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  • My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: All Hands on Deck!

    My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: All Hands on Deck!

    The fifth season of My Hero Academia kicked off with its first anime-original episode. While it is considered a filler, it served the purpose of catching us up with our class of protagonists. The episode begins with Class 1A talking about the events of the last episode of the previous season. They were discussing the fight between a Nomu named High-End and Pro Heroes Endeavor and Hawks. They highlighted the most important moments of the match in the episode.

     

     

    As class starts, an emergency alarm blares throughout the classroom, alerting the class of an emergency drill and that Class 1A should report and assess the situation. When they appear at the scene of the incident, the episode showcases each student demonstrating their quirks. The class separates into teams based on their abilities. Koda, Jiro, and Shoji serve as reconnaissance and use their Quirks to assess the situation. They help the rest of their classmates work together and tackle the circumstances of the emergency. Ida, Shoto, Tokoyami, Sato, and Aoyama form a firefighting crew to extinguish the burning building. In the meantime, Asui and Mineta team up to rescue a civilian that had washed up in a nearby river. Katsuki, Kirishima, and Kaminari head off in search of villains. As for the rest of the class, they head towards the blaze.

     

     

    They realize that the “villains” in this match-up are none other than two of the Big 3 members, NejireHado and Tamaki Amajiki. Mirio Togata, the other member of the Big 3, is the civilian that needs “rescuing”. Izuku, Ashido, Momo, Hagakure, Ojiro, Sero, and Ochaco engage in combat with Nejire and Tamaki. They manage to take down Nejire, but Tamaki proves to be far more formidable against the first years. It isn’t until the trio of Bakugo, Kirishima, and Kaminari arrive on the scene that they can take down Tamaki. As the rest of the teams extinguish the fires using Shoto’s ice and rescue Mirio from the river, Class 1A is successful in their Emergency Drill (Well, almost).

     

     

    After the drill was over, Bakugo let his temper get the best of him, and he went overboard with Tamaki, unleashing a large explosion in the process and blowing everyone away. Yet, the episode did a brilliant job of showcasing Class 1A’s quirks and their ability to work together as teams. The episode ends with Endeavor lying in a hospital bed, dreaming about the events that occurred after his fight with the Nomu in Fukuoka and the aftermath, where the mysterious Dabi encounters the two Pro Heroes before cutting to another scene at night where the villain “discusses business” with Hawks in a warehouse.

     

     

    Now, of course, while this episode mainly serves as a filler, it’s a great way for the season to start. But its events certainly raise questions as to how the season will move forward. If you haven’t read the manga yet, there are some interesting flags raised with these events. Hopefully, we’ll get to see them work as a team even more as the show continues throughout this season.

  • First Teaser Trailer for ‘My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission’ Released

    First Teaser Trailer for ‘My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission’ Released

    Today seems like a great day to be a My Hero Academia fan. Following the premiere of the anime’s fifth season of the highly-acclaimed anime series, a brand new teaser trailer for the third My Hero Academia film has been released during AnimeJapan 2021. It only lasts for about 30 seconds, but it has quite a punch to pack. You can check it out here:

     

     

    The wording in the trailer translates to “A crisis leading to the destruction of the world. The time limit is two hours.” Our main character, Izuku Midoriya, is wanted by the authorities in this film, as he was accused of mass murder. He will get joined by his classmates, Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki, who are all sporting brand new stealth costumes. We get our first good look at them when they jump out of a plane and into the city below. Going by trailer, we can also expect to see the pro heroes, Endeavor and Hawks. Their fellow 1A classmate, Fumikage Tokoyami, and various new heroes from around the world are joining. We also get our first glimpse at the villain, who asks whether “Quirks are a blessing given upon mankind or a power that will lead us to the destruction of the world.” The feature film will present an original story separate from the events of the manga and anime.

    My Hero Academia creator Kōhei Horikoshi will serve as chief supervisor and original character designer for the film. The director of the anime series and the previous two films, Kenji Nagasaki, is also returning. The film will release in Japan on August 6th, 2021.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘My Hero Academia’: The Story So Far

    ‘My Hero Academia’: The Story So Far

    There aren’t many manga series that have achieved the international acclaim and success that My Hero Academia has. It’s become one of the most popular manga franchises, and with the fifth season finally airing this week, we’re going to recap the events of the first four seasons to get you guys ready to continue Midoriya’s story in the U.A.

