History BrokenBase / MyHeroAcademia

** Fans, however, argue that Midoriya is forced to learn how to use One For All, turning it from an AwesomeButImpractical ability that breaks his bones to a power he can use as effectively as All Might once did, leaving him room for growth, and argue that it would be unrealistic to expect a Quirkless Midoriya to be able to effectively fight against villains who have mastered their Quirks, some being downright [[StoryBreakerPower overpowered]] , and would just end up being [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped by most of his opponents]] [[labelnote:*]]Either by villains like Muscular, Overhaul and All for One or by his classmates like Bakugo or Shoto.[[/labelnote]] pointing out that Horikoshi ultimately decided against Midoriya being a Quirkless hero for this very reason and finally argue that a Quirkless Izuku would have been seriously {{overshadowed|ByAwesome}} by his Quirk-wielding classmates.

** Detractors consider Midoriya receiving One For All a case in which the hero gets powerups handed to him, and would have preferred seeing Izuku become a great hero despite being Quirkless, oft citing other characters that ''have'' Quirks but [[FightsLikeANormal functionally fight as if Quirkless]] due to the limitations they have, Aizawa[[labelnote:*]]His "Erasure" only erases a Quirk so long as he doesn't blink, and as such is very fast and agile, being compared to a {{ninja}} InUniverse.[[/labelnote]] and Stain[[labelnote:*]]His "Bloodcurdle" only works if he can ''ingest'' his targets blood, so he needs to be able to ''cut'' them first, hence his use of bladed weapons and extreme manueverability.[[/labelnote]] in particular being mentioned. They also point out that Midoriya becoming a famous hero with such unfavorable odds would have been a more inspiring tale than Midoriya becoming a great hero because he was lucky to meet somebody who gave him an overpowered Quirk.
** Fans, however, argue that Midoriya is forced to learn how to use One For All, turning it from an AwesomeButImpractical ability that breaks his bones to a power he can use as effectively as All Might once did, leaving him room for growth, and argue that it would be unrealistic to expect a Quirkless Midoriya to be able to effectively fight against villains who have mastered their Quirks, some being downright [[StoryBreakerPower overpowered]] , and often point out that Horikoshi ultimately decided against Midoriya being a Quirkless hero for this very reason. Others also point out that a Quirkless Izuku would have been seriously {{overshadowed|ByAwesome}} by his Quirk-wielding classmates.
** There is, however, a third camp (though not as loud or visible) that sits on an awkward middle ground between the previous two: those who believe that, like the first group, Midoriya should have stayed Quirkless, but like the second group, agree that there's no way that MHA's current plot, with its high stakes and villains with {{Story Breaker Power}}s, would have worked with a BadassNormal protagonist and would require an [[JustForPun overhaul]] of the entire story in order to accomodate for such kind of main character, but argue that a plot with lower stakes and a smaller power scale would have made for a more interesting story.

* The treatment of the series' female characters has come under increased scrutiny starting from the Meta Liberation Army Arc. During the battle between the League of Villains and the MLA, not only is Curious the only major member of the MLA to die, but she dies an incredibly graphic CruelAndUnusualDeath when Toga uses Uraraka's Quirk to send her floating in the air before dropping Curious to the ground so hard she is reduced to a bloody smear. Then, during the following Paranormal Liberation War Arc, not only does Mirko get [[FanDisservice brutally maimed and dismembered]], but Midnight, one of the only main pro heroines and teachers, is KilledOffscreen by some minor villains with little to no fanfare and is [[ForgottenFallenFriend barely mentioned again afterwards]] despite her bond with Aizawa and Present Mic being a major plot point up to this point, and she was the ''only'' major hero to die outside of a bunch of redshirts; compare how the male Sir Nighteye had a tear-jerking death scene and was brought up occasionally after his death. Perhaps the biggest controversy was Star and Stripe, who was suddenly introduced with a StoryBreakerPower Quirk hyped up as a bigger deal than One For All, only to suffer a relatively inconsequential death just a few chapters later, leaving debates about whether or not her single fight was worth its time. Detractors see this as blatant sexism and "fridging" in an artificial attempt to shock the viewers and raise the stakes, while supporters claim that it's realistic that just because a character is a woman doesn't mean they're exempt from injury and even death in an action series like this.

