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AlexHopeLife Since: Feb, 2025
#80876: Jul 13th 2025 at 12:33:23 PM

Still, it's funny to think that Deku, in his prime, could fight all of his classmates at the same time and win.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#80877: Jul 13th 2025 at 12:35:56 PM

Man. It sucks when you say that, because that's the moment where you realize that Deku quite literally peaked at 15 years old, hero-wise.

It's genuinely funny but then you think about it a bit more, and can't help but be sad.

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AlexHopeLife Since: Feb, 2025
#80878: Jul 13th 2025 at 12:37:38 PM

Making the hero lose his powers can be considered a brave decision, but it is somewhat disappointing for all the fans, who expected Deku to become the new number 1 hero.

It's important to remember that the target audience is teenagers, and most of them aren't interested in the author creating a "brave ending." They want an ending where Deku is number 1, no matter how cliché it may be.

I mean, in Full Metal Alchemist they did the same thing, but Edward's goal was never "To be the best alchemist in the world" or "To be the new alchemist king" or anything like that.

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A comparison could be Pokemon.

Imagine if Ash had never become a champion, but decided it didn't matter, because being a Pokemon Master isn't about winning a trophy, but rather the desire to always improve as a person and trainer. Even though he never won a trophy, he's still a winner.

It could be considered a brave ending that sends a good message, but it would be disappointing for all the fans who grew up with that franchise (especially the kids).

Edited by AlexHopeLife on Jul 13th 2025 at 12:50:15 PM

LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#80879: Jul 13th 2025 at 12:50:10 PM

Funny you mention that, cuz in the ultra book, it's mentioned that in the months since Deku got the suit, he quickly ranked up to number four hero, with Bakugo sticking in 5th place too.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
AlexHopeLife Since: Feb, 2025
#80881: Jul 13th 2025 at 12:56:58 PM

I'm still not convinced about "Iron Man". It seems like the author wanted to give us a "brave ending," only to change his mind at the last second.

LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#80882: Jul 13th 2025 at 1:11:24 PM

Maybe the anime would change that opinion.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
AlexHopeLife Since: Feb, 2025
#80883: Jul 13th 2025 at 1:17:01 PM

"The Last" couldn't convince me that Naruto and Hinata were a good couple, so I doubt the anime will change my opinion about Iron Man.

Edited by AlexHopeLife on Jul 13th 2025 at 1:17:30 AM

LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#80884: Jul 13th 2025 at 1:18:54 PM

Well, whatever suits you.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
AlexHopeLife Since: Feb, 2025
#80885: Jul 13th 2025 at 1:19:50 PM

Now that I mention "The Last", I wonder if My Hero Academia will have one of these.

The Izuocha is not as poorly developed as the Naruhina, so a movie could improve their relationship. (And unlike Naruhina, they wouldn't have to invent like 10 different retcons to make it work.)

Edited by AlexHopeLife on Jul 13th 2025 at 1:21:57 AM

asterism from the place I'm at Since: Apr, 2011 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#80886: Jul 13th 2025 at 1:24:09 PM

I mean, it's not as if it's not a thing in verse. Kyoka and Mirko both use artificial prosthetics to make up for a partial loss of their Quirk.

Bewitching Eyes
LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#80887: Jul 14th 2025 at 12:08:34 PM

So, time passes by... Really flies by.

I still rememeber the bullshit some people in here pulled in the chapter where the citizens are interviewed.

I won't give names, but it still quite egregious in how some reached the worst conclusion of society from some panels alone.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
asterism from the place I'm at Since: Apr, 2011 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#80889: Jul 14th 2025 at 2:52:15 PM

If there's something that's been conclusively proven in the last 10 years or so, it's that people, as a collective, are absolutely fucking stupid

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LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#80890: Jul 14th 2025 at 3:49:16 PM

And? Is that a reason to become misanthropic and cynical?

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
The-Azure-Star-Of-Orion Long time lurker from a deep dark hole Since: Mar, 2022 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Long time lurker
#80891: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:43:35 PM

[up]yes, as sometimes you have to face the facts that people suck and they won't change anytime soon.

After 10 year plus years I have the confidence to be here. My one and only Fate servent.
HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#80892: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:45:06 PM

I remember when people were saying MHA civilians were as bad as Marvel civilians. I mean, come on…

asterism from the place I'm at Since: Apr, 2011 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#80893: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:45:57 PM

unpossible, that bar is far too high to clear

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#80894: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:46:32 PM

[up][up][up][up] What [up][up][up] and [up][up][up][up][up] is true, Lone. It's regretful, but true.

Also, when there's a lack of explanation for something, people do tend to latch onto the worst possible interpretation.

We gotta accept that before things can change. Kinda like how Deku and company needed to understand the flaws of the hero system, and how it failed (in the form of the League) in order to save the day, and start trying to improve things.

Edited by HandsomeRob on Jul 14th 2025 at 5:09:55 AM

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The-Azure-Star-Of-Orion Long time lurker from a deep dark hole Since: Mar, 2022 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Long time lurker
#80895: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:50:37 PM

[up][up]I even imagine a comic were some Jesus analog can read the souls of the non-mutants and finds out they can't be saved at all, with the non-mutants going masks off after being found out.

Edited by The-Azure-Star-Of-Orion on Jul 14th 2025 at 4:50:47 AM

After 10 year plus years I have the confidence to be here. My one and only Fate servent.
Billy5545 An eagle from The sky Since: Nov, 2017
An eagle
#80896: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:54:23 PM

And so what is an idealist expected to do? Swing hard to the other side? Is there even a way to believe in bringing a better day if one believes human nature is going to be inherently negative in many cases due to their basic less sapient instincts as an animal?

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The-Azure-Star-Of-Orion Long time lurker from a deep dark hole Since: Mar, 2022 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Long time lurker
#80897: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:56:58 PM

[up]no, but to expect that their words can fall on deaf ears from time to time as there's always some that goes against you.

After 10 year plus years I have the confidence to be here. My one and only Fate servent.
LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#80898: Jul 14th 2025 at 4:57:14 PM

"Facts"? More like a misanthrope's declaration. And Billy pointed out quite well, you seriously think that all optimism must be shred and just give up on people? Because the answer reeks of that misanthropic mindset.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
Billy5545 An eagle from The sky Since: Nov, 2017
An eagle
#80899: Jul 14th 2025 at 5:00:43 PM

[up][up] So you mean people must act closer to a Knight in Sour Armor if they want to effectively bring change instead of pushing on as an idealist with unrealistic expectations for inherent human nature, or giving up into an apathetic cynic or even a nihilist who refuses to help, if I’m not wrong?

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The-Azure-Star-Of-Orion Long time lurker from a deep dark hole Since: Mar, 2022 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Long time lurker
#80900: Jul 14th 2025 at 5:18:08 PM

[up][up]It's facts my man, in order to fix the world you must first understand the world's issues, and that sometimes you can't be the one to fix them.

[up]more like understand that not everybody likes the Knight in Shining Armor as they have to fight evil at its fullest and foulest, they must steel themselves when going against human nature.

Edited by The-Azure-Star-Of-Orion on Jul 14th 2025 at 5:19:49 AM

After 10 year plus years I have the confidence to be here. My one and only Fate servent.

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