Mammoth Base Opera Castle

Unless they’re Republican. Ooooh, I’m so topical.

Anyway, let’s talk about the chapter.

Gran Torino is gonna die.

Okay, it’s possible he may survive, but come on. Being killed by his old friend’s grandson. That’s way too poetic not to happen. He’s doomed. But, since Shigaraki can’t use his quirks we’ll get to hear some final words from the old hero at some point before he goes.

So, what’s up with Shiggy’s body? A power-up from the looks of it. Could that be where things go wrong for him? Could this black line power-up be too powerful? Maybe activating it for too long will eventually hurt him because he’s incomplete. Look, something has to go wrong with Shiggy body at some point. It’s simply a question of when, not if, it happens.

I am NOT a happy camper.

You know me. I love it when female characters get to fight in a fighting series. Last chapter ended with Mina forming her Acidman, presumably to get to Gigantomachia and toss the sedative canister in his mouth. I saw this week’s color cover of Mina and I was even more excited.

Then…I saw the chapter’s title.

Red Riot. Oh, fucking hell.

My dear Mina got thrown into the background so Kirishima could have his moment. Total. Utter. Bullshit.

Yeah, yeah. I get it. Kirishima is redeeming himself from not acting when first confronted with Gigantomachia back in middle school. But, did it have to happen at the cost of Mina’s development?! Sure, Mina was scared. But, she did what she had to do and broke down after the job was done. This here seems like her character regressed all for the sake of giving Kirishima the spotlight.

Fuck that shit!

Don’t tease me with Mina then toss her aside like Giganto did Mt. Lady. Don’t hype her up last chapter then give her the fucking cover spread just so she could be Red Riot’s prop. I hate this so damn much it’s driving me crazy!

The UA kids try putting Gigantomachia to sleep. That’s about it.

What do you want from me? A play-by-play of the chapter? You know I don’t do that. Let’s see… What to talk about… Oh! How about Hagakure still being useless even though she’s invisible? She better be the traitor because her inability to be competent is just plain sad now.

It’s a good plan by Momo, making Giggy fall then throwing sleeping, um, juice in his mouth. Too bad Shigaraki’s bodyguard isn’t having it. Transforming morale into physical energy and being numb to pain. Okay, that’s two quirks for Giganto confirmed! Gigantification is no doubt another in who the heck knows how many he’s got. Probably has a yodeling quirk mixed in just because.

Mt. Lady. Last time I said you’d last only 4 pages. I was wrong and apologize for underestimating you. I would buy you lunch at your favorite restaurant to make up for it, but I’m pretty sure you’re full from all that dirt you ate when Gigantomachia tossed you aside. OOOOOOH!

Remember the days when the heroes’ surprise attack at Gunga Villa was overwhelmingly in their favor? I even read fans complaining how one-sided the raid was! Ah, yes, I remember… Man, those fans sure were dumb. How could you not guess the situation would be eventually turned around? That’s classic storytelling. Horikoshi isn’t exactly recreating the wheel here.

Alrighty. There’s a lot of smaller things I wanna talk about, but let’s hit up the biggest plot point of the chapter: Momo deciding to lead her fellow students on an impromptu mission to knock Gigantomachia the f*ck out, with gas bombs. Wait. Did Momo create gas canisters (Apparently using roofies in Japan is illegal. The prudes!)? Looks like there could be liquid in those canisters. Hm… Maybe the plan is throwing them in his mouth? It would be the sure fire way to make sure Giganto absorbs the liquid. Plus, you’re also making him eat glass and that alone is a good way to stop anyone dead in their tracks.