{"id":199,"date":"2023-01-31T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T00:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/?p=199"},"modified":"2023-01-31T04:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T04:55:22","slug":"my-hero-academia-syo-column-1004","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/my-hero-academia-syo-column-1004\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Attractions of \u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d. A perfectly designed character\u2019s growth story."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m SYO, a Japanese film writer. Today, I would like to write about the attractions of \u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d, which is my favorite Japanese manga, by connecting to the anime version.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d by Kohei Horikoshi, so-called \u201cHiroaka\u201d in Japan, is a very popular manga that has been serialized in the manga magazine \u201cWeekly Shounen Jump\u201d since July 2014. It was adopted into a TV anime in 2016, and three movie versions have been produced. The latest movie version, \u201cMy Hero Academia World Heroes\u2019 Mission\u201d was released nationwide on august 6th, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>To be honest, there is no limit to giving interesting elements of this work. I\u2019m passionate about Kohei Horikoshi\u2019s outstanding drawing and design skills, the emotional story that is precisely planned, the lines capturing audiences\u2019 hearts and the lovely characters. Through this column, I will focus on the attractive points of \u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d from the viewpoint of an enthusiastic fan who still keep the first issue of the manga magazine.<\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.link-ag.net\/click\/835dac\/5e5e682c\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        U-NEXT\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"awasete\">\n          <p class=\"awasete__title\">\n            <span class=\"awasete__title-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i><span class=\"awasete__title-text\">Read more<\/span><\/span>\n          <\/p>\n          <ul class=\"awasete__list\">\n                  <li class=\"awasete__list__item\">\n                    <a class=\"awasete__list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/best-anime-1001\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <figure class=\"awasete__list__item__link__image\">\n                      <img src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20004756\/Attack-on-Titan-150x150.jpeg\">\n                      <\/figure>\n                      <div class=\"awasete__list__item__link__content\">\n                        <p class=\"awasete__list__item__link__content__title\">Top 85 the Best Anime of All Time<\/p>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                  <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#The_great_settings_the_world_where_heroes_become_a_profession\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> The great settings; the world where heroes become a profession.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reality_Hero_what_captures_the_hearts_of_those_who_are_addicted_to_American_comic_book_movies\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Reality \u00d7 Hero; what captures the hearts of those who are addicted to American comic book movies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Constant_effort_that_outshines_through_severe_and_realistic_points_of_view\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Constant effort that outshines through severe and realistic points of view<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Perfect_continuity_in_which_the_growth_curve_of_each_character_is_never_blurred\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Perfect \u201ccontinuity\u201d, in which the growth curve of each character is never blurred.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_quality_of_the_animation_is_out_of_this_world_Both_acting_and_drawing_are_plus_ultra\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> The quality of the animation is out of this world! Both acting and drawing are plus ultra<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Summary\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"The_great_settings_the_world_where_heroes_become_a_profession\">The great settings; the world where heroes become a profession.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o0L1YC9YgxM\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d originated from \u201cMy Hero\u201d, a short story published by Kohei Horikoshi in 2008. It has interesting characteristics that heroes are a qualification-based occupation. They are professional heroes who protect people from enemies and disasters.<\/p>\n<p>The main character, Izuku Midoriyama enrolls in a hero training high school to be the best professional hero. The story is based on the competition with his friends and growing up, and the setting of special abilities called individuality is related to this basic story. However, this work is unique as it is based on reality. For example, Izuku and his friends go through various events similar to our life such as work experience, internships, and provisional license examinations.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is a story of a Supernatural power battle, \u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d has detailed settings, such as financial problems and social systems. Actually, I cannot get into dramas or films if they lack consistency, but there is not the case at all with this work. Rather, I get so hooked on it that I end up crying every time I read the latest episode.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Reality_Hero_what_captures_the_hearts_of_those_who_are_addicted_to_American_comic_book_movies\">Reality \u00d7 Hero; what captures the hearts of those who are addicted to American comic book movies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11003024\/My-Hero-Academia-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.link-ag.net\/click\/835dac\/5e5e682c\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        U-NEXT\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<p>What do the realistic &#8220;settings&#8221; mentioned above lead to? That is, movies based on American comic books such as Marvel and DC. For example, in the &#8220;Avengers&#8221; series, the United Nations tries to control the heroes because they are too powerful, and in \u201cBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice\u201d, Superman is blamed for misconduct after he destroys a city with a bang to defeat his enemies. It may seem absurd, but there is a link to the world in which we live.