Anime 33486 Boku No Hero Academia 2nd Season Reviews Filter Check 1

After watching the first season of Boku Hero no Academia (My Hero Academia), I can’t help but feel wanting for more of this series. The first season consisted of only 13 episodes. It adapted the general premise of the story and had its character roster in set. However, it missed the opportunity to expand more and build on those elements. Have no fear. Season 2 is here and it’s set to fill the gaps for you diehard fans of this classic shounen adventure.

One major part of the sequel is that the length is almost twice the duration of the first season. It consists of 25 ... episodes (including an anime original) as part of its storytelling. Therefore, expect almost twice as much as details. As an avid fan of the manga, I’m also rather impressed by the faithfulness of its adaptation standards. Expecting this show to hit a lot of its marks is no easy task and I had some doubts at first. Still, the sequel does a splendid job at crafting the essence of its story. At its core, the show is about heroes in a fictional world. Protagonist Izuku Midoriya (nicknamed Deku) tries to make a difference in his world by trying to become a hero.

Something that I often found appealing about Boku Hero no Academia is how stylish it establishes itself. It’s a typical shounen series yet is able to spread its themes and knows how to do so. The second season asks a question: what really makes a hero? From the first half, we get a tournament (U.A. Sports Festival Arc) that pits the best of the best between classes. While this may seem like a generic battle tournament you can find in many shounen series, Boku Hero no Academia sets itself to establish characters within its tournament. Prominent characters such as Deku, Ochako, Bakugo, and Todoroki gives the audience their insight on their reasoning for fighting. While some of their principles can be disputed, they sent a clear message that becoming a hero is no easy path. At least for these characters, being a hero is more than just about saving others. The Sports Festival arc also examines the background story of Todoroki, a character that we knew little about from the previous season. It invites moments of sympathy as we see how tragic his past has influenced his character in the present.

Meanwhile, the show still maintains its presence of antagonists. Perhaps the most prominent of these is Hero Killer Stain, a new villain with his own objectives and morals. Again, his character ties with the question of “what makes a hero”. In his mind, there are certain rules that establishes what a “true hero” is from the “fake ones”. Season 2 has psychology that makes antagonists such as Stain feel meaningful as a character. It motivates other heroes to realize what they are and what to fight for. Don’t believe me? Just ask Tenya.

As I watched more and more of season 2, I can’t help but realize that the sequel serves as a way to prepare for the characters/heroes for what’s really ahead. What I mean is that while the second season is rich in content, it still leaves some gaps to fill. Mainly, prominent villains such as Tomura Shigaraki and his right-hand man Kurogiri play very minor roles despite establishing themselves as a dangerous threat from the first season. All Might also plays a lesser role in this season despite still being the main hero. Although his role is still important for Deku’s development, it feels that his character dynamics with the boy is less. As a show loaded with characters, don’t expect everyone to get the same development as the main cast. While most characters gets some time to shine, others are left with less memorable moments or comic relief. (yes, I’m looking at you, Mineta) Finally, season 2’s storytelling can occasionally feel stale at times with the academy setting and themes. Luckily, the comedy gives the fans its entertainment value that’s deceptively fun to watch.

Bones studio (known for their adaptation of other super power and hero theme shows) returns with their animation quality. I must admit, season 2 sets the bar for is stylish animation. Battle scenes from the Festival Arc particular stand out that is simply mesmerizing. The fight between Deku and Todoroki is especially noticeable that captures the stellar choreography as I’d expect from this studio. Camera angles feel smooth with vibrant colors and body movements. However, there are a few scenes that feel stagnant especially during the fight with Stain. Perhaps some of those can be fixed later in BD/DVDs but it’s nothing too distracting. Character designs in this sequel also remains memorable for characters ranging from the barbaric design of the Hero Killer, pro heroes, and our main cast.

When listening to the soundtrack, I can’t help but feel that everything is on point. From character voice mannerisms to the battle OST, it succeeds far more than it fails. I can honestly say that the voice mannerism of the characters really brings out the personalities of the cast. Characters such as Stain, All Might, Bakugo, and Todoroki especially stand out this season whenever they speak with dynamism and purpose. The theme songs offers a classic hero-like tune that’s hard to miss.

If you’re going to watch this second season, just know that it will be a thoughtful experience beyond the colorful battles. Everything has a reason ranging from the story, themes, morals, and even character names. I can’t say this enough but season 2 really bought out what I had expected as an adaptation. It’s faithful on most parts and leaves me hunger for more each episode. That being said, season 2 is still far from resolving the end story. It actually feels more like building up for more as certain characters are foreshadowed and more threats looms in the horizon for the main characters. However, I came into this show with high expectations and left with awe. With season 3 announced, this sequel is nothing short of been a classic.

*Minimum Spoiler Plus Ultra Review*
If you did not watch BNHA S1 then go watch that ASAP.
TL;DR: Hype Hype, Finally a Shounen Anime worth watching Plus Ultra Hype! BNHA S2 is basically Naruto and DBZ's illegitimate child, Hunter X Hunter's bastard child raised by the all mighty Bones STUDIO that has stayed true to the manga and doing the show justice it really deserves! Definitely Binge-Worthy!
[Story: 8/10 , Characters: 9/10, Art: 9/10, Sound: 8/10, Enjoyment: 10/10]

"So many to kill, so little time. None of you are worthy. None of you are All Might" - Stain

If there is one genre that can always hype people ... up time after time, it's the classic shounen genre in anime. It's like scrambled eggs. The recipe is very simple yet the execution to get it consistently right day after day is difficult. Luckily, fans of one of the most acclaimed manga, BNHA, can rejoice that studio Bones have done yet another great job in beautifully adapting it their own way without deviating away from the manga to give the viewers total indulgence over a shounen anime people will remember for years to come. If you thought season 1 was good, well this season they just went PLUS ULTRA!

The story is great. The anime being 25 episodes long is able to cover 3 different arcs from the manga. In season 1 we mostly focused on the character development of Deku. However, most of the supporting characters this season underwent major character development, especially characters like Todoroki, Iida and even Bakugo. That being said, the overaching development of Deku is ever present feeding off from the development of others. Really embodying the "All for One" motif as the show goes on. Aside from the characters, the art and animation is bold and vibrant. Nothing short from studio Bones standard. Even the OST and the OP & ED songs are just outright catchy and worth listening to over and over again. It's really hard to find flaw in such a good anime when even the two filler episodes are done so well that it catered to the fans long-time needs & curiosity! With that being said, let's dive deeper into the anime to really get a good grasp of what all the hype surrounding the anime is. Keep in mind, some spoilers might be revealed!

*Minimum Spoilers Zone Begins*

"If you wanna stop this, then stand up! Because I've just got one thing to say to you! Never forget who you want to become!" - Todoroki

There is no point revisiting the premise of the show. It hasn't changed since season 1. We know the end goal is Deku learning how to fully use All for One. The real plot is the whole journey to get there. This season had three different arcs. First we have the ever cliche shounen tournament arc; where all of the UA students battle it out from team battles to finally 1v1 battles. Surprisingly, the tournament arc actually ends with someone actually being declared a winner. No major interruptions or surprise villain gank happens. Now that's a surprise. This arc also features one of the fan favourite episode: Todoroki: The Origin. Next, we have the Stain arc, where Stain, a new villain or anti-villain, that has taken it upon himself to purge the world of fake heroes. It's a really dark arc and one of fan favourite arcs to be adapted. Lastly, we have the much rushed UA Final Hero Examination Arc, where UA students must fight against their teachers (Heroes) to pass their final exam. It also features the second fan favourite episode: Bakugo the Origin. In between these three arcs we are revealed more about the power of All for One and it's origins as well as League of Villains intentions and who is really pulling the puppet strings. Needless to say, Bones, with the help of Yoshihiko Umakoshi (Tournament Arc) and Takahiro Komori (Stain Arc + Exam Arc), did a great job adapting them in anime format. The only major issue was how different each directors take on how they adapted the arcs. Viewers will notice significant difference in battle sequences and camera angles from one director to the other.

