Breathtaking Animation: Deku vs. Shigaraki in My Hero Academia Leaves Fans in Awe of Studio Bones

The 13th episode of season 7 of My Hero Academia, which was released on August 17, 2024, showcased the intense Deku vs Shigaraki battle. It was the first time viewers saw Deku using his Gear Shift quirk. Although many fans were already aware of the outcome from the manga, the recent emphasis on animation quality by Studio Bones had captured the attention of many.

Despite the already high praise for season 7, the animation of episode 13 has managed to exceed fans’ expectations by an astronomical degree. This was largely due to the emotional weight added by the studio in the adaptation of Bakugo’s “death,”which had already received a lot of praise from fans.

Please note that this article contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia series.

My Hero Academia: Deku vs Shigaraki Fight Exceeds Fan Expectations

The highly anticipated Deku vs. Shigaraki fight has been a major moment in the series. Previous seasons of the anime had left fans with concerns about the animation quality, but these concerns were resolved in season 7 with consistently impressive animation.

The latest episode of the anime, episode 13, featured Deku’s direct showdown with Shigaraki. This was also the first time Deku used his Gear Shift quirk. The animation during the intense battle between Shigaraki and Deku surpassed all fan predictions, impressing viewers with its exceptional quality.

The AFO vs. All Might fight, which is widely considered one of the series’ most exceptional moments in terms of both visual and storytelling, is now being used as a point of comparison.

Fan Reactions to the Latest Episode

Despite previous seasons somewhat reducing the fan perception of their animation quality, Studio Bones’ recent adaptation of the Deku vs. Shigaraki fight has been highly praised by fans. The sheer quality, sound design, and overall attention to detail in episode 13 have been recognized, showcasing the effort and dedication put in by Studio Bones.

“This episode as a whole was just pure RAWNESS, and I respect the hell outta that! ✊ Deku fans are FEASTING!! 🔥🔥🔥,”another fan said.

“Bones definitely stepped up their animation this episode. I was amazed how insanely good this fight was. Need the rest of the anime to have this level of dedication,”one fan said.

Deku vs Shigaraki as shown in the anime (Image via Bones)

Many fans have gone so far as to declare that this particular episode could potentially be the best in the entire series. Additionally, there has been an outpouring of gratitude towards Kohei Hirota, one of the main animators responsible for the highly acclaimed season 7 episode 13.

“EVERYBODY SAY THANK YOU HIROTA-SAN FOR THE AMAZING EPISODEEEEEE,”another fan said.

“They did Deku’s rage SO WELL, the impact frames are perfect and you can really hear the grittiness in his voice!”one fan wrote.

Despite the high expectations, season 7 of My Hero Academia has consistently delivered throughout its run. The current season is slated to have a total of 21 episodes, with the upcoming release of episode 14 on August 24, 2024.

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