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[NotLiquid]

Thing with BNHA that I specifically enjoy is that it doesn't necessarily work as a a cut from the same mold as something meant to be taken as a deliberate parody, such as the way One Punch Man is. It's comparatively played without the irony but it's a story that is laced and informed by an optimistic sense of wonder as it gets by on account of fun writing and good characters. It's subversive but not in a matter that devalues the rules of it's own world, only really contextualizing it even further and reshaping some understanding of it. The criticism of being able to predict what the story is going to be is only an informed prediction based on something equally predictable turning out not to be the case - and neither of them are true even if the series ends up taking a less deconstructive and ironic road than what is becoming a crowded norm.

The message it tries to sell isn't undone by the matter of which it manifests, and it doesn't take away from it generally being fun, well produced and a refreshingly optimistic take on the genre.

 

[TheRealTalker]

13 episodes only? Weird.

No original ending, I hope.

I hope so to

I don't mind it being just 13 episodes and coming back as seasons by season though

 

[Yomidi]

Loved it. I forgot how much of a shit Bakugou is.
Kinda sad it's only 13 episodes tho.

 

[klaushm]

Loved it. I forgot how much of a shit Bakugou is.
Kinda sad it's only 13 episodes tho.

I really love that it's only 13 episodes.

Making it short and by seasons gave it to us so early. It also prevents from doing fillers that, most of times, take our time and their time. They could've been working in another anime or doing a better job with the animation.

Loved how One Punch Man was done. Putting my faith on it.

 

[TheRealTalker]

saw this online

Spoilers for HXH.... parody of the Boku no Hero Academia Opening

Spoiler

I died

 

[Error]

I know, it's just unfortunate, because I really didn't like him. I can tell he is going to be a constant antagonist though..... I hope he get's his chance one day to pop him in the mouth...



True, but he was a punk, so he needed to get popped.

This scene was pretty sad and you really felt bad for him..

that scene was great in the manga, just felt more emotional. In the anime it left me cold.

 

[BassForever]

I like how people thing this is going to go shitty ln route when its far from that.

 

[Meffer]

I like how people thing this is going to go shitty ln route when its far from that.

The reactions are going to be great.

 

[Cornbread78]

I know nothing about the route this story takes, so the only thing I can say is please manga readers do not spoil anything by constantly hinting about this or that of something "big" is about to happen to the MC that type of stuff, lol. I want to go at it raw.

 

[Nightbird]

I know nothing about the route this story takes, so the only thing I can say is please manga readers do not spoil anything by constantly hinting about this or that of something "big" is about to happen to the MC that type of stuff, lol. I want to go at it raw.

Well, when some people start to have the wrong impressions, there has a little hinting to be done, however I do think we've overstepped that already, and thus need to turn it down a bit.

 

[Maximo]

Well, when some people start to have the wrong impressions, there has a little hinting to be done, however I do think we've overstepped that already, and thus need to turn it down a bit.

People shouldn't even do that shit, if some people watch one episode or two and don't like it thats fine, manga readers shouldn't even hint or speculate about what might happen, nor should it matter if peoples reactions are *wrong*, pretty shitty to ruin twists or surprises for Anime watchers. Don't know why it always happens with Manga to Anime threads its fine to be excited and share that excitement with new people to the IP but man it happens almost every thread, even Book to Movie threads at least I feel are more respectful in not talking about spoilers.

 

[Sou Da]

Just noticed the windows 10-ness of this fake OS.

 

[BassForever]

People shouldn't even do that shit, if some people watch one episode or two and don't like it thats fine, manga readers shouldn't even hint or speculate about what might happen, nor should it matter if peoples reactions are *wrong*. Pretty shitty to ruin twists or surprises for Anime watchers. Don't know why it always happens with Manga to Anime threads its fine to be excited and share that excitement with new people to the IP but man it happens almost every thread, even Book to Movie threads at least I feel are more respectful in not talking about spoilers.

I've seen enough crying about book spoilers during the GoT early seasons to know it's an equal problem everywhere. Book to movie probably isn't as bad because for the most part conversation is centered around when the film is released and disperses until a year later when the sequel comes out. Films are also 90 minutes which is a lot more to sift though before people start discussing potential spoilers for the next film. With tv show and anime adaptations discussion is weekly and almost constant during the whole week which opens a lot more opportunities since you'll get stuff like MHA which adapts only half of the 1st chapter having episode 1 end on a note which could lead to people getting a different impression to where the first manga chapter ends. Anime as a whole seems particular in that frequently the deviations from the source material (manga or LN) can be fairly dynamic (look at Phantom world which added 2 completely new characters right out the gate) which often leads to confused anime and manga/ln fans collectively trying to peace together what the plan is if they're going a round about way to the manga/ln's conclusion or going it's own path and why.

 

[NHarmonic.]

Bakugou really seems like an insecure fuck with that attitude, there's no other reason to bully Deku to that extent, lol.

Beautiful OST and great first chapter, this is going to deliver in all fronts.

