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devak They call me.... Prophet Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
They call me.... Prophet
#38251: Feb 4th 2020 at 10:58:29 PM

I think Kaminari's at the front because he makes for a good "sacrificial pawn". If the heroes suddenly get overwhelmed by a group of villains, they can fairly safely throw in Kaminari and mass-stun them. Especially because they can also fairly safely retrieve him. Same rationale exists with Tokoyami: If he makes Dark Shadow out of control, he's nigh-invincible.

Both are very useful one-shots in unforeseen events.

As to the traitor, i've never understood the fandom's obsession with it. It's a fairly minor plot-point in-series. There's no real nice candidate, not among the students nor among the pros.

Edited by devak on Feb 4th 2020 at 8:01:08 PM

IniuriaTalis Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: Love, football, the arts, the occasional pint
#38252: Feb 4th 2020 at 11:04:50 PM

People care about the traitor because it makes them look twice at all the minor characters in the series, and wonder if one of their favorites might end up being completely different than they thought.

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Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
#38253: Feb 4th 2020 at 11:23:02 PM

I just realised, the Doctor being Quirkless means he would be another Evil Counterpart of Izuku.

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#38254: Feb 5th 2020 at 1:26:44 AM

Something else I've been meaning to bring up, how do you think Bakugo being brought into the whole OFA business is being handled?

I have to admit, the way he kind monopolized All Might's notes even though they were for Izuku was... a weird choice. Not even a huge thing, but it stuck out to me.

alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#38255: Feb 5th 2020 at 2:02:29 AM

I found him dissing the predecessor's Quirks kinda weird even if it's totally his kinda thing. tongue

Elfive (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#38256: Feb 5th 2020 at 2:04:17 AM

"Ok, so Deku is gonna have a bunch of quirks now, but HA! None of them are as good as mine!"

asterism from the place I'm at Since: Apr, 2011 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#38257: Feb 5th 2020 at 2:13:51 AM

Bakugou is a bigger nerd than Deku

he has higher grades and goes to bed at 8 o clock

Bewitching Eyes
alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#38258: Feb 5th 2020 at 2:16:07 AM

Speaking of the seven Quirk, I wonder if it's possible for them to fuse eventually.

Mami Since: Oct, 2017 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
#38259: Feb 5th 2020 at 2:18:10 AM

Bakugou been written as intelligent both school and battle wise still surprises me, NGL. He's also emotionally intelligent to an extent, though not to an impressive degree

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HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#38260: Feb 5th 2020 at 2:29:10 AM

Bakugou is smart, he's just unbeliviable entitled and has the temper of a rabid dog.

TitanJump Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Singularity
#38261: Feb 5th 2020 at 4:18:40 AM

In regards to the "Who's the traitor?" WMG.

I say this, that it's absolutely pointless for us in the fandom to guess who it is based on "what we have seen in the story so far" since it is obvious that whoever it is, is playing their cards incredibly close to their chest and isn't going to draw any attention towards themselves with obvious shady behavior or actions. They will remain a secret for as long as they need be and we won't be able to know who it is until the gig is up for them and they get exposed, not step forth.

And the only one knowing for certain "who" this traitor would be, is AFO. (presuming the theory of "OFA is the unwitting traitor" isn't correct and it's someone else.) and he's not going to talk.

So let's all put this to rest until the time comes for the story itself to expose them.

devak They call me.... Prophet Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
They call me.... Prophet
#38262: Feb 5th 2020 at 10:53:53 AM

Personally i really like Bakugo's inclusion in the discussion, especially since it brings out the flaws in All Might and Izuku more.

All Might coddles Izuku way too much, is too busy trying to not hurt his fan. Izuku is too much of a fan, and seems almost afraid of asking any question that might hurt his idea of his lifetime hero.

Bakugo cuts straight through that. Rather than indulge in All Might's overly delicate schtick, he simply picks up the notebook, flips through it and immediately presents his conclusions. He directly compares AFO to OFA, something All Might couldn't bring himself to say.

It's small, but it's a great way to show the dysfunctional and vulnerable side of Izuku and All Might's relation in a way we don't often see.

Also, it's good to point out that Bakugo dunking on the six quirks reveals he's mortally terrified that Izuku would easily surpass him and make his ambition impossible. Which also leads me to believe a next meltdown is not far off.

