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kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#251: Apr 15th 2017 at 7:10:14 PM

Amazing episode. I love how everyone in this huge cast doesn't just get swept under the rug and have at least one hilarious or noteworthy moment to shine, if even for a second! I love the tech girl (what's her name)? And I nearly cried when Deku won the first stage. The music adds to the strength of each scene too. Wow his mom must've been ready to faint!

TrueShadow1 Since: Dec, 2012
#252: Apr 15th 2017 at 7:42:48 PM

[up] Heh, I love Izuku's mom. It's so rare in shonen manga that a parent actually cares and worry for the teenage main characters.

This is a Saturday morning cartoon for literal children. They can't assume that everyone's seen every single episode.

Good point surprised

Belisaurius Since: Feb, 2010
#253: Apr 16th 2017 at 8:09:35 AM

Y'know, every so often I forget that shy, unassuming Deku is a god damn maniac.

Then he digs up some land mines to use as a springboard. Twice.

kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#254: Apr 16th 2017 at 12:05:12 PM

Deku brings a tear to my eye.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#255: Apr 17th 2017 at 7:34:53 AM

Yeah, the first episode had way too many unnecessary recaps. After that it definitely improved. I didn't have much trouble with the pacing in the first season either. As far as the side characters go, it doesn't bug me much because it's basically setup material; many of them become more important later on so I guess they wanted to familiarize the viewers with everybody so when they get a Day in the Limelight everyone doesn't go "who's that again?"

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Zelenal The Cat Knows Where It's At from Purrgatory Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
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#256: Apr 20th 2017 at 2:44:36 PM

This is, without a doubt, the worst use of "You Say Run" yet. The episode also felt like it did absolutely nothing despite actually doing things. Even if it is just setting them up for later, all that time spent showing what those side characters where doing- outside of the Class A students we've been following- felt like completely wasted time since I don't give even an iota of a damn about them.

While Izuku's plan to win the last leg of the race was pretty cool, it raises a huge plot hole. Up until that moment, Katsuki and Freezeflame boy were moving really fast throughout the entire damn race; much faster than any normal running speed. Yet suddenly, at the very end the race, Izuku can keep pace with both of them moving at full speed despite him not using his Quirk and only running within human constraints. It makes absolutely no sense. Hell, Katsuki stopping to attack Freezeflame made absolutely no sense when he only cares about winning and he could have easily just sailed straight over his head.

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MagnumForce Since: Feb, 2017
#257: Apr 21st 2017 at 1:08:13 AM

[up]I can definately agree with the first point, "You Say Run" deserve better than that scene, though I am not sure which track they should have used instead. And yes, those characters are coming back later, some even play important later in this season and in later arcs for the more distant future. It's either setting them up now or hear complaints about "where did these characters come from and why do they matter", and so the manga went with the first one.

The plot hole is kinda an adaption thing (not quite spoilers, but spoilered just in case): How far Todoroki and Bakugo is in front of the other students is less vauge in the anime, plus he is explictly slowed down by the mines. He just makes an ice path to cross the field, the students with speed/agility Quirks could easily catch up with him. Bakugo cannot actually fly around with his Quirk, just boost himself up and/or forward for a while before all those explosions take a toll on his arms (the reason the explosions are so small towards the end and his arms are shaking at the end of the race). He started fighting because he had a personal grudge with Todoroki challenging Midorya instead of him, and Bakagoat's antagonistic grudges are his great weakness when it comes to winning and being a hero.

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#258: Apr 22nd 2017 at 5:23:59 PM

Up until that moment, Katsuki and Freezeflame boy were moving really fast throughout the entire damn race; much faster than any normal running speed.

They weren't, though? The whole thing is that they weren't slowed down by the early traps, but then Todoroki was at the minefield (also by Bakugou, who catch up). Their running speed wasn't anything special. Bakugou should be a bit faster thanks to the explosions, but considering he only catch up with Todoroki at the minefield (which he could ignore by sorta flying), he was clearly not that fast, despite looking impressive. Also, remember Midoriya is very fit himself, training his body quite a lot, inclusive running. He is a great runner, so it is not surprising he runs as fast, if not faster, then his classmates (provided that there isn't weird obstacles in the way, which there wasn't for the final stretch.

So, basically, no, Todoroki and Bakugou weren't running faster than a normal running speed. They are just some particularly fit schoolboys with weird powers. But once their powers are no longer relevant, they aren't much different than Midoriya.

edited 22nd Apr '17 5:31:47 PM by Heatth

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#259: Apr 22nd 2017 at 6:17:14 PM

I had a thought recently, based partly on a preview that was aired just before the season started proper.

When Midoriya uses One For All, we see his body turn red where it's flowing/working. However, a constant issue is that he doesn't have proper control yet. At the risk of manga spoilers, I was wondering if the anime might opt to start turning that red to green as his control improves. The PMV I mentioned had the red with green crackling lightning, so not sure if we'll get that instead of if that's transitional.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#260: Apr 22nd 2017 at 6:23:47 PM

I really didn't expect Hatsume to join Deku and Uraraka, and in hindsight Iida being a rival made for a better story than taking Deku's side as well. I also found Monoma's plan pretty smart and well reasoned, why should he put that much effort in a prelim when the other rounds give much better gains?

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#261: Apr 22nd 2017 at 7:03:38 PM

[up]

True, but Monoma is not thinking quite as far ahead as it looks.

He'll show what his true motivations are soon enough. Pettiness can inspire genius as well under the right cirucmstances and all.

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Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#262: Apr 22nd 2017 at 7:05:06 PM

why should he put that much effort in a prelim when the other rounds give much better gains?

