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May 7, 9:06 PM

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I wasn't sure at first but yeah, I officially like Koichi more than Deku. Fun episode! I'm liking this spin-off so far!
May 8, 4:35 AM
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I like the postep and koichi backstory but popster looks like a boy in backstory lol
May 8, 2:41 PM
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OK, I'll finish the season. I just need someone to spoil me if they get together or not? I don't like how shounen like this chicken out 9 times out of 10.
May 8, 3:43 PM
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rasterman7 said:
Another great episode from this spin off that to me already surpasses the original.

We got to see more about Koichi and Kazuho's past from another one of their interactions at his house. I don't really get the people who say they hate him. Look at how nice he is as well as his positivity and sense of justice, he's cool. Meanwhile, we now know more on the reason why Kazuho as Pop Step approached him at the beginning of the series and how much she believes him to be her hero... and maybe more. I'm all for this relationship and the contrast in their reactions.

But enough about that, now there's a roaming killer with a sword and spiky dude is up next. This is so good.

Damn already surpasses the original ? Bro watched Mha on his air fryer aint no way๐Ÿ˜‚
May 8, 8:11 PM

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As soon as he told the story of saving the child and losing his chance to go into MHA I knew the one he saved would be Pop Step. Also if he had told them why he was late I would have automatically let him into the program, the guy has already demonstrated heroic qualities.

May 8, 8:18 PM
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IKR? That's totally unbelievable.
They should have shown him being elected president instead.
@thewiru Not big enough, that guy in a previous election cycle also tried to conceal the coming of an epidemic that would kill 1.5 million of his citizens. He even admits that he lied about the seriousness of Covid in a taped interview with one of the Watergate investigators who puts into a best selling book in my country. Said person is once again President, showing obvious signs of dementia also. <sigh>
Reality SUCKS!!
May 9, 8:21 AM
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Bro could have said his home was on the roof...

First half with Popโ˜†Step's tsundere-ish infatuation with Kouichi made me question the genres of this show. Good thing Knuckleduster showed up to remember us what this show is actually about.

So last episode's scene with Hachisuka seducing that random salaryman via Tinder didn't lead to anything, huh? Alright.

And here's Stai-... ehh... Stendhal.

seweholmes said:
I don't know POP STEP AGE, but I know for a fact that she is a fucking brat.

She's younger than Kouichi (19) and still goes to high-school so my guess is 15-16.
@SouthRzVa OOH! so she's younger, welp, that explains everything.
May 9, 8:27 AM
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@deg they have the same quirk, and voice, and this is a prequel. Like Horikoshi said, use your imagination.
May 9, 11:11 AM

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Dayum suddenly there is a lot of blood
"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

"Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life."
May 10, 9:00 AM
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Great episode! The first scene was really fun, but man, I felt bad for Koichi, what a misunderstanding! The backstory he unknowingly shares with Pop is really sweet. I loved the scene of her, at night, going to his place all excited to tell him the truth only to be blocked by KD. ^^'

Also, things are getting serious with that drug; people are dropping dead!
May 11, 12:28 AM

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I thought Stendhal was going to be a recurring character who could potentially help out the gang, but never mind, he needs to be put behind bars immediately.
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May 11, 9:36 AM
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Kouichi is so endearing, always with a heart of gold.
@KanameYuuki He's a cinnammon roll
May 11, 9:37 AM
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mid so very mid words can not express
@Donquixotefan Why do you mean mid? I think it has the same elements like a MHA show, with the change that we don't have high schooler heroes BUT villains lol. So I like Vigilantes more than MHA
May 11, 10:39 AM

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Cute backstory of Pop and The Cooler, haha. As always enjoyed the episode.

Im happy he got some life into his student arc. I couldnt do that myself during my time back then haha.
May 11, 2:27 PM
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Episodes with backstory always elevate the story and add some depth to the characters, no matter how generic it is, so I can appreciate that. Even without following the main My Hero story, this spin-off has been quite a pleasant watch so far.
May 11, 2:32 PM

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He simply rescued some "boy" heh :D

Those tons of sweaters tho...