<\/p>\n<p>In this sense, &#8220;Hiroaka&#8221; is a series of &#8220;I get it!&#8221; for fans of recent American comic book movies. For example, in &#8220;Spider-Man,&#8221; the main character is so involved in heroic activities that he can&#8217;t keep a part-time job and is poor, but in the world of &#8220;Heroaca,&#8221; heroic actions become an occupation, so characters can devote themselves to heroic activities only if they are approved. So we can see a slight update from the world of Spider-Man. In addition, we can see some elements of American comics and Hollywood movies in &#8220;Heroaca&#8221; that will make us grin.<\/p>\n<p>In &#8220;Hiroaka,&#8221; the reason for characters wearing the costume is also depicted. Wearing a costume promotes the hero&#8217;s presence and helps to curb crime, and goods are released so the economy can revolve, there are jobs to make costumes, and so on. On the other hand, if you are a villain, you can escape from obsession by wearing it because it hides your face, etc. Such attention to detail seems to contribute to the persuasiveness of the work as a whole.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Constant_effort_that_outshines_through_severe_and_realistic_points_of_view\">Constant effort that outshines through severe and realistic points of view<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11003744\/My-Hero-Academia2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quote:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Such a perspective is also connected to the characterization of Izuku. He has always felt lonely as he did not develop the &#8220;individuality&#8221; that most people around him have. Then, he was given his individuality by All Might, a top hero, and his destiny was changed. Related to this story, &#8220;Heroaka&#8221; has been depicting effort from the beginning to the latest episodes.<\/p>\n<p>This work depicts what the characters can do and what they cannot do in detail, and they can do more and more things through continuous effort and training. In a world where individuality is developed by the age of four, Izuku&#8217;s individuality is transferred to him at the age of 15, which means he is more than 10 years behind. In order to lessen this gap, he has to make up for it through hard work and his own intellect.<\/p>\n<p>It is interesting to see a work in which the main character simply tries his best with his guts, but this work gives a sense of inevitability to the story. At the same time, it depicts failure<br \/>\nbecause of too strong feelings. Izuku gets injured seriously a lot in the process of growing up, but he accumulates the scars without erasing them. It can be said to be a realistic and severe direction unique to &#8220;Heroaka&#8221;. The heat of the battles and the drama are exceptional because of this sincere direction.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Perfect_continuity_in_which_the_growth_curve_of_each_character_is_never_blurred\">Perfect \u201ccontinuity\u201d, in which the growth curve of each character is never blurred.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11003808\/My-Hero-Academia2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quote:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This \u201cheat\u201d is contributed to the growth stories. Katsuki Bakugo, who is Ideku\u2019s childhood friend as well as a rival, and Shoto Todoroki who is Izuku\u2019s classmate also grow up stronger step by step.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to Izuku, Bakugo has outstanding fighting skills but his mind is immature. However, he experiences a lot of setbacks and climbs up each of them. Moreover, his relationship with Izuku changes from a bully and a bullied child to being equal. Todoroki also strives to overcome his conflict with his father little by little and grows up both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n<p>Their growing up is closely connected to the story, and their words and actions are carefully spun and what they say or do is based on their past experiences. Also, the story of each character has continuity. It means that each character\u2019s personality is never out of place and the readers or viewers are attracted to the characters more.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_quality_of_the_animation_is_out_of_this_world_Both_acting_and_drawing_are_plus_ultra\">The quality of the animation is out of this world! Both acting and drawing are plus ultra<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11003819\/My-Hero-Academia2-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quote:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlus ultra\u201d is the motto of this work. It\u2019s the school motto of U.A. High School which<br \/>\nIzuku goes to. It means \u201calways go beyond your limits\u201d, which connects to the word \u201cExcelsior\u201d which is the motto of Stan Lee, the creator of many Marvel heroes.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the characters demonstrates the spirit of \u201cplus ultra\u201d, and the anime version itself is just like that. The original direction and the episodes are overflowing with love for My Hero Academia, and are irresistible even from the fans of the original work. The sound truck of Yuki Hayashi is also great.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the first movie version shows a joint struggle between Izuku and All Might, and the second movie version shows the fight between Izuku and Bakugou, which is an amazing idea. It places more expectations on the work.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Summary\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The original version of \u201cMy Hero Academia\u201d has entered its final chapter, and every episode has surprising development. As one of the fans of this work, I would be happy if you were interested in this work!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_K5JkuRCJD0\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I\u2019m SYO, a Japanese film writer. 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