My Hero Academia
Boku no Hero Academia
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Why it's a gem
Superhero stories are everywhere, but this one is set at a school, which gives it the feel of a coming-of-age tale as much as a fight show. A big ensemble of teenagers learns to use powers, and the humor keeps things from getting too heavy.
This entry is 13 episodes, so it works as a self-contained taste rather than a long haul. It suits readers of Western superhero comics who want a youthful, energetic take, and anyone who enjoys watching a determined underdog improve. Viewers who dislike classic shounen habits, like big speeches about effort and friendship, may find it a bit earnest. Close to 900,000 people have added it to their lists.
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Synopsis
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested extraordinary superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Becoming a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? U.A. High's Hero Program of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all gives him a chance to change his destiny… (Source: VIZ Media)
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Toshinori Yagi
main
Izuku Midoriya
main
Ochako Uraraka
main
Katsuki Bakugou
main
Minoru Mineta
supporting
Kouji Kouda
supporting
Yuuga Aoyama
supporting
Shinji Nishiya
supporting
Thirteen
supporting
Momo Yaoyorozu
supporting
