As My Hero Academia has come to an end, fans are now reflecting on how the storytelling in the anime may not have met their expectations.
The conclusion of My Hero Academia marked the end of Kohei Horikoshi’s epic manga.
Currently, the focus has shifted towards the manner in which the superhero anime will depict the conclusion. The community members have been engaging in discussions about the overall standard, particularly since the anime series has not been consistently up to par, and certain individuals are convinced that they have pinpointed the reason behind this.
According to a Reddit user, there was a lack of interesting events for almost five hours after the intense All Might vs All for One fight. The only notable moment during this time was Endeavour’s battle against Nomu, which was not particularly exciting. This could be the primary factor that caused the franchise to become stagnant.
The post stated that there is a belief that the merger of shonen and slice-of-life is not working well, which could be linked to unsuccessful social commentary. It was also mentioned that the Meta Liberation Army was formed because it was discovered that not all heroes are allowed to freely use their Quirks, raising questions about the regulations in place.
“We witnessed Deku’s mother using her quirk in the hospital, so what’s the issue? Are you suggesting that the government employs hitmen to eliminate troublesome individuals?”
In addition, they noted that every battle follows a familiar formula: the protagonist and antagonist exchanging clichéd statements before engaging in physical combat. The Redditor expressed their disappointment, stating that there are no actual fights, just characters talking about their principles and reasons for fighting.
The initial comment also noted that due to the large cast, not all characters are able to receive sufficient development. Overall, some of these critiques are certainly valid. My Hero Academia has been criticized for having an oversized cast which hinders the ability to give each character compelling and adequate screen time.
Similarly, the worldbuilding may not be as robust as that of Jujutsu Kaisen or One Piece. However, the fight structure follows a typical shonen formula, so if the battles are not resonating, it could be due to a feeling of exhaustion with the genre’s conventions.
Maybe Season 7 of My Hero Academia and its upcoming spin-off, You’re Next, will address some of these concerns. For a more uplifting aspect of the series, consider exploring the romantic relationship between Deku and Ochako.
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