     

    Season 1

    The first season kicks off with the introduction of our protagonist, Izuku Midoriya. In a world where individuals are born with special abilities known as “quirks,” he was born without one. This revelation, however, did not stop him from trying to achieve his dream of becoming a hero like his inspiration, All Might. When fate has them cross paths, his icon acknowledges Izuku’s dream and takes him on as his successor. He’s eventually accepted into his dream school, U.A., and enters Class 1A. Izuku’s classmates are pictured below:

     

     

    The class starts hero training with their professor and hero, Shota Aizawa. The season ends with Class 1A facing off against the newly founded League of Villains. They can delay the villain’s plans until All Might comes in to save the day.

     

    Season 2

     

    The second season kicks off with the first-year students showcasing their quirks to the world in a massive scale tournament. When it’s all said and done, Katsuki Bakugo ends up winning. Shortly after, pro heroes offer the students at 1A temporary internships. Izuku undergoes tutelage under Gran Torino, All Might’s former master. With his help, he learns how to control his quirk. In the meantime, a city gets attacked by the League of Villains. Izuku, Todoroki, and Tenya team up to take down a villain named Stain.

    Following Stain’s defeat, more villains were motivated to rise against the heroes. The final arc of the season has class 1A taking on their teachers for their final exam. The season ends with Izuku and Shigaraki coming face-to-face once again. It ends setting up Shigaraki as one of the big villains of the My Hero story.

     

    Season 3

    The third season starts with the two hero classes traveling to a Summer Camp, where they learn to master their quirks. That all changed when the League of Villains attacked the campsite. Their goal was to distract the pro heroes so they could abduct Bakugo.

    Following those events, the heroes immediately go out in search of Bakugo and the villain’s hideout. Meanwhile, Izuku, Kirishima, Shoto, Momo, and Tenya decide to take matters into their own hands to rescue Bakugo. They succeed in doing so. Meanwhile, All Might takes on the League’s founder, All for One, in a massive battle. All Might ultimately win the battle but retires after the match.

    The final arc subjects class 1A to a rigorous exam to receive their Provisional Hero Licenses. Nearly all the students passed except for Bakugo and Todoroki. The season ends with Bakugo and Deku going head to head in a match. All Might intervene to explain everything to Bakugo regarding One for All.

     

    Season 4

    The most recent season picks up right where the third season ended. The students participate in different work studies under the tutelage of pro heroes. Izuku gets to work for All Might’s former sidekick, Sir Nighteye. He is investigating a Yakuza group led by the villainous Chisaki. He has been creating a drug that can steal quirks. It is based on the blood of a poor girl named Eri. These events lead to the Shie Hassaikai raid, where the heroes attempt to rescue Eri and stop the madman. They succeed, but at a cost. The young hero, Mirio, loses his powers, and Sir Nighteye dies in battle. Luckily, he gets a chance to reconcile with All Might.

    Following these events, U.A. held its annual school festival, which almost got disrupted by two villains. It ends up getting foiled by Izuku. After the School Festival, Endeavor officially becomes the world’s no. 1 hero. We also get introduced to the brand new No. 2, Hawks. They both travel to Fukuoka, where a genetically-altered person, also known as a Nomu, appears and fights the two heroes. The season ends with Izuku having a mysterious dream. In it, he sees all of the former users of the One For All quirk. He witnesses the exchange between All For One and the original One For All. He ends up waking up before he gets to see the rest of that story.

     

    And now you’re all caught up for Season 5 of My Hero Academia.

