Note: My Hero Academia episode 14 was mostly recap so I skipped it. Tartarus is the Special Prison for Villains, separated from civilians, the prison is located on an island and features the highest security. The prisoners are separated based on the danger of the Quirks and their crimes. Much like the prison from One … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 15
X-Less is the first casualty of the newly awakened Tomura in My Hero Academia Episode 5. Elsewhere, Crust fights the Eleph Nomu, while Eraser Head tries to focus on keeping three Nomu powers at bay with his Erasure Quirk. Endeavor is fighting Woman, while trying to defend Mirko. He uses his Ultimate Move Hell Spider, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 5
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 3, "One's Justice," does something that's rare for a Shonen anime, make the hero seem villainous and grant the villain sympathy. Twice has always been a fan favorite villain. With his comedic demeanor, dramatic flare, and genuine love of his friends, Twice undermined what we expect from villains. His … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 3
Episode: A Quiet Beginning Adapted from: Chapter 258, 259, 260 Arc: Paranormal Liberation War Arc The goal of the PLF My Hero Academia Season 6 first episode titled A Quiet Beginning, continues the Paranormal Liberation War Arc. Hawks went undercover to reveal the secrets of the Paranormal Liberation Front (PLF) now headed by Tomura Shigaraki. … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 1
My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 22, "Sad Man's Parade," centers on the most interesting villain in the series, Twice. What makes him so intriguing is his search for friendship. Normally heroes benefit from comradery but villains only seek selfish goals and view each other as means to a end. Jin Bubaigawara (Twice) resembles Marvel's … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 22: The split personalities of Twice
My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 21 opens with by exploring the ideology that was popular among metahumans, "the freedom to use their meta abilities rather than suppress them." A man known as Destro formed the Meta Liberation Army from this ideology. However, the government defeated them resulting in the arrest and ultimately the dissolution … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 21: The deranged smile of Himiko Toga
After the last weeks filler episode, My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 17, "The Hellish Todoroki Family," returns to the main narrative. Bakugo, Shoto, and Deku continue to chase after Endeavor. The number 1 hero challenged them to surpass him just once during patrol. The top three students from U.A High School are still league … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 17: Dinner with the Todoroki’s
After My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 16, I think I'm becoming disappointed in the fifth season of My Hero Academia. This season already displaced the Villain Arc and now we get a filler beach episode. In the anime community filler episodes aren't well received. Most filler wastes time and space, providing episodes that add … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 16: Let’s go to the beach
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
