Boku no Hero Academia

Note: Tl;dr at the end for the lazy ones.
*MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS*


Inspired by American superhero comics, Horikoshi Kouhei's Boku no Hero Academia (or 'My Hero Academia' in English) manga started publishing two years ago, but got gained a lot of popularity only after the release of One Punch Man anime. But being honest here, I must say that I was somewhat disappointed by it.


Story: 6/10
The story is rather childish. In the world of My Hero Academia, on one fine day, out of nowhere, new born babies started having some random super powers which are called 'quirks'. With that, evil villains emerged, and with that heroes emerged ... too, which soon became usual and was accepted by the society. Our main protagonist of the show, Izuku Midoriya, who is always bullied by his childhood friend Bakugou Katsuki who has a great quirk, wanted to join the prestigious 'Hero School', UA, and become the best hero in the world like 'All Might'. But he discovered in his childhood that he is 'quirkless', but finding the potential in him due to various situations, All Might passes on his quirk to him which is somewhat like ultimate strength, speed and endurance. But due to his weak body and lack of practice, he always hurts his body due to the recoil. Anyway, he manages to clear the UA entrance exam and now he must struggle in the school to pass out as a pro hero.
Okay, so far so good. But from this point, the excitement goes downhill. Bad jokes, predictable events, childish plot, and what not, makes it seem more like an American Cartoon than a Japanese Anime.


Art: 7/10
Bones Studio, very popular for it's work in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, delivers some of the best artworks out there. But this time, it gambled with My Hero Academia. The graphics are very sketchy and it feels like we are reading a comic book. It may be a hit for some people. But honestly speaking, it was a miss for me.


Sound: 9/10
There is no doubt that Porno Graffitti, the most misunderstood band name, did an amazing job for the OP with the song 'The Day'. The fast and catchy song and the visuals along with it are very good and fits the mood. 'Heroes' by Brian the Sun is another great ED. And guess what? Kaji Yuki performed the role of Todoroki Shouto! Also other talented voice actors like Okamoto Nobuhiko, Suwabe Junichi, Kitamura Eri, Yuuki Aoi, Inoue Marina did a great job. The OSTs during the action scenes are really good too.


Character: 6/10
This is the biggest negative point for the show. The characters, are well, lame. Everyone is either silly or one dimensional or simply annoying. They all have unique quirks which make them different from each other. But still, they are lame.
Bakugou Katsuki is the lamest and the most annoying of all the characters. He exists just to bully Midoriya Izuku to make the anime more shounenish.
Midoriya Izuku is no good either. A lame-ass who usually cries over stupid things instead of fighting like a man. He is a fan boy who cries tears of happiness like a girl when he is able to see some pro hero. That's seriously lame.
All Might, the strongest hero in the world is the silliest childhood-hero like character. He has got some weird hairstyle and dialogues without any punch. He has one alternate form in which he shrinks to a thinner size with a gunny un-proportional face and body, which may have been shown for comedy, but I found it silly.
Eraser Head is the only character whom I found interesting and mature. Reminded me of Kakashi Hatake from Naruto. :P


Enjoyment: 8/10
I enjoyed the show only in some parts of it (mostly the action part). The rest of the show was silly, childish, predictable and it felt like it was targeted for pre-teens. But anyway, if you have already watched a lot of good anime, then this anime is suited for casual watching.


Overall: 7.2/10
If you are a pre-teen or younger, you will like or maybe love this show. It has all the scenes and factors which today's generation kids love (I guess). If you are a matured adult who is not into silly comedy, bullied-kid-turned-into-superhero or someone who finds funny villains evil, you should probably avoid this anime.


Tl;dr:

+Sound
+A few action scenes
+Good for audience below the age of 16 years

-Poor plot, many loopholes
-Silly and annoying comedy
-Silly and annoying characters
-Comic book sketch-like art
-Not good for mature audience

It's like a rip off of Marvel, DC and One Punch Man. But a bad one. Good for casual watching, if you have already watched a lot of good anime and have nothing new to watch. If you like shounen super power anime, then you will like this anime. I have a feeling that the sequel is going to be better. Let's wait and see.

"All men are not created equal. This was the reality about society that I learned at a young age of four."

Thus begins the journey of Izuku "Deku" Midoriya, a dreamer, who's passion and wish is to become like his idol and role model, the Symbol of Peace, the one and only All Might.

There was never a shadow of doubt that My Hero Academia was slated to divide opinions among fans for all the not quite correct-- but inevitable reasons. Enter Izuku Midoriya, a cheerful but an extremely introvert middle school teenager who feels neglected by the society, not because of his depressive tendencies ... or anything but that he's a "Quirkless" among the more common ones born with "Quirks". Quirks are something which has become a norm in the world of My Hero Academia. Nowadays most people born in the planet consist of the 80% of population which mysteriously develop supernatural powers titled as Quirks. Quirks can vary from the personalities to the genetics of the given person, and there is no clear explanation as to how the powers can manifest within a human's body. As quickly as one can comprehend it, this is the way of life portrayed in the series, and it revolves around Izuku, who is now one of those rare cases where there is no sign of a Quirk developing in his body.

Fans of the Shounen genre know all too well what to expect from the series. And for it to be coming with an ordinary premise that has been done multiple times within the genre (Which as I said earlier can divide opinions easily.), My Hero Academia certainly has its highs and lows. It gets off to a cheesy start with its nail-bitingly snail-like pace and has a nostalgic feeling to it, albeit the premise gets the better of it and it feels very underwhelming. At this point it doesn't provide sufficient meat to the viewer and it doesn't come off as surprising if the viewer decides to drop the show. While the show picks up on it and precedes it by changing the momentum and present more material to the viewer, the inception of the series leaves a bad aftertaste which cannot be shrugged off. After the initial first four episodes, the series starts to change gears and while it becomes more battle-oriented, it also doesn't leave out the characters that drive it and adds more to them. Once Izuku establishes his very own skill set after registering into the prestigious school of heroes, The Yuuei (U.A.) Academy, things look brighter for him and there's more insight to what creates and identifies him. The mid phases of the series is also where the rivalry of Izuku and his life-long friend and also enemy, Katsuki Bakugo, is at its peak.

Izuku Midoriya takes the center-stage in the show accompanied by All Might, who Izuku thinks of highly and his childhood rival, Katsuki. Izuku is depicted as a very timid, a slightly eccentric but still a cheerful boy who's one and only wish is to be a hero like his idol. In a matter of thirteen episodes, My Hero Academia manages to flesh out the basic characteristics of Izuku as he tries to overcome bullies who ridicule him on being born without any quirks. The show doesn't shy away from flashing the reality across Izuku time and time again, which gives it a little more meaning to the trials Izuku has to overcome to become like the hero he always admired. Katsuki Bakugo, who Izuku dearly calls as Kacchan, is the exact but a superior opposite to Izuku. From a very early age he is shown as someone who has immense pride in himself. This is only justified more when Katsuki's flashy quirk manifests. The middle stages of the show focuses more on the one-off between Izuku and Katsuki, and excels at presenting Katsuki's extreme pride in himself and him having a superiority complex. All Might can be said to be the most polarized character from the show. What starts as a super hero with generic drawings and whose power is not revealed, leaves a trail of identity behind which makes the viewer slowly draw in towards his charm and ultimately like him towards the end.

I have always been a fan of Studio Bones and their extremely quirky and exaggerated drawing style. My Hero Academia was a case of the two making a perfect couple. Put together with Horikoshi Kosei's Marvel and DC-inspired characters' art style, Studio Bones did what they do best at presenting the honest and fluid animations as they always have. While its a perfect ten on the visual aspect, its also a subject of mere taste. Many are put off by the Americanized character designs and personalities. So in general, its a hit or a miss on the visuals.

Getting to the sound and auditory aspects of the show, the voice acting of the characters plays a big role in conveying the full material to the audience and it was no different with My Hero Academia. Yamashita Daiki's vocals are synced to perfection with Izuku's timid characteristics. He also does an excellent job at being rational and calm while doing the narration as well. Okamoto Nobuhiko's presenation of Katsuki was nothing short of a spectacle in the show. Katsuki's psyched up reactions are handled masterfully by the pumped up and convoluted voice of Nobuhiko. Not to say that Kenta Miyake's job as All Might was any easier. "There is no need for fear. Why? Because I'm here!" These lines always burst out the joy within me. "The Day" by Porno Graffitti was a perfect choice for the intro and for a classic battle shounen such as My Hero Academia and it will definitely make your blood boil. In a season filled with some amazing openings, The Day without a shred of doubt took the spotlight. "HEROES" by Brian the Sun was nothing short of amazing too. It was more centered around Izuku's character and him coming of age.

