Audience reviews
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Olorin666
First, the positives: Episodes 14–25 are absolutely amazing. They did a great job portraying the Todoroki family, and the conflict and character development took a dramatic turn. It’s always interesting to watch characters evolve. Bakugo finally starts changing for the better this season—at last!!! And the finale, where we literally root for the Villain League, completely shifts our perception of these characters. Thanks to their backstories, we understand these characters and their motivations better. If only the whole season had been like this, it would have been even better than Season 4. But the first 13 episodes are so boring and uninteresting. For the hundredth time, we’re stuck with some idiotic competition, test, or challenge. We’ve seen this so many times that we just can’t bear i…
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The worst season but with some good moments.
So far it's the worst season, with pacing problems and storylines that go nowhere. But in return, it has some excellent moments, and the focus on the League of Villains near the end and Izuku's new awakening are some of these moments that largely redeem the season. The Class A vs Class B storyline is also mostly a good narrative arc, but it's after this arc that the season's problems begin to emerge. Eraser Head and Present Mic's past with Kurogiri and the Todoroki family plot, The fight between the League of Villains and the Liberation Front, these are some moments that also stand out. Something this anime needed was the development of the League of Villains characters.
As I mentioned before, it has pretty clear rhythm issues and most of the…
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I’m really taking my time watching this anime, and the initial fights, while entertaining, lacked tension, so when the focus shifted to the League of Villains, it was a welcome surprise.
Getting to know more about Shigaraki and his brutal backstory was not something I thought I needed, but I was genuinely shocked. That’s how you make a horrifying villain origin story.
As usual, the animation is top-notch, and I love the world-building. My only complaint is that everything we’ve seen so far has taken place within roughly a year. And I’m pretty much at 50% of the whole anime, so expecting to see darker adventures with the main cast as adults is basically not going to happen.
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This was honestly an anime I didn’t want to touch at first. Everywhere I looked, there were spoilers. And when a few people told me it was “boring” or “not that good,” I was even less motivated to start it. But when I finally gave it a chance, I was pleasantly surprised. The animation is gorgeous (and trust me, I’m a huge critic when it comes to animation), the character relationships are so well‑built, and the overall story is just… perfect. It’s original, emotional, and full of moments that hit way harder than you expect. Sure, some people say it gets “boring” at times, but honestly? Even during the slower parts, I kept looking forward to the next episode. And the sequels? I was hyped every single time.
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Is the story unique?
-somewhat
If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up?
-enjoyed seeing mc fight for his goal and overcome
Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
-enjoyed the art style.
Were the characters well-rounded?
-Definitely had some main favorites. Uravity ♡
Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid?
-gotta love the hot tempered ones >.< Did the characters react to situations and events in a realistic way?
-based on their motivations, yes.
Do you think others will enjoy/dislike this series, even if you didn't? Why?
-who would hate this series!? Its peak!
I didnt know what I expect when I finished this anime but it had a nice conclusion:) also insane to think this was only their first y…
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It's fine at best. Only die-hard fans will say otherwise.
I watched this season after a bit of a hiatus (seeing the last season (4) some 4 years ago), so the plot in my memory was a bit hazy, but after a few episodes (through some flashbacks from our main heroes), to my surprise, nothing really changed plot-wise. IMHO, the whole show should've ended sometime after season 3. Everything else feels forced or/and milked. That, or I'm just growing out of the shonen anime genre and need something more mature.
At first glimpse, the initial premise for this season's first half is promising to say the least. We get to see our already introduced heroes, and additionally, the other class clash against each other. The tempo of watching these episodes was high. Of course, this cannot go on forever,…
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🌌 The Season of Villains: The Plushie Crew Reviews MHA Season 5 🌌
✨ *a rollercoaster of heroes, villains, and pure Plus Ultra energy!* ✨
The Plushie Crew dove into *Season 5*, and wow—this season had its slow stretches but delivered big in emotional beats and villain focus 🎬⚡. After the first half dragged with Class 1-A vs 1-B training, the latter arcs made it all worth it: strategy, tension, and heart-packed heroism.