* The treatment of the series' female characters has come under increased scrutiny starting from the Meta Liberation Army Arc. During the battle between the League of Villains and the MLA, not only is Curious the only major member of the MLA to die, but she dies an incredibly graphic CruelAndUnusualDeath when Toga uses Uraraka's Quirk to send her floating in the air before dropping Curious to the ground so hard she is reduced to a bloody smear. Then, during the following Paranormal Liberation War Arc, not only does Mirko get [[FanDisservice brutally maimed and dismembered]], but Midnight, one of the only main pro heroines and teachers, is KilledOffscreen by some minor villains with little to no fanfare and is [[ForgottenFallenFriend barely mentioned again afterwards]] despite her bond with Aizawa and Present Mic being a major plot point up to this point, and she was the ''only'' major hero to die outside of a bunch of redshirts; compare how the male Sir Nighteye had a tear-jerking death scene and was brought up occasionally after his death. Perhaps the biggest controversy was Star and Stripe, who was suddenly introduced with a StoryBreakerPower Quirk hyped up as a bigger deal than One For All, only to suffer a relatively inconsequential death just a few chapters later. Detractors see this as blatant sexism and "fridging" in an artificial attempt to shock the viewers and raise the stakes, while supporters claim that it's realistic that just because a character is a woman doesn't mean they're exempt from injury and even death in an action series like this.

* The revelation that Aoyama is the U.A. traitor has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot, with Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed. Which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to do hero work just yet. [[label:note*]] A move that was already a sore spot for a lot of people who feel that this is a flaw in the Hero system that discourages students from doing the job they're being trained for even in instances where the qualified heroes fail.[[/label:note]] Others point out that rather than being an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

* The revelation that Aoyama is the U.A. traitor has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot, with Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed. Which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to do hero work just yet. [[label:note*]] A move that was already a sore spot for a lot of people who feel that this is a flaw in the Hero system that discourages students from doing the job they're being trained for even in instances where the qualified heroes fail.[[//label:note]]Others point out that rather than being an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

* The revelation that Aoyama is the U.A. traitor has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot, with Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed. Which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to do hero work just yet. [[label:note]] A move that was already a sore spot for a lot of people who feel that this is a flaw in the Hero system that discourages students from doing the job they're being trained for even in instances where the qualified heroes fail.[[//label:note]]Others point out that rather than being an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

* The revelation that Aoyama is the U.A. traitor has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot, with Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed. Which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet. Others point out that rather than being an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.
** Adding to his status as a BaseBreakingCharacter, the mere existence of the UA traitor also reveals how All For One is actually [[BondVillainStupidity an incredibly incompetent villain]]. Deciding to use a previously quirkless kid as a mole at a prestigious hero school with notoriously high standards is risky enough, but we later find out that Aoyama doesn't even have a failsafe mechanism in him like Lady Nagant did. While this can be excused with the explanation that AFO didn't have this quirk when he approached the Aoyamas it doesn't explain why he shows no reaction or concern about his exposure leading people to question why he continued to keep Yuga under his thumb instead of killing him or relegating Toga to steal the blood of a general studies student to take up this role instead.

* Since Aizawa is a BaseBreakingCharacter, his teaching methods are also controversial, particularly how willing he is to expel his students. Supporters argue that it's natural for him to have high standards for would-be heroes and quickly shoo out those who don't have what it takes, and that, as mentioned above, he was right to be angry with most of his class for making an unauthorized attempt to save Bakugo or [[AccompliceByInaction not doing anything about the ones who did]]. Detractors, however, argue that Aizawa's Quirk test is no better of a judge of talent than the entrance exam, especially for Midoriya,[[labelnote:*]]Although since Aizawa doesn't know about the true nature of Midoriya's Quirk, and only knows that going full power injures Midoriya, some argue that Aizawa can't be blamed for making a decision based on limited information. since it's noted that Shinso(whom Aizawa considers a victim of the entrance exam's favoring flashy Quirks, and later tutors himself) would have done about as poorly as Midoriya did on Aizawa's Quirk Test. Perhaps even worse since Midoriya had the caveat of having trained under All Might for nearly a year while Shinso presumably did no physical training at all given the outcome of their fight in the Sports Festival [[/labelnote]]. They also argue that even threatening to expel those who didn't take part in the Kamino Ward rescue mission was excessive. The later revelation that Aizawa didn't actually expel any of his students either is a realistic twist that's consistent with his use of "rational deceptions" or a poor attempt to justify Aizawa's actions in retrospect.