If you love shounen anime's, then My Hero Academia will deliver. There is no doubt about that, but its a matter of perspective. It has fights which are more tactically focused and it keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, and has cool characters with some ridiculous powers. My Hero Academia has a wider prospect as a second season is officially announced. The first season is an answer to the potential to be good, and that answer is yes.

If I were to ask you what you aspired to be, what would be your answer? Everyone lives their life chasing dreams, no matter how big or small. Dreams, goals, aspirations; these elements make up each individuals world and are part of what keeps life unique.

The dreams we focus on throughout the anime Boku no Hero Academia are those of Izuku; a young boy who aspires to be the greatest hero in a world filled with heroes. This is no menial task, seeing that each man and woman in this world was born with a quirk (superpower) that gives them a clear advantage over young ... Izuku who was curiously born without one.

Now, originally I had planned to give this anime a lower score (8 or 9) to try to tend my review to a larger audience. The reason behind this decision was because the show itself was nothing notably different or unique. The story was that of a young man who wanted to be a hero, and who accomplishes such through blood, sweat and tears. In retrospect, it's a story we've seen hundreds of time throughout the years in anime.

Now, take a moment, and peer at the world "originally." I had *planned* to give this show a lower score because I knew some people felt it generic. This is something I had considered around episode 5 - 7. I've now finished the show, and have tossed that idea in the trash and burned it.

This show, in my honest opinion, is a must watch of the Spring anime season and is well deserving of a 10. The story is indeed something we've seen a multitude of times before, but this show took that story and made it special. I've seen so many zero to hero animes that I never would have imagined watching another that could illicit the emotions this one did in me. This show managed to pull my full attention and to really immerse me in the world it was meant to portray.

I found that by the end of the series I had grown very fond of the protagonist for his die-hard attitude; and had found myself inspired by All Might, the same man who had inspired our protagonist himself. All Might was one of the best representations of a role model character I have seen, he was actually an adult I looked up to in an anime, which is truly something special after all the side character adults I've seen in shows who are simply there to crack a pun every episode or two. To add to this, each character in the show was given a unique personality that didn't fit any prior anime cliches, something I feel is uncommon in this age of anime.

The sound work in the show was fantastic. The OST fit the setting and genre of the show, and the OP and ED are both ones I looked forward to listening to each week. The art was well done and I never noticed any 'lazy' frames or glaring mistakes - the animation was smooth and enjoyable.

All in all, I really enjoyed watching Boku no Hero Academia. The show felt very much like "Haikyuu" in the sense that you wanted to see each character succeed and left the show each week feeling motivated to be the best version of yourself. If you've not already seen this show, then go watch it - if you dropped it because you felt it was generic, I suggest revisiting it; it's well worth watching.

Now get out there and be your own heroes; I'll see you again for Season 2.
PLUS ULTRA

Perhaps the next “big thing” by Shounen Jump. It was inevitable that Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) would get an anime adaptation. A matter of time and it eventually did. The premise is rather simple and classic for a battle shounen. It takes place in an academy setting with the main character trying to become a hero after being inspired by All Might (his idol hero) and others who vowed to protect their world from villains. Up to this point, there has been all sorts of battle shounen series adapted by Shounen Jump so it was time for superheroes to step up to ... the plate.

The main character, Izuku Midoriya is a young boy who is born without powers. As such, he is mocked by peers, especially a childhood bully named Bakugo. As evidenced from many flashbacks, he is mocked because of how useless he is while the most of his class all developed powers (or otherwise known as “Quirks”) It goes far to the point where he is even nicked named “Deku” for being useless. Although the initial story establishes Deku as a weakling, this changes after he meets All Might, a superhero who is famous in their world.

A general idea about the show is that Deku is constantly trying to prove himself and to others. Early episodes shows that he is fearlessly loyal to his friends and those he wishes to protect. This also includes Bakugo because Deku always wanted to surpass him after seeing how cool he is. Meanwhile, it’s evident that Deku has potential to become a powerful hero himself. All Might gives him the opportunity by letting Deku borrow his Quirk. After training and determination, Deku establishes himself as a newcomer to keep an eye on while Bakugo grows more jealous of his rival’s abilities. That’s also one of the interesting aspects of the show – the character relationships. Deku develops many relationships throughout the series. These include the rivalry between himself and Bakugo, the student-master relationship with All Might, and various friendships at school. Through these relationships, we see how Deku brings the best and worst out of characters. And believe me, there’s quite a lot of characters with their colorful personalities in this series.
With such a large cast, you may be asking yourself “how does the director plan to adapt this show?” Unfortunately, the series is structured to be a 1-cour with a mere 13 episodes. The ongoing manga has over 90 chapters while pacing of the adaptation seems slow. The plus side is that the “slow” also translates to faithfulness as every episode in the series is consistent and leaves nothing important out. As a fan of the manga, I’m proud to say that the series accurately does what it needed to do. I can’t speak for everyone though as the comedy can occasionally feel like a hit or miss for some fans. Although on a subjective level, it’s very popcornish humor that is there for some good fun.

As for the character casting, the show does a neat job at characterizing most of them. Each of them has a different personality, a different Quirk, and unique persona that makes them individually talented. Some of the more prominent characters such as Iida, Uaraka, Todoroki all get their screen time that will be memorable for fans. In the meantime, it’s important to visualize that each character also has a reason to become a hero. So in retrospect, the characters aren’t there just to push Deku’s story but also have story themselves. The downside is that the characterization is condensed for this adaptation as result of the minimal episode figures.

It would also seem inevitable that the show is inspired by other genres and shounen jump works. The generic Exam Arc can be easily compared to series such as Naruto or Hunter x Hunter although with different styles. Meanwhile, there’s the whole underdog premise with the main character trying to make a name in their world. Still, the show is definitely fun to watch as it also seems to be inspired by American comic heroes. Popular series in North America such as The Flash, Arrow, etc all have heroes and there’s some resemblance that can be taken to account for this series. All Might stands out as the poster boy, Deku is the most prominent underdog, while Bakugo is portrayed as the hardcore antihero. And of course, we can’t forget about the villains either. In contrast to the heroic resemblance of the good guys, the villains are designed to look malevolent. The show does a nice job at introducing them without shoving them down the audience’s throats. Villains such as Stain and Kurogiri looks legitimately menacing. It also invites the anime only fans to wonder about their intentions, roles, and how powerful they really are. Because really, the show is literally saturated with all sorts of powers. You name it. We got super strength, explosive punches, gravity manipulation, superhuman flight, ice and fire control, invisibility, and even a girl who can use frog-like abilities. For a world with about 80% humans capable of using supernatural powers, it comes with a cool features.

Adapted by studio Bones, the show creatively designs its characters that matches a fair amount of consistency. Let’s face it, Kouhei Horikoshi is an underrated mangaka and his previous works weren’t considered major successes. Here, we got this show that has superheroes, action, and it just seems like every shounen fan’s wet dream. The character designs, while looks generic, is also creatively attractive. Every character has their own unique appearance and those who are heroes are equipped with a stylistic costume. I can’t say this enough but if there’s anything to remember this show, Boku no Hero Academia should definitely deserve some sort of reward of ‘Best Character Designs of the Year’. The action is well choreographed as well when you see punches landing or super powers connecting as how it should. Furthermore, character expressions brings out the best of personalities whether it’s fierce (Bakugo), Charming (Urakara), or heroic (All Might). Deku’s reactions are mostly comedic although when he gets hyped up, there’s a lot to keep an eye on as well.

Ah Yuuki Hayashi. I was ecstatic after seeing his name appear as the music director as his work on Haikyuu!! Is nothing short of wonderful. Indeed, the music and soundtrack of the show is a solid demonstration of his talent in this show. It is crisp, intense, and cinematic all the same time. For a battle shounen series like this, it’s important to capture every important scene and the music delivered just that – making them relevant. The OP and ED theme songs are also creatively crafted with flamboyant choreography and style. Finally, praise should also be given to the voice acting especially for All Might and Bakugo as their character personalities really shines when you listen to their voice.