 

[TheRealTalker]

am I the only one that thinks the protag, Deku's kicks (shoes) are really cool looking

they look great and comfy (like a more boxy Nike Air Force)

I wouldn't mind having a pair

 

[SalvaPot]

am I the only one that thinks the protag, Deku's kicks (shoes) are really cool looking

they look great and comfy (like a more boxy Nike Air Force)

I wouldn't mind having a pair

Was this you?

 

[TheRealTalker]

Was this you?

*runs away

 

[Poodlestrike]

Was this you?

I have never cracked up harder at a popularity poll.

 

[Grexeno]

ALL MY POWER IS CONTAINED WITHIN THESE SNEAKERS

 

[SalvaPot]

am I the only one that thinks the protag, Deku's kicks (shoes) are really cool looking

they look great and comfy (like a more boxy Nike Air Force)

I wouldn't mind having a pair

But to answer honestly, yeah those boots are surprisingly popular, I liked them as much as Gon's.

But they are so expensive T__T

 

[Puruzi]

On Deku's character page in the manga Horikoshi said that he has fun drawing Deku's shoes.

 

[TheRealTalker]

But to answer honestly, yeah those boots are surprisingly popular, I liked them as much as Gon's.

But they are so expensive T__T

it just seems that Deku's shoes seem more practical in finding one at a clothing or shoe store

 

[Poodlestrike]

it just seems that Deku's shoes seem more practical in finding one at a clothing or shoe store

If the series does well I'd think that that's a real possibility tbh.

 

[Kaizer]

On Deku's character page in the manga Horikoshi said that he has fun drawing Deku's shoes.

Yeah, I remember reading that - they do like quite awesome, but I'm a sucker for all red sneakers.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

am I the only one that thinks the protag, Deku's kicks (shoes) are really cool looking

they look great and comfy (like a more boxy Nike Air Force)

I wouldn't mind having a pair

Too big and bulky

 

[Sou Da]

Too big and bulky

Wouldn't have guessed you for someone prefers them slimmer.

 

[OniBarubary]

I know nothing about the route this story takes, so the only thing I can say is please manga readers do not spoil anything by constantly hinting about this or that of something "big" is about to happen to the MC that type of stuff, lol. I want to go at it raw.

Dude, next episode? Some shit goes down. Really big MC stuff. Use a condom.

 

[Cornbread78]

Dude, next episode? Some shit goes down. Really big MC stuff. Use a condom.

Well, I like raw, unadulterated, organic, experiences, so no rubber for me, lol.

 

[BassForever]

Wouldn't have guessed you for someone prefers them slimmer.

DTL is a leg man

 

[Dahbomb]

that scene was great in the manga, just felt more emotional. In the anime it left me cold.

Probably because the goofy kid face made me laugh and not take it seriously.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Probably because the goofy kid face made me laugh and not take it seriously.

 

[Skrams]

Probably because the goofy kid face made me laugh and not take it seriously.

Pretty much the same face in the manga.

I don't really have a problem with the scene in either version. I like the manga version one better I think since I think it reflects the moms character more since I usually think of her as quick to cry. It's a very slow lead up and it's a hug from the side in the anime. In the manga it's from behind the chair which is the kind of hug I expect from a mom who just fucking breaks at the sight of her son crying. It's sloppy and it makes sense. Both still fucking hit me hard though.

 

[Jigolo]

The scene was more touching animated for sure, like most manga to anime scenes are. Music + animation is what usually does it. But sometimes scenes are better in manga.

 

[SalvaPot]

Pretty much the same face in the manga.

I don't really have a problem with the scene in either version. I like the manga version one better I think since I think it reflects the moms character more since I usually think of her as quick to cry. It's a very slow lead up and it's a hug from the side in the anime. In the manga it's from behind the chair which is the kind of hug I expect from a mom who just fucking breaks at the sight of her son crying. It's sloppy and it makes sense. Both still fucking hit me hard though.

Someone argued on reddit that in the manga, the fact that the chair was between Izuku and his mom symbolizes the gap between his quirk-less status and the rest of society.

Fun theory, but I think its reading too much into it. To me its just a mother trying to hug her devastated son.

 

[Skrams]

Someone argued on reddit that in the manga, the fact that the chair was between Izuku and his mom symbolizes the gap between his quirk-less status and the rest of society.

Fun theory, but I think its reading too much into it. To me its just a mother trying to hug her devastated son.

That feels like a lot to extrapolate from a chair which isn't really even that wide of a barrier between them. That also feels like one of those things where you would think Horikoshi would write down on a paper somewhere, "keep chair shit same," if he wanted that to be expressed. Again, I just think of mom's character as super quick to cry and break down. The scene connects with me a bit since I feel like my mother was a bit of the same way when I was younger and cried a lot. Just ugly cries all around and really disgusting tear hugs. She wants to comfort him as quick as possible since he's what, 5-6 or a bit older? I think it's just one of those things where the chair happened and she doesn't care. She just wants to comfort her son as immediately as possible.

The OP still makes me feel some type of way i love it. Watching it again and again and again.