Because part of the point of the festival is to make a big show of their abilities so they can be scouted by heroes agencies and such. His plan was a good one, specially if it helps him to actually win the competition, but it is not like giving your all isn't a viable strategy as well. Also, consider that doing well in the race did help Midoriya in the end. Sure, he was a target, but it also meant he and his team mates didn't need to worry at all at taking anyone's headbands, and could just focus on running away instead. That wouldn't haver worked if hadn't finished first.

Btw, that really doesn't count as a Golden Snitch situation. It is an eliminatory kind of game. People who did poorly in the first phase aren't in the second phase or the next ones. Thus, they can't win by catching the Golden Snitch in the end. That trope only works if everyone stayed through the whole competition and even people who completely fumbled the whole thing could still win in the end, which is not the case.

[up]That seems kinda like a spoiler. If he will show his true motivations soon then we will see it when it actually happen, yes? Why mention it in this thread now, then?

edited 22nd Apr '17 7:07:13 PM by Heatth

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#263: Apr 22nd 2017 at 7:15:19 PM

@Magnnum Force, we've already gone over this in the main thread, but what you're talking about isn't a plothole. It is a bit of an adaptational thing but it doesn't really contradict anything, is less about plot and more about not animating things the way they should be.

As for Monoma, and this entire arc in general, without getting really spoilery, is very much about giving your all, at all times.

[up]I'm not sure how that's a spoiler, it doesn't reveal anything meaningful. Though, Handsome Rob's point does still seem out of place because Monoma doesn't start the bit he's known for until after this arc. Honestly, it kind of feels tacked on to his character. Something the writer intended for Tetsutetsu but then changed his mind because he thought it would be funnier the way it is now.

edited 22nd Apr '17 7:31:24 PM by LSBK

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#264: Apr 22nd 2017 at 7:26:42 PM

Heh. I admit I got a bit ahead of myself.

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Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#265: Apr 22nd 2017 at 8:03:09 PM

I'm not sure how that's a spoiler, it doesn't reveal anything meaningful

It doesn't really matter. It is still information that haven't being shown yet. It just seems really rude to go to the anime thread and then start talking about stuff that only happened in the manga yet. If it was clarifying something that was skipped or not shown properly it would be one thing, but talking ahead is just bad. When it comes up we discuss it here.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#266: Apr 22nd 2017 at 8:05:36 PM

Yeah. You're right. I really am sorry.

edited 22nd Apr '17 8:05:46 PM by HandsomeRob

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VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#267: Apr 22nd 2017 at 9:07:19 PM

Because part of the point of the festival is to make a big show of their abilities so they can be scouted by heroes agencies and such. His plan was a good one, specially if it helps him to actually win the competition, but it is not like giving your all isn't a viable strategy as well. Also, consider that doing well in the race did help Midoriya in the end. Sure, he was a target, but it also meant he and his team mates didn't need to worry at all at taking anyone's headbands, and could just focus on running away instead. That wouldn't haver worked if hadn't finished first.

I'm not putting down Deku, I just like Nomona's plan is all.

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#268: Apr 23rd 2017 at 4:22:22 AM

Oh, I didn't think you were. I was just pointing out the flaw in Momona's plan. He acts all smug as if his plan was the best thing there was and that class A were stupid for not doing it, but the reality is not quite like that. It is a good plan, but not necessarely the best plan (though it might as well be, hard to tell).

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
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#269: Apr 23rd 2017 at 4:34:51 AM

Well Monoma is a bit of a smug prick with an ego.

I believe the dude has an ego complex or something.

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#270: Apr 23rd 2017 at 5:53:14 AM

There's a lot to say about Monoma, but it'll have to wait until next episode.

Zelenal The Cat Knows Where It's At from Purrgatory Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
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#271: Apr 23rd 2017 at 9:47:33 AM

I actually rather liked this episode. I'm getting really tired of the unneeded recaps but our time doesn't feel terribly wasted outside of them so, if that's the animators just getting it out of their systems, I can live.

I really like how, after all this time, the show is finally showing off that Izuku is really clever. There were bits of this here and there during Season 1 but it wasn't nearly as strong a showing as now. Hopefully, he keeps this up and gains control over One for All sooner rather than later.

So that's why they focused on tech girl in the last episode. Personally, I feel like her introduction could have been handled more elegantly but whatever. As it is, she pretty much just exists for Izuku to have what he needs to be clever and win.

Iida being a friendly rival makes a lot of sense. To be perfectly blunt, he makes a far better rival than Katsuki who's just plain insufferable. The only thing cool about him is his Quirk and the only thing I want to see him do is the Erupting Burning Finger.

It was nice to see that Uraraka actually has a crush on Izuku and equally nice to see her get jealous. While it was obvious that she was the Love Interest since this series doesn't seem to do subtlety and is very by-the-numbers, it was good they actually showed it this early on. It also has the added benefit of making her personality to be a bit more than just "that nice girl." Even if she currently only really exists so Izuku has what he needs to be clever or be a hero.

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BlackYakuzu94 CHADhan Player. from Easy Coast/NY Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
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#272: Apr 23rd 2017 at 10:03:23 AM

Bakugou is definitely the most divisive character in the series; you either tolerate his attitude or not, there tends to not be an in-between.

But yea, I'm still liking the adaptation so far; tho I do agree the recap at the beginning is so unnecessary.

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VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#273: Apr 23rd 2017 at 10:25:54 AM

Bakugou is air to me. I don't have an opinion on the character.

alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#274: Apr 23rd 2017 at 10:27:02 AM

But you can't live without air tongue

Chariot King of Anime Since: Jul, 2014
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#275: Apr 23rd 2017 at 11:11:10 AM

I don't like Bakugou as a person but I'd be lying if I said I didn't find him entertaining whilst at the same time wanting to see him be knocked down a peg.


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