So in the end, what should you expect from this show? There’s a lot and if you’re a big fan of battle shounen, then this will be a wonderful treat. From diverse character cast to the high dosage of superhero action, Boku no Hero Academia is a very fun show to watch. Despite my issue with the pacing, it is still consistent on most parts with the manga. With the announcement of the second season, there's still a lot of potential waiting to be explored. All in all, the show is recommendable to anyone. Whether you’re a new viewer getting into anime or a seasonal fan of shounen series, it’s a show that’s nothing short of exciting.

Boku no hero academia or My hero academia was one of the most hyped anime series of spring 2016 and in my opinion it lived up to the hype.

My biggest disappointment was the episode count being only 13 but that was to be expected as Bones rarely does 25 episode anime. However a season 2 has been announced and if they continue to follow the manga season 2 will be even better.

Story: 8/10
The story is not that original but all the characters quirks make the story interesting enough.

Art: 9/10
The art and animation for Boku no hero academia is great for the most is great, there ... is a few scenes near the end were the animation is not that great but it is very good for the most part.

Sound: 9//10
I love the soundtrack it fit the series perfectly. The opening is fine but I thought it would be better, the ending theme is great though.

Character: 9/10
The characters are all unique the only reason it does not get a ten is because their are too many characters and not enough time. The character that were introduced were great.

Enjoyment: 10/10
I enjoyed Boku no hero academia so much it was my favourite of Spring 2016. Not only was it my favourite of Spring 2016 it is only in my top 5 anime of all time.

Overall: 9/10
Overall Boku no hero academia was great. It was slow paced and needed more episodes but I still enjoyed it. Just after the villains arc ( the one the anime ended on) the manga gets way better so I'm very hyped for season 2. I highly recommend My hero academia so everyone. Evan if you thought season 1 was just okay I think you should watch season 2 when I comes out it will be way better.

Watch it on Funimation or buy the blu rays when the come out. Illegally streaming is killing the anime industry.

Thanks for reading my review, It was my first one so it might not be that great.

*ATTENTION*
Do I have your attention now?...hehe

Boku no Hero Academia is not like your every shounen anime. This (and One punch man) is kind of "shounen gone american" version, like the concept of superhero society spreading around which is(and I mean it) certainly not a bad thing. We all watch things for something new but once in a while who doesn't like combos (here bit american-japanese).
Izuku Midoriya is your nerd with hell-lot of bravery who wants to become a hero no matter what. SO it's the story of the journey of this boy from being a zero to some ass-kicking-badass-'all-might'y hero......
The universe of My hero Academica ... is where everybody(almost) have some kind of power or quirk (in anime's terms), now according to their powers they become either heroes or live normally. Now Izuku (I think u already know) is our powerless but passionate wannabe hero, the emotions, the feelings that he carries are one of the +points and is beautifully portrayed. Every hero story needs a rival either in a form of enemy or friend-now here we have Bakugou who is one arrogant prick but yet overwhelmingly powerful, he my friends makes a great rival who is standing on the brink of the pit of evil held by Izuku from the other end. No matter which universe we go we all stay human, hence it is yet another saga of struggle against the odds. Ofcourse (you know) there is also an evil organisation at work who like any other one believes in extermination of all heroes and bring darkness, so what their plan is..>.>(don't worry not tellin) but they still have a big plan they need to execute...so now our Hero Academica will try and stop them..
So let the game begin...

Art/Animation-9/10
Animation is not 'WoW' but it is good, somewhat like in every other anime, it's pleasant to watch.

Music/Sound/Voice Actors-9/10
Music is good...OP is "The Day" by Porno Graffitti and ED is"HEROES" by Brian the Sun....Background music in important and fighting scene is badass,cool...Voice actors are good..I personally quite like Urakawa's voice done by Ayane sakane (She's super cute ...(~ ~))

Characters-8/10
Izuku is good earnest hero, Bakugou is your 'almost evil'-hero, Todoroki is your 'all powerful yet in pain' hero and many more interesting ones.I've read it's manga first and I think you can see a character more truthfully in it's original form, so what I can say is that the character don't have that much depth (but anyway when did shounen heroes had any depth...ლ(o◡oლ)) but still they do the task.

Anyway it's a show with a great potential as Masashi Kishimoto said. I personally think it's a must watch as for seeing the sort-of changing trends in anime industry.
Result::GO AND WATCH IT and see for yourself, alrighty!!!!(Surely, worth a try)

So like, I watched 300 episodes of Naruto, so that makes me some expert on shounen anime. Thing is, this is a good genre, but a lot of titles have too much bullshit. Corny backstories, cheap asspulls, ridiculous powers thinking that bigger=better; there are certainly good shounen, but a lot of them just come off as trying too hard. But Boku no Pico Academia doesn’t step outside of anyone’s comfort zone while it embraces the genre; it’s a love letter to those who grew up thinking superheroes were fucking cool (which they are), and for those who still enjoy a traditional feel-good underdog story, all ... without stepping outside of its boundaries.

To anyone with a soul, the beginning of Izuku Midoriya’s story is easy to understand. He grows up admiring the number one hero, Saitaaaaa...ll Might, and wants nothing more than to be a badass superhero like him, until he soon learns that he simply lacks the genes to do so. Yet, he continues to follow his dream and tries to become some sort of analyst or something, perhaps being a hero with knowledge. Gotta respect someone with determination like this.

One thing leads to another, and eventually Izuku really does end up with a great power, and starts his journey to become the greatest hero ever. But he doesn’t get this power through a sheer amount of luck or through bloodlines, he actually earns it through hard, daunting work.

Without a corny, exaggeratedly tragic backstory, or a free super-overpowered ability, we get a typical shounen hero, one that’s very believable and respectable. Izuku Midoriya isn’t really an interesting character, but the basics of him are absolutely perfect.

The one thing that is exaggerated a bit is the rivalry between Izuku and his childhood rival, Gary Oa--oh, sorry. I mean Bakuman, that’s his name. There’s nothing wrong with the rivalry, it’s just a standard “hey this guy’s better than me, I wanna beat him!” versus “HAHAHAHA SCRUB I’M AWESOME GET GOOD SMELL YOU THE FUCK LATER”, but the anime furiously hypes this rivalry up to the point where it’s obvious that the they’re buying time so the episode can fill twenty-four minutes. Like… I get it. Just fucking punch the guy, already.

Flashbacks, a common shounen trait, are used pretty commonly in general, but they didn’t bother me nearly as much as this one episode did. If anything, they go along with the show’s slow pacing to add some real impact to the show’s big HYPE!!! moments, which are extremely satisfying. This plays into Izuku’s power, which is some sort of super-strength, but using it will essentially crush the body part it’s used from. This means that not only is it severely limited, but using it involves making a clear, conscious decision, leading to each attack being a huge, swift moment with a lot of build-up.
So I guess it’s kind of an orgasm, have fun thinking about that from now on.

But the biggest moments for me were those involving All Might, the #1 hero and almighty (heh) symbol of justice. In a tale all about superheroes and learning how to become one, it’s good to have a character that embodies the role perfectly. He’s the strongest, he’s the nicest, and he doesn’t afraid of anything. His relationship with Izuku is a charming one (no homo tho) and has a struggle of his own, adding to his ideal personality, and his one big fight in the series made for the most exciting scene in all thirteen episodes.

Other superheroes, young and old, play a part in the anime, but not as significantly. For now, most others play as bystanders that observe and take a small part of the action. Everyone’s powers are rather basic and linear: super-strength, gravity, explosives, fire&ice, etc., but they’re made a little more interesting with just a bit of ingenuity.

Battles are often accompanied by some really exciting music, much of it being orchestral with a few pieces having some electronic layers that mingle well with the instrumentation. Much of the other tracks have a good driving feel, such as the vocal-included rock track known as ‘Hero A’. If you don’t remember what that is, it’s the one that says “MY HERO!!” And uh… other things, I guess. Yeah. The seiyuu are pretty great; Izuku’s annoying whiny voice is made a little better with his emotional range and mature narration, Bakuman’s hateful, raging screams are intense as hell, and All Might has a pretty hilarious and great dichotomy between his booming, powerful voice in his superhero form and the frail, weak tone of his true form.

The OP is a good rock song, and while not as overall powerful as a mighty hero, its beginning is a striking, hype-filled section with a great hook. The visuals matching it are rather basic in direction, but effective enough, as it gives a brief look at the main character and the supporting cast with their powers. It’s good to have an action montage and actually know what the fuck is happening in it. The ED is of similar caliber, but not as dynamic or emotional as the OP. I didn’t care for it much, in comparison.

