Category: My Hero Academia

Question: Did Hawks get assigned as a double agent right after the USJ incident?

I don’t think so. If I remember correctly, those government people approached him after the Kamino incident. I think… If so, Hawks get points for being on the ball early.

Glad we got to see Tokoyami’s internship and work-study with Hawks. Intentional or not, Hawks set him on a good path. I wonder how much Tokoyami will cry when Hawks is killed? Yeah, I said it. Well, I don’t think it’s 100% certain, but I put it at around a 50/50 chance right now. Either Hawks becomes the biggest hero kill of the League of Villains or… Well, I don’t know. Make that a 60/40 chance.

Time for Match #2!

But, before that, the first match crew reviews what they learned. Froppy, of course, has it together more than all of them put together, just sayin’. I’m not a fanboy, damn it!

We also learn that Shinso’s fights are his big test to decide whether or not he’s moving to the hero course. B-but Jinbe Shinso can’t join. He won’t fit through Thousand Sunny’s doors inside the classroom.

Communication. At least that what my exes all say.

->Music to read this chapter to<-

Points all around! Shinso for knocking Class B off balance by simply being there. Kaminari for letting himself get caught so the others can flank Class B. And, Asui for being the leader I knew she could be! It was a great play.

What’s more to say? Froppy kicked butt and we learn three more Class B students’ hero names: Vine, Gevaudan, and Dragon Shroud.

So what happens next? Will Class B take a win next match? If we go by Law of Shonen #8, Class B will win two matches before the deciding fight against Team Deku.  Hmm… I hate to say it. I don’t want to say it! But, I think Team Momo’s losing their match. I’m sorry! I’m so sorry, but I don’t see Bakugou AND Todoroki losing their matches. At least,  Team Momo’s fight should be fun, what with that manga guy and mushroom girl.

I was way too hard on you last review. But, I’m glad you got your crap together. Shinso shouldn’t be on the front lines and now it’s time to learn from your mistakes and kick Class B’s butt!

And, shout out to Koda for stepping up. Dude was really brave this chapter. He didn’t need to be told what to do, he just went out there and did his best for the team. He’s really improved, love ya, buddy.

Come on, Tsuyu. You’re smarter than that!

You telling me you didn’t consider Class B using their most dangerous teammate as bait? She was alone for goodness sake! Well, looks like Shinso pulled your butts out the fire, for now.

Yes, kiddies. As predicted, it’s Class A vs Class B in a 4 v 4 (5) battles. As per shounen rules, Shinso will save the day, securing Class A’s first win then, most likely, lose against Deku. But, it’s all about the journey so it should be fun.

Let’s talk about the other match-ups!

Shinso!

Wait. Wait. Wait! Let’s back it up.
Okay, so, Deku talked to Toshinori about his dream and hand explosion. Toshinori also has no idea what “singularity” the First mentioned means. Could One For All still be mutating? Or, is it just Deku’s genes because he may be related to the First (my crack theory). Either way, put a pin in it because I doubt I’ll come up again soon.

Who are they?

The first One For All user and All For One, just who the heck are they? Is this a Gol D. Roger thing where the author didn’t draw an important character’s face because it made them mysterious and cool? Or, is there more to it?

Most of us know by now Hirokoshi loves Star Wars, so some fans have made a parallel between AFO/Deku and Darth Vader/Luke theorizing AFO is Deku’s real father. I don’t agree, but something else may be going on. Like, maybe:

The OFA/AFO brothers are Deku’s ancestors.

First Shoto, now Endeavor. Eye healing surgery in MHA world is amazing!

What’s there to say that hasn’t already been said? Endeavor’s a hero, but he still sucks as a parent. Should the Todoroki siblings forgive him (Yes. No. Yes, but don’t tell him. Hmm…)? Should Rei forgive him (Yes, to that. Only because forgiveness allows her to move on. BUT, that doesn’t mean everything’s okay and she can’t get a divorce.)? Yeesh, human nature is quite the complex mishmash, huh? Who’s to say what’s correct? Do I see them all chumming by the end of the series? SHOULD they be like that by the end of the series? There’s no easy answer. Redemption is an ongoing process—if you’re able to even start it. There’re no set of instructions. Plus it depends on what the person did, for how long, why and many, many other factors. It’s a personal process for both the guilty and the victim.