* Since Aizawa is a BaseBreakingCharacter, his teaching methods are also controversial, particularly how willing he is to expel his students. Supporters argue that it's natural for him to have high standards for would-be heroes and quickly shoo out those who don't have what it takes, and that, as mentioned above, he was right to be angry with most of his class for making an unauthorized attempt to save Bakugo or [[AccompliceByInaction not doing anything about the ones who did]]. Detractors, however, argue that Aizawa's Quirk test is no better of a judge of talent than the entrance exam, especially for Midoriya,[[labelnote:*]]Although since Aizawa doesn't know about the true nature of Midoriya's Quirk, and only knows that going full power injures Midoriya, some argue that Aizawa can't be blamed for making a decision based on limited information.[[/labelnote]] since it's noted that Shinso(whom Aizawa considers a victim of the entrance exam's favoring flashy Quirks, and later tutors himself) would have done about as poorly as Midoriya did on Aizawa's Quirk Test. Perhaps even worse since Midoriya had the caveat of having trained under All Might for nearly a year while Shinso presumably did no physical training at all given the outcome of their fight in the Sports Festival [[labelnote:*]]. They also argue that even threatening to expel those who didn't take part in the Kamino Ward rescue mission was excessive. The later revelation that Aizawa didn't actually expel any of his students either is a realistic twist that's consistent with his use of "rational deceptions" or a poor attempt to justify Aizawa's actions in retrospect.

* Since Aizawa is a BaseBreakingCharacter, his teaching methods are also controversial, particularly how willing he is to expel his students. Supporters argue that it's natural for him to have high standards for would-be heroes and quickly shoo out those who don't have what it takes, and that, as mentioned above, he was right to be angry with most of his class for making an unauthorized attempt to save Bakugo or [[AccompliceByInaction not doing anything about the ones who did]]. Detractors, however, argue that Aizawa's Quirk test is no better of a judge of talent than the entrance exam, especially for Midoriya,[[labelnote:*]]Although since Aizawa doesn't know about the true nature of Midoriya's Quirk, and only knows that going full power injures Midoriya, some argue that Aizawa can't be blamed for making a decision based on limited information.[[/labelnote]] since it's noted that Shinso(whom Aizawa considers a victim of the entrance exam's favoring flashy Quirks, and later tutors himself) would have done about as poorly as Midoriya did on Aizawa's Quirk Test. Perhaps even worse since Midoriya had the caveat of having trained under All Might for nearly a year while Shinso presumably did no physical training at all given the outcome of their fight in the Sports Festival[[labelnote:*]]. They also argue that even threatening to expel those who didn't take part in the Kamino Ward rescue mission was excessive. The later revelation that Aizawa didn't actually expel any of his students either is a realistic twist that's consistent with his use of "rational deceptions" or a poor attempt to justify Aizawa's actions in retrospect.

