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[Jpop]

This Hero Killer dude... great villain so far.

He really is.

I'd love his back story, maybe he was a Hero who realized that a lot of Heroes were in name only and he decided to become a Villain to make that known.

Or maybe he lost someone to a selfish Hero in his past and vowed to change the Hero world.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

This manga would be good if it wasnt so insanely predictable at times. Ida ought to have been off'd and not saved by Midoriya. Dull.

 

[Poodlestrike]

This manga would be good if it wasnt so insanely predictable at times. Ida ought to have been off'd and not saved by Midoriya. Dull.

He can definitely still get offed. Fight's not over yet.

Besides, speaking more generally? "Predictable" is not really the word I'd use for.. like, any of the major developments.

 

[SalvaPot]

This manga would be good if it wasnt so insanely predictable at times. Ida ought to have been off'd and not saved by Midoriya. Dull.

Not all manga rely on shock value or death to make interesting stories, and I agree My Hero Academia is predictable sometimes, but that is mostly due to the reader experience with this type of storylines and character arcs.

In a way, I think what makes MHA good is how expressive the art and characters are and how the story is handled with self-awareness, sense of fun and a strong sense of identity. I can see a lot of similarities with other popular stories but I can´t help but enjoy the story, its a Shonen so it can´t go heavy on the plot twist early on or they will have to constantly one-up itself and the story will lose impact and lose all meaning, so I think Iida is going to be fine for now, but given a opportunity to grow as a character, same with Deku.

Expect the big twists, maybe even deaths, by chapter 100.

 

[Meffer]

This manga would be good if it wasnt so insanely predictable at times. Ida ought to have been off'd and not saved by Midoriya. Dull.

I actually think it would've too predictable killing Iida (and this early). Also it would be a terrible idea. Why do that when they've been focusing on his character right now?

 

[Dedication Through Light]

I actually think it would've too predictable killing Iida (and this early). Also it would be a terrible idea. Why do that when they've been focusing on his character right now?

To get Midoriya's class to evolve.

 

[Poodlestrike]

To get Midoriya's class to evolve.

What does this even mean.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Some people have this misguided idea that killing a character makes stories more potent and can better show growth of characters connected to that character, but in this instance I don't see what killing off Iida would improve. We're only 50-some odd chapters in and are still trying to get emotionally connected with most (or all) of the characters.

 

[BatDan]

What does this even mean.

Don't question DTL. He lives in his own world.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Some people have this misguided idea that killing a character makes stories more potent and can better show growth of characters connected to that character, but in this instance I don't see what killing off Iida would improve. We're only 50-some odd chapters in and are still trying to get emotionally connected with most (or all) of the characters.

I blame GRRM.

 

[cntr]

Some people have this misguided idea that killing a character makes stories more potent and can better show growth of characters connected to that character, but in this instance I don't see what killing off Iida would improve. We're only 50-some odd chapters in and are still trying to get emotionally connected with most (or all) of the characters.

It's a general trend in modern fiction to consider only "dark" and depressing things to be a "serious" story.

 

[Moaradin]

Stain is a pretty good villain so far. Hope we see a lot more of him in the future.

 

[Dresden]

Horikoshi's doodle for MHA 51:

don't get the love for frog girl tbh

 

[Grexeno]

don't get the love for frog girl tbh

Bro just let us have our favorite tertiary background characters and dreams of continued relevance in the story.

 

[Haly]

don't get the love for frog girl tbh

She's a no nonsense girl like Ruri.

Best type.

 

[Ashodin]

She's smart, not drawn overly attractive (a lot of females are actually interestingly not drawn super attractive) and no nonsense. She's my exact type.

If you want a more attractive type, you go for Float Girl

or Miss Midnight

 

[Meffer]

don't get the love for frog girl tbh

You're crazy.

 

[Moaradin]

I like her but she needs more screen time

 

[Nocebo]

Spoiler pics: Looks exciting!

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even though not much appears to be happening. Can't wait for the next one though.

 

[SalvaPot]

don't get the love for frog girl tbh

Its the tongue.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

My face when I read originally Mount Girl's powers were going to belong to Ochako. :<

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

Finally caught up with the series, wow it's been a super exciting run so far! :O I'm loving Deku's progression throughout, and I'm one of the few who actually appreciate Bakugou as a character. Can't wait to keep reading!

Spoiler

I don't want Iida dead yet, the story shouldn't go too dark too quickly ;__;

 

[Puruzi]

Finally caught up with the series, wow it's been a super exciting run so far! :O I'm loving Deku's progression throughout, and I'm one of the few who actually appreciate Bakugou as a character. Can't wait to keep reading!

Spoiler

I don't want Iida dead yet, the story shouldn't go too dark too quickly ;__;

 

[SalvaPot]

My face when I read originally Mount Girl's powers were going to belong to Ochako. :<

I read that in the volume released by Viz Media but the translation there said that Mount Girl originally was going to have the role of Ochako, as in the main heroine. Maybe I read that wrong, lol.

I was able to buy Volume 1 early on Comic-Con =)

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

I read that in the volume released by Viz Media but the translation there said that Mount Girl originally was going to have the role of Ochako, as in the main heroine. Maybe I read that wrong, lol.

I was able to buy Volume 1 early on Comic-Con =)

They're gonna release volumes in the states? When and for how much? :O

 

[SalvaPot]

They're gonna release volumes in the states? When and for how much? :O

$9.99, I already got the first volume, releasing August 4.

And holy crap I just checked amazon and they have it at a reduced preorder price of $5.18, you guys might want to get on that http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421582694/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Top Quality translation, heavily recommended.

 

[Meffer]

$9.99, I already got the first volume, releasing August 4.