I've watched it a few times now and it still gets me pretty hype. The tones of Porno Graffiti during the Bakugou and Deku face off thing makes me feel good inside. And the fights in the second half of the OP have me super excited for how that shit will be done later. Just a ton of fucking character and style and I want more.

Still wish I knew what the fuck the billboard ad was saying instead of just assuming what it was saying though. Also the notebooks too, but those are more absolute probably.

 

[Newtype-001]

The OP still makes me feel some type of way i love it. Watching it again and again and again.

 

[Speedydonut]

Will the "Yuuei Beginnings Saga" be wrapping up anytime soon in the manga? If it finishes in the summer I could imagine the rest of these arcs that won't be be apart of the first cour could be made for the fall anime season.

 

[SalvaPot]

That feels like a lot to extrapolate from a chair which isn't really even that wide of a barrier between them. That also feels like one of those things where you would think Horikoshi would write down on a paper somewhere, "keep chair shit same," if he wanted that to be expressed. Again, I just think of mom's character as super quick to cry and break down. The scene connects with me a bit since I feel like my mother was a bit of the same way when I was younger and cried a lot. Just ugly cries all around and really disgusting tear hugs. She wants to comfort him as quick as possible since he's what, 5-6 or a bit older? I think it's just one of those things where the chair happened and she doesn't care. She just wants to comfort her son as immediately as possible.

Yeah it was the same to me, it strike me like a very curious nitpick by the guy/girl who wrote that. I don't think MHA is heavy on the symbolism. Now that I think about it, its actually pretty direct with its attention to detail.

 

[klaushm]

Damn. Watched it now. Just perfect.

Remembered why I hated and still can't forgive Kacchan.

And that disappointed Izuku... That moment... :'(

 

[Blues1990]

I'm definitely looking forward to watching the next episode, and I'm looking forward to seeing peoples reactions to all the awesome things that will happen down the road.

 

[KimiNewt]

I watched the first episode and then read the first four chapters. I was pretty disappointed that

Spoiler

he actually does get some sort of power. I thought the whole point is that he was powerless and is gonna make up for it with intelligence/analysis/hardwork - but nope, just like any shounen protag he has to have some kind of explosive secret powers. How dull.

 

[Moaradin]

It doesn't play out like you probably think it does.

 

[Lagamorph]

I watched the first episode and then read the first four chapters. I was pretty disappointed that

Spoiler

he actually does get some sort of power. I thought the whole point is that he was powerless and is gonna make up for it with intelligence/analysis/hardwork - but nope, just like any shounen protag he has to have some kind of explosive secret powers. How dull.

Read a bit further. The whole point is that

Spoiler

rather than growing up with his powers, Izuku's thrown into them at a very late stage, with little to no idea on how to really control himself. The idea of the manga (based on the first 3 officially translated volumes I've read so far anyway) is about him coming to terms with his new self, learning to be the person he truly wants to be. Izuku isn't supposed to be Japanese Batman, nor does he have any desire to be

I also broke my "no-sub" rule to watch the first episode on Funimation and it looks good so far. Good animation, design keeping close to the source material. I probably wont watch anymore, I'll wait for the dub, but I'm looking forward to it even more now.

Wish they'd up the pace of the official manga translations though. Have to wait until May 3rd for the Kindle release of Volume 4, and then I think it's July or August before Volume 5 is due. I don't want to go online and read fan scanlations though. I feel like that would remove some of my incentive/desire to purchase the official translation and I really want to throw my support behind this series by purchasing the official translation, then the dub Blu-Ray when it comes along.

 

[cntr]

If you want to read ahead, you could at least read to chapter 4 before making assumptions! Most shit takes longer to establish the complete premise.

Seriously, I'm baffled. You guys want to spoil yourselves, but go just far enough to mislead yourselves?

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Best art. https://twitter.com/mong_010/status/716681121069555712

 

[Pein]

It was a cool episode, I felt the whole crying face thing was kinda stupid. I dunno become batman, is my advice. You know Japanese people always nail that dumb but cool English name, all might is alright.

 

[KimiNewt]

If you want to read ahead, you could at least read to chapter 4 before making assumptions! Most shit takes longer to establish the complete premise.

Seriously, I'm baffled. You guys want to spoil yourselves, but go just far enough to mislead yourselves?

I read like 25 chapters now and I don't feel like I've made wrong assumptions.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I read like 25 chapters now and I don't feel like I've made wrong assumptions.

It's a lot more nuanced than most, I feel.

As a thought, maybe people who decide to read the manga to get ahead should post impressions in the manga thread? It's not really fair to show-only guys to try and talk about it in here.

 

[cntr]

As a thought, maybe people who decide to read the manga to get ahead should post impressions in the manga thread? It's not really fair to show-only guys to try and talk about it in here.

Yeah, that'd be for the best.

edit: y'know, it's kind of weird - usually it's the manga readers who randomly start spoiling things, but this time it was anime-first people who brought it up.

 

[NEO0MJ]

It was a cool episode, I felt the whole crying face thing was kinda stupid. I dunno become batman, is my advice. You know Japanese people always nail that dumb but cool English name, all might is alright.

I can't help but call him Captain Hero now.