* Since Aizawa is a BaseBreakingCharacter, his teaching methods are also controversial, particularly how willing he is to expel his students. Supporters argue that it's natural for him to have high standards for would-be heroes and quickly shoo out those who don't have what it takes, and that, as mentioned above, he was right to be angry with most of his class for making an unauthorized attempt to save Bakugo or [[AccompliceByInaction not doing anything about the ones who did]]. Detractors, however, argue that Aizawa's Quirk test is no better of a judge of talent than the entrance exam, especially for Midoriya,[[labelnote:*]]Although since Aizawa doesn't know about the true nature of Midoriya's Quirk, and only knows that going full power injures Midoriya, some argue that Aizawa can't be blamed for making a decision based on limited information.[[/labelnote]] since it's noted that Shinso(whom Aizawa considers a victim of the entrance exam's favoring flashy Quirks, and later tutors himself) would have done about as poorly as Midoriya did on Aizawa's Quirk Test. Perhaps even worse since Midoriya had the caveat of having trained under All Might for nearly a year while Shinso presumably did no physical training at all given the outcome of their fight in the Sports Festival.[[labelnote:*]] They also argue that even threatening to expel those who didn't take part in the Kamino Ward rescue mission was excessive. The later revelation that Aizawa didn't actually expel any of his students either is a realistic twist that's consistent with his use of "rational deceptions" or a poor attempt to justify Aizawa's actions in retrospect.

* Since Aizawa is a BaseBreakingCharacter, his teaching methods are also controversial, particularly how willing he is to expel his students. Supporters argue that it's natural for him to have high standards for would-be heroes and quickly shoo out those who don't have what it takes, and that, as mentioned above, he was right to be angry with most of his class for making an unauthorized attempt to save Bakugo or [[AccompliceByInaction not doing anything about the ones who did]]. Detractors, however, argue that Aizawa's Quirk test is no better of a judge of talent than the entrance exam, especially for Midoriya,[[labelnote:*]]Although since Aizawa doesn't know about the true nature of Midoriya's Quirk, and only knows that going full power injures Midoriya, some argue that Aizawa can't be blamed for making a decision based on limited information.[[/labelnote]] since it's noted that Shinso(whom Aizawa considers a victim of the entrance exam's favoring flashy Quirks, and later tutors himself) would have done about as poorly as Midoriya did on Aizawa's Quirk Test. They also argue that even threatening to expel those who didn't take part in the Kamino Ward rescue mission was excessive. The later revelation that Aizawa didn't actually expel any of his students either is a realistic twist that's consistent with his use of "rational deceptions" or a poor attempt to justify Aizawa's actions in retrospect.

** Supporters of Hawks frame the issue more as [[spoiler:extremely important (i.e. world-protecting) intelligence work culminating in Hawks [[DontMakeMeDestroyYou regretfully using lethal force]] out of necessity.]] In fact, Hawks had given Twice the chance to surrender peacefully, when it would have been easier to immediately go in for the kill, something Hawks only resorts to after Dabi shows up and nearly kills Hawks. They point out that, regardless of how AffablyEvil and mentally unwell he is, Twice is guilty of multiple instances of murder and attempted murder (both personally and through his doubles) while having complete loyalty to a group of terrorists planning the ''downfall of society''. Hawks advocates specify that pitying Twice's rough past shouldn't mean handling a literal OneManArmy (capable of him cloning individuals like [[TheJuggernaut Gigantomachia]], [[HulkingOut Re-Destro]], or [[PowerParasite Shigaraki]] himself) with kid gloves, much less one who attacked you first. Especially taking into account that one of Twice's last actions was fatally stabbing a hero in the back of the head to protect the gleefully psychotic Toga. Some go so far as to commend Hawks for making the tough decision and putting the lives of thousands above his own [[PragmaticHero moral comfort. Hawks supporters also note that Dabi's sympathy for Twice comes off as rather disingenuous, considering that Hawks notices that Dabi is not actually grieving for Twice's death, and Dabi later uses footage of Hawks killing Twice in order to further undermine the public's faith in heroes, implying that Dabi considers Twice a convenient tool rather than a comrade. Compare how Hawks regrets killing Twice, and privately expresses sympathy for Twice.

