Directed by:
Kenji NagasakiScreenplay:
Yōsuke KurodaCinematography:
Takashi SawaComposer:
林ゆうきCast:
Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Kōichi Yamadera, Yui Horie, Shin'ichirō Miki, Kōki Uchiyama, Kenjirō Tsuda, 井上悟, Misato Fukuen, Hiro Shimono, Tsuguo Mogami (more)VOD (3)
Episodes(25)
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The Scoop on U.A. Class 1-A (S04E01)
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Overhaul (S04E02)
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Boy Meets... (S04E03)
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Fighting Fate (S04E04)
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Let's Go, Gutsy Red Riot (S04E05)
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An Unpleasant Talk (S04E06)
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GO!! (S04E07)
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Suneater of the Big Three (S04E08)
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Red Riot (S04E09)
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Temp Squad (S04E10)
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Lemillion (S04E11)
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Unforeseen Hope (S04E12)
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Infinite 100% (S04E13)
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Bright Future (S04E14)
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Smoldering Flames (S04E15)
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Win Those Kids' Hearts (S04E16)
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Relief for License Trainees (S04E17)
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School Festival (S04E18)
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Prepping for the School Festival Is the Funnest Part (S04E19)
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Gold Tips Imperial (S04E20)
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Deku vs. Gentle Criminal (S04E21)
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School Festival Start!! (S04E22)
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Let It Flow! School Festival! (S04E23)
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Japanese Hero Billboard Chart (S04E24)
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His Start (S04E25)
Plots(1)
After losing the Number 1 Hero All Might, a vague sense of insecurity has befallen society. During this, a reported named Tokuda from a newspaper company comes to the Class A dormitories to observe Deku and the others. The reporter was interested in the message that All Might gave at Kamino, saying, "You're next." What exactly does Tokuda think about Deku though...? (FUNimation Entertainment)
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Reviews (2)
Again (as with the last season of Haikyuu!!) I was very skeptical about this season. If you are making a shonen anime series, or perhaps any sort of super-hero show, then for the sake of building atmosphere I think it is pointless to put the most epic battle between the strongest good guy and the most powerful villain (in this show it is All Might vs. All for One) anywhere other than the very end. It would have been weird if, for example, Superman had defeated Zod halfway through the movie and then had just simply carried on to deal with some minor villains for the rest of it. It would certainly seem weird in a Superman movie or TV show, however, this is not about just one amazing superhero, it is about his successors, so if you had, say, a TV show about Robin (from Batman), then this connection between two generations, where there is an epic scene about one having to leave to make way for the next makes perfect sense (you do not have to look that far for that, because there is a similar storyline Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse). After such a spectacular epic showdown, which brings about the end of an era, there must inevitably be a comedown. After seeing one of the highlights of the anime series, it is going to take a lot of time and be difficult to build up to another such highlight. All of this was on my mind before this new season even started... Then I saw the first few episodes and also a YouTube video with a certain very popular anime critic explaining why, logically, this season is already the worst season ever. He presented some interesting arguments which made a lot of sense, one of which was the one I mentioned above. He also criticized the complete change of environment in the first half of the season which means that a ton of characters (the main male protagonist’s friends in Class 1-A for example) are an afterthought and have yet to do much of anything (i.e. they will be missed by a lot of the show’s aficionados), and there are large amounts of pointless character introductions, so the show basically just feels hastily overstuffed, and they do not work as well as the old friends we have already established a relationship with. He also criticized the whole point of the season’s narrative. Basically, Eri’s character is unrelatable, so the narrative is not going to make sense to a lot of people because it starts and ends with her status as a plot device. She has no backstory, not much of anything really, yet expects you to care and buy into the other characters’ insane sacrifices in saving her, and justifies all the drama and the epic battles just because she is a little girl who is suffering. He had other arguments, which I cannot remember now, although I was really intrigued by them at the time, so I was really watching this season closely to see if his points were valid... Well, I did not find it that way at all. On the contrary! The change of the narrative arc was actually quite refreshing in the end. The new characters were intriguing, and Mirio, who looks like Tintin on steroids was in some of the best scenes of the whole season and I am even convinced he might have been a better "successor" than Midoriya (Deku) in some ways. I was equally taken by the whole Eri narrative, which is no surprise because as a fan of cute little animated girls, any injustice done to them instantly pushes my buttons (along with other internet nerds from our little "Must protecc!" club). Moreover, the fight of Midoriya vs. Overhaul was great and the real highlight of the whole arc and clearly demonstrated that even after the awesome carnage from the last season there was still something to look forward to. So in the end, I am pleased beyond expectations with the entire Shie Hassaikai Arc. I had a great time watching it and ran the gamut of emotions once again. Then came the second part of the season and the U.A. School Festival arc. These parts of the anime series usually bore me to death, so once again I was slightly on edge as to how My Hero Academia would handle it. It was back to school in a friendly, relaxed way, seeing old friends and making new ones. Most importantly, it had Gentle Criminal, probably the most likeable villain (so far), of the entire anime series, who, along with La Brava, was a really good character and I was secretly hoping they would succeed. However, rooting for the bad guy in super-hero TV shows or movies usually means big trouble, it shows that the main male protagonist does not have enough charisma... Perhaps Gentle Criminal was just so awesome and La Brava was too lovable - and liking the Joker and Harley Quinn does not necessarily mean that Batman sucks, right? The showdown between Midoriya and Gentle Criminal was truly spectacular, a duel between characters with such similar yet incredibly strong motivations intrigued me, and the added backstory made me sympathize with Gentle Criminal and his companion (and also root for them) all the more. I could say that the outcome of this battle was rather not really what I wanted, however, on the other hand, Eri's smile made up for it... The finále and the rise of the new number one hero only needed two episodes for the anime’s creators to set the mood, and stage another brilliant battle, and change your perspective on a character you probably might not have even considered just a few months ago... In conclusion, this season of My Hero Academia did not disappoint me either, on the contrary - it easily eliminated any doubts that I might stop enjoying it in the future because the producers know how to create a good atmosphere, what fanboys want (even if it is just a bunch of clichés sometimes), and how to make quality and dynamic battles... I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it a lot. 8.7/10.
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I've read that it's not the same when he's chasing some strange girl. After watching it, I'm like, "Excuse me?" It’s the same. The girl isn't a stranger, they're heroes, no one is a stranger to them, everyone is worth saving, and that's exactly what this series shows. Among other things. Dark times are looming, and somehow society has to deal with it. That's what it's about, too, and that hesitation ends in flames. The last two episodes were just Shōnen-esque yumminess. We got a hyped up start that continued with all the consequences into the second half and it was still a good show, even if it slowed down. Except for the part where they played kindergarten, it was a very above average anime and as I’ve already written, it ended great. The last two episodes knew how to nail you to your chair with their intensity. Who would have expected that. Sure, the previous series was a bit better; this one unfolded nicely too, whether we're talking about the school festival or Gentle Criminal (again, a different type of fight, and it's good that it was there because it helps Midori grow). My Hero Academia is still my favorite current Shōnen, and this series merely reinforces that. It's got it all, yet again – hope, battles, suspense, poignancy, and amusement in a hilarious mix. Not to mention that all the characters are getting us somewhere, we're always learning something new about them, and even the enemy doesn't sleep; whether it’s the bad guys or the general fear or uncertainty. A very strong 4 stars.
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