  • Third ‘My Hero Academia’ Film Title and Release Date Leaked

    Third ‘My Hero Academia’ Film Title and Release Date Leaked

    It is a good week to be a My Hero Academia fan. It’s been a year since the anime’s 4th season ended and fans have been eager to see what comes next. After a long wait, the famed anime franchise will finally kick off its brand new season this Saturday. It is set to cover two important story arcs. The first story arc will adapt the Joint Training storyline, where Classes 1A and 1B band together. In the second one, they will also cover the manga’s climatic Meta Liberation Army battle, which will focus on the League of Villains. That’s not the only thing fans are looking forward to. Ever since the teaser and announcement of the third My Hero Academia film, fans have been eager to know more about the film’s plot and story. Well, thanks to the savvy Twitter user @Atsushi101X, we finally got some more details on the film.

    https://twitter.com/Atsushi101X/status/1375007760266403852?s=20

    The picture seems to be a key art for the film, along with some very interesting details. The third film installment will be titled “World Heroes’ Mission.” It’s set to release on August 6th, 2021. An official announcement is expected to be made at AnimeJapan 2021 this weekend.

    Based on the imagery, theories could be made that this film might adapt the Endeavor Agency arc from the manga. Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, and Shoto Todoroki undergo a Hero Work internship with Shoto’s father and No. 1 hero, Endeavor. There is a good chance it might also introduce us to the No. 2 heroes, Hawks, who has a relatively strong role during this arc in the Manga.

    Source: Twitter
  • Netflix Announces ‘BRZRKR’ Sequel Anime and Live-Action Adaption

    Netflix Announces ‘BRZRKR’ Sequel Anime and Live-Action Adaption

    Keanu Reeve has been on a hot streak for some time now. The man has become unstoppable as a movie star. He recently even played Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk: 2077 and even wrote his comic book. Just two weeks ago, the first issue of BRZRKR hit the shelves, a story about an immortal warrior known as “B.” He has been around for over 80,000 years, fighting through wars across history, who just so happens to be half-mortal and half-god. In the modern era, he has become an operative for the US government, who fights the battles no one else wants. Now, he is hellbent on uncovering the secret to his neverending life. 

    Netflix has acquired the rights to the new comic book series, which has already sold a whopping 615,000 units according to its publisher, Boom! Comics. Netflix will develop a live-action adaption alongside a sequel series in the form of an Anime. It’ll serve as a follow-up to the comic that will run for twelve issues. Reeves is also set to star in both projects, as the character’s likeness is based on his own.

     

    BRZRKR’s first issue has hit shelves two weeks ago. The story was developed by Reeves, who worked on it alongside Matt Kindt. As these new projects are early in development, they currently have no release date. So, it’s the perfect time to explore the BRZRKR universe.

    Source: THR, Twitter

  • Amazon Developing ‘Hellsing’ Adaptation with ‘John Wick’s Derek Kolstad

    Amazon Developing ‘Hellsing’ Adaptation with ‘John Wick’s Derek Kolstad

    Western adaptations of anime have been all the rage. Netflix has been working on a live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda‘s magnum opus, One Piece. They’ve already started casting for the upcoming Cowboy Bebop adaptation. Well, it looks like Amazon Studios also wants to enter the game, as Deadline has just revealed that they are developing an adaptation of Kouta Hirano‘s Hellsing. The Japanese action-horror franchise will be spearheaded by John WIck‘s screenwriter, Derek Kolstad. He gave the following statement on tackling a dream project:

    Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it. And when Mike Callaghan and his team managed to secure the rights to then partner us up with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Amazon, I mean -damn, dude- this is a dream.

    Shōnen Gahōsha published the original series, which ran from 2006 until 2012. The story follows the tale of Alucard, who lies to serve Integra Hellsing, the leader of The Hellsing Organization. They aid England in protecting them from supernatural threats, such as vampires, and ghouls. The viewer’s surrogate is ex-police officer Seras Victoria, who embraces her new future as a vampire.

    Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger are producing alongside Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber. Derek Kolstad has recently penned the latest entry of the John Wick franchise, Parabellum. I am excited to see this adaptation, as the 2001 version of Hellsing was my introduction to the world of anime. It only ran for thirteen episodes and didn’t adapt the later chapters of the manga. It wasn’t until Hellsing Ultimate that they would tell the entire story. The supernatural franchise combined with John Wick‘s

    Source: ComicBook, Deadline, Deadline (Hellsing)