"Needless to say... I'll be a hero that even surpasses you (All Might)" - Bakugo

Aside from the plot, the major highlight of this season is the character development. Besides Deku, other characters like Todoroki, Bakugo, Iida, Uraraka and even All Might goes through great lengths of character developments. Just as the two major side characters, Todoroki and Bakugo acts as great foils for Deku, actually all three personify the different attributes of All Might that establishes him as the best superhero of all time that not only saves lives but inspired the next generation to be the hero the nation deserves. Deku wants to save people with a smile. Todoroki wants to be his own person and not a prisoner of his blood. Bakugo wants to be the strongest and win with overwhelming force. This just goes to show you why Endeavor could never be the number one hero. It's never been about how many villains you beat or how strong you are. To be the number one hero means you have to be the beacon of hope and inspiration for all of Japan. The show's main running theme of quirk strength vs physical & mental strength is again revisited through this. The reason pros are good is because of their skills and judgment not because of their quirks. Besides the heroes, the most interesting character of the season has to be the villain or anti-villain, Stain. His motives are good because he wants to restore the title of Hero to something more respectable and pure. However, the method he uses to achieve this is similar to of a villain. Because of this, he starts a chain reaction of inspiring villains similar to how All Might inspiring heroes. All the parallels and juxtaposed characters in this series really adds to the depth and complexity of the show.

*Minimum Spoiler Zone Ends*

"Meddling when you don't need to is the essence of being a hero" - All Might

Beside the linear plot and dynamic characters, the technical aspects of this show really makes it stand out from other shounen animes. The animation quality from studio Bones is just Plus Ultra. The characters, the fight sequences, the background cinematography are all beautifully hand-drawn. The vibrant colour palette gives it a rich warm tone that resonates throughout the anime. If that wasn't enough, the background OST coupled with the epic OP/ED songs slowly grows on you the more you listen to it. Out of the two OP songs, I think Peace sign is still my favourite. Lastly, the seiyuus of this show does a phenomenal job. There isn't a single character who did not benefit from having a star-studded seiyuu cast in BNHA. Kudos to them. Everything as a whole, really sets the mood and the hype each episode brings to the table.

Overall, BNHA S2 is probably one of the best shounen animes we've been blessed with in the last decade. The shounen anime recipe have been replicated numerous times however it hasn't been executed to this degree in quite a while. The last great shounen anime of this calibre was FMAB. Oddly enough, it was actually studio Bones who also adapted it. They know that staying true to the manga is the ultimate rewarding experience for both new viewers and manga viewers. Nevertheless, I personally really enjoyed this anime and I can see myself easily binging this show again with my friends. It's just that type of show. Also Season 3 has been confirmed. Anyways, I recommend this show to all shounen anime fans and new fans wanting to venture into the shounen anime genre. Check it out let me know later how you like it as well as share with me your favourite quote from the anime! Plus Ultra!!!

P.S. Thank you for reading. I hope you found this short and supaishi review helpful!

This is a two-part review where I'll be weighing in the positives and negatives of this show.

Starting with what I thought it did right:

Despite Boku no Hero Academia’s rather familiar and simplistic premise, its thematic consistency and high production value made it possible for this title to gain recognition and significant following among the anime community. Season 1 managed to deliver in an impressive note and thankfully, that didn’t waiver at all in its continuing season. Much like its predecessor, Boku no Hero Academia 2 looks and sounds just as good—if not, even better. While it still didn’t take any risks, it did capitalize ... on the tried and tested formula in battle shounen that never failed to appeal to this genre’s fans and took the liberty to put its own creative spin to it—which I daresay has been pretty successful: Solidly executed action-packed superhero show with a competitive school life and comedy on the side. The tone shifts felt natural and it didn’t fall into the trap of forcefully incorporating dark, tragic themes nor did it get too hung up on its more serious tone just to make it look deep or mature. This anime is fortunately devoid of any of that pretentiousness and instead, it embraced its simplicity, which resulted to a cohesive storytelling. It’s a show that knows what it wants to do and doesn’t go beyond its limitations. At least, not yet anyway.

Although Boku no Hero Academia also happens to lump in almost every character archetype in shounen, it was at least able to turn them into a colorful bunch with just the right amount of exposure. More importantly, there has been better characterization amongst its main cast, which I guess is to be expected since this season delved further into the actual plot where it opened more room for character growth. Our protagonist grew from a cry-heavy (it's not really a word, I know) underdog to an impressive hero in-training who now has more control over his power. His progress felt smooth and his worth as All Might’s successor was constantly tested and proven in all of the arcs covered. Todoroki also had a more significant role, wherein we also learned about his backstory, motivations, and we saw the shift in his dynamics. As did Ida, who was a key player in the second arc that involved the Hero-Killer, Stain. All Might is just as majestic and his power display against Deku and Bakugo in the exam arc was nothing short of spectacular. Their fight was awesome and arguably the best in this season.

Bakugo is still a mixed bag to be honest. He was still quite obnoxious with few redeemable moments, who also couldn’t seem rid himself off of the insecurity and hostility that he had always felt towards Deku. But on another note, he was absolutely hilarious and entertaining this season and I find it hard not to enjoy his chemistry with other characters, especially when he becomes the object of their mockery. His rage reactions are comedy gold and I wouldn’t be surprised if people actually consider him a walking meme at this point. There were also subtle hints of his development thrown here and there to keep us at the edge of our seats whenever he's on screen. The rest of the supporting cast, most especially the class A students, also had their fair share of the spotlight. Though some may complain about how little exposure the rest of the class A students had in the sports festival, I'd argue that it worked out for the story given that the focus of the arc were meant to be Deku and Todoroki in the first place.

I also want to commend how superb the sound, visuals, and animation were in this anime. This was mostly displayed in the Sports Festival arc, which in my opinion, is also this season’s highlight. Hats off to the voice actors as well, who did a phenomenal job conveying the characters' emotions in the most intense moments. They truly didn’t hold back in making this season a spectacle, contributing further to the anime’s general appeal.

My issues with this show:

First that comes to mind is the underwhelming antagonists, given that there seems to be a tad few legitimate threats whose characters also managed to be interesting – Stain (granted that we haven’t seen the last of him) and a couple of new villains introduced by the tail end of the season might draw some intrigue back. In contrast to them, Tomura Shigaraki and his other minions in the League of Villains, ever since their introduction up to the most part of this season, are honestly just really—for the lack of better word—bleh. Second, it’s still lacking in world-building. I was hoping to see even just a glimpse of how the rest of the world fairs in this storyline, but I guess it’s too early for that. Note that those I mentioned above are just very minor issues that I have with this season, hence, I'm not going to elaborate on it further. I’m aware that this is one of those overarching series that would take a little more time to explore its full potential; and that is fine, so I'll just leave it at that and that I’m not docking off points because of that. I will still keep these in mind as I tread further into the series, however.