May 11, 8:18 PM

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So Pop has been linked with Kouichi since she was little.
The new hero looks dangerous. He even killed the villain.
May 17, 3:05 AM

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Oh what a small world it is with Pop and Crawler, and now we know who Stain modeled himself after.

No wait a minute....THAT IS STAIN!!!!!
May 19, 2:36 AM
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Pretty fun episode. First half with Koichi and Pop Steps first meeting was sweet but she felt a bit too tsundere-like in this adult roster of characters, and the second half was also pretty good. Really excited to see Slade back in action again cus that guy just has to be Slade.
May 20, 5:59 PM

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Interesting another guy like Stain. Hmmm
"We brawlers are sustained by willpower! Even when mocked as reckless and crazy!"
May 25, 6:57 PM

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So Stein/Stendhal before killing heroes he killed villains - even one time Trigger users.

I bet that obnoxious bee brat manipulated him, probably aided by AFO, to start killing "heroes without honor" (in his twisted mind, i.e. everyone except All Might).
May 25, 7:00 PM

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He should kill the bee girl
Jun 1, 6:08 PM
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The OP is something I look forwards too. Each and every episode.
Jun 18, 2:09 AM

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The villains have been moving quick around Naruhata, and this is none the wiser at least for Koichi and the gang. The vibe between Koichi and Pop Step (as Kazuho) is growing nicely, as is their relationship that was birthed out of coincidence from a young man who desires a lot to be like All Might, saving the young girl out of danger while on the way to the entrance exam, losing his most prized hero hoodie to her for safety. The hero that she has been looking out for since then, Kazuho sure is developing her love for Koichi, though subtle for now.

Going back to Akira though, both Koichi and Pop Step having to deal with the villain again triggered by another dose of Ideo Trigger from Kuin, without the help of Knuckleduster, it's going to be a lot tougher. But the coincidence of yet another vigilante by the name of Stendhal, who looks every bit like a samurai, he's one to look out for in this run, going around on his parades for his own sense of judgment.

Stendhal is defintely a Vigilante for sure, though how he operates will make or break Koichi and the gang's involvement in the long-term...
Jun 27, 7:53 PM
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Dang, I knew Stendhal looked and sounded familiar.

Kinda annoyed with the “I actually met you before this” trope but gotta admit that was cute and goes to show how passionate he is about helping others
Jun 29, 5:24 AM

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Of course, they've met each other in the past and only the girl knows about that. Bet she'll not be able to convey this till the end xD

If anything, I like the design of Stendhal. Guy looks like a full-fledged pro hero.
Jul 1, 8:33 AM

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Loved this ep so much, the backstory is so cool. And Sten is my fav character in MHA universe. Shouldn't be surprising as he got the most depth while introduced for a few episodes.
Jul 10, 9:32 PM

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Best episode so far for sure; awesome backstory between Koichi and Popstep and the introduction of a familiar-sounding samurai!
๐˜ผ ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ก ๐™™๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™– ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™– ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™—๐™ค๐™™๐™ฎ
Jul 17, 4:27 PM

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So Koichi saved Popstep and she still has that one hoodie he's missing from his collection :D. Stendhal is a bit too righteous on the whole villain matter ๐Ÿ’€
Jul 18, 12:30 AM
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How is the animation better than the main series
Jul 28, 5:50 PM

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So, Crawler saved Pop when she was a kid, but never knew it was her? Interesting. She definitely likes him.

Sword man is a little more extreme, to the point of murder. He reminds me of someone.

Nov 24, 2:20 PM
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Nice dat fucking plotwist!
Dec 4, 5:24 PM

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I find it pretty weird that Pop was interested in Koichi way before she even started working with him, but the story behind it was actually really beautiful. I’m sure Koichi could pass the hero exam and become an official hero, but maybe it’s for the best that he didn’t he’s probably going to become an even greater hero this way.
Also, the guy with the swords really reminds me of Killer, but he’s even more dangerous. If he ever ends up using Trigger, I think it might be too much for Koichi and the others.
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