My Hero Academia Episode 88: Recap and Review

Endeavor refusing to give up Endeavor is one of the most complicated heroes in My Hero Academia. A prideful man, Endeavor was constantly striving to dethrone All Might. This goal consumed him, resulting in a cold callous personality. His Quirks downside, overheating, caused him to seek to father a child without his limitation. To this … Continue reading My Hero Academia Episode 88: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Episode 87: Recap and Review

The Pussycats return In the penultimate episode of Season 4 of My Hero Academia, the last arc comes to a close. Eri is gets transferred to U.A. Abandoned by her family, Eri has nowhere to go. To keep her powers in check, Aizawa will need to be close. Mirio will take time off from school … Continue reading My Hero Academia Episode 87: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Episode 86: Recap and Review

Eri Smiling In episode 86 of My Hero Academia, the U.A. School Festival Arc concludes. Izuku covers for Gentle, telling a suspicious Hound Dog that he and Gentle had a "small disagreement." Gentle seems to have taken his defeat well. He hopes that "Izuku's feelings can reach others." Seeing Gentle as a potential path he … Continue reading My Hero Academia Episode 86: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Episode 85: Recap and Review

La Brava and Gentle surrender In My Hero Academia episode 85, the school festival begins. However, the real show is outside of U.A. Deku, La Brava and Gentle battle outside. What My Hero Academia does well is make its villains feel human. While All For One is rather irredeemable, many of the villains are more … Continue reading My Hero Academia Episode 85: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 21: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia, episode 21, "Deku vs Gentle Criminal," begins the conflict between Izuku Midoriya, Gentle Criminal and La Brava. In the background of this episode is the School festival. Taking place mostly during the day of the Festival, the episode is framed with time stamps. At 6:30 p.m. Izuku is training with Toshinori Yagi … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 21: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 19: Recap and Review

Deku attempting to learn to control his power Gentle presents his argument for why he's a villain. He's more like a modern-day robin-hood or as he puts it a "Gentleman Thief." Despite working for six years to get his message out, Gentle has been surpassed by the likes of Hero Killer: Stain. As a result, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 19: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 18: Recap and Review

Izuku and Yuga learning to dance Episode 18 of My Hero Academia starts with Mina Ashido showing off her dance moves. Izuku assuming that her dancing helps with her fighting tries to learn along with Yuga Aoyama. He's not great. While I found this episode to be mildly funny, I'm not the least bit excited … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 18: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 16: Recap and Review

Season 4, Episode 16Win Those Kids' Hearts The kids annoy Bakugo In episode 16 of My Hero Academia, Inasa Yoarashi tries to befriend Shoto, by asking his favorite food. Bakugo, witnessing this interaction finds it disgusting. Endeavor, Present Mic and Toshinori Yagi arrive and sit in the bleachers. All Might wants them to avoid standing … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 16: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 15: Recap and Review

Episode 15 of My Hero Academia opening with Gran Torino and Naomasa Tsukauchi searching for Kurogiri that has been sight numerous times. Kurogiri is captured by Torino. He alludes to a "ruffian" that has appeared in the mountains. Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. Kurogiri recalls All For One asking him to protect Tomura if … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 15: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 14: Recap and Review

Izuku remembering what's at stake In episode 14 of season 4 of My Hero Academia, the heroes encounter serious losses. After the major battle between Eri, Deku and Chisaki we see the aftermath of a hard-fought fight. Hari Kurono contemplates the possibility that Chisaki has lost. He takes out a blade to kill Aizawa, but … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 14: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 13: Recap and Review

Deku and Eri preparing for battle Ryukyu's team and the police restrain Rikiya Katsukame. However, he has taken a Quirk boosting drug, allowing him to inhale the life force of Froppy and Uravity. He breaks free and attacks. Ryukyu is forced to transform into her dragon form. During the confrontation, Deku arrives to inform the … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 13: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 12: Recap and Review

Midoriya, Nighteye and Eraser Head arrive to save Eri and Mirio. Midoriya, Nighteye and Eraserhead burst through the wall. Deku quickly strikes Overhaul, while Eraserhead stops his power. Nighteye takes an assessment of the battle so far. Three of Chisaki's inner circle are knocked out and Overhaul is "on his last legs." It dawns on … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 12: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 11: Recap and Review

Mirio Togata rescues Eri from Overhaul My Hero Academia is a series that has mastered balancing the story of the main character (Midoriya) with it's many other characters. Izuku wants to become a hero, but so does all of his other classmates. Mirio Togata is one character that embodies the type of heroism that Izuku … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 11: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 5: Recap and Review

Mimic and Chronostasis attacking Tomura My Hero Academia has been slowly heading towards confrontation between the heroes and the Yakuza. Personally, I'm happy to get some action after several episodes of narrative building. My Hero Academia Episode 5, Let's Go, Gutsy Red Riot, begins with a brief but enjoyable battle scene. Two villains with Gigantification … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 5: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 4: Recap and Review

Eri clutches to Izuku Season 4, Episode 4: Fighting FateCan All Might escape fate? Episode 4 of the fourth season of My Hero Academia, Fighting Fate, opens with Mirio and Izuku on patrol. Bubble Girl and Sir Nighteye are watching the target, so patrol is suppose to be easy. Mirio asks for Izuku's hero's name, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 4: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 3: Recap and Review

Midoriya meets Eri Season 4, Episode 3: Boy Meets . . .Will Sir Nighteye accept Midoriya Izuku fails to make an impression with his unimpressive comedy. Sir Nighteye asks if Izuku means to "make fun of All Might." Despite the apparent "failing out" between All Might and Nighteye, it's clear that he remains a fanboy … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 3: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 2: Recap and Review

Season 4, Episode 2: Overhaul Being the eager person that he is, Midoriya calls Gran Torino. He asks if Torino will be willing to "take him in," for Hero Work-Studies. Torino calls him a "useless successor." It's a little harsh, but Izuku doesn't seem to upset over it. Torino tells him to contact All Might … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 2: Recap and Review

My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 1: Recap and Review

Taneo Tokuda, Freelance Journalists Season 4, Episode 1: The Scoop on U.A. Class 1-A Season premieres of established series can be dull. They're often used to reintroduce the series. This is probably more important for introducing new fans than reminding old ones. We start at Juko News, as several reporters attempt to write a special … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 1: Recap and Review