Having all that said, my actual gripe with it is that it feels too comfortable. While Boku no Hero Academia is certainly one of the better battle shounen anime out there today, its generic or rather ordinary nature is also why I can’t consider it to be great. Besides its very impressive technical presentation and solid delivery, the story simply lacks the ingenuity or in other words, the “wow” factor that makes anime like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Hunter x Hunter, in my honest opinion, the pinnacle of the genre. Don’t misunderstand though—I don’t intend to draw comparisons just to glorify those aforementioned titles nor to put BnHA down. I’m also not necessarily implying that it’s automatically mediocre just because it doesn't have complex themes or isn’t unique. I simply want to make a distinction that justifies my score for this given that I also use the rating scale differently. While I believe that storytelling and execution are what separates the good shows from the bad, I also believe that a compelling narrative with equally compelling characters are what separates good shows from the elite. BnHA is simply lacking in that department.

As mentioned beforehand and despite its stylish, cartoon-esque style and my initial praise for its well-delivered plot and colorful characters, it doesn’t have any trait that makes it truly stand out and incomparable to others. As such became more apparent this season as we continue to witness yet again some very familiar and overdone concepts in shounen: the underdog protagonist who continues to work hard and also tries to seek acknowledgment from the rival who hates his guts; the good ol’ tournament that actually serves as a stage for the protagonist to inspire and subsequently “soften” another rival who has parental issues; a chance encounter with the murderous villain with misunderstood intentions to help a friend who was in a quest for revenge; the mysterious big bad lurking in the shadows; etc. That's not a fault in itself considering that it's normal to have shared themes or tropes in this genre. It does what shounen anime do after all. That said, such idea unfortunately doesn't save it from being predictable, run-of-the mill story wherein we can only look forward to how the creators will put their own spin to these tropes. And since it took inspiration from other well-known titles, it also suffers from the inevitable comparison due to it having very similar concepts that have already been done and outdone (arguably) by some of its predecessors.

It is still a good show for those who appreciate simple, solid, and well-animated shows though. I generally like action anime, so I was consistently invested. But for those who are not a fan of this genre or have seen almost everything it has to offer, it takes more than what BnHA presented to keep them genuinely impressed—which I really couldn’t blame them for.

To wrap it up:

I still think that Boku no Hero Academia 2 is a fun-filled, easy to watch show with so much potential and it seems to tread in the right direction. Whatever it may lack in story, setting, or characters, it still kind of makes it up with its consistency and entertainment value. Not to mention, its excellent animation and sound. It’s an eye candy that’s still worth the watch.

* To anyone who's interested, this is the actual breakdown of my score:

Story: 5/10 | Execution: 8/10 | Characters: 6/10 | Presentation: 8/10 | Enjoyment: 7/10

I'm speechless,

While Season 1 lacks of characterization with its characters, Season 2 finally putting some major character developments for the supporting characters while its Main Character also having a good development and don't get left behind at all.

For once, Yuuki Hayashi's soundtrack is a massive one in episode 10, bringing that scene into one of the most intense, well directed scene this season and not 100% sure but that last scene's animation really feels like Yutaka Nakamura's work ( Black & White frame by frame animation + Yutapon Cubes Destruction ) AND PROVING THAT BONES IS THE BEST SHOUNEN STUDIO ON THE ANIME INDUSTRY.

Yuuki Hayashi's ... Soundtrack + Yutaka Nakamura's godtier "masterpiece" flawless animation + Great direction of Studio Bones = Great Adaptation

Boku no Hero Academia is often said to be the new Naruto or One Piece - the next smash-hit action series. Season 1 laid the groundwork for that, but at a mere 13 episodes, it couldn't truly demonstrate why Hero Academia deserves to be considered THE new great action series. But with season 2 comes a solid 25-episode run, giving it the chance to spread its wings and prove that not only is it a great successor to the old genre greats, but in many respects improves on them.

A big part of why this works better than the first season is that where the first ... season could be slow at times, season 2 is perfectly-paced. It moves at breakneck speed with barely a wasted moment, even despite the presence of a single (surprisingly good) filler episode. This makes Hero Academia an excellent binge-watching experience.

Season 2 covers three key arcs from the manga, the first of which is a tournament arc (in true battle shonen spirit) based around a school sports festival. Throughout this arc, the fight choreography is utterly exceptional. Bones have always been a studio known for their impressive production, but even by their standards the animation is jaw-droppingly good, made all the better by mangaka Horikoshi Kouhei's unique sense of style. Even the directing is a notch above their standard, averting the usual use of lazy panel-to-panel adaptation that is excessively common in this genre in favour of more elaborate compositions that can only be achieved because of the change of medium.

But though the Sports Festival arc excels for its action, that's not the reason this arc stands out. Instead, it's because at its core is a strong character arc for Shoto Todoroki. The arc ultimately becomes less about who will win the tournament as whether Todoroki will overcome his inner demons. While there's nothing wrong with a standard tournament arc, this turns it into something greater, using our investment in not only Todoroki but in Izuku to create some of the series greatest emotional highs and compelling moments.

This represents one of the greatest tools that HeroAca has at its disposal - an ensemble cast of lovable characters. The characters we were briefly introduced to in season one are all given greater detail here, with their motivations, personalities, and friendships with one another all built upon (especially in the third and final arc of this season). With only these few simple details, the writing builds the characters laconically, giving even minor characters strong personalities while allowing the core cast the screentime for full character arcs.

Another such character arc comes in the story immediately following the tournament, revolving around Tenya Iida. After a traumatic event, his sense of morality is shaken, resulting in a story arc that sees him come to understand the meaning of him being a hero.

This is all brought about by the biggest masterstroke that Hero Academia has had so far - Hero Killer Stain, this arc's primary antagonist. Where the previous villains of Hero Academia are more outright evil, Hero Killer Stain acts in rebellion against society, against the nature of heroics in the universe of HeroAca, where people become heroes out of greed and pride rather than for truly noble reasons.

His presence in the story is brief, but the ramifications of it are huge. Stain's moral code turns the focus of the series onto the morality of heroics - what makes someone a true hero. Alongside some of the darker elements of hero society introduced into this series, this fleshes out the setting, sowing seeds of discontent with the world as it is and bringing an element of social commentary into the fray. The conflict from here on out isn't just one of heroes vs. villains, it's a conflict of change vs. the status quo.

But the most interesting change to the conflict in HeroAca isn't the external battle, it's the internal one. The question of what makes someone a true hero turns the development of the main cast - especially Izuku Midoriya - into more than just one of becoming stronger physically. It becomes a story about growing as people. With every step that Deku grows in power, he grows as a person, becoming one step closer to being a true hero.

It's the slow growth of Deku's character that forms the emotional core of the series, and the newfound focus on moral codes helps us become even more invested in him and the rest of the cast. This turns Hero Academia into something more than the standard shonen fare whilst keeping everything that made those series compelling to begin with.

With this, Hero Academia has become one of the greats of its genre.

Story/Plot: 8/10
Animation/Graphics: 9/10
Music/Background: 7/10
Characters: 9/10

Overall: 9/10

For Fans Of: One Piece, Naruto

HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE FUCKING HYPE
Almost every ep ends with a feeling where your heart doesn't stop racing and leaves you breathless; thirsting for more. Spring 2017 welcomes us to a not so old friend by the name deku and brings us to another season of HYPE, Boku no Hero Academia.