🎨 **Animation?** Mostly solid, with crisp, fluid fights in the latter half. Studio Bones shines during high-stakes action.
🎵 **Music?** Uplifting and tense when needed, with openings and endings that stick in your head.
💥 **Action?** Explosive once the villain arcs hit—strategy, teamwork, and stakes all combined for some epic moments.
💫 **Emotion?** Touching and lay…
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Absolutely phenomenal—this is what true cinema is all about. "Absolute cinema" isn’t just a phrase; it’s an experience. Every frame feels deliberate, every shot infused with emotion, purpose, and artistic vision. It's the kind of storytelling that transcends the screen, drawing you into its world so completely that you forget you're watching a film. Whether it's the masterful cinematography, the compelling performances, the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, or the perfectly paced narrative, everything aligns in harmony to create a work of art that leaves a lasting impression.
This is not just entertainment—it's a cinematic journey that resonates deeply, lingers in your mind, and evokes a sense of wonder and awe. You’ll find yourself thinking about it long after the credits roll, catching s…
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5.5/10 ~ More of the same
MHA is just so full of the "same old, same old" type of stuff, its hard not to compare it to other anime or Shonen, but even compared to itself it feels so systematic / formulaic that its kinda painful to watch some parts of it at some points. That being said the show continues to ever so slightly be better then average because of such things as:
- Hand guys character development
- flashy fights
- phineas 's Glow up
All and all I wouldnt have blamed you for dropping MHA at this point or prior, its just so exhausting and for 99% of people there are just better things to watch, for myself ive started to run out of those, or they take up too much attention where I cannot multi task and work at the same time. Honestly I should just start one piece already, but on to…
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One of the better seasons of MHA. In my opinion, nothing will ever compare to that first season, but this season comes somewhat close. If you're a shonen fan like me, this season rules. There's so much more action than we're used to, and the major story gets pushed forward a little bit. I'm not going to lie, it feels like the writers are kind of "making it up as they go", as opposed to having a solid plan for the larger series, but that opinion is coming from someone who doesn't read the manga and doesn't know where any of this is going.
Regardless of any blemishes I could point out, this season is just awesome. There's nothing to really comment on as far as artwork goes, since you've seen the artwork before. The pacing is still a bit slow, but I think it's clearly a bit more satisfying…
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I had to skip the first arc for the most part because it was so boring, barely anything happened that couldn't have been summed up into like 5-6 episodes. I was not interested in anything that was happening besides Deku's stuff. There weren't any stakes that we cared about besides the loose threat of Class A losing to Class B, nothing in most of these episodes really moved the story along either.
Though there were some parts of this season I liked (I haven't read the manga). I liked the villain backstories since they made you think more deeply about the implications of living in a world full of super powers.
The Endeavor stuff and even the last arc for the most part, were pretty good. This season had some good emotional moments too.
So in retrospect, most of Season 5 was ok, but, this…
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Probably the weakest season of MHA. I think that for a few reasons. I am mainly attracted to this show for the hype moments. Characters "breaking" their limits. Yelling loudly while destroying villains or themselves. It's a good time. The slow character progression in the students and villains is a bonus. But this season barely had any hype moments. There's a couple of breakthroughs for the plot - like Black Whip and the evolution of the league of villains - but the filler in-between is so boring that it felt like a chore to get through. It's not offensively bad but it's such a step in a different direction that I am pretty disappointed. I hope next season picks up and is a lot more interesting from moment to moment. And they better have cooler hype moments.
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I understand that a lot of people that are starting to dislike the show are the same type of fans that love dragon ball z because all they want to see if an anime with baseless plots and zero storyline but has fights throughout. This is not one of them and it’s okay to admit it for yourself.
Having said that, this season has been the best so far with how it touches the heroes, their stories and backgrounds. We’ll definitely get to see more fights but I love that they’re giving more insight into all the important characters of the show. This is important for a lot for reasons and it works best for them.
