(L+CR) My Hero Academia Season 3

[Itlandm]

BnHA is also closer spiritually and even artistically to western superhero franchises, compared to other anime series. People have noticed how this world could nearly be the future of the Marvel Universe in a timeline where the mutant population was never killed off, and I've read in several places that the Marvel Universe was actually a major inspiration for the author. The thing I find most surprising is actually how popular it is in Japan.

[LevelSeven]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

That superhero bubble has never imparted its grace on an anime film at the American box office before. This isn't a trend phenomenon, it's a franchise phenomenon.

Highly doubtful its the series's own merit it stands out. Its flashy and such stuff, but its main premise is about a superhero story, and right now that is the biggest thing people want to watch, so big infact that even the movie Incredibles got a second movie, one that was delayed for a realllly long time. All because its popular right now. The series clearly isnt just liked because of that but im certain a really big factor is the hype around anything with superheroes.

Originally Posted by Itlandm

The thing I find most surprising is actually how popular it is in Japan.

The series started right around the tiem Naruto had its ending coming closer, so the fans looked for a new series and since OP was aready 800+ it wasnt one to really catch up to, Bleach/Toriko was the same and others didnt really fit the battle shounen bill as much as naruto did. MHA fit perfectly at the right time, had enough similarity to normal battle shounens and some different aspects that made it different enough to not be immediately labelled a copy of another series.
At least that is my reason for why MHA got so liked instantly, because if im honest, up to the Stain arc the series didnt really seem that interesting (though that is maybe because i read to much shounen already).

[Guardian Enzo]

Do some reading on the history of the U.S. box office and anime's track record there specifically and I think you'll feel differently.

I don't deny that BnHA is a series with a lot of Western elements - it's a homage to American comics after all. But it's still anime, and until this film that's always been pretty much a deal-breaker as far as the box office was concerned if Miyazaki wasn't involved.

[Dengar]

So... If HeroAca being a super hero show has absolutely 100% nothing to do with its success at the box office, what super hero anime movies were there before HeroAca but during the super hero boom that did poorly?


Like, the only argument you can make here is "correlation does not mean causation", which is true but... Can you really say with utmost confidence that there 100% is no relation whatsoever?

[erneiz_hyde]

Yeah, I really doubt BnHA would be as successful without the trend.

[Guardian Enzo]

Originally Posted by Dengar

Can you really say with utmost confidence that there 100% is no relation whatsoever?

Well, I don't know why I would try, since I never made that statement in the first place.

Obviously, it's everything about HeroAca that's allowed this to happen - the premise, the thematic structure, the characters, the art. It had to be the right series in order to make this happen. But that doesn't change the fact that it's doing something no other anime not directed by Miyazaki has ever done. Other WSJ movies have gotten limited releases in the States, and it's blowing the doors off of what they did. Trying to pass that off as the by-product strictly of genre seems absurd on its face to me.

[Random14]

Well, that's it for the third season, and what a season it was (All Might's last fight remains one of my favorite moments). Fourth season has been confirmed of course, though no idea if a date's been announced yet.

I wish they hadn't ended it at this moment, usually they ended previous seasons after big arcs or during transitional arcs, especially after introducing so many more crazy characters. Like if this season had ended after the Deku vs. Bakugo fight, it would have felt a bit less abrupt than here. Maybe its a sign that the fourth season isn't that far off? Well, one can hope.

Not much to say about the episode itself, since it looks like Deku is gearing up for more training while both sides prepare for the future.

[Hakai]

Mirio-senpai styling all over the first year noobs

Nejire-chan being the most adorable thing in the world

Also it was good to see Gran Torino again after a while.

10/10 final episode. 10/10 season.



PLUS ULTRA!

[Stark700]

The Big Three really made their presence to everyone in class already lol

Oh yeah, we to got to see a very playful Nejire. I had a feeling the VA really enjoyed playing her role. Can't forget about Mirio too. Imo, one of the strangest characters in the franchise. Pretty sure this is just a taste of what we'll get next season. Will have to see.

This season has been quite a ride. I enjoyed the first half more than the second half though.

To be continued 4th Season!

[Kanon]

They did a great job with the Big Three. They're all really fun, Mirio and Nejire in particular. Mirio is amazing, being able to master such a difficult quirk and training his body to a level where he can one shot the likes of Kirishima.

That was another great season of My Hero Academia. The best so far in fact, mainly thanks to All Might's last stand which remains the peak of the series.

[FlareKnight]

Still not sure I buy the rationale that Mirio's quirk isn't incredible. That's like saying being invincible has some downsides so being invincible isn't amazing. Yeah it was something he had to learn to master and had a higher degree of difficulty than other quirks. But he's still impervious to harm when using it.

[blakstealth]

Anyone watch the movie in their respective US theater, yet?

[Kafriel]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Still not sure I buy the rationale that Mirio's quirk isn't incredible. That's like saying being invincible has some downsides so being invincible isn't amazing. Yeah it was something he had to learn to master and had a higher degree of difficulty than other quirks. But he's still impervious to harm when using it.