Story: 9/10
As one who has read the manga, i can say that the second season sticks to source but makes it better. The first episode doesn't linger that much and brings us right to the next arc: the sports festival. all i could say without spoilers is that the anime really does ... a great job of tweaking the manga to make the arc much better than it already is. the attention to every detail is what amazes me because even though its not that important to the story, the producers does a great job of making it contribute to whole story. in short in the words of gigguk: ITS A FUCKING TOURNAMENT ARC

Art: 10/10
I find it so appealing how the artstyle of Boku no hero is made. the way the teeth is incorporated to the character design is one of the reasons why i gave this a 10. well other reasons are the clean designs, spot on animations and the uniqueness of each character (well since this is a super hero anime) you can't find anything wrong with bones in this one.

Sound: 8/10
Nothing over the top, well made sounds, detailed bg noises and AMAZING choice of voice actors. one that sticks out to me the craft of our boy bakugou (okamoto) on how this particular voice actor fits his peronsality 10/10, same could be said with deku, all might and most of all the e-head/present mic combo. i am fully confident that this show would have a different taste on me if present mic was not commentating this arc. shit when the guy turns to speaking english, you know itd hype. same could be said with the witty banter of e-head alongside his explanations of quirkcs. side note: at first i thought all might had the same actor as might guy lol with all the youth shit lmaooooo

Character: 9/10
Alright if there is one thing you credit this anime for besides its story, its the characters. 2nd season intoduces us to a more wide variety of characters and shifts its development on the "hero" side rather than the students-quirk-school aspect. here we get to see new students from class b and without spoiling, you'll see that there are some pretty interesting faces that'll come by. shifting to the old cast, we finally get to see some depth to the other characters and we also get to see that not all of them are flawless. its outstanding we can get to witness backstories, developments, sentiments out of a tournament arc. you'll get to see that under those out of this world quirks, these people are still that, people.

Enjoyment: 100/10
ITS A FUCKING TOURNAMENT ARC BLAZING ANIMATIONS AMAZING VOICE ACTING FUCKING MATCH UPS THAT WE WANT TO SEE AND ITS ONLY THE 7TH EPISODE AND IM ON MY FUCKING KNEES WAITING FOR THE NEXT YOU COULD VERY MUCH SAY THAT I ENJOY THIS AND YOU WILL TOO MY FRIEND TRUST ME

Overall: 9/10
Now now, the shows not yet over, there are still many arcs that this season will tackle and my final rating will be according to how this anime will handle that. so far however, this anime is doing a great job with the present arc. mate you got everything. great animation, great voice acting, writing, hype, action, hype, and ofc the 18+ only Hero Midnight. yeah you'll see A LOT of her. now isn't that enough to get you to watch this show or do i have to go one for all on your ass?

cheers. oh and yeah ill be back mates when the seasons over

After the great first season a year prior, there's no question that this new season of Boku no Hero Academia would garner a lot of hype and attention. But does it deserve the attention its previous season bought it or is it simply another cookie cutter shounen action show to scratch our generic action craving itches for the season? After watching nearly everything this season of Hero Aca has to offer I can safely say that this season goes far and beyond what the first season and most shounen shows do and that makes for one hell of a shounen show.

Story: 8 (Great)

While the first ... season featured a quite standard origin story for our main character which was never particularly spectacular, it did feature some interesting plot points and tackled a few questions such as what it is like to be an outcast and what it means to learn to live with the differences between you and the world. The second season builds upon everything the show had set up and explores themes of morality, differing ideologies and perhaps most importantly social legacy. Hero Aca season 2 is directed in such a brilliant way that since the first season managed to set up and develop such a wonderful cast of characters season 2 can easily use these characters to convey the messages the show wants to by delving into these themes. This just happens to work nearly perfect and makes every new arc and subplot of season 2 a joy to get engulfed by. Yet, Hero Aca season 2, in the same fashion as season 1, doesn't do a lot that hasn't been done already.

Characters: 9 (Fantastic)

Usually, in action shounen shows the supporting cast takes a backseat to the main character(s). Because of this, their motivations, agendas and backstories are never properly explored. This was not the case in Boku no Hero Season 1 and fortunately for us isn't either in Season 2. With a greater emphasis on the supporting cast and their backstory and personality comes a greater depth to the plot and world itself as the people occupying the story feel as real as the main cast. This is not to say that the main characters of Boku no Hero Season 2 get too little attention or time spent on what they want or feel or think. I believe that Boku no Hero has always had a good sense of balance of how much focus each character needs, supporting and main characters both, to make them feel relevant while keeping the show from seemingly having the world orbit around a certain character. In short, the way the show devises up its runtime among show has found a good balance of time spent on each character. The characters aren't without flaws however. Most of the shows cast are based on standard shounen tropes which can be almost painfully obvious at times. Hero Aca season 2 makes use of an incredibly simple technique of developing its characters, which is by showing rather than telling, a technique that has been unfortunately more and more ignored in the action shounen genre. By doing this, Hero Aca develops some of the deepest characters I've ever had the pleasure of getting to know.

Animation: 9 (Fantastic)

Let's just start off by saying that I thought that both the art style and animation looked great in the first Season of Boku no Hero, though it wasn't close to flawless. That said, I think that this season ups its predecessor in every single way. The animation and movements of the characters is now more expressive and static shots are less frequent than the first season. Movement is also more fluid while retaining or in some cases even improving upon the detail found in the first season. The animation and movement of the characters all have a certain added weight to them compared to season 1 which, along with the fantastic voice acting and character writing, helps turn these characters into real, believable people. I can not talk about the animation of Hero Aca without mentioning the absolutely jaw dropping fight scenes. This show features animation to match even the best looking shows out there like One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100, both of which, incidentally, were animated by studio Bones so the fact that this show also looks absolutely stunning shouldn't come as a surprise.

Sound: 8 (Great)

As I am no expert of sound design I don’t have much to say other than that the show sounds great which any high profile show should in 2017. The voice acting is as good as it was previously and all characters manage to express great emotion which is conveyed to me with ease despite the language barrier. Most of the shows music works well with its scenes and aids the scene to have a greater effect on the viewer. Also, both the OPs and EDs are fantastic. Some of the best this year in my opinion.

Enjoyment: 9 (Fantastic)

I have to admit that shounen shows are a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine, especially the ones made by Bones, so I might be a slight bit biased when thinking about Boku no Hero but I swear to god if this show isn't entertaining as all hell. There hasn't been a single time that I haven't cussed at the ED as the credits started to roll because I was so convinced that it had only been 5 minutes since I started the episode. When a 22 minute episode feels like 5 you know that you enjoyed it almost a bit too much. There is very little that I don't love about this show.

Overall: 8 (Great)

"But does it deserve the attention its previous season bought it or is it simply another cookie cutter shounen action show to scratch our generic action craving itches for the season?" Yes. Yes it deserves all the attention it can get 100 times over. Boku no Hero Academia season 2 is superior to its first season, and a large majority of other shounen action shows, in most ways I can think of and will surely entertain even the pickiest of viewers.

I'm writing this review mostly because of the insane fight Todoroki vs Midoriya in the 10th episode. As long as I've read the manga till the last chapter (for now) and I know what is next, I say one thing - I'M JUST DYING TO SEE THE ANIMATION OF THE NEXT EVENTS AS PERFECT AS IT WAS IN THE FIGHT TODOROKI/MIDORIYA!!~~~<3
Hell yeah this anime makes goosebumps with its story, animation, SOUND (!!!!) and characters development. I like the anime about school, but only two animes (Assassination Classroom) were able to develope ALL the characters equally, even the supporting ones. It is brilliant and ... tend to see the story!! Overall score for this anime is definetly 10/10. This is the end of my small and complex review!! Enjoy the watching!

