Dark Shadow and the Bad Powers, Good People trope My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 5 continues the joint training arc, between Class 1-A and Class 1-B. I was particularly interested in the clash between Shihai Kuroiro and Fumikage Tokoyami because they reminded me of the trope "Bad Powers, Good People." Generally, darkness is associated … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 5: Fumikage meets his rival
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Tsuyu Asui for MVP. The Top 3 moments from My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 4
Tsuyu step into the leadership role Make It Happen, Shinso!! Hitoshi’s power has limits My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 4 focuses on the round 1 battle between Class 1-A and Class 1-B. In the last episode, Jurota overwhelmed Tsuyu and Eijiro. Before we get to the fight, however, we’re treated to a flashback. Hitoshi … Continue reading Tsuyu Asui for MVP. The Top 3 moments from My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 4
My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 3: The Joint Training Arc begins
I love a tournament arc, especially a team tournament arc. As I’ve stated many times, My Hero Academia has a large cast of characters. It makes perfect sense that as a result; they leave many of the heroes out. In MHA the entire Class 1-B is relegated to an afterthought. My Hero Academia Season 5, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 3: The Joint Training Arc begins
The Top 3 Revelations from My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 2
Hawks is the number 2 hero 3. Hawks is a double agent My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 2 doesn’t leave us in suspense long regarding whether hawks is a traitor. He isn’t. He’s a double agent for the Hero Public Safety Commission. After a failure to assess the actual strength of the enemy during the Kamino Incident, … Continue reading The Top 3 Revelations from My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 2
My Hero Academia Anime Season 5, Episode 1 Recap and Review: A Filler to Open
Katsuki prepares to blast Suneater. Season 5, Episode 1: All Hands on Deck! My Hero Academia Season 5 opens with a mostly anime original episode. Or a filler episode. Is that fair? Maybe. All filler episodes aren’t bad, but they usually lack something. It’s often the animation that suffers and the story rarely makes sense or matters. … Continue reading My Hero Academia Anime Season 5, Episode 1 Recap and Review: A Filler to Open
Top 10 Most popular manga based on MAL
10. Fairy Tail Manga vols. 63 Aug 2006 - Jul 2017 MAL Score: 7.67 Fairy Tail is a manga and anime series created by Hiro Mashima. Published in Shounen Magazine in 2006, the series released 549 chapters before ending in 2017. Fairy Tail focuses on Natsu Dragneel, a fire mage, as he searches for his dragon foster father, … Continue reading Top 10 Most popular manga based on MAL
My Hero Academia Manga Chapter 290: Dabi is Toya Todoroki
Chapter 290 - "Dabi's Dance" The theory regarding Dabi's true identity has been confirmed in My Hero Academia manga chapter 290, Dabi is Toya Todoroki. I explained why I thought he might be the lost son of Endeavor in my post Is Dabi Toya Todoroki? In the post, I go through the clues, the mystery surrounding his name, his … Continue reading My Hero Academia Manga Chapter 290: Dabi is Toya Todoroki
Top 5 Anime Characters with Scars
Guts with his Scar against his nose Guts (Berserk) Guts have numerous scars after many battles. However, his most distinct scar is the one across his nose. Guts received this scar during a training session with his former father figure Gambino. During this session, Gambino becomes frustrated after Guts manages to cut his cheek. In his … Continue reading Top 5 Anime Characters with Scars
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
Is Dabi Toya Todoroki?
One of the most pressing questions among My Hero Academia fandom is the identity of Dabi, the mysterious villain, and Lieutenant of the Paranormal Liberation Front. Many fans wonder if Dabi is actually Toya Todoroki. I think the question of Dabi's identity has its merits. So what are the clues? Image of Dabi 1. Mysteries … Continue reading Is Dabi Toya Todoroki?
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 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
Top 5 Story-Breaker Powers in Anime or Manga
One of the issues that writers face when trying to establishing a power system is how strong should your character be. It's a balancing act. If your main character is too strong they'll have no challenge. If they're too weak how can they win? If you want to have a series that's entertaining you need … Continue reading Top 5 Story-Breaker Powers in Anime or Manga
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
5 More Top Manga Artists
5. Hiro Mashima Hiro is the creator of Rave Master (1999-2005), Fairy Tail (2006-2017) and Edens Zero (2018 - present), as well as several spin-offs. Fairy Tail, his most successful series has sold over 60 million copies. Like many mangakas, Hiro was inspired by Akira Toriyama. He also claims the videogame series Dragon Quest and … Continue reading 5 More Top Manga Artists
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