The art style is decent overall, with some great moments where it counts. Battles feature some great animation and a lot of environmental effects like smoke and fire incorporated perfectly. The characters themselves look pretty interesting, and facial expressions always lined up with the vocal performances, both soft and hard. The villains, appropriately named by the show as Villains (don’t get confused, now), are the most interesting, with the endgame’s baddie having one of the strangest appearances ever, with an edgy-as-fuck voice to match it. In a way I wanna laugh at how ridiculously emo he is, but it’s also so crazy that I can buy into it.

In the end, Hero Academia is pretty average, pretty basic. And I respect that. It doesn’t take risks and attempt something it’s not, but the amount of heart it has prevents it from feeling cheap or stale. If you want just a simple little action shounen, it’s right here. But for anyone who craves a little more, maybe you should stick with Hunter x Hunter.

Story - 6/10
Art - 7/10
Sound - 9/10
Characters - 6/10
Enjoyment - 9/10
HYPE - FULL/10
Overall - 7/10
Favorite episode - 12
Favorite character - All Might
Recommendation level - High

My Hero Academia is regularly billed as "The New One Piece" or "The New Naruto". There's certainly some truth to that - even setting aside meta comparisons like its status as Jump's new cash cow, it clearly draws inspiration from both, with its distinctive cartoony character designs and action scenes owing much to One Piece, and its school setting and ensemble cast resembling early Naruto.

But the important thing is what's new.

It'd be easy to dismiss Hero Academia as another soulless clone of its predecessors (and there really are so many), but in some respects HeroAca marks a progression from usual genre conventions. The first and ... foremost example of this is in the protagonist, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya.

One of the biggest and most frequent problems with battle shonen protagonists is in the origin of their powers. Goku, Naruto, Ichigo, Yusuke, and many other such protagonists are all born special. The growth of these characters and their abilities ultimately breaks down to unlocking a series of contrived powerups.

Deku, however, is born powerless (which in the setting of HeroAca is quite unique). But as he idolizes heroes - especially All Might, who is considered the world's greatest hero - he devotes his life to the study of heroes' abilities. Perhaps because of this, Deku develops the virtues key to being a great hero, is recognized for this by All Might himself, and is granted powers of his own.

This is one of Hero Academia's strengths - there's an emphasis placed, not just on becoming the strongest hero, but on becoming the *greatest* hero. On what it means to be heroic. HeroAca is a series about character growth, but it's about their growth as people as much as their growth in skill.

The battle system also benefits from this, as their powers (or "Quirks" are they are known) are always simply what they are. While Deku's increasing ability is a core part of the plot, the roof on his power level is set from day 1. His progression is only him learning to use it. This keeps the series grounded, ensuring it doesn't devolve into a string of powerups. Better still, every step taken to gain control of his abilities is logical and earned - there's no deus ex machina at work here.

That we're able to empathize with each step of his journey keeps us invested in Deku, which is the core of why this series works. The contrast of virtues also makes for an interesting and colourful supporting cast. each with their own reasons for becoming heroes. This is helped by some exceptionally distinct character designs courtesy of mangaka Horikoshi Kouhei's unique sense of style and aesthetic. There's no mistaking HeroAca for any other anime.

However, while all this applies to Hero Academia as a series, both to the manga and later instalments of the anime, to speak solely of this particular season of the anime, it suffers from being a 13-episode season. Not only is this season absurdly slow-paced compared to the source material (most likely as an attempt to neatly end with a complete story arc), but it ultimately leads to a lack of actual content. As a result, there are alarmingly few hot-blooded beat-the-shit-out-of-each-other fight scenes, considering that these are practically mandatory for this genre.

At the end of the day, My Hero Academia is a prelude for things to come. It's the beginning of a long story. The first act. It's a very solid foundation to build a great series on, but that is all it is - a foundation. HeroAca is definitely a good show and worth watching, but it is only the tip of the iceberg.

Story/Plot: 5/10
Animation/Graphics: 8/10
Music/Background: 7/10
Characters: 8/10

Overall: 7/10

For Fans Of: One Piece, Naruto

I went into Boku no Hero Academia with the certainty that I'm gonna like it, and a lot at that, because I believed it resembled one of my favorite shows - Hunter x Hunter. The similarities I expected to see weren't in plot and characters, but in genre and more important, mood. Well, I was right.

The plot of BHA is the typical shounen underdog plot - the protagonist starts out weak and maybe goes through a defeat or two by his arch rival or another strong character, only to grow stronger in the course of the story and defeat them by the end of it. ... Done poorly, this type of story is predictable and doesn't provoke any emotions in the viewer. Done well, such a story is by no means less predictable, but it becomes strong and emotional as well. It all depends on the execution of the tropes.

Boku no Hero Academia is on the emotional side - it manages to provoke the right emotions at the right moment and THAT's the reason why I compared it to Hunter x Hunter at the beginning - because the latter does the same. The emotions BHA provokes are definite, specific, and what is most important, strong. I've seen many shows that try to force emotions into the viewer, but to no avail. With the time I've come to realize that the reason why this is unsuccessful is the vagueness of the topic in question, the uncertainty and confusion of the scene/plot, so that in the end the viewer doesn't know what kind of emotion they should be feeling. Love? Hatred? Annoyance? Euphoria? Maybe the reason is that these shows try to provoke contradictory emotions at once, so that these emotions cancel one another. Or maybe they just don't dig deep enough into the characters' minds and explore their true feelings. Or they just try to be a bit too subtle about the emotions and spare them. BHA doesn't spare anything in regard to emotions.

Another aspect of the anime I liked was its pacing. BHA is a fast-paced show that doesn't waste episodes to set up the mood - because it can do this in the course of the story instead.

As for the characters in BHA, they might not be the most original ones in terms of personality, but they are interesting. The best part about the characters is that they are not overpowered and everyone possesses at least one major weakness. I've seen many anime shows with similar plots where everyone but the protagonist is shamelessly overpowered. Not only that, but the protagonists of such shows grow into the same or even stronger overpowered beasts as their enemies in very short a period. Which leads me to the next major asset of the characters in BHA, in this case the protagonist, Izuku - the acquiring of power. Izuku starts as quirkless, much to his dismay, only to later receive the Quirk of his favorite superhero. However, the means through which this happens differ from those in many other shows. Izuku is not gratuitously granted these powers. He has to work out to receive them - he has to deserve them. Not only that, but even after finally receiving them, he still can't make use of them without painful consequences. This places a natural limit to how strong a character can be and creates both plausibility and tension.

The rest of the cast each have their own charm. The best thing about them is that even when each of them represents a certain character archetype, they still have some quality that defines their personality as unique and belonging to only them.

Coming to the art, I found the character designs to be original and unforgettable, which is a plus. I watched the show in 720p, so the quality wasn't very good, but I still liked the animation, especially during the action sequences. Actually, the animation of BHA is one of its main assets. It further adds to the emotional appeal of the show, that is. I like shows with dynamic animation and BHA is one such show.

The sound and music were nice as well. The OP and ED were energetic and in mood with the show and I downloaded them in the end (I just couldn't help it). The overall soundtrack was nice, too. The voice acting was good - I believe the VAs did a great job with each of the characters.

As for my enjoyment, I believe it's needless to say it was high. Shounen series usually have higher enjoyment rates than other types of shows (at least to me), but only the best of them can leave me with a long-term impression. If there was anything I didn't like about Boku no Hero Academia, it was its length - I wished it could go on longer. That's why I liked Hunter x Hunter - because it was good and entertained me for two long weeks, which felt like two days, to be honest. Anyway, I'm happy that a second season has been announced and I'll be looking forward to it. I might even rewatch the first season in 1080p if it's released before the second season.

All in all, Boku no Hero Academia is an excellent shounen series and I recommend it to all shounen fans. Even if you aren't a fan of shounen, you may still find the concept about superpowers interesting.

I was actually pretty surprised how much I ended up liking this anime. It didn`t look ike it was going to be anything special but this season was great. This season mostly feels like an introduction to the series. It`s only 13 episodes so theres not much and can finish this fairly quickly.

Story: 8
The story in this was actualy unique but strangely familiar. It feels like a Naruto or a DragonBall Z at times. The fights can in this are also amazing.

