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The Best Anime of the Season: My Hero Academia Recap

My Hero Academia is a shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since July 2014, and 20 volumes have been collected in tankōbon format.


The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they are the norm, but who still dreams of becoming a superhero himself, and is scouted by the world's greatest hero who shares his powers with Izuku after recognizing his value. The series has been licensed for an English language release by Viz Media and began serialization in their weekly digital manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump on February 9, 2015.


The anime adaptation has aired on Japanese television from April 3 to September 30, 2016; with an estimated total of 20 episodes.


In-Depth Summary of All 13 Episodes from Season 1 for New Viewers


My Hero Academia is an anime series created by Studio Bones, based on the manga of the same name written by Kōhei Horikoshi. It is set in a world where most humans have superpowers known as “Quirks”, and follows Izuku Midoriya, who was born without them. One day he encounters All Might, the world's greatest hero and gets his Quirk (One For All) passed down to him.


Izuku enrolls in U.A Academy, a school for people with Quirks that teaches its students how to use their powers for fighting crime and evil. Alongside his friends Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki, Izuku must navigate all sorts of challenges to become a great hero like All Might.


Opinion Pieces on Why You Should Be Watching My Hero Academia


My Hero Academia is an anime that has been on the air for three seasons. It is a show about superheroes in a world where 80% of the population has some kind of superpowers. The protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, was born without any powers but he still dreams of being a hero. He is eventually recruited to UA Academy by All Might, the world's number one hero and his personal idol.


I think that My Hero Academia is an excellent show because it does not only focus on the fighting aspect but also on how hard it can be for people to live in this world with their abilities. The show also tackles difficult subjects like depression and bullying which makes it relatable to many people all over the world.


Ending thoughts on this great show and its appeal to a diverse audience


The show is not only appealing to a diverse audience but also has the ability to make its viewers think about the ethical implications of their actions.

The show is one of the best examples of how people can come together and unite in order to make a difference in this world.




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