  • ‘Marvel Disk Wars’: That Time Japan Turned the Avengers Into Pokémon

    ‘Marvel Disk Wars’: That Time Japan Turned the Avengers Into Pokémon

    Sometimes you start going down a strange rabbit hole. You get curious and think to yourself: “I wonder if there is an Avengers anime out there.” At that moment, you remember that they had one focused on Iron Man, Wolverine, the X-Men, and Blade. All of a sudden, you realize there is a strange show called Marvel Disk Wars. So, you start looking up what this could be. What hooks you in isn’t the premise but the odd designs of the characters. Unlike the previously-mentioned shows, this took a much more stylized approach with the iconic Marvel characters. It was a kid’s show with a limited budget that introduced us to a unique take on the Marvel universe. So, let’s jump into the story about how Japan saw a group of heroes and thought about sticking them into tiny collectible disks. What can go wrong?

    The series picks up with a young Akira, who is the son of Dr. Nozomu Akatsuki. His father was developing a device called the Digital Identity Securement Kit alongside Tony Stark. Of course, as is Marvel tradition, it was shortened to D.I.S.K. and was made to keep supervillains trapped within these containment DISKs. On the day of the announcement, Loki had other plans, as his goons the Celebrity Five unleashed a variety of villains, who escaped from the raft through the very DISKs that was supposed to contain them. Everything backfires when our Avengers team gets trapped within their tech, and only those imprinted with a Bio-Code can unleash them again. You might have guessed that Akira would be one to receive this gift. He is joined by his brother Hikaru, a bad boy with a soft heart cliché Chris Taylor, shy Edward Grant, and rich Jessica Shannon. 

     

     

    The series ran for 51 episodes that would feature a variety of villains and heroes from Marvel history. At one point, even Deadpool makes an appearance throwing the entire series into his usual chaos. The show revolves around these DISKs. Once one of our main characters needs a hero, they just throw this device on the floor, and it summons them. Yeah, it sounds a lot like Pokémon but with superheroes. It’s a kids’ show, so the focus is on introducing as many characters as possible so you too can purchase the Abomination DISK. Their designs are unique, so I’d be happy to see them adapted into other media like Marvel’s Avengers.

    Sadly, it also kind of shows in the series’ overall quality. They are dragging out quite a few episodes, especially early on as they introduce the kids. It starts strong with a showcase of various heroes that will appear throughout the show, but it takes a while for them to get the team together. The focus is mainly on the kids, so our favorite Avengers are mere holograms until they are summoned. It’s not a terrible concept, but it does drag on at times that I wasn’t able to force myself to finish the series. Yet, I’ll say it is something entertaining for kids that are into Anime like Digimon or Pokémon, who are also Marvel fans. I’ll say the most memorable aspect is just how handsome Hulk is in this series.

     

  • First Look at Netflix’s ‘Godzilla: Singular Point’ Anime Revealed

    First Look at Netflix’s ‘Godzilla: Singular Point’ Anime Revealed

    Godzilla is one of my favorite franchises. I grew up with the original Toho films as a kid when they showed re-runs on our local channel on weekends. The American 2014 remake is a personal favorite, as it highlighted just how massive of a titan he truly was. Netflix has also been investing in the franchise, as they released the Planet of the Monsters film trilogy. Well, it looks like 2021 will be adding one more anime in the Godzilla franchise titled Godzilla: Singular Point. The series announcement also includes our first look at the characters and new Godzilla design.

    Not going to lie, this looks fantastic. Character designer Kazue Kato is well-known for his manga Blue Exorcist and he has a very unique style that really makes the characters stand out. Eiji Yamamori, who is well-known for his work as a Ghibli animator, also reveals a very unique and detailed design for the iconic lizard. it will be interesting to see if they stick to this level of detail once they animate him. I am in general happy that they seem to be sticking to a 2D animation style, as the before-mentioned trilogy was made with a very stiff 3D animation.

    The concept of a series based around Godzilla is actually nothing new. The first attempt at an American film had an animated spin-off that ran for three seasons. We even got an animated series by Hanna-Barbera that was produced together with Toho back in 1978. It will be interesting to see how they balance the characters and monster action. Of course, we will hopefully see some of the iconic monsters fight Godzilla like King Ghidorah, Destroyah, Biollante, or Hedorah. They have enough material to run for a few seasons. Hopefully, we get a trailer reveal that teases the giant in action in the coming months.

    Source: Twitter