Art 7 and Sound 7:
Nothing to special with these two, the anime looks pretty good and the animation stays good quality in the fights. ... The sound was also decent, nothing great but nothing bad.

Character: 9
I actually really liked the characters. There`s a nice balance between the main and supporting characters. Plus some of the villains in this look pretty badass. It`s a nice setup for the series to come.

Overall: 8
Overall this was a surprising joy. I would recommend waiting for the second season to come out though because they kinda leave you hanging towards the end.

Hey, frickin villains tryna turn the city topsy turvy, wussies never acted this tough when the world were just filled with robbers and cops- Ey! ey that's mah groceries! Yo get back here! You better be scared cuz mah quirk is a gun! Yeah that's right fool, back off.

You might be thinking: "Hey its gotta be one of those generic shonen again, I ain't got time fo that." You might be just too far off right there. Boku no hero academia is quite unique, for the first season I guess, it doesn't really follow the overused cliché that is being seen in every shonen, the ... formula would always be the main protagonist starts off weak, and then just becomes the most overpowered thing ever, that's not the case here though. From the start to the end of the first season, the show was able to maintain the concentration of the cast within the show and it doesn't just cut them off one by one too. The 'Power' of the main protagonist is also maintained throughout the show, *SPOILERS* even in the end, he was not shown off as the most piece of unkillable trash like most shonen always falls into, making Boku no hero Academia a slightly different shonen in terms of formula.

The plot is linear just like all the shonen you've seen, that's right it's the, "I wanna become the very best!" cliché, but that's ok, because everyone wants to be the best too, kind of overused but relatable, especially if you're in a world where superpowers can be obtained that easily. The Artstyle is nice, it has that superhero comic visual going on which is very fitting, and the animations were done very well, it looks very smooth. The music I must say, such beautiful opening, a fresh change of pace of melody within the anime industry, probably one of the anime openings that I never skipped.

Finally the characters, now this is where most shonen have failed, a few succeed to not neglect this category, and one of them is Boku no hero academia, imagine you write like 10-20 bunch of characters, and all of them have different personalities, different ambitions, different minds, and now add different superpowers into the mix, with conditions, executions and flashy animations, that might hurt your head a bit, especially if you're doing a whole series focusing on every one of them.

There are a few flaws I found in this anime, one of it is the overdramatic protagonist, like seriously, if you give him a waterproof sack, he's gonna be fillin it up in an hour or so just by his obnoxious crying. Secondly, I do not like how the pacing feel throughout the entire season, I guarantee you there are fillers in there, like *SPOILERS* near the end, it was so frustrating how sometimes an episode gives you barely nothing new than what was presented in the previous one, Whenever I was about to get into an episode, and then the ending starts rolling in, I'm like, "No, no no, that can't be it! What happens next!?" Either that, or i'm just too enjoying it, and it never felt enough.

I must say, Boku no hero academia might just be the dark horse of the Shonen genre of the season, and I will look forward to finishing the second season, and even judging it from a stagnant perspective, I for sure knew it would get a season 2 because of how short the first season felt like.

And dahell was with All might's moves? Frickin cringey American punches, I mean seriously? Detroit Smash?? Oh wait, that's really funny and ironic actually.... P.S: Invisigirl best waifu!

I enjoyed fighting/shonen shows, so you would know I enjoyed this show a lot. If you were to compare it, One Punch Man would have the closest setting to it, but this show would be psychologically more in depth. If you start comparing them, then you might underrate this show a lot. Now, that said, this is what I had to say about the show.

Story (9/10)
This show, unlike most Shonen Jump shows, do a shorter episode length instead of "Do it until the latest chapter" style from older formats (The Big Three Shonen Jump shows being prime example), or the 25 episodes for more recent ... format (say, Shokugeki no Soma or Haikyuu). Because of that, the pacing would be quite slow, as they are covering only two arcs of the manga, but rest assured, they make every episode worth watching. There was no filler episodes, everything is from the manga, and they were good. Talking about a powerless person in a superpower society setting? It's not like it has not been done before, the hero actually have to work for his power, and even after that still needs to master it, are quite...generic, but hey, it's a good formula and get you hyped up whenever we comes to the fight scene.

Art (8/10)
The artwork is good, but I almost thought they had to allocate the budget wisely, because there were times I thought things can be better looking, but hey, I'm comparing it with One Punch Man which does even better job at art. Also, because it uses a lot of American comic style when it comes to All Might, you might find the artwork shifts from time to time a lot.

Sound (9/10)
I love the OP and EP, which is rare, considering they usually make one hype song and one not. But they did two fast soundtrack, and I kinda like it. Also, the battle scene BGM is quite hype.

Character (7/10)
Now, despite having 2 arcs over 13 episodes, the background characters still require more screentime. Don't get me wrong, many have quite unique Quirks/abilities/superpowers. But aside from the few around the main characters, the whole class are not really memorable. And they are in like half of the season. And because the characters would not get their arcs until the second, third, maybe even fourth seasons (and even then more characters get introduced), just don't get too attached to the girl in the background until like the third season maybe.

Enjoyment (10/10)
I enjoyed this show a lot, part of it because of how much tweaking they had to do to make the supposed 13 episodes. I know the story can be finished in less than 13, but the fact that I feel no filler was made (only added scene) makes me enjoy it a lot more. Also it does do some funny scene which made the whole series even better (Yeah, I always fall for the 'shonen fighting plus do some funny stuff to make things better' trap),

Overall (8/10)
This is a show I thought you can enjoy even if you don't like a lot of superheroes shows. The story may be generic, but it does not depict superheroes as the winner most of the time, which is something I thought makes it quite interesting. However, because it has to set up a lot of things for the future, it may be good if you pushed it aside until the next season is near (which there is).

Boku no Hero Academia Review


Story (8/10) Very Good
More Specifically (8.50/10) Very Good

The Story Arcs that Season 1 of Boku No Hero Academia covers where very good arcs. Setup arcs, exam arcs and a ambush arc basically. They were all very well done and the pacing was very good also. This first couple arcs do indeed focus a lot more on Izuzku, All Might and Bokugou more than any of the other characters so if you were looking for more attention from any other character than isn't those three than you might feel just a tad but unsatisfied. It had very good built up to ... the end of this very good season.


Art and Animation (8/10) Very Good
More Specifically (8.75/10) Very Good+

Everyone say the names of the animators and the company that would be behind the adaptation of Boku No Hero and where really happy that it was in the hands of Bones because their track record is not bad but very good actually the only thing they are known for that shines in a bad light to some digree is giving us original endings that weren't in the manga. Examples the first FMA and Noragami Season 1. But when it came to Boku No Hero they didn't do that it adapted everything very well from and from an animation standpoint it was very good also it wasn't the best but it's definitely not bad to no degree. The hypest fight we had to look forward to was on episode 12 and although the fight was well animated a drop in art style during that fight scene did that place which didn't happen anywhere else in the entire season but it will most likely get cleaned up in the retail releases but for right now that's the only thing I can truly nitpick at from an animation or art style standpoint.


Sound (9/10) Great

The sound is probably the best part of this series the Opening and the ending match the series and I didn't skip them once. The BGM and sound effects during the anime was also great also I would call it a masterpiece but it's great nonetheless. Voice acting was on point also (JP VA) I know the dub started and I haven't heard it so I am only talking about the Japanese voice acting.


Characters (8/10) Very Good
More Specifically (8.50/10) Very Good

The characters in Boku No Hero Academia were very good also. Not great because like I said before majority of them weren't really focused on in this season just an introduction of their powers and a bit of screen time here and there but for the characters there were focused on we did get enough to keep us or at least me entertained enough to not have a huge problem with the fact that the others didn't get enough screen time.


Enjoyment (8/10) Very Good
More Specifically (8.50/10) Very Good

My Enjoyment for Boku No Hero was very good I was always present the day the episode aired and I enjoyed every single episode fairly. Bones to a very good job bring this series to life.


Overall (8/10) Very Good
More Specifically (8.65/10) Very Good+

Boku No Hero Academia anime adaptation I think succeeded as it covered the first 21 chapters of the manga in 12 episodes and announced a Season 2 for next year. Popularity for this series will skyrocket and Bones did it justice.

So, I just finished the final episode minutes before sitting down to write this. Was this my favorite show of the season? Yes. I’d say it’s tied up between this and “Re:Zero.” Hero Academia gets some special points though because it really fired me up in a way that I used to get fired up for shonen anime back in the day.