He basically can't see or feel anything while using it, he can't even breathe. Also it takes insane mind and muscle control to execute his ground permeation, since he has to alternate his quirk usage between his legs to practically run when half-submerged, completely use it to dive AND cancel it under the right angle to strike instantly - at an opponent he can't always keep his eyes on, since he will be blind once fully underground, making every hit a gamble. Pulling a fast one on Midoriya's well placed counter takes that control even further. Also even with his current control, he can't keep clothes on, meaning he has to fight bare... and we've seen how important costumes and gear can be for many heroes, so that's a major setback for him.

So, good season, ends on a high note, S4 should go even further. So we wait...

[Random Wanderer]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Still not sure I buy the rationale that Mirio's quirk isn't incredible. That's like saying being invincible has some downsides so being invincible isn't amazing. Yeah it was something he had to learn to master and had a higher degree of difficulty than other quirks. But he's still impervious to harm when using it.

Except, you know, suffocation. Or falling through to the center of the Earth. He has to unphase his eyes just to see where the person he's fighting is, and if he screws up the timing... well... imagine getting punched in the eye without any surrounding face or bone structure to insulate it from damage. He has to time his movement at every moment with exact precision for the activation of his quirk.

Basically, this quirk would be completely useless, or even potentially suicidal, to someone who hadn't trained themselves as thoroughly as Mirio has. Just like how All For One didn't take Best Jeanist's quirk because Best Jeanist's ablities with it were a result of training rather than just the quirk itself, so would the same be said of Mirio's quirk.

[Tong]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Still not sure I buy the rationale that Mirio's quirk isn't incredible. That's like saying being invincible has some downsides so being invincible isn't amazing. Yeah it was something he had to learn to master and had a higher degree of difficulty than other quirks. But he's still impervious to harm when using it.

Well, it's pretty much like One Piece's Devil Fruits. Some are indeed powerful by nature but it's the user's experience, wits and creativity that ultimately determines how strong it is.

Like the above posters have already said, it takes a great deal of skill and experience to effectively use his Quirk.

[DemonneoPT]

I'm looking forward to see what the League of Villains is planning. It seems another powerful guy joined their ranks. I wonder if the TinTin dude would also manage to beat all of them in under a minute...lol. He has a tricky quirk and worked hard to make it creative and effective. I'm curious about the powers of the other two from the big 3. The revelation of their personalities sure was a shock

Really happy about the announcement of the the fourth season. This is how you adapt a story from a manga/LN. It's divided by seasons removing the need for filler arcs and allowing a decent pace, it has a fantastic animation and art style, godly OST, acceptable censorship and on top of that it's actually faithful to the source material and will have an actual ending. Boku no Hero is a rare sight in a industry full of garbage tier quality animations and forever unfinished titles. No idea how Bones manage to maintain this high quality for their recent works while other studios struggle to produce anything worth watching due to overwork and bad management.

[Anh_Minh]

Originally Posted by Kafriel

He basically can't see or feel anything while using it, he can't even breathe. Also it takes insane mind and muscle control to execute his ground permeation, since he has to alternate his quirk usage between his legs to practically run when half-submerged, completely use it to dive AND cancel it under the right angle to strike instantly - at an opponent he can't always keep his eyes on, since he will be blind once fully underground, making every hit a gamble. Pulling a fast one on Midoriya's well placed counter takes that control even further. Also even with his current control, he can't keep clothes on, meaning he has to fight bare... and we've seen how important costumes and gear can be for many heroes, so that's a major setback for him.

It's true his quirk is very hard to use. But the point is, it's still a great quirk, because it's possible, with hard work, to get it to where it is now. Unlike, say, invisible girl's quirk. No matter how hard she works, can she become as capable in combat as he is?

[DemonneoPT]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

It's true his quirk is very hard to use. But the point is, it's still a great quirk, because it's possible, with hard work, to get it to where it is now. Unlike, say, invisible girl's quirk. No matter how hard she works, can she become as capable in combat as he is?

If she manages to make other stuff invisible besides her own body, then i would say she can become insanely OP. She would just need to learn martial arts and arm herself with certain types of weapons depending of the ocasion. In this scenario, the only ones able to defeat her would be the ones with extra sensory abilities or large AoE attacks.

Even in her current situation, if she removes her clothes, few can beat her. Imagine her against Deku. She could silently approach him and kick him in the balls..lol. There is nothing he could do since he can't see her and can't use sound like the Daredevil. She has an amazing ability. Learning martial arts would be the way to go. Ninjas would kill to have such skill

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

It's true his quirk is very hard to use. But the point is, it's still a great quirk, because it's possible, with hard work, to get it to where it is now. Unlike, say, invisible girl's quirk. No matter how hard she works, can she become as capable in combat as he is?

I could settle for calling it a great quirk with insane drawbacks.

[Random Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

It's true his quirk is very hard to use. But the point is, it's still a great quirk, because it's possible, with hard work, to get it to where it is now. Unlike, say, invisible girl's quirk. No matter how hard she works, can she become as capable in combat as he is?

She can refract and refocus light. Do that properly with enough focus, and you've got a laser.

And how capable she'll be in combat depends entirely on how much she's willing to train in that direction. The fact that you can't see her means she could walk right up to someone and knock them out. If she trains her hand to hand combat skills she could essentially do just what Mirio did here, and take everyone down without them being able to respond.