So I don't really write reviews for MAL but after catching up on the 2nd season of Boku no Hero Academia I finally feel compelled to do so. My first impression of the first season of Hero Aca was somewhat of a disappointment. Although it was definitely a cut above other shonen manga adaptations, I expected much more from the same studio that produced FMAB and Mob Psycho 100. Although the artwork was flashy and the soundtrack was impressive, the pacing was staggered, non-action related artwork appeared flat and lifeless, and characters were introduced too quickly without being given time to fully develop. Season 2 ... of Hero Aca remedies nearly all of the problems, turning it into one of the best shounen anime's I have seen in a long time.

The story so far is a standard tournament arc with a simple premise: students have the opportunity to show of their quirks and abilities to potential recruits by competing in a sports tournament. This premise is nothing groundbreaking, but its simplicity allows the series to be the almost entirely character driven rather than event driven. Once flat characters like uraraka are given poignant motivations that make their actions much more engaging while side characters like Kaminari, Kirishima, and Tokoyami are finally given distinct personalities and traits, making them add to the production instead of merely fill space. The star of these side characters, however, is far and wide todoroki whose backstory and pain brought tears to my eyes

The artwork has also dramatically improved as well. While the action scenes look amazing, the general character gestures add a whole new level of enjoyment. The animator take Bakugo, who annoyed the crap out of me originally, and amp his anger and cold personalty up to 100 through various facial expressions are sharp linework, making bakugo an absolute delight to watch when he is engulfed in rage. Iida's rapid hand movements contrasted with his serious nature turns him from an annoying side character into a loveable giant nerd. Even Tokoyami's serious nature contrasted with his whimsical birdlike appearance is a spectacle. Deku's facial expressions have improved dramatically as well\.

The sound is just as amazing as always with the music reaching a crescendo during the most intense fights spine, always sending shivers down my spine. The opening and ending never fail to get me hyped as well

Overall, it is an understatement to say I have enjoyed the second season of hero aca. The only reason I am reluctant to give it a perfect score is that the current arc has ended and it is hard to see how the next arc will top the last, but with the way things are playing out with the intriguing new villain slain, things seem to be going on the right track. I have high hopes that Hero Aca will usher in a new era of shonen anime. PLUS ULTRA!

(You must see season 1 first before you go to reviews of the 2nd season because there will be some spoilers about season 1.There will be some spoilers also from Season 2)

Heroes Vs Villains. Good Vs Evil. We are always presented by these topics. Whether it is a movie, tv show, soap opera, or even anime itself, it is quite common and typical. But even though it is common on almost every shows out there, we still can't get enough whether the good guys or the bad guys will win on the last episode of the series or film.

Last year, the anime community was hitted ... by a ''meteor'' in Spring 2016. A meteor that brought as another shounen anime, trying to compete to countless shounen anime out there. That's right. I am talking about 'Boku No Hero Academia' or 'My Hero Academia'. We were all shocked that how did we love watching a very simple storyline of an anime like this one. Boy don't have any superpowers but he is still determined to become a hero like his favorite hero someday. Then after through hardwork and some help of his favorite hero he got in to a school of superheroes. Easy story, but almost all of us loved it. Boku No Hero Academia last year showed us that even you write a simple story, there is a chance that people will love it if you put your heart into it.

Now I am not going to talk about Season 1 here cause it is already over. We moved on already. The boy is now a student on a hero academy then of course, the 'incident' was finished. This begs the question. ''What are the things that will happen so far?''. Well this question will be answer if you watch the latest one which is ''Boku No Hero Academia 2nd Season''.

The 2nd season's story is quite different than season 1, but the setting is almost the same. At the first season, the author presented the main protagonist to be a boy named 'Midoriya, Izuku', who dreams to become a superhero like his most favorite hero 'All Might'. Although, most children like Midoriya should have 'Quirks' already (Mostly in kindergarten), basically, superhuman powers. If someone has a quirk, of course he/she can be a hero. With just a little hardwork, he/she can. But unfortunately, he doesn't have a quirk.. He was ''Quirkless''. This world where Midoriya lives on, is also painful. Villains.. That's right.. If there are heroes, there will be villains obviously. Some take their powers as a chance to do inappropriate things by the law like stealing and causing damage to property, then some are using it for terrorism like what happened to the climax of the first season where the villains attacked the training grounds of the academy.

So I gave you a brief summary of season 1 I guess. Season 2, however, is all about competition. The school of Midoriya is no different to our schools on real life. Our schools always host competition whether the students on the same school body fight with their minds or against other schools. On this school competition (But it's called a sports festival on the series and it's one of the most famous ones by the setting of the story), all the characters showed resolve towards their one goal. To be ''No. 1'' on the competition.

The showing of their quirks was quite splendid throughout the battles whether it is the race, group/team battle, then the most awaited one which is the 1 vs 1 tournament. We saw the developments of some characters like Midoriya where he can fight against a recommended student like 'Todoroki Shouto', who is more powerful than him. But he still motivated him to fight him seriously without hiding any potential power. Another character who developed the prowess of determination was 'Uraraka, Ochako'. She, who uses gravity manipulation (but still don't know how to use it properly), was quite not a good match for 'Bakugou, Katsuki', who has a very powerful quirk called 'Explosion'. With the huge power difference and potential, Uraraka was sure she will lost but because her desire gets her the determination to almost beat him.

Even though there are some who developed from the Tournament arc, there were some who falls down a bit. Yeah. The losers of course. This is what I call character development as its finest. All of the characters in the tournament were developing traits, friendship and teamwork even though it is a competition. Also, this tournament arc offers us another important element for characters called ''balance'' or ''character balance''. In many shows, we expect the main protagonist to win any fight he can. In this one however, almost everyone were like the main characters where we were presented by their purpose and resolve throughout the episodes.

It was not only about Midoriya and all, even the supporting ones were participating. Also, I (or maybe you) thought that Midoriya will win in the 1v1 tournament, but making him win was inappropriate to the storyline so the author decided to ''thrown-off'' Midoriya awhile. This was a good decision base on the facts involve to other characters like Todoroki's inevitable half-cold, half-hot power. But of course, that was a sports festival. The real trial comes when they go out there to society with the heroes teaching them what will happen. What will really happen when a villain attacks a society where heroes are there. This was also a training for the students of class 1-A of the hero course. On this part, I was like ''Finally.. He learned how to use it properly''. If you watched season 2, you might feel the same as I do. There were so many to talk about this series not only the tournament. The battle against the hero killer was one of the most important one here. Its hidden meaning to heroes and villains were inspirational making them both stronger.

Hero Killer Stain motivating villains at the end while the 3 students Midoriya, Todoroki and Iida learned that teamwork and calmness were the key to defeat a villain and vengeance should not be tolerated by someone who calls themselves a hero. The final exam shows the viewers how heroes should have the mind working with your teammate to try, avoid, and overcome their enemys' quirks and the trials ahead. With Bakugou and Midoriya teaming up against the most powerful hero out there which is 'All Might' for the exam, we all have seen how both of them changed from all the events happened in the school of heroes. It is not only the heroes who improved, but the villains as well. The so-called ''League Of Villains'' that attacked the U.A students last season is back and more serious on getting the head of 'All Might'. With the hero killer giving inspiration to potential villains out the society, we can expect they will make a move soon.

Season 1 was all about the starting-point of our characters' journey to the path of becoming a hero. Season 2 was all about the efforts, trials, problems and how they solve it efficiently with determination, teamwork and hardwork. I don't have to tell about the characters, art, sound, and enjoyment because I think you already have a guess that all of them are perfect combinations of the story itself. I will not say season 2 was better than season 1 but I think season 2 is pretty damn enjoyable then season 1 because we get to see good fights, character developments and all other stuffs not only from the hero side, to the villain side as well. So overall, I gave this anime a 10/10. What a masterpiece it is.