Eriorguez Since: Jun, 2009
#38263: Feb 5th 2020 at 11:03:00 AM

You need an asshole to deal with shit.

alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#38264: Feb 5th 2020 at 12:03:15 PM

am I a terrible terrible person if I laugh at the realization that Mr Log is facing Endeavour ?

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#38265: Feb 5th 2020 at 12:05:09 PM

If you are, then that makes two, 'cause I just laughed.

123tbones Since: Aug, 2015
#38266: Feb 5th 2020 at 4:35:09 PM

I don’t want to harp on this controversy too much (Horikoshi has apologized and plans to change the name), but it is ironic he was the first foreigner to win a Korean Comic Award.

Mami Since: Oct, 2017 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
#38267: Feb 5th 2020 at 5:17:55 PM

Oof. Then again, China is the one being the most aggressive response wise

I absolutely cannot help but adore handsome 2D boys
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#38268: Feb 5th 2020 at 5:19:42 PM

Are people in Korea really deleting their accounts and fanworks over this?

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#38269: Feb 5th 2020 at 5:32:25 PM

I believe his apology was sincere, though it might not have seemed that way to the chinese and Koreans.

As others have said, this is just an unfortunate extension of the issues the three sides have had with each other for years. Horokishi just dropped himself in the middle of it.

Whether it will blow over or not is hard to say.

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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#38270: Feb 5th 2020 at 5:50:15 PM

We're all just waiting for the this to fall apart for the heroes, because things just can't go this smoothly for them forever, but I also expect some strife on the villains side.

One complaint I saw when the whole Paranormal Liberation Front was announced was people going "wait, why are all of these people just okay with this?". I thought that was premature and, low and behold, Hawk's notes that there is some indeed a fair amount of resentment and hostility from the old guard about the new arrangement of things.

So it'll be interesting to see how that flares up, regardless of which side is ultimately victories, because that could go either way depending on what Horikoshi wants to do with the story.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#38271: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:22:54 PM

Have any supervillains defected or became superheroes yet?

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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#38272: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:24:14 PM

The closet thing to that are Gentle and La Brava, and we don't really know what's going on with them.

But they weren't really "supervillains", and I wouldn't really count on that happening for any of the main villains of the story.

Edited by LSBK on Feb 5th 2020 at 11:27:05 AM

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#38273: Feb 5th 2020 at 8:35:22 PM

Yeah, its highly unlikely any of them will be "redeemed" to the extent they can escape jail time.

  • Tomura, Dabi, and Toga all have body counts granting them the status of Serial Killer or Hero Killer.
  • Twice's Quirk is too dangerous and his mind is too unstable.
  • Compress and Spinner willingly aided in the PLF's goal for societal upheaval and the kidnapping of Bakugo.
  • The MLF militarized numerous civilians and Pro Heroes as well as killed individuals that opposed their cause, and also intended to cause societal upheaval.
Gentle and La Brava managed to get off relatively light because, well, most of their actions just barely went past Poke the Poodle.
  • They robbed stores and beat up Heroes, but they never killed anyone and left only incapacitating/minor injuries, and instead just uploaded the videos online for views.
  • They tried to break into U.A., but even they point out it was just supposed to be a publicity stunt that also tried to invoke a subversion of Villains Act, Heroes React.
In the grand scheme, they're less Villains and more just Public Nuisances. Like unlicensed Flash Mobs. And even then, its made pretty clear they aren't just being let go, but will be kept on Probation and forced to help the Police.

Edited by RebelFalcon on Feb 5th 2020 at 11:38:44 AM

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Wispy Since: Feb, 2017
#38274: Feb 5th 2020 at 9:50:40 PM

I do hope we see Gentle and La Brava return as probationary heroes or something. Gentle's power would clearly be useful and I am pretty sure he'd get fans for his style, whilst La Brava's powerful can be really useful if she is able to befriend some heroes (unless romantic love is the only way it empowers someone?).

IniuriaTalis Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: Love, football, the arts, the occasional pint
#38275: Feb 5th 2020 at 10:06:14 PM

I think it's supposed to be romance-exclusive, just based on the fact that it's triggered by a declaration of love and her heart motif. Plus, if it were anyone she felt any form of love for then she'd be overpowered if she managed to make friends with...pretty much any prominent character.

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