* The treatment of the series' female characters has come under increased scrutiny starting from the Meta Liberation Army Arc. During the battle between the League of Villains and the MLA, not only is Curious the only major member of the MLA to die, but she dies an incredibly graphic CruelAndUnusualDeath when Toga uses Uraraka's Quirk to send her floating in the air before dropping Curious to the ground so hard she is reduced to a bloody smear. Then, during the following Paranormal Liberation War Arc, not only does Mirko get [[FanDisservice brutally maimed and dismembered]], but Midnight, one of the only main pro heroines and teachers, is KilledOffscreen by some minor villains with little to no fanfare and is [[ForgottenFallenFriend barely mentioned again afterwards]] despite her bond with Aizawa and Present Mic being a major plot point up to this point, and she was the ''only'' major hero to die outside of a bunch of redshirts; compare how the male Sir Nighteye had a tear-jerking death scene and was brought up occasionally after his death. Detractors see this as blatant sexism and "fridging" in an artificial attempt to shock the viewers and raise the stakes, while supporters claim that it's realistic that just because a character is a woman doesn't mean they're exempt from injury and even death in an action series like this.

''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'', a famous series with a large fanbase, isn't without its share of [[BrokenBase divisive opinions]].

! Character Arc and Development

!Setting

!Arcs and Plot Points
* The Internship Arc has become one of the most controversial parts of the story, with many people calling it either the best or worst arc in the entire series. Those who love it often praise the darker tone and greater focus on the villains and their relationship with others, as well as the intense and emotional battles throughout the arc, and the fact that [[spoiler:it has the series' first character death]]. Detractors of the arc often bring up how the main cast is almost entirely sidelined in favor of characters who have just been introduced, taking away some of the impacts of higher stakes, the awkward pacing and ArcFatigue, and the entirety of the heroines' role in the story being relegated to half a chapter. Additionally, despite his amazing introduction, [[spoiler:Overhaul's entire organization is destroyed in the span of a single operation, making him look completely incompetent, and immediately after has his arms removed by the League of Villains, who were able to win their short-lived "rivalry" by leaving all the work to the heroes]]. However, the base is less broken in regards to the ending of the arc, which both fans and detractors agree to be rushed.

* Because of the fan-favorite status of both Twice and Hawks, [[spoiler:Hawks's extended manipulation and later murder of Twice while infiltrating the League of Villains]] has led to a significant amount of discourse. Most of the debate is over where exactly the hero's actions lie on the SlidingScaleOfUnavoidableVersusUnforgivable. That said, the moral ambiguity of this conflict was undoubtedly intended by Horikoshi.
** Fans of Twice tend to frame the issue as [[spoiler:Hawks manipulating the feelings of a mentally-ill man for ''months'' to squeeze out information until Twice [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefulness]].]] In particular, they emphasize [[spoiler:the implied killing taboo among heroes that discourages even the most hardened of heroes from using lethal force against the most dangerous of villains (excluding [[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman Nomu]]).]] They argue that [[spoiler:the extrajudicial murder of Twice was wildly unnecessary given the fact that there were multiple heroes on the scene capable of non-lethal capture (like [[KnockoutGas Midnight]], [[DishingOutDirt Cementoss]], or [[{{Kevlard}} Fatgum]]).]] They also point out that [[spoiler:Hawks' request for Twice to come quietly was done immediately after revealing his deception and likely with knowledge of Twice's prior issues with disloyalty, suggesting Hawks expected ([[GiveMeAReason or even planned]]) for a hostile response to justify killing him.]] That [[EvenEvilHasStandards even]] Dabi was internally angered by the perceived callousness, as evidenced by a rare instance of empathy towards Twice's feelings, is taken as support for this interpretation.
** Supporters of Hawks frame the issue more as [[spoiler:extremely important (i.e. world-protecting) intelligence work culminating in Hawks [[DontMakeMeDestroyYou regretfully using lethal force]] out of necessity.]] In fact, Hawks had [[spoiler:given Twice the chance to surrender peacefully, when it would have been easier to immediately go in for the kill, something Hawks only resorts to after Dabi shows up and nearly kills Hawks]]. They point out that, regardless of how AffablyEvil and mentally unwell he is, [[spoiler:Twice is guilty of multiple instances of murder and attempted murder (both personally and through his doubles) while having complete loyalty for a group of terrorists planning the ''downfall of society''.]] Hawks advocates specify that [[spoiler:pitying Twice's rough past shouldn't mean handling a literal OneManArmy (capable of him cloning individuals like [[TheJuggernaut Gigantomachia]], [[HulkingOut Re-Destro]], or [[PowerParasite Shigaraki]] himself) with kid gloves, much less one who attacked you first.]] Especially taking into account that [[spoiler:one of Twice's last actions was stabbing a hero in the back of the head to protect the gleefully psychotic Toga.]] Some go so far as to [[spoiler:commend Hawks for making the tough decision and putting the lives of thousands above his own [[PragmaticHero moral comfort]].]] Hawks supporters also note that Dabi's sympathy for Twice comes off as rather disingenuous, considering that [[spoiler:Hawks notices that Dabi is not actually grieving for Twice's death, and Dabi later uses footage of Hawks killing Twice in order to further undermine the public's faith in heroes]], implying that Dabi considers Twice a convenient tool rather than a comrade. Compare how Hawks [[spoiler:regrets killing Twice, and privately expresses sympathy for Twice.]]

