. as a plot device (those are often physically painful for me!). Likewise, the hype has been dosed perfectly so far - enough to get excited and feel with the characters but never unpleasantly tense as e.g. sports series often tend to do. It really is like potato chips. Not the story with the most depth... But perfectly engineered to hit those pleasure centers in our brains and make it easy to binge a whole season yet wanting more. And sometimes, that's really what I want most.

BNHA ticks all the boxes, and then smashes them. It deserves to stand among the titans of anime and always be revered.

Just wanted to drop a hello. Most of the shows you like are really not my cup of tea at all, but I come to you for an honest and pretty thorough look at works that I might not otherwise learn about. I wanted to thank you for the work you do, and even though we have pretty divergent taste... that's good! Different tastes are good. You are good. Thanks for doing good things.

The thing about romance in My Hero Academia. I think Horikoshi can write a great romance if he gets the chance to. It has gone on record saying that he wants to give the characters that haven't gotten much screen time but couldn't due to the story that he wants to tell in the current arc or other reasons. We know he can write good relationships so it's not like he can't write romance at all. The romance between Deku and Uraraka, in my opinion, is very good. It's simple, but I think it has more going for it than is given credit for. There's a little moment between the two in season 4 that not many people have noticed. In it Deku is really stressed out until Uraraka gets his attention and she gestures to him basically saying, "We've got this." which calms him down and he gestures back. It's not big or grand, but it's moments like this that really make this relationship so good. I think Horikoshi designed them to go together. They both have big friendly eyes, their personalities complement each other with Deku being shy and nerdy and Uraraka being extraverted and bubbly, and they have complementary colors. Green's complementary color is red and pink is only a lighter version of red. They are literally made for each other.

I have to say, mha made me laugh, scream and cry all within episodes

I feel worse every year from whats happening around the world and what will happen, life is getting harder, mha really helped me in a difficult patch, the way it can make you go crazy during a fight scene and you say run goes on while some inspirational message plays brings me hope, I think thats the reason so many people watch it

I'm so proud of Horikoshi :) He deserves all the hype that bnha has gained! He is so talented - especially with his anime character development and construction of a character, making the characters so relatable to your own life :)

"Technology not so far beyond our own" you know, if you ignore the robots

I like anime about the main character that gets doubted or underestimated and then grows to be strong asf

I don't think any other Anime has done the Hero set up better. In the All might vs All for one fight, I could feel the anxiety/fear etc. that the bystanders felt cheering on All might or how Deku and Bakugo felt telling him not to lose. Got me teary eyed even.

The pacing is pretty damn underrated

Also I started reading the manga and the art is dope. Okay I’ll shut up now

"doesn't critique heroes" um did you not see the whole thing with Stain?

Unpopular opinion: Mineta’s personality is embodied by at least one character in almost any shonen anime, but he’s highlighted among those characters with hate because he is ugly.

"A RU-vidr who's gotten too big for his britches." For that joke, I would like to say, Brava, sir.

One other unique thing about this show's villains is how perfect of foils they are to the heroes All for One is the symbol of chaos to to symbol of peace of course but more interesting is Shigaraki and how he is on the villain version of the Hero's Journey a direct parallel to Deku Both start with a naive outlook on their personal goals and are fostered as successors This is something I actually don't see often a villain that starts at the same place as the hero, most times the hero must play catch up to villains to overcome them in the end or both are simply fully formed but this gives us a unique look at seeing the villains journey and development in their own twisted ideals just like the heroes People complained Shigaraki is a weak cliche villain at the start but I think that's the point he has no direction JUST LIKE DEKU but then finds his drive and ideals growing truly into his own after his master is no longer in power similar to deku Honestly one of the best written hero villain foil dynamics imo

"The kids will be given a very unstable world to handle" *Corona Virus Arrives*

I'm not a watcher of My Hero (just not my cup of tea, though I appreciate it a lot), but even so, I am once again--and consistently--impressed by the level of thoroughness, scope, and introspection you provide. Thanks so much!!