Big thumbs up 👍
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I coukd say quite a lot about this season and contrary to common perception, not all of it is bad. As a matter of fact, some of the best character development this season has had comes in the later half. Speaking of halves, MHA is always a split of two arcs. One is always a school related arc, and the other, the type of arc that we watch MHA for in the first place. This season is no exception to this formula.
Goodness me this first half is tedious. It's a slow romp through monotonous episodr after monotonous episode. I get it MHA, you have to have a vehicle for character development. Why for the last two seasons however, have you chosen such garbage vehicles to get us there. It's bland, irritating and by the end of this arc, you will look back with only animosity towards what you just end…
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Hmmm, idk what to say about this. The first season was pretty decent as I would probably give it an 8. However, the latter seasons were so forgettable that I don't even remember half of the things that happened in the story. There was a lot of filler and it was kinda boring to be honest. I felt like Deku just used the same move over and over again expecting it to work every time. He eventually does make a new move but it is extremely similar to what he had before. I feel like the story would be a lot better if they had more uniqueness to the story line. Idk, that's just my opinion though.
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Okay, a lot of people say this season was a disappointment. A part of me can understand; the first arc is a lot of training and character development. But I really enjoyed it! I loved getting to meet all these new characters with their quirks (Shinso is back yall it's dope), watching class 1A work together in new ways, and kind of just get to be high school kids. And that theme song makes me feel like if I work hard I can accomplish anything.
In my opinion it was the second arc I was less of a fan of. "My Villain Academia" where we got to learn a lot more about a lot of the villains as we gear up for the big fight. It was a bit all at once, but not in a bad way, I still greatly liked it. I promise this show is still one of my top favorites!
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"BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA 5TH SEASON"
Genre- Super Power, Supernatural, School, Action, Shounen, Comedy, Sci-Fi.
The feeling of always pushing on ahead becoming better than your yesterday self is something that many people aim for. To come a step closer to your ideal self is something that is a longing for many but, only those that put in hard work will see the fruits of their training and efforts. This season here shows the complete mental and physical growth of our characters in the anime.
5th Season focuses more on the overall development of heroes and villains alike. It shows their temperamental and emotional growth as both the good and bad in society. Unlike the seasons before this, the 5th season goes on to unhinge many secrets of the past and also shows how our protagonists and anta…
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Amazing season, but the flashbacks...
It could've been a 10, but too much time wasted. It's like almost one quarter per episode is either a recap of the last one or flashbakcs from protagonists. It's not always bad though, some flashbacks are necessary sometimes, but when you keep repeating stuff that we already know, at some point we'll feel a bit bored you know?
Anywho, this season was amazing ! The characters have a really good development and our trio (Todoroki, Bakugou, Midoriya) is shining. Love the new techniques learned, the study work (sidekick training).
And the suspense though... it was done not perfectly but really a 9/10 at most. The plot getting messier (you'll know when you watch) is getting my hype up.
If season 4 got you a bit disappointed (It did for me) well you sho…
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I only rated it 7 because of the my villain academia part. I know because I'm a huge villain fan it might effect my opinions but they really did a great job animating villain parts. I haven't watched season 6 yet but I'm still going to watch it because of the villains. I'm sorry but they really made it a child show after season 3. I hope horikoshi will change his mind and we can see better contents. If you will only watch it for villains then start watching it by episode 20. If you want to watch high schoolers doing nothing then watch the entire season it's up to you. Ah also if you haven't read the manga then todoroki family dramas might interest you. Otherwise it's pretty trash.
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Let's face it, if you're still here by this point then you are invested and you are just asking yourself one thing: "Should I continue?"
The answer is Yes.
While this season almost seems intent on illustrating all of the worst parts of this show ad nauseum, it does actually improve later on in the season, and the following season is already looking to be much better. In other words, this season is a setup for the next one. Does that mean that you can skip it? Honestly, in the first or second episode of season 6, they give such a good recap of season 5 in the first few minutes that I feel like you could watch that and probably know what's going on. So why is this season getting an overall rating of 7?
The answer is tautology. If you like this show, then you like this show. If you don't l…
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