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed. Which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]].]] Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]] Others point out that rather than being [[spoiler:an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to]] and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

** Adding to his status as a BaseBreakingCharacter, the mere existence of [[spoiler:the UA traitor also reveals how All For One is actually [[BondVillainStupidity an incredibly incompetent villain]]. Deciding to use a previously quirkless kid as a mole at a prestigious hero school with notoriously high standards is risky enough, but we later find out that Aoyama doesn't even have a failsafe mechanism in him like Lady Nagant did. While this can be excused with the explanation that AFO didn't have this quirk when he approached the Aoyamas it doesn't explain why he shows no reaction or concern about his exposure leading people to question why he continued to keep Yuga under his thumb instead of killing him or relegating Toga to steal the blood of a general studies student to take up this role instead.]]

!Female Character Writing

* The treatment of the series' female characters has come under increased scrutiny starting from the Meta Liberation Army Arc. During the battle between the League of Villains and the MLA, [[spoiler:not only is Curious the only major member of the MLA to die, but she dies an incredibly graphic CruelAndUnusualDeath when Toga uses Uraraka's Quirk to send her floating in the air before dropping Curious to the ground so hard she is reduced to a bloody smear]]. Then, during the following Paranormal Liberation War Arc, [[spoiler:not only does Mirko get [[FanDisservice brutally maimed and dismembered]], but Midnight, one of the only main pro heroines and teachers, is KilledOffscreen by some minor villains with little to no fanfare and is [[ForgottenFallenFriend barely mentioned again afterwards]] despite her bond with Aizawa and Present Mic being a major plot point up to this point, and she was the ''only'' major hero to die outside of a bunch of redshirts]]; compare how the male [[spoiler:Sir Nighteye]] had a tear-jerking death scene and was brought up occasionally after his death. Detractors see this as blatant sexism and "fridging" in an artificial attempt to shock the viewers and raise the stakes, while supporters claim that it's realistic that just because a character is a woman doesn't mean they're exempt from injury and even death in an action series like this.

** Fans, however, argue that Midoriya is forced to learn how to use One For All, turning it from an AwesomeButImpractical ability that breaks his bones to a power he can use as effectively as All Might once did, leaving him room for growth, and argue that it would be unrealistic to expect a Quirkless Midoriya to be able to effectively fight against villains who have mastered their Quirks, some being downright [[StoryBreakerPower overpowered ]], and often point out that Horikoshi ultimately decided against Midoriya being a Quirkless hero for this very reason. Others also point out that a Quirkless Izuku would have been seriously {{overshadowed|ByAwesome}} by his Quirk-wielding classmates.