Hero Academia really makes me think of something like a particularly good Naruto arc with all the filler cut out.

So what made this show so great? I think it’s probably for the same reasons One Punch Man was such a wild success, people ... like a good hero. Dark, gritty, real, none of those are words you would use to describe either of our heroes in Hero Academia or One Punch Man. In both of these anime the hero is someone who genuinely wants to help people. (Sure, I guess you could argue that Saitama is a self proclaimed hero for fun, but at the end of the day he’s not the type to walk passed a mugging just because he didn’t really feel like being a hero that day, and I think the fact that in his heart he’s truly self sacrificing for the greater good is shown throughout the series.)

The trend recently is to make things real. Heroes might not all be so good, sometimes good people do bad things for the right reasons, sometimes seemingly good people ultimately have a very dark ulterior motive, all that jazz. It’s everywhere in movies, games, anime, you name it. Goody two shoes have taken a very hard fall out of being fashionable. But I think people actually like a genuine hero more than they like a “real” hero because the “real” heroes don’t give us anything to believe in. I thought “Man of Steel” was a cool movie, but it didn’t make me want to be Superman. The really corny, always doing the best thing for everyone Superman? That guy actually makes me want to be a super hero. And I think My Hero Academia tapped into that same vein. It made me want to be a hero like All Might, and in doing so it made me really relate to Midoriya’s aspirations.

Watching Midoriya fight against the odds to fulfill his dream made me want to fight for my dreams too, the same way superman swooping in to save a cat from a tree or jumping in front of a kryptonite fueled train inspires me to be heroic too.

Ah, Boku no Hero. Probably the shonen of the season. Aclaimed by many, is it that good? Let's see.

Story: 6
A normal kid with no powers wants to be a hero. This would be appalling and unoriginal as hell if everyone else have any powers too, but this is not the case. Everyone but him have a different kind of superpower, what allows the anime to emphatize the MC's fears and insecurities. The story flows smoothly since the first chapter

Art & Sound: 7
The animation has that Gainax-ish vibe, making it enyoyable, but we don't have a lot of action here to truly shine this animation. Opening ... theme and animation are good enough, being so catchy, and the soundtrack, well...has its moments, but follows nicely the way in the epic moments this series has.

Character: 7
The MC is that archetype of character. Yes, i mean the untalented young boy who want to be the very best (in this case to be a hero and help others), doing his best effort to achieve it. However, while he's an archetype, he's a pretty good character and well developed. You feel his progress during the show. No stupid power-ups (hi Ichigo), just a boy making progress slowly, and that's kinda rare in a shonen.
Boku no Hero has many secondary characters: All Might, the best hero, is another archetype. Again, in this case this is not bad: All Might's mission is to inspire, to be the reference. And he does hella good.
Deku's classmates are well characterized but not developed at all just because the anime is incomplete, but you have an idea of their dreams and personalities with just a couple of arcs. Especial mention to Bakugo, Deku's childhood rival, always invaded by anger, that can by exhausting to see. But he's more than it seems, showing moments of wit and cold blood.

Enjoyment: 8
I enjoyed a lot this series, despite being short or a shonen. Well, i watched 9 episodes in a row, nothing more to say.

Overall: 7
This is a good anime. Average story, while a bit original, good narrative, but the main problem is that is currently incomplete. Let's see if the second season fulfill the good expectations created in this one.

"Do you recommend this anime?" Yes. especially if you are a shonen fan.

If you liked Boku no Hero Academia, take a look to:
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, pure epicness with nice characters, story and narrative.
- Hunter x Hunter, probably, among One Piece, one of the best shounen series out there.

Warning possible Spoilers

In less than a year we got two amazing anime's that defined the superhero genre One Punch Man and My Hero Academia, but Hero Academia decides to go a different route that makes it just as good as OPM.

The story is set in a world where 80% of the human population have different superpowers called Quirks, Izuku Midoriya want's to be a hero just like his idol All Might, but he was born without a Quirk until he unexpectedly encounters All Might himself where he discovers a secret that begins his journey of being a Hero.
What I really love about the story is ... pretty much the whole premise because watching just felt like if Marvel and DC had a baby and this is what we got which is goddamn amazing and it truly shows you what it means to be a hero and seeing Midoriya along with his other superpowered friends learn what it takes to be a hero was definitely an entertaining ride as the situations they encountered when testing out their quirks and even encountering villains would show what they are really capable of.
The biggest part of the story is seeing the mentor/student relationship between Midoriya and All Might as All Might has chosen him to be his successor for his power it showed a very respectable and trustworthy relationship between the two as Midoriya would listen for what is required to make sure his body can withstand the effects of the power while All Might makes sure he doesn't push himself to the point where it'll hurt him further and Midoriya also reminded All Might what it means to be a true hero as his admiration towards him and the people around relit the spark he had lost.
I liked how it also focused on Midoriya's relationships with some of the other hero's who all thought he was useless to begin with, but after seeing some the actions he made their respect for him did grow and his respect for them grew too even to the point where he would sacrifice himself for them, it was also interesting seeing the students learn how to use their quirks properly and how to work as a team which makes the bond between them slowly grow especially when they had to fight villains together which made them look like a very capable bunch even if they had been split into separate groups.

Now there is a huge amount of characters in this show especially when it comes to the student hero's, but not all of them are probably worth mentioning since a few don't say that many lines.
Izuku Midoriya is the male MC and begins without a quirk until All Might gives him his own to him, Midoriya usually screams or whimpers a lot which might annoy people, but it makes sense since he has been surrounded and bullied by quirk users like Bakugo until recently and despite this he is actually a brave person willing to make snap decisions in the case if someone is in danger which has saved a few characters lives to be honest, he is a determined, honest and kind-hearted person as his dream is to be a hero so he can protect everyone which seems like a very good reason to like the guy plus he has studied every superhero's powers meaning in combat he can be very strategic and helpful when fighting enemies even when he can't use his quite often.
All Might is the No.1 hero and is known as the symbol of Peace along being Midoriya's mentor, he has two forms to him his hero form and his true form as he sustained an injury that has been making him use his powers less and less which is why he has been looking for a replacement, at first he seems like a cool guy who would never be afraid of a fight, but really he is always afraid and has lost sight if what it means to be a hero until Midoriya shows him that meaning again which is why he chose Midoriya, he can be a very over the top guy though he is very protective and takes matters very seriously if the situation might end up with people getting hurt.
Katsuki Bakugo is Midoriya's rival in some case and has the quirk explosion, I honestly do not like him to some extent because he starts out as an overconfident, selfish and very egotistical idiot and he is always angry no matter what, he always makes everyone seem below him especially Midoriya because he has no quirk yet he still wants to be a hero which really annoys him, but his character does get slightly better by the end since he encounters other people who have powers better than his and the fight he has with Midoriya starts to make him open his eyes more, but he still remains an angry jerk.
Ochako Uraraka is a female student at the academy and her quirk is zero gravity, she becomes Midoriya's friend very quickly since he saved her life during the entrance exam, she is a very kind and sweet person since she was willing to give Midoriya some of her points after he saved her life, she is often making sure her friends are ok as long she isn't suffering herself since using her powers often does make her sick.
Tenya Iida is a male student who is part of a respectable superhero family and his quirk is engine, at first he looks scary, but he is a very honest and strict person since he takes being a hero very seriously and he did underestimate Midoriya until he sacrificed himself to save Uraraka during the entrance exam which then made him respect Midoriya more and became a good friend of his, he eventually becomes the class president because Midoriya believe's he is a good leader.
Tsuyu Asui is another female student who has the quirk frog which is literally frog powers, her personality may look plain, but she is actually a protective, sharp and intelligent person since she was the first who noticed how similar Midoriya's and All Might's quirks were.
Shouta Aizawa is another teacher at the academy whose quirk is Erasure, he is a very cold and apathetic teacher and even said that whoever came last during practise would be expelled and he didn't see the potential in Midoriya until he showed Aizawa that he could control his powers in some way,but he does care about his students and even risked his life to protect them when the villains attacked them.
Minoru Mineta is the smallest student at the academy and his quirk is pop off, he is shown to be a pretty perverted and joker like, but he doesn't do well during battles as he went into a crying fit when the villains attacked until Midoriya gave him the courage to fight back.
Momo Yaoyorozu is another female student at the academy whose quirk is creation, she has incredible analytic skills as she deduced why Midoriya and Uraraka didn't do a good job against Bakugo and Tenya in their training battle making her a very intelligent and calm member of the team and despite appearing blunt she just wants to make sure her friends become great heroes.
Shouto Todoroki is a male student who was recommended for the academy since his quirk has the power to control both cold and hot temperatures, he isn't shown much as he mainly keeps to himself, but he is very deductive often trying to figure out things that seem mysterious like when the villains attacked the students and he froze some to find answers.
I know there are other characters who made some kind of impression, but the others that I haven't mentioned there isn't much to talk about them even though some like Mina, Eijirou, Fumikage and Tooru seem like very interesting characters, but with the amount of characters in this show that make up one class it would be difficult to give any of them screentime especially when Tooru is completely invisible which be difficult to make her a well known character since you always keep forgetting her, but the students in this class all seem like interesting characters that have something waiting for us to see.
Of course there is the villain too who is Tomura he is pretty much a psychopath who is bent on killing All Might, but even though he doesn't look prepared for a fight he shouldn't be messed with since he is very tactical and intelligent often evading a lot of attacks against him and his quirk allows him to make people slowly disintegrate making him a dangerous foe to get near, I thought he was pretty intimidating for a weak looking guy.

