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I decided to draw Izuku Midoriya or Deku because he is a smol cinnamon roll and it seemed like it would be fun to do!

さあ、僕のヒーローアカデミア分析！
Now, Boku no Hero Academia Analysis!

First off, I heard the series name hanging around the internet for some time yet I didn't really pay any mind to it for the longest time. For me, hearing about it and it's rising popularity are factors I do not consider when I am deciding what anime I want to watch. Boku no Hero was no exception to this rule; however, recently I watched someone talk about it, comparing it to a series everyone knows and has at least seen some of: Naruto. They described the anime as the Anti-Naruto which peeked my interest; what does that mean? In the video they compared the moralistic content of both Naruto and Boku no Hero and how they contrasted.

You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WDwBg…

I decided that I wanted to see how that idea worked and what it felt like in practice. I decided to watch the first episode and that was a big decision for me- I was never a fan of superheroes, which, the series heavily draws from. Personally, growing up I felt that superheroes were lame and their outfits were ridiculous. I could never take them serious. For the most part Boku no Hero did not change my views on this however . . . . . .

Warning! Spoilers! I would not continue forward unless you are around maybe four episodes into season one!

I didn't plan on following the series due to the superhero theme, just taste it out, but that was not to be. The first episode I found a very human Deku struggling with setbacks and oppression from his peers, most notably, Kacchan. I began to sympathize with his predicament and was touched by his raw sorrow and his somehow barely breathing glimmer of hope that one day he could be everything he wanted and more. Deku was a character I immediately formed a connection with. As the episode continues we find Deku saved by All Might, his number one idol and the series leaves off after he asks if he too could be like All Might despite being Quirkless. At the end of the first episode, I was sucked into the series with all the questions: what will happen to Deku but most of all what will All Might's answer be.

Because of the superheroes theme and the American influence that this series seems to draw from, I expected All Might to give his over the top smile and say something like, "Of course, kid! You can be anything you want!" To be honest, I wasn't looking to see that kind of approach. It would've definitely disappointed me. At the start of episode two, we have a sudden twist in which Deku discovers All Might's true form and is stunned by the thin lanky figure that stands before him. This was a twist I did not expect and I was a little surprised. Then comes the answer. All Might stated simply that without power, Deku cannot do what is required of a hero. To make up for it, All Might attempts to suggest other professions like police officer or fire fighter. I was surprised again by the rational answer. All Might did not fake optimism and try to dodge reality in order to keep the hope and joy of Deku, he was honest and real. Sometimes the truth hurts.

Throughout the rest of the series I found myself always wishing the best for Deku. Each episode left you with a question you just had to find an answer for. The emotion of the story really masked the superhero theme for me. It was a story I could roll with, a story I could feel and experience. It was engaging just enough for me to let go of my animosity for western superheroes.

I have never followed a superhero movie, never really followed a story so I cannot tell you if my assumptions that follow have any merit or not. I always felt like superheros were rather elusive, shrouded in mystery. I don't know if they have much of a back story. I think Superman comes from a different planet. Most of them seem to me like they just came on to the scene and started saving the day. You don't really know about the struggles they faced, where they came from, who are their parents, as far as my knowledge goes. All Might seems to follow most of this formula (I have not watched season two); however, Boku no Hero, to me, displayed a greater depth of emotion and a lot more to relate to in Deku. It was a more human story with more human characters. You watch them struggle, you watch them cry. You watch their victories and defeats, their successes and their failures. Now that is a story I can get behind!

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I decided to draw Izuku Midoriya or Deku because he is a smol cinnamon roll and it seemed like it would be fun to do!

さあ、僕のヒーローアカデミア分析！
Now, Boku no Hero Academia Analysis!

First off, I heard the series name hanging around the internet for some time yet I didn't really pay any mind to it for the longest time. For me, hearing about it and it's rising popularity are factors I do not consider when I am deciding what anime I want to watch. Boku no Hero was no exception to this rule; however, recently I watched someone talk about it, comparing it to a series everyone knows and has at least seen some of: Naruto. They described the anime as the Anti-Naruto which peeked my interest; what does that mean? In the video they compared the moralistic content of both Naruto and Boku no Hero and how they contrasted.

You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WDwBg…

I decided that I wanted to see how that idea worked and what it felt like in practice. I decided to watch the first episode and that was a big decision for me- I was never a fan of superheroes, which, the series heavily draws from. Personally, growing up I felt that superheroes were lame and their outfits were ridiculous. I could never take them serious. For the most part Boku no Hero did not change my views on this however . . . . . .

Warning! Spoilers! I would not continue forward unless you are around maybe four episodes into season one!

I didn't plan on following the series due to the superhero theme, just taste it out, but that was not to be. The first episode I found a very human Deku struggling with setbacks and oppression from his peers, most notably, Kacchan. I began to sympathize with his predicament and was touched by his raw sorrow and his somehow barely breathing glimmer of hope that one day he could be everything he wanted and more. Deku was a character I immediately formed a connection with. As the episode continues we find Deku saved by All Might, his number one idol and the series leaves off after he asks if he too could be like All Might despite being Quirkless. At the end of the first episode, I was sucked into the series with all the questions: what will happen to Deku but most of all what will All Might's answer be.

Because of the superheroes theme and the American influence that this series seems to draw from, I expected All Might to give his over the top smile and say something like, "Of course, kid! You can be anything you want!" To be honest, I wasn't looking to see that kind of approach. It would've definitely disappointed me. At the start of episode two, we have a sudden twist in which Deku discovers All Might's true form and is stunned by the thin lanky figure that stands before him. This was a twist I did not expect and I was a little surprised. Then comes the answer. All Might stated simply that without power, Deku cannot do what is required of a hero. To make up for it, All Might attempts to suggest other professions like police officer or fire fighter. I was surprised again by the rational answer. All Might did not fake optimism and try to dodge reality in order to keep the hope and joy of Deku, he was honest and real. Sometimes the truth hurts.

Throughout the rest of the series I found myself always wishing the best for Deku. Each episode left you with a question you just had to find an answer for. The emotion of the story really masked the superhero theme for me. It was a story I could roll with, a story I could feel and experience. It was engaging just enough for me to let go of my animosity for western superheroes.

I have never followed a superhero movie, never really followed a story so I cannot tell you if my assumptions that follow have any merit or not. I always felt like superheros were rather elusive, shrouded in mystery. I don't know if they have much of a back story. I think Superman comes from a different planet. Most of them seem to me like they just came on to the scene and started saving the day. You don't really know about the struggles they faced, where they came from, who are their parents, as far as my knowledge goes. All Might seems to follow most of this formula (I have not watched season two); however, Boku no Hero, to me, displayed a greater depth of emotion and a lot more to relate to in Deku. It was a more human story with more human characters. You watch them struggle, you watch them cry. You watch their victories and defeats, their successes and their failures. Now that is a story I can get behind!