* The reveal that Midoriya [[spoiler:will eventually receive the Quirks of all the previous One For All users]] practically fractured the fandom. Some fans fear that Midoriya will become the overly powerful protagonist that will leave the other characters [[CantCatchUp behind]] and make them irrelevant, a problem that’s plagued other shonen series like ''{{Franchise/Dragon Ball}}'' and ''{{Franchise/Naruto}}''. Other fans are excited about this twist, saying that it could introduce an interesting new conflict for Midoriya and make his fights more varied and exciting. There’s also a third subset of fans who, while concerned about this turn of events, want to wait and see how Horikoshi will incorporate the twist into the story before judging. This was compounded with [[spoiler:Shigaraki getting more powerful in the Meta Liberation Army Arc, followed by The Doctor giving him the original All For One Quirk while augmenting his body further in the Paranormal Liberation War Arc]]. While some think that this is a clear problem of PowerCreep rearing its head on a manga that managed to avoid it, others are excited at the prospect of the awesome fight that will result from it. In the latter group, some of have pointed out that it's completely logical for [[spoiler:the Quirks of previous One For All users to be merged into it, since the merger of an existing Quirk with an acquired one is how One For All came into existence in the first place]], and that it was obviously necessary [[spoiler:for Shigaraki to get power-ups if he's going to still be a threat even after Midoriya masters One For All. PowerCreep or not, it means that now even after mastering One For All it'll take more than a simple SpeedBlitz to defeat Shigaraki]]. This has only escalated following the end of the Paranormal Liberation War Arc with [[spoiler: Izuku leaving his family, classmates, and acquaintances behind to hunt AFO full-time with the Top 3 heroes. And then he leaves the Top 3 heroes behind as well, going completely on his own, while claiming that his Quirks combined with his proficiency with One For All makes him about as powerful as All Might was]].

** Fans, however, argue that Midoriya is forced to learn how to use One For All, turning it from an AwesomeButImpractical ability that breaks his bones to a power he can use as effectively as All Might once did, leaving him room for growth, and argue that it would be unrealistic to expect a Quirkless Midoriya to be able to effectively fight against villains who have mastered their Quirks, some having downright [[StoryBreakerPower overpowered abilities]], and often point out that Horikoshi ultimately decided against Midoriya being a Quirkless hero for this very reason. Others also point out that a Quirkless Izuku would have been seriously {{overshadowed|ByAwesome}} by his Quirk-wielding classmates.
** There is, however, a third camp (though not as loud or visible) that sits on an awkward middle ground between the previous two: those who believe that, like the first group, Midoriya should have stayed Quirkless, but like the second group, agree that there's no way MHA's current plot, with its high stakes and villains with {{Story Breaker Power}}s, would have worked with a BadassNormal protagonist and would require an [[JustForPun overhaul]] of the entire story in order to accomodate for such kind of main character, but argue that a plot with lower stakes and a smaller power scale would have made for a more interesting story.

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]].]] Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]] Others point out that rather than being [[spoiler:an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to]] and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

** There is, however, a third camp (though not as loud or visible) that sits on an awkward middle ground between the previous two: those who believe that, like the first group, Midoriya should have stayed Quirkless, but like the second group, agree that there's no way MHA's current plot, with its high stakes and villains with {{Story Breaker Power}}s, would have worked with a BadassNormal protagonist and would require to [[JustForPun overhaul]] the entire story in order to accomodate for such kind of main character, but that a plot with lower stakes and a smaller power scale would have made for a more interesting story.

** Fans, however, argue that Midoriya is forced to learn how to use One For All, turning it from an AwesomeButImpractical ability that breaks his bones to a power he can use as effectively as All Might once did, leaving him room for growth, and argue that it would be unrealistic to expect a Quirkless Midoriya to be able to effectively fight against villains who have mastered their powerful Quirks, and often point out that Horikoshi ultimately decided against Midoriya being a Quirkless hero for this very reason. Others also point out that a Quirkless Izuku would have been seriously {{overshadowed|ByAwesome}} by his Quirk-wielding classmates.
** There is, however, a third camp (though not as loud or visible) that sits on an awkward middle ground between the previous two: those who believe that, like the first group, Midoriya should have stayed Quirkless, but like the second group, agree that there's no way MHA's current plot, with its high stakes and villains with {{Story Breaker Power}}s, would have worked with a BadassNormal protagonist and would need some serious reworking in order to accomodate for such kind of main character, but that a plot with lower stakes and a smaller power scale would have made for a more interesting story.