The artstyle looked really good and fitted the way the show was, I really liked the design's of the characters as they all seemed different which is always a good thing to me and it was even better how some of them didn't even look human which showed how extensive quirk powers could be, the costumes that the students wore were really good too which put some of Marvel and DC's superhero costumes in their place.
I also have to say that the soundtrack along with the op and ed was great, it was epic and always came in at the right time it made the show feel even more like a proper superhero show.

I liked the variety of superpowers in this show and instead of being called superpowers they were given a name that was more befitting with how they come to be, the amount of different powers was also intriguing since each one seemed very cool despite looking like they are just a variation we have seen from Marvel and DC superheroes.

The action is this show was very exciting and were planned out very well because we don't see heroes and villains going at it with fists and furry we actually get to see some strategy and teamwork too as it was really interesting seeing the characters trying to evaluate a situation and seeing how effective their power would be against the enemy and whether they should attack them or avoid them as they don't know the enemies strengths too, but we also get to see the students fight each other which helped them show how well their powers would do in an actual battle and also brought some conflict about with certain characters too.

There was also a decent amount of comedy though not as much as I remembered don't get me wrong the jokes were funny, but this show was more serious than funny because there was a lot of moments between Midoriya and All Might that were pretty inspirational and somewhat sentimental too.

Overall this is a brilliant superhero anime and I can't wait for the second season to finish so i can binge on it and hopefully be completely amazed by it because this is definitely a show I wouldn't mind running for a good while since there are so many opportunities here.

So this is going to be a review of the first season of my hero academia!

*SPOILERS ALERT*

My hero academia was probably the most hyped up anime of this season and it's understandable why, it's the next big shonen according to alot of people. Now does it live up to it's hype? It certainly did for me!

Story:
Simple, in a future where 80% of the world population have manifested a power like ability referred as a Quirk! These powers can be anything from psychic abilites to fiery explosions. Anyways our protagonist Izuku Midoriya is a boy who want to become a strong hero like his role ... model, the strongest hero: All might.

Problem is that he is one of the few minority without a quirk, this leaves him devestated but he still strives to get in to his dream highschool: U.A.
As the anime progress Midoriya manage to acquire a powerful quirk trough his role model All might. But to use this quirk he must train hard to be a worthy vessel.

The story takes place during Midoriyas first year at highschool. The story itself is very simple and not very complicated. I found the story very exciting an wanting more. The story is simple but brings out the best in it. An intresting story that will keep you hooked.

Art:
The studio behind Hero Academia is Bones who are known for both the FMA series and Noragami. It aint no madhouse but bones does a really good job and does the manga justice. Beautiful brightful colors and the fight scenes are also animated very well. Especially All might vs Nomu which is considerd by many as the best fight since Saitama vs Boros.

Overall a fantastic job done by Bones, cudos to them!

Sound:
The soundtrack is to be honest outstanding. It captures moments like All might vs Nomu soooooo well and it hypes you up! You get super excited at some scenes which is contributed by the great soundtracks.

Character:
The Characters are very shonen like. There is this cool guy, there is this hotblooded guy, A girl who has a crush on the main character and so on. If you like shonens you will definitely enjoy the characters, if you dont like shonens then you probably wont as much but you might still like them.

The first season focused alot on Midoriya as a Character and he got a good bit of development. From being a insecure cry baby he actually becomes alot more confident in himself and developes as a person. He's not so nervous around people as he used to be and actually stands up to his bully!

Enjoyment/Overall:

I like shonens but they were starting to get a bit boring to me and predictable but hero academia reignited the fire inside of me. I have not enjoyed a Shonen like this in a long time and it feels great. With beautiful brightful colors and a fantastic soundtrack to go with the action you cant help but smile and fangirl/boy at some points as you get caught up in the moment. Im not being a Fanboy right now as i had kind of low expectations on this series and tough it would turn out to be popular first and then decrease like Fairy tail but after reading the manga to i can say that it will only get better from here on with every arc.

Hero Academia is here to stay and will stay for a long time as it's not going to end anytime soon! Just sit back and enjoy this Masterpiece in the making!

TL;DR at the bottom in the form of Pros/Cons.
*Contains some miniscule spoilers, none of which particularly affect the viewing experience*

Boku no Hero Academia is the anime that took the Summer 2016 season by storm. With a rather popular source (a manga with the same name, published on the infamous 'Shounen Jump') and high production values, coupled with the fact that it was produced by Bones, BnHA was bound to be good - and it did not disappoint.
There have been many points that BnHA has been criticized for, the most common of them being that it lacks originality. Certainly, the story has a 'been there, done ... that' feeling, since it features a bullied underdog protagonist in a world which looks suspiciously like something straight out of One Punch Man. What most people fail to notice is that under that clichéd exterior, it is so much more. BnHA is an anime that takes all things shounen, polishes it up and presents it with a twist of American comics thrown in. It manages to portray a vast array of emotions in a rather short one-cour time-frame.


Story (8/10):
The story of BnHA seems fairly typical to begin with. The first 2-3 episodes maintain a relatively slow pace, which makes some viewers turn up their noses at the series. Yet, these initial episodes are absolutely necessary to set up the world, introduce the most important characters and to explain Deku's past. After these episodes, the pace picks up considerably as it moves to the UA entrance arc. From then on, it's a roller-coaster ride of action and emotions (Or basically, all things shounen).
Note that the entire first season of BnHA is simply an introduction to the series and there is a ton of amazing content left to adapt. The best thing is that the anime adaptation is extremely faithful to its source.


Art (9/10):
Just goes to show what studios can do with a decent budget. The animation of BnHA, though not eye-candy like One Punch Man, is still very fluid and detailed.


Sound (9/10):
The OP and ED were both quite good, though the ED was quite a lot better. The soundtracks were right for each situation and nothing really felt overly jarring. In effect, it was fairly well done.


Characters (10/10):
This is the one section where BnHA has gone above and beyond its competition. BnHA features a vast array of characters, each of whom has been given ample screen time. I cannot explain all of them (because I think there's some sort of word limit), so I'll be sticking to just three.

-Midoriya Izuku (Deku): The protagonist of BnHA. He starts out as a weak teenager who is often bullied by his classmates, primarily by Bakugou Katsuki (Kacchan). Since he lacks a quirk, his peers consider him inferior, but his enthusiasm to become a hero just adds fuel to the fire. Deku's life changes (vastly for the better) when he meets his idol, the #1 hero, All Might. BnHA mainly focuses on Deku's journey to becoming a Hero, mostly on his time in High school.
Deku is a fairly well built character - an underdog from the start, hence not being in the least bit overconfident; courageous while knowing his limits; thinks his way through and possesses the drive to do his best. Though occasionally jittery and nervous, he is a likable character on the whole.

-Bakugou Katsuki (Kacchan): Kacchan is Deku's childhood friend/enemy, who always makes it a point to look down on him. He was determined to be a genius right from when he was a child and the manifestation of a powerful quirk just added to his self-important nature. Kacchan considers himself above everyone else, which is partially true, since he is usually by far the best of his peers. His irritation with Deku started when Deku claimed that he also wanted to be a Hero, a role that Kacchan looked up to. Over the course of BnHA, Kacchan grows the become one of Deku's greatest rivals.
Kacchan initially seems like a block of dumb muscle, but is revealed to have quite a lot of aptitude for coming up with strategies as well. His actions and behavior often hinge on his self-confidence and pride.