I started reading My Hero Academia when it hadn't even been adapted for an anime, because I'm a manga-reader primarily. When I started it, I really enjoyed it, but I always thought that it was because I just like superhero stuff and I thought it was kinda niche. When I started hearing more hype about it, I got excited, thinking that maybe my corner of the manga fandom enjoyed it and I could potentially find like-minded fans. Now that it's the juggernaut it is today, I'm so happy so many people enjoy it, and I'm thrilled to be on this ride with you all.

I can't believe it took someone directly articulating it for me to realize why BL so completely dominates the MHA shipping scene. Like sure, that's always gonna crop up in any fandom, but for a show that has a large amount of shipping in the fandom and has a large cast of female characters that said fandom clearly really likes, pretty much every single popular ship is between two of the lads.

I love this show, I grew up on DC comics and this show gives me the feeling that anything is possible!!! Also yes Deku’s dorkiness is something I can definitely relate to. On a side note, if you ever get the time I would suggest Deltora Quest. Not a Shonen Action but a really strong fantasy romp. Anyways praise to the anime pope and Happy New Year!

33:21 I just wanna say. I cried when Iida hit Deku. It was just so... I felt it

I don't think society failed All Might. He decided to place himself in the position of being THE Symbol. That wasn't pushed on him.

MB: Strongest female design in the industry Invisible girl: *Exists *

I like MHA because it keeps one of the greatest rules of content creation: KIS: Keep It Simple. It delves deep enough to make you think, but not deep enough to make its viewers go on medication.

having the right principles and values is something I learned from watching MHA. The anime is one of my favorites. really loved watching it and can't wait for season 5

"nobody can be allmight, not even allmight"

Last week's episode had my favorite fight involving Red Riot and it made me realize what I loved the most about the show - it does such a great job of hype-building for any given fight. Yes, the fight isn't quiet as high stakes as All might vs. All for One, it was more emotional to me due to how they staged it and animated and scored it. Everything was just one so well it can very easily bring a tear to your eye. The way I see it, yes, I wouldn't like it if every single show copied this one. But I am glad that this show exists due to how far it goes to play up its strengths, and I look forward to the anime that take the strengths of this show and combine it with a more unique or focused genre to bring about an overall higher quality of anime as a whole. That, to me, is the real legacy of MHA, that it will force other studios to take their time and increase the quality of all shows.

I freaking love this show

My favorite thing about this show is how human each character feels, and I think part of how the achieve this is through foil characters. Nearly every single character in this show has a fool character Deku and Bakugo are obvious ones, All Might and Aizawa, All Might and Endeavor, Kinda Bakugo and Endeavor. There’s Todoroki and Dabi, Uraraka and Toga, Amajiki and Mirio, Twice was pretty much his own, the list goes on and on. Those foils make it easier to develop characters, which is why even though MHA has sooooo many characters, they all seem to have a good hunk of backrgound

Anyone who loves My Hero should check out the book series Super Powereds by Drew Hayes. It's pretty much the identical setup as My Hero (Super Hero school) but instead of highschool, it's college. The premise of a government approved hero program is the basic setup, but Drew takes a lot of time making it all make sense for the world he created. It's an awesome series, and when I first started watching My Hero, I was seeing a LOT of parallels in theme and structure, which was great. Seriously good series, check it out.

Yeah, your speculation on why it's so special to others is spot on in my case. I identify deku with my younger self, wanting to help people and make them as happy as I had the luxury to be. Naturally, no All Might came to give me the means to achieve such a childish dream... so that frame and scene when he looks earnestly at deku and says "You can be a hero." made me cry.

I love MHA and Vigilantes because the writers think exactly like I do when it comes to superpowers. Its not just a question of what a power does, its a question of how many ways you can apply to get the most out of it while playing by the rules of said power.

"Unlike One Punch Man, it's not too interested in critiquing the idea of superheroes." Umm, there is a whole layer of subtext in MHA critiquing superheroes - the whole core of Stain's popularity in and out of universe was that his words hit home, and that's just the most obvious example. Under the basic shonen formula, MHA is asking deep questions about heroism, society, chaos vs order, personal freedom vs civic duty, ambition vs pride, and all kinds of stuff. I take great exception to the concept that it doesn't critique the idea of superheroes. "Heroes are just fun..." Tell that to All Might.