I'll be honest here and say that the first season of BNHA wasn't that great but I enjoyed 10/10 even getting into the fandom but the second season had pulled of the adaption of the manga so well. And this time the arcs we'll be getting are the sport festival, Stain villain and the end of term test.

(Just going to mention that I have read the manga)

Story (8/10):
When it comes to the story so far since I've seen 14 eps, the sport festival arc has concluded but this arc is actually regarded and the least enjoyed arc and is childish (but is to be ... expected). But I am actually quite excited for the Stain villain arc which also has much more action involved and is more serious. The arc after that I like to view as a tool for character development which is going to be interesting to see how well it's pulled off.

Art (9/10):
Now the art is what actually made this season of BNHA appear much more better than the last one. (A good example is during the fight of Midoriya and Todoroki). The art for this season has improved by a milestone making it much more animated and nice to look at. Last season there were many times when scenes weren't animated enough which made the scenes much less engaging but this time my eyes weren't off the screen for a second. This is the result of different people animating this time from last season even though it's the same studio.

Sound (9/10):
The first opening by Peace Sign I'll say isn't memorable for me but still decent and same for the ending. But the second op which I actually really like and enjoy and fits so perfectly for the arcs involved. For the second ending which is actually done by LiSA (one of my favs lol), has made a pretty good ending. (I wanna say that I actually love that they used the idea from the second popularity poll which I think is like a fantasy AU). Also the soundtracks included are pretty good.

Character (9/10):
Now in terms of character, the anime pulls it off so well. The main development you should look at this season is at Midoriya (obvs since MC), Todoroki, Iida and Momo. The devlopment and growth the anime gives is at such a great pace with good understanding of each problem a character faces. They especially did a great job at Todoroki (but hey, we never know so let's see).

Enjoyment (10/10):
This anime made me enjoy every second of it and I was not disappointed of every new ep also I would anxiously wait and those 20 min felt like 10 min instead. Saying that I decided to read the manga and oh boi am I glad I did.

Overall (9/10):
The first arc was pulled off well and I'm expecting great things from the rest of this season. I applaud this anime especially for its art and character.

So, I started watching this anime alongside the new Attack on Titan because I wanted another show to watch on Saturday mornings, and also to see if it lives up to the hype.

Does it live up to the hype? Hell no. But neither does Attack on Titan.

Is it bad? Hell no. I love waking up early on Saturdays to see the new episode.

This review, along with my score, will be edited throughout the coming weeks, and eventually when season two is completed. For now, here are my thoughts (on both season one and season two).

My Hero Academia, to me, feels very uninspired, uninteresting, and cliche. ... It's not bad, per se, but it just doesn't bring anything new to the table. It has a school setting, it has superpowers, and it has a tournament arc - stuff that people LOVE. And that's okay. If you love all things shounen, you'll love this series. If you're looking for something more... well, you won't find it here. It's an anime in which you can find all its aspects in other anime. You've got your regular MC who doesn't believe in himself, the cliche love interest, the MC's good friend, his rival who hates him, blah, blah, blah. You've got your superpowers, which have NO boundaries unlike other anime (devil fruits, stands), you've got your regular ole bad guy group (legit called the league of villains).... generally, nothing really feels new in this anime. There isn't one single aspect it completely fails on, but it also doesn't nail anything either. Here are my more specific thoughts:

Story: 6 - I think we can all agree story is not this series' strong suit. It's cliche, very simple, and even misleading at first. It draws you in with a story about a boy who has no superpowers in a world filled with superpowers. You'd think it'd be about him getting along in the world without being special, and gradually building up his confidence but NOPE by like episode 2 he suddenly has superpowers and everything's fine. Then, he trains for a bit and goes to a superhero school. By the end, there are some bad guys or something, and they fight. They're like "We'll be back!" Yeah. That's the entire story of season one. And now, there's some type of fighting tournament going on in season two. That's it.

Art: 9 - Probably some of the best art I've seen, it's unique, quirky, and reminds me of One Piece. (I love One Piece.) The animation is crisp and great. No complaints here.

Sound: 8 - I mean, the sound isn't BAD, per se, it's just not that good either. The voices are okay, but the main character sounds like a weenie hut junior type guy. His voice is pretty annoying, and is compounded by his personality. During fights, the sound effects are pretty good, and that paired with the good animation make an enjoyable experience.

Character: 5 - My biggest gripe. It's also my biggest gripe for the new Attack on Titan. The characters are supposed to be what this anime is all about, but they all feel like narrow-minded, one-dimensional stand-in tropes that are there to fulfill a certain purpose. Izuku is your run-of-the-mill loser protag with a crappy childhood but ends up being "the chosen one" type deal. Ochako is there as a cliche love interest introduced early on. Her backstory can be summarized in like 1 or 2 sentences. Iida is just kinda there, I mean he has some quirky personality but that's it. Kacchan is your cliche MC rival that hates the MC, and is hotheaded. All Might is basically superman. And Todoroki is pretty decent, though he has a cliche tragic backstory. For an anime with a big focus on is characters, this is pretty disappointing.

Enjoyment: 8 - When it comes down to it this is all that matters - whether or not you enjoy what you're watching. I enjoy this anime. I enjoyed binging its first season and catching up with its current episode. It's fun to watch, the fights are entertaining, and the interactions between the albeit cardboard characters are pretty funny at times. It all depends on whether or not you can look past the complaints listed above, and well, I sure can.

Overall: 7

If you liked season one you'll 100% like season two. It's basically more of the same.

Again, this review will change with time as more of season 2 comes out.

STORY: 9/10
CHARACTER: 10/10
ART: 9/10
SOUND: 9/10
ENJOYMENT: 10/10
OVERALL: 10/10

‘My Hero Academia S2’ shows us the true meaning of the word ‘HERO’! They don’t just present it on a Black and White scale, rather we are shown all sides of it, the good, the bad and the ugly! The story neatly captures the show’s concept of a Hero which is they come in all shapes, often birthed by violence as pointed out in one episode. And the trend of showcasing what it takes to be a true Hero is continued from S1 as we experience through the eyes of the students what sacrifices, commitments and lengths are needed ... to be taken. After the amazing S1 of ‘My Hero Academia’, my expectations were sky high and they started off with a bang! Immediately we are thrown into a Sports Festival where the students of UA are to compete. This is quickly followed by the arc of the much-awaited villain, Stain after which they conclude with the Final Exams. With so much plot to cover, I was a little afraid they might rush everything but thankfully nothing of that sort happened due to more number of episodes! All plots surprisingly were darker and mature and were expressed in an exciting way, to the point where you once again ignore some of the anime’s clichéd aspects. I was impressed wholeheartedly with the story, including all its twists and turns like Midoria’s final position in the Sports Festival to the outcome of the Final Examination tests. And the dialogues were superb this time, from delivering the bone chilling intensity during Stain’s monologue to the totally upbeat and heroic feeling whenever Midoria is overcoming an obstacle. One of the complaints from S1 was the lack of focus on the supporting students which is fixed this time around with more spotlight on those characters! And if this doesn’t satisfy you, then we even get to see snippets of the various types of quirks from the UA teachers as well! (At least 1 of the teachers is definitely going to astonish you!) I enjoyed this addition to the story a lot because we get to see the student’s strengths and weaknesses with their quirks. We also learn the limitations that everyone has no matter how powerful their quirk is so it was fun to watch characters discover this about themselves and then try to overcome it. Showing this side of the students made them vulnerable to an extent, thus making them more humane, more relatable. And All Might’s barely in this season which was a little annoying at first since I like him so much but once I realized it was all done for a purpose, I was simply amazed at how deep the story is progressing! Once again some of the dialogues from All Might were spectacular to behold since they carried so much weight and had so many meanings!