* Bakugo's character arc is polarizing for the same reasons that Endeavor's is. Some appreciate that he's becoming a better person over time. Others are unhappy that he hasn't faced any punishment for his past misdeeds, and that unlike Endeavor, he hasn't even apologized for or acknowledged what he did. There's even some controversy as to whether Bakugo or Endeavor is the worse person; some argue that Bakugo's worse by virtue of being largely unrepentant, while other argue that Endeavor's worse by virtue of having been an adult when he abused his family.[[labelnote:To elaborate]]Few, if any people, would argue that Bakugo's youth completely excuses his bullying Midoriya, but his immaturity combined with adults and peers fueling his ego would explain his attitude.[[/labelnote]] The biggest point of contention is a scene from the first chapter in which Bakugo tells Midoriya to jump off a roof and hope he gets reincarnated with a Quirk. Many viewers think of this behavior as unacceptably vile, and are disgusted at him [[spoiler:for not apologizing until Chapter 322]], while others are willing to look past it, brushing it off as ValuesDissonance (due to Japan's more laissez-faire attitude toward bullying compared to the West) or EarlyInstallmentWeirdness (as it's far more extreme than anything he's done in later chapters, and the incident is ignored by the narrative). For what it's worth, Horikoshi himself views the scene as an OldShame and has mentioned in an interview that he regrets having Bakugo go that far.

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/ point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]] Others point out that rather than being [[spoiler:an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to]] and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Kamino Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/]] point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]] Others point out that rather than being [[spoiler:an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to]] and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Hideout Raid Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/]] point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]] Others point out that rather than being [[spoiler:an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to]] and was more or less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

** Adding to his status as a BaseBreakingCharacter, the mere existence of [[spoiler:the UA traitor also reflects poorly on All For One's competency as a villain. Deciding to use a previously quirkless kid as a mole at a prestigious hero school with notoriously high standards is risky enough, but we later find out that Aoyama doesn't even have a failsafe mechanism in him like Lady Nagant did. While this can be excused with the explanation that AFO didn't have this quirk when he approached the Aoyamas it doesn't explain why he shows no reaction or concern about his exposure leading people to question why he continued to keep Yuga under his thumb instead of killing him or relegating Toga to steal the blood of a general studies student to take up this role instead.]]

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Hideout Raid Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/]] point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]] Others point out that rather than being [[spoiler:an active traitor, Aoyama was told to leak information when ordered to]] and was more less allowed to attend as a normal student until he was needed.

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Aoyama is the UA traitor]] has also caused some division. Mostly in how it was executed rather than who it turned out to be. For starters, the entire subplot itself was seemingly forgotten about after the Hideout Raid Arc and the cliffhanger [[spoiler:that led readers to believe Hagakure had been the traitor]] just seemed like a rug pull for the sake of it in hindsight. Then there's the fact that this whole revelation happened in the final arc long after anything significant came of the subplot with [[spoiler:Aoyama ratting out the location of the summer training camp being the last intel he conveyed which some redditors [[https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/s36re0/the_traitor_arc_was_disappointing_rant/]] point out could have been accomplished/explained with one of All For One's numerous quirks just as easily]]. Not helping matters was how quickly the situation blew over and how EasilyForgiven [[spoiler:Aoyama was after Class 1A found out about it with Hagakure, Bakugou, Present Mic, and Tsukauchi arguably having the most realistic reactions out of anyone there. Bafflingly, Aizawa claims he has no intention of expelling Aoyama for his endangering of the entire class recognizing that it's his own fault for not paying closer attention to his students. Yet he had no qualms about expelling the five who went about saving Bakugou as well as the other students who knew of their plan on the mere basis of not being licensed to help just yet.]]

** Adding to his status as a BaseBreakingCharacter, the mere existence of [[spoiler:the UA traitor reflects poorly on All For One's competency as a villain. Deciding to use a previously quirkless kid as a mole at a prestigious hero school with notoriously high standards is risky enough, but we later find out that Aoyama doesn't even have a failsafe mechanism in him like Lady Nagant did. While this can be excused with the explanation that AFO didn't have this quirk when he approached the Aoyamas it doesn't explain why he shows no reaction or concern about his exposure leading people to question why he continued to keep Yuga under his thumb instead of killing him or relegating Toga to steal the blood of a general studies student to take up this role instead.]]