-All Might: Everyone's idol, The Symbol of Peace, All Might is the world's #1 Hero. Deku has worshiped him from a very young age and is overwhelmed when they meet... but Deku soon realizes that there is more than what meets the eye when it comes to the Greatest Hero. All Might is the character who acts as catalyst and a gateway for Deku's journey to become the greatest. He plays the mentor for Deku in many ways, while being quite badass in general.


Enjoyment (9/10):
All said and done, it is undeniable that BnHA is a very enjoyable show. As someone who is a huge fan of the original manga, this adaptation felt almost panel-perfect. The last 3 episodes in particular, were exceptionally well done.


Overall (9/10):
Boku no Hero Academia, as stated before, is a very shounen anime. Many of the events and sequences in this anime can be predicted by those who have some understanding of how shounen anime work. Yet, this series excels in its execution to such an extent that most other flaws can be overlooked. BnHA is an excellent anime to watch in any situation, while being a very good starter anime as well (due to the Western Comic influences). Overall, it is a series that I would recommend to almost anyone.


TL;DR? Here's a quick summary.

Pros:
-Great production values
-Shounen done right
-Large cast of unique characters
-Even pacing

Cons:
-Slow start (3-4 eps)
-May seem clichéd to those who have watched too much shounen

I absolutely HATED the story because it is the most cliche series up to date.
The whole "I want to be a superhero" plot has never really done it for me.
Though "Cliches" only exist because certain plot elements have been done so many times before,
but this ISN'T A RACE ON WHO DOES IT FIRST/EARLIER, it's about WHO DID IT BETTER and
Boku no Hero Academia by far delivered immensely.

Story 7/10
The story revolves around Midoryia, whom of which has no powers in a world where
super natural powers have been given to practically everyone. Midoryia despite not
having any powers still wants to become a hero and tries ... to pursue it.

This series made me feel/cheer for a character(Midoryia)
quicker than any series in my entire lifetime of anime and manga, it literally
only took 2 episodes.

THE CHOSEN ONE!
In anime/manga, it takes time for you to care about the characters.
For example, Luffy from One Piece, Naruto(9 tails), Edward from FMAB, Gintoki, Yato from Noragami,
Okabe from Steins;Gate, Lelouch from Code Geass, list goes on and on...
practically every single series takes you 10 episodes and or 20 chapters or longer for you
to care about the main characters. If any of the main characters die right near the beginning
you'd probably shrug your shoulders and not give a shit, because quite frankly
they ALL have that "CHOSEN ONE" trait.
They're all good and or a natural at something
born with some special skill or some hidden power or some destiny to fulfill or some
trait that gets them a harem or some girl/guy suddenly protecting/taking a liking to them asap or they are born hot and good looking.
It takes time for you to take a liking to these characters, to develop with them and start cheering for them because most likely
they're better off than you are.
As said earlier, Boku no Hero Academia made me cheer and feel for the main character straight off the bat very quick, which I will get into.

Characters 8/10:
Midoryia is not born with nothing. He isn't physically attractive, he doesn't have any powers, absolutely nothing.
I take that back.... he has BELOW nothing. He has a negative value of .. infinity.
His body is pretty weak and fragile, his self confidence is tinier than an ant, the list goes on.
Not only is he below nothing but he's shoved to the ground.
His doctor tells him to just give up his dream, he constantly gets laughed at by society, pushed around, beaten up.
I take it back, he isn't shoved into the ground... he's shoved into the Earths crust.
No support from anyone, he smiles and sucks up the pain when getting laughed/beaten by society, doesn't fight back and cries, continues forward, and its sooo utterly painful to watch.
Like... come the fuck on, GIVE HIM.... JUST 1 TINY CHOSEN ONE ASPECT LISTED ABOVE FOR FRICKEN SAKE.
One remarkable plot point that this character has is that anything and everything he will do and recieve in the future will and if not be 10000% EARNED.
Out of all the series I've watched so far, none of them start from below 0.
Midoriya has to work very very hard just to even touch 0 in this world. He earns everything he will get. Even more touching is that he'd probably go Saitama(One Punch Man) and be an unofficial hero if he loses his mind. This show sends the message that if you aren't the chosen one, take it and make it so you are.

Aside from Midoriya, rest of the characters are pretty cliched, not really much to say, hardly focused on them yet.

Also noted, there are HUGE battle flaws in every character which personally grounds the series to more realism
+1

Art & Sound 10/10
I give all series this score, as long as animation is consistent, and music matches the mood, I don't really care.
These categories are way too subjective, hence I don't really bother.
That noted, the music in this series BLOWS ME OUT OF THE WATER. Highly impactful emotional pieces.

Enjoyment 10/10
Seeing Midoriya go from -1000 to 0 and then hopefully proceeding higher in the future is what made everything enjoyable.
The sound track matched so many scenes well, this series delivered a punch straight in the gut.

Overall 10/10
"Cliche" to some, but when you look at it more distantly, it blows your mind. Maybe it could be because it's so relatable.
If you're born with a silver spoon, you might not feel what this series is conveying.
As said earlier, this isn't a race on who makes it first, but who makes it better and by far this series blew me away.
The reasons why I'm giving this a straight 10/10 is because it made me care about a character in the matter of 2 episodes than any other series does in 100s

A brilliant modern shounen that improves upon most of the faults in classic shounen series – fillers, inconsistent animation, out of control scaling, awkward pacing, and so on, and so forth.

It's a Bones production, so you know that technical quality is guaranteed. Judging by the background art, I can tell that some of the same people who worked on Soul Eater are also working on this one.

As for the anime itself, it's exactly what you think it is. The title is pretty self-explanatory. It's basically superhero Harry Potter. The show has many merits, but if there's one thing it excels at, it's the ability to ... generate hype. When it comes to generating hype for a cool scene that's about to happen, HeroAca stands head and shoulders above everything else. It can be the most mundane, pointless, fruitless action that the protagonist engages in, but the show has a way of getting you to feel like you're about to win a gold medal in an Olympic competition.

This has to do in large part with You Say Run, the hype soundtrack from the first season. It turned into quite the popular meme during the show's first season's run, with plenty of "You Say Run Goes With Everything" compilations popping up on YouTube, making the simple point that this soundtrack can make literally anything feel epic and hype. You Say Run has been used less in the show's second season, and almost not at all in its third, so the hype factor has gone down, but it's still there.

Another area where the show absolutely shines is the cast. Every character's personality compliments the other, and though the designs of some are a bit strange and not quite aesthetically pleasing, this show sports one of the most likable cast of characters I've ever seen in a shounen.

However, the glue that holds the entire cast together is the protagonist. Let's be honest here. Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, is Naruto Uzumaki 2.0. There's no reason to deny it. He's just an improved version of Naruto, however, the improvement is massive. I cannot possibly do justice to how much Deku is an improvement upon every underdog protagonist we've seen so far in shounen. It cannot be understated how amazing a character he is. Want to see an underdog protagonist, but who is also actually allowed to prove his own competence and succeed on the merit of his own actions, instead of some demon fox or hollow sperging out and taking care of everything for him? Well, then you've come to the right place. As far as underdog protagonists go, I believe Deku is the best that any shounen series has to offer, or second best insofar as you consider Luffy an underdog.

If I were to fault this show for anything, then it would be its simplicity. I like a story with a rich and complex narrative and world. This is why I'm such a sucker for Legend of the Galactic Heroes and One Piece. There’s a reason why they are far and away my 2 favorite anime of all time. In particular, One Piece has over 1000 named characters and the most intricately developed world of any anime in history. In contrast to Oda's epic, Kohei Horikoshi, HeroAca's author, seems to purposely go for simplicity. Plot devices often pop out of nowhere, conflicts aren't exactly remarkably profound, and their resolutions usually come rather swiftly, and it all sems to be done as if to make a point, to say that a story needn't be complex in order to be interesting.

On the one hand, it makes me admire how compelling he can make his narrative with so straightforward and uncomplicated a story. On the other hand, it will never be a timeless epic, but then again, it doesn't have to be. It's transient entertainment, but it will give you some of the most intense experiences that anime has to offer.