As for the characters, Stain was a stand out. (He’s so much like Punisher!) Stain’s reveal at the end of S1 had my hopes up but his introduction here was just okay. Thinking that I had been fooled in buying into the hype, I was pleasantly stunned by the turn of events! Stain delivers on the HYPE! He’s such a grey character, interestingly giving off a vibe of an Antihero. This unhinged character presented himself as a formidable opponent to our MC’s, thus making him excitedly dangerous and so very much appealing. And even though his morals are questionable but it makes sense in his own crazy way because after all there was some wisdom of truth in his maniacal vision of justice! Since Iida’s arc is tied with Stain so I will move on to him next. He went to some dark places this time, totally logical since he was blinded by vengeance to the point where he was ready to kill someone! Iida comes very close to doing something he would regret for the rest of his life but what I find funny is how it was Stain, of all people, to open his eyes back to reality! The cute gravity girl, Uraraka also gets some growth which is needed since it looks like she might be falling for someone! Other students get their moments to shine with the one exception, Bakugou. I don’t know whether they are saving him for next season or what but he got the least amount of time or development. Though we do get a glimpse of his motivation and the love/hate relationship that exists between him and the MC. Todoroki got his own intense backstory which fleshed him out to a cool and sympathetic character, involving many emotional moments due to his tragic history. In fact, he was the real show stealer during the 1st arc of the season! And he finally manages to overcome his demons by clearing a path for himself with the help of yours truly, Midoria. Izuku Midoria is front center once again and I loved every second of it cause he’s such a likable underdog hero. Seeing him improve so much from last season was a breath of fresh air for now he doesn’t just resort to one big punch! And the curtain is finally swung open to reveal the origin of ‘One for All’! Now we know what’s in store for young Midoria but he’s worth rooting for since his obligation to his goal of becoming the best hero is unwavering. Thankfully his motives aren’t belittling to any selfish desires except that he just wants to help people like All Might. All Might’s is not at the center of the show unlike S1 yet his part is just as pivotal to the main arc! It’s clearly established that All Might isn’t portrayed as a person to everyone, rather he’s looked upon as an ideal! Proving that it’s all about the message that’s being presented to the world, the message being ‘Inspiration’! This is the greatest gift from All Might for it’s this exact message which resulted into inspiring the younger generation into becoming Heroes! It’s this idea that gives hope to the people, thus bringing smiles upon their faces. It’s this motivation which fetches fear into the hearts of every villain, after all he is the symbol of justice. Unfortunately, All Might will not be with us for long so that ideal of justice is in danger and if it’s destroyed, all hell will break lose! Society will crumble as despair spreads and the reign of villains shall begin. Deep stuff! Coming back to the show, I enjoyed when All Might face his students for the Final exam, it’s just ridiculous how strong he really is! And you get first-hand glimpse of how hopeless a villain feels when facing against All Might! In my review for S1, I made a comparison of All Might to Superman but with the dark undertones presented here and the kind of villains to come, All Might come across more like Batman this time! As for the other villain, Shigaraki, he once again only plays a small role despite establishing himself as a serious threat to heroes in S1 but he has a bigger role to play in the future.

The artwork is on par with S1, giving off the comic book vibe, as if the manga pages leapt out of the sheets! But the animation is super stylish and classy with its spectacular array of lively colours, especially the battles during the Sports Festival comes to mind which were stunningly designed. We had 2 OP’s and 3 ED’s and while none of it stood out unlike S1, they still manage to leave an impression. The small contributions of gestures with Voice Acting really goes a long way as they further develop the characters. All do great work with their Voice work but Christopher Sabat still stands out with his impression of All Might.

The call-backs to S1 weren’t overdone, rather they were played to a minimum and used in the right places. It’s hard to come up with any misfires from this season since its near perfect, so you must really nit-pick! Unlike S1, the last episode is downplayed to actually resolve the main arc and some may not agree with this. I was totally riveted by the last episode and was on the edge of my seat during Shigaraki’s part! To turn this wannabe villain to a real threat is no easy task and for the show to accomplish that in just 1 episode is commendable for now this sinister person has his eyes on destroying All Might! Another plot I absolutely loved was the relationship between All Might and Midoria which has changed so much from S1. They made me grasp something that was always on the tip of my tongue but I never fully realized until now, which is the way how Midoria looks up to All Might! From both season’s OP video’s, you can tell the look of admiration and inspiration All Might seems to be for Midoria. But during the internship arc, they brought to my attention that Midoria actually admires All Might to the point where Midoria looks at him as a GOD! And for Midoria to witness that isn’t the case, for him to see that All Might wasn’t able to save him, for All Might to admit himself that he can’t save everyone must have really opened Midoria’s eyes. After all, All Might is just a human and his Godlike status is crumbling fast which is why the way the last episode ended where a shrunken All Might is handing a water bottle to Deku felt perfect and satisfying! I also mentioned in my S1 review that the anime played itself as an important set up piece for S2 and I was right on that account though not everything is explored nor answered. Naturally S2 will be a nice setup for S3 which is why, once again I will have very high hopes!

“You can become a hero too!”

Before the review I am gonna say this: Bones knows how to make a great shounen anime that gives you a bump of adrenaline and boils your blood with each fight.Season 2 was awesome and we need more anime like this on the market! ...

Season 2 is what I was earning for all this time as a fan of this series , everything was done right starting with the side characters who got development, the directing and writing who improved a lot since season 1 and also the fights who I must say are the best thing from this anime. Season 1 lacked all of those things but season 2 came in strong and made us all forget how bad and generic season 1 was , for that I wanna praise the staff who worked on this season.

Boku no Hero Academia is a shounen anime with generic characters but what makes it different from other shounen anime like Bleach , Naruto or One Piece? The answer is simple….this anime focuses on the very essence of what a hero means , how it affects the society , how is it perceived by it , how is treated and presents the ideals and morals that they fight for as heroes . It doesn’t turn into a level power up shounen where everybody who shouts louder is stronger and defeat the enemy. The characters are not overpowered at all their quirks are vulnerable and have a lot of stakes involved after they use them which this is the most satisfying part for me as a viewer .They are more realistic and give you the “human like” feeling that you can resemble yourself in them. They made mistakes , they have regrets they know what pain tastes like and finally they give everything for a better tomorrow like we all do in real life don’t we? Amazing!

Let’s talk about the characters who in this season have a lot of improvement and they managed to get us emotionally attached to their stories .The viewer can also get easily attached and resemble in them because each character is a manifestation of your own weak and strong points. First I am gonna mention one of my favorites moments and character from this season Todoroki and the clash of ideals between him and Deku during their fight. That fight was so well used to flesh out the whole character of Todoroki , his ideals for what he was fighting until now his whole reason to be there and say proudly :”I want…to be a hero, too…!”.

As I mentioned the side characters finally get characterization and have their own spotlight during the whole 25 episodes in season 2. Urara , Tokoyami, YaoYorozu are not plot devices anymore used for the development of Deku they have their own motivations and reasons to be a hero and the anime shows that . Deku also gets improvement and we get to know more about him other than his crybaby moments that ruined season 1 overall for many of us .I like that this season doesn’t forget his conflict with Bakuo from season 1 and goes deeper into their bond and show us why they have polar opposites personality. And finally we get a villain who has solid motivations and reasons to fight against those who lack those kind of things thus for his own ideology.