And holy crap I just checked amazon and they have it at a reduced preorder price of $5.18, you guys might want to get on that http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421582694/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Top Quality translation, heavily recommended.

And pre-ordered, along with some two model kits.

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

$9.99, I already got the first volume, releasing August 4.

And holy crap I just checked amazon and they have it at a reduced preorder price of $5.18, you guys might want to get on that http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421582694/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Top Quality translation, heavily recommended.

Thanks for the notice, pre-ordered so I don't forget! This series has a bright future as far as I'm concerned!

 

[Kalentan]

Just got caught up on this... Damn, this is easily one of the best manga's I've read in years.

 

[ss-hikaru]

I read that in the volume released by Viz Media but the translation there said that Mount Girl originally was going to have the role of Ochako, as in the main heroine. Maybe I read that wrong, lol.

I was able to buy Volume 1 early on Comic-Con =)

Lucky! I can't wait to see what extras there are in the compiled volume.

 

[NHarmonic.]

Started reading this, got to chapter 13. I love the artstyle and some moments were amazing but it feels too much "by the books" as far as shonen can go.

Will keep reading though.

 

[SalvaPot]

Just got caught up on this... Damn, this is easily one of the best manga's I've read in years.

Started reading this, got to chapter 13. I love the artstyle and some moments were amazing but it feels too much "by the books" as far as shonen can go.

Will keep reading though.

Welcome! Its extremely enjoyable, there is something about the pacing and the art that really makes it a fun read.

 

[cntr]

a cool entrance that heats up the situation

 

[rrc1594]

a cool entrance that heats up the situation

Wow bruh

 

[Mitch]

Managed to order the first volume from Amazon for $5. Doesn't release until Aug 3rd. I've seen a lot of chatter about this on GAF and /r/manga, so I figured it'd be worth picking up.

 

[WarRock]

a cool entrance that heats up the situation

Maybe Iida cools down now.

 

[Poodlestrike]

a cool entrance that heats up the situation

Spoiler

Spoilers bruh

GREAT chapter! Midoriya continues to evolve nicely, and Stain continues to be one creepy motherfucker who is entirely too good at this.

Real talk though:

Spoiler

Todoroki

is just SO far out of Stain's league. Not sure how he's gonna handle that kind of power. Think he might end up getting driven off for now.

 

[Weiss]

Finally Stain gets a good showing. Till now he was just a bland, overpowered ass.

 

[Newtype-001]

a cool entrance that heats up the situation

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Ive read the chapter

1 year sure flew by. Hopefully BnH carries on going from strength to strength. I love the art style so much.

 

[Tenck]

I finished reading some manga and was looking to start on something new. Accidentally spotted this thread and now I can't wait till August 4th.

 

[WarRock]

Real talk though:

Spoiler

Todoroki

is just SO far out of Stain's league. Not sure how he's gonna handle that kind of power. Think he might end up getting driven off for now.

We don't know that yet. Stain can have so much stuff up his sleeve we don't know. And

Spoiler

Todoroki

can't do that much of his OP stuff in that closed space with three people to save knocked down.

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

Spoiler

Spoilers bruh

GREAT chapter! Midoriya continues to evolve nicely, and Stain continues to be one creepy motherfucker who is entirely too good at this.

Real talk though:

Spoiler

Todoroki

is just SO far out of Stain's league. Not sure how he's gonna handle that kind of power. Think he might end up getting driven off for now.

I think this might be the point where Stain shows his stuff. He managed to figure out Midoriya's battle plan somehow, so he's got some smarts. Plus you don't get the title of Hero Killer and get embarrassed by high school heroes, even if it is

Spoiler

Todoroki.

 

[Poodlestrike]

We don't know that yet. Stain can have so much stuff up his sleeve we don't know. And

Spoiler

Todoroki

can't do that much of his OP stuff in that closed space with three people to save knocked down.

I think this might be the point where Stain shows his stuff. He managed to figure out Midoriya's battle plan somehow, so he's got some smarts. Plus you don't get the title of Hero Killer and get embarrassed by high school heroes, even if it is

Spoiler

Todoroki.

It just seems like a bad match to me.

Spoiler

Todoroki can freeze him at range

; Stain can't close the distance to get the blood he needs for his power to work.

I mean, it's a comic, fundamentally, so if the writer wants it any character can beat any other character, I just see it as a good way to put the arc to bed for now.

 

[Grexeno]

You don't need to spoiler stuff when the chapter is out.

 

[Nightbird]

You don't need to spoiler stuff when the chapter is out.

It's still not officially out though

 

[Ushay]

Really enjoying this manga, I can see this becoming the next big thing growing with the characters into adults and having some great storylines.

Can't wait to see this get animated.

 

[dan2026]

This really does feel like Shonen action done right.

Lets hope it doesn't crash and burn like several other inexplicably popular series who wont be named.

Can't wait to see this get animated.

I hope there is no anime adaption for a good long time.

 

[NHarmonic.]

Catched up. Lots of charisma in some characters (specially liked that Bro interaction between steel and stone dude), and bird guy is badass.

Still, Midoriya's powers are the most boring of them all, but that's a shonen thing.

 

[Grexeno]

It's still not officially out though

It's out at the usual places. This is the same rule other manga threads work on.

 

[WarRock]

It just seems like a bad match to me.

Spoiler

Todoroki can freeze him at range

; Stain can't close the distance to get the blood he needs for his power to work.

I mean, it's a comic, fundamentally, so if the writer wants it any character can beat any other character, I just see it as a good way to put the arc to bed for now.

He can throw a sword at one of the knocked guys.

And we don't know how exactly his quirk works, if he really doesn't have ranged abilities, etc
We'll probably discover in this fight, if it does not end with him fleeing/being covered.