Especially lately, with the high-stakes Final War arc currently airing, My Hero Academy is becoming more intense and emotional than ever before. The battles with Shigaraki and All For One were extraordinarily violent, leaving a multitude of characters dead or injured and shifting the overall tone of the series to a place of utter hopelessness. Although the anime contains some of the most serious and action-packed shonen arcs of all time, I love My Hero Academy for an entirely different reason.
From Bakugo’s kidnapping to Sir Nighteye’s death, My Hero Academy has proven that he can portray deep and moving moments well. Impactful deaths like Midnight’s and Star and Stripe’s and jaw-dropping fight scenes like those between Deku and Shigaraki are not only gruesome and cinematic, they’re some of the best in shonen. However, the moments that shine, in my opinion, are the happy scenes in the series. Although the fights keep my attention, it’s even more fun and exciting to see the characters interacting like normal high school studentsbecause these occurrences reveal what really matters and what everyone fights to protect.
Fun moments remind me that the characters are still normal teenagers at their core
These scenes helped me connect and relate to the heroes and their average high school experiences
Casual reenactments of school shows, flirtatious banter between crushes like Deku and Ochaco, blossoming friendships like the one between Kirishima and Bakugo, hijinks in the UA High dorms, and more the high school experiences enhanced my viewing experience even more than the fight scenes. In a world Filled with endless wars and supercharged superpowers, it was so refreshing to realize that the characters are just normal teenagers, enjoying the same fun with friends and hilarious moments as normal kids. Not only did these scenes remind me of my youth, but they also ground this fantastic show in reality.
Getting into UA High is a prestigious achievement, and the hard-working students who have received this honor are anything but ordinary. His super-powerful Quirks are some of the best and most promising in the world. My Hero Academia, from Bakugo’s Explosion to Momo’s Creation. It’s easy to see these aspiring heroes as supernatural powerhouses like the Pro Heroes, but watching them have fun together, bonding as a class, and enjoying school events proves that they are teenagers first and superheroes second. Not only did these moments make me laugh, but they also helped me appreciate and connect with these characters on a more realistic level.
Seeing the character’s normal life is comforting after the more devastating arcs
After great deaths and despair, joyful moments of high school fun always seem to follow
Because of its bright animation and colorful lively music inclusion of humor and mostly happy tone My Hero Academy is often considered one of the least dark shonen series when compared to shows like Attack on Titan or Jujutsu Kaisen. However, viewers will know that sometimes the plot gets surprisingly dark. In particular, the Dark Hero, Shie Hassakai, and Final War arcs contain very sad character deathsbloody violence and a general feeling of despair. A facet of My Hero Academy What I love is how, after its more harrowing arcs, a more optimistic story always seems to follow.
For example, after the horrors of Bakugo being captured by the League of Villains and All Might losing his powers forever, UA students began moving into the dorms and held a hilarious room decorating contest that showcased their personality and interests. of each hero, allowing viewers a glimpse into the funniest and most relaxed moments in these characters’ lives. The humor in these scenes provides lighter moments in the midst of some of the series’ darker arcsgiving the story a balance between comedy and seriousness that is difficult to achieve, making these moments more than just “filler”.
My Hero Academy It’s a comfort show for me and many others because of these calmer, funnier scenes
Not only are these moments relatable and fun, they develop character relationships beautifully.
Attack on Titan It’s my favorite anime, but there’s no denying the fact that it’s devastating to watch. The lighter scenes are few and far between, and although it is a masterpiece, it is difficult to watch without becoming discouraged. In my opinion due to its mix of humor and gravity My Hero Academy It’s much more fun and less depressing to watch than some other shonenand that’s what made me truly love the story and sets it apart as unique. Admittedly, silly moments would seem out of place in some series, but they work in My Hero Academy.
Because of its primarily younger cast of UA High students and high school setting, My Hero Academy can get away with showing situations like school plays, sports festivals and ordinary classroom moments, mixing normal life and situations that almost everyone has experienced with supernatural fantasy settings. These scenes are not just “filler” to occupy time, they contribute to the broader narrative and show the development of meaningful relationships between the characters, from friendships to romances. These moments hold a special place in my heart because they remind me of my high school days and the hilarity and joy they add.
My Hero Academia’s darkest moments become more impactful with the brighter scenes
The perfect amount of humor and lightness makes the darkest moments even more devastating
The overall events of the story would still remain the same without these scenes depicting the characters creating distinct hero names for themselves, enjoying a day at the mall, or training in the pool. However, I feel like the story would lack a lot of excitement and viewers wouldn’t become as attached to the characters. Without them, My Hero Academy it would never have become a comfort show for me. Furthermore, the darkest scenes, battles and deaths in My Hero Academy hit even harder thanks to these animated scenes this proves that the characters are just teenagers fighting to protect their future.