The fights in Boku no Hero Academia are not an exchange of fists or skills to show who is more dominant , they are used to flesh out the personalities and quirks of each hero but also the most important thing their whole reason as a hero. Each skill and fist is an exchange of ideals between our characters , they show each other how they improved and the pain they endured to achieve that , the perseverance and motivations that keep them moving on all combined with the perfect choice of words and flashbacks to emphasize the message and emotional atmosphere: ”You don’t have to be a prisoner of your blood, it’s okay for you to become who you want to be”. Brilliant!

The ost is just amazing in this anime , the opening song animation describes with accuracy the quirks and personality of each character from Boku no Hero Academia are and makes you expect great things before each episode.
Boku no hero academia overall is a damn motivational anime , with characters that you can resemble yourself in and easy get attached to their own stories, with great ost and visuals , with well handled fights and finally with the perfect message for its audience. LOVE IT!

Superheros? And a whole school for them? So that they can be churned out like a production line? Now, I'll say here, that the whole superhero concept never grabbed me in the first place - and I've seen more than a few movies about them, only thanks to insistent relatives. Otherwise, the whole concept of massively OP characters wearing silly costumes and flying around a city, all the while blowing it to bits, would be subject to steer clear of.

It's only thanks to immense boredom that I began the leap into the world that is My Hero Academia. Honestly, after being inflicted by months of ... trailers, rave reviews and various gifs relating to it all over the internet, let's just say I was curious.

Yes. It starts out beyond cliche of cliche. Yes. For the most part, the story is exactly what one can get away with assuming it will be. However, what one cannot grasp with the trailer, or even the first episode or two, is the sheer size of that cast of well-likable, well-developed characters.

The art is nice, the sound track is spectacular, the pacing is excellent, the action is enthralling, the humour is easy to grasp and what's best, is the fact that it can still be somewhat intellectually stimulating for viewers outside the target audience. Which is something that can't be said for many anime aired nowadays.

Of the vast shounen genre, I predict that one day, My Hero Academia will be a classic. Please reader, even if you're doubtful about how such a premise could be held in such high regard by so many, take the plunge and discover why it's brilliant.

Season 2 starts off on a high note with the annual sports festival to divert the attention away from the villains that infiltrated the academy in the first season.

Everyone wants their quirks to be noticed and this season shifts away some of the focus from Deku and gives Todoroki some of the spotlight but also doesn't fail to show Bakugo's explosive personality either. Those moments were GOLD.

**SPOILERS**
The events were intense and it seemed like Todoroki has stolen the show until Deku puts his brain to use and thrusts himself to victory in the obstacle course.Todoroki and Bakugo see Deku as a an obstacle/ ... rival in a sense so imagine how livid they were when little Deku got first place without even using his quirk!

At the cavalry battle, everyone aimed for his 10million point headband. Needless to say, it was a very nervewracking match for him and his team but somehow he was able to advance. During the 1 on 1 match I thought he would've lost to Kenzo's brainwashing quirk. (never read the manga)

I like where this season is heading and I think I enjoyed it a little bit more than season 1. All the characters are pretty likable and their quirks seemed well thought out and translated well on the screen. The interactions and self monologues that Deku has with himself and his river of tears (which seems to be inherited from his mom) had me laughing continuously... like his crying face... haha..... I kinda wished that would've been his quirk.

We also got some daddy issues between Todoroki and Endeavour where he didn't want to use his fire half just to spite his father. Gotta see where that one goes.

Give this a try if you like action, comedy or superpower animes

soo..... I dont know how to begin, this season is way better than the first one.
I would give him an "overall 9" but the last ep that came out, "11", is just too good, it gives you a strong feeling of accomplishment, an eyegasm.
I cant wait to see what happens next.

As for the art, its is not the most beautiful art style you'll ever see, but it is very good, i'll rate it 8/10

Idk why, and its just my opinion but for me the story is just "outstanding" .. the "Boy that gets more powerful as the story continues" shounen types of anime are kinda ... like my anime fetishes.

i absolutely love the openings, 10/10 it gives you a good vibe~

10/10 for the character. . . .

and do i even have to say anything about my personal Enjoyment? i would even rate it 11/10 if that would be possible. . .

Bones comes back! From 2010 to 2014, their anime didn't have as good quality as they had done. But in Boku no Hero Academia, they say to fan that: "Sorry for your waiting, we come back!". Thanks to Nakamura, fight scenes in Boku no Hero Academia are so great. In season 1. we are impressed by the battle between All Might and Noumu and in season 2, all of us can't help seeing the battle between Midoriya vs. Todoroki. I'm sure that, Boku no Hero Academia is anime has the greatest fight scenes in Spring Anime 2017. About story, Bones adapted BHA is as similarto ... manga as they could. I like its opening, its story, and its character.

This is by far the best season of Boku no Hero Academia.

What is great:
The characters see so much growth, Deku is much less of a crybaby and the writers actually poke fun at his emotional state which is refreshing. In the internship arc you finally get to see Deku get a handle on his powers.

The tournament arc is fantastic and goes by quick. The action is great and you really get a better understanding for the relationships between the heroes and their individual strengths and weaknesses. It also introduces some fun new characters. It got me really involved trying to figure ... out he wold come out on top.

The hero killer is also a great arc. He is the most interesting villain we get to see and Tenya's quest for revenge strikes to the heart.

Negatives:
I can't really think of any. The only reason I can't give it a 10/10 is because I doesn't stretch my thought processes and I don't get a lot of personal growth out of it (other than "you say run" playing constantly in my head).

Out of 100 Nobles watching....
95 were impressed!
5 wish grape-kun could just go away

My review of Hero Aca Season 1 made the claim that it was the prime example of what a Shonen story is and that still holds true for season 2. In the case of this second season I would say the only way to describe it is PLUS ULTRA!

The art in the show still relies on minimal CG to the extent that outside of 1 car, some water, and the show logo itself everything seemed to be 2d animation so a round of applause for another well animated season of Hero Aca! *clap*

Complaints ... I had about the pacing of the first season were almost entirely resolved. The whole season seemed to move much better than before with maybe things being hurried along a bit in the second half of the tournament arc. The season covered 3 separate story arcs with it's 25 episodes and did so with just the right amount of attention as necessary.

Hero Aca does a great job of providing a world that the viewer wants to know more about. The people, places, and things all raise a lot of questions and while this season brought up a LOT of interesting aspects about the world we are in it still only gave us as much as it felt necessary to keep things going. I liked that. A lot.

The action this season was superb with my personal favorite of the season being All Might's segments. There are few things I enjoy more than power levels being established in a show by presenting the viewer with a visual rather than a long explanation.

The character developments were amazing this season as we get to see what drives not just our hero Deku, but just about every supporting character as well.

Hero Aca has learned from it's predecessors. It is filled with typical Shonen plot tropes, but at every turn that trope is either done very well or it is twisted in a different more realistic direction that suites itself to its setting. For example instead of Deku giving a typical "power of friendship" speech to someone he hardly knows or doesn't really have a place to consul he keeps to himself and that characters friends/family/other help them to realize where their own hearts lie.

Overall I will once again proclaim Boku no Hero Academia is the pinnacle of Shonen. It is the best Shonen anime I have ever seen and is truly its final form. Much like "One for All" the shows predecessors have all cultivated their craft to be distilled and passed down to Hero Aca. Keep smiling viewers. Why? Because Boku no Hero Season 2 is here and there's more to come!