My Hero Academy for Parents: 3 Minutes to Learn All About Your Kids’ Favorite Animated Series

With a total circulation of 65 million copies, My Hero Academia is one of the best-selling manga in the world and continues to gain new followers every day. Due to the success of his anime adaptation and numerous films and spin-offs, the story of Kohei Horikoshi is now considered the benchmark for a new generation of manga.

This phenomenon, which will gain even more power after the completion of the work announced in 2022, the conversation is not over! Here is everything you need to know about the series, without having seen any of the 113 episodes that are currently making it.

Რ About?

In a world where 80% of the world’s population has a power called “alter”, some unlucky people are born without any special gift. It is a very sad fact if you are weak, crying and lacking in charisma. And especially if, despite all this, you have the ambition to become a great hero. This is the case of 14-year-old Izuku Midoria. Fortunately for him, everything will change when every powerful, greatest hero chooses him as his successor.

With pure respect for comic book and superhero movies, My Hero Academia has the art of enjoying absolutely everyone. Fans of the first hour, as the genre did not want, can only be convinced of its atypical world and script-rich script.

His subjects and messages speak to all generations, and among his colorful palette of characters it is very easy to find one with whom to identify. And as soon as you find your favorite, it is impossible to refuse to watch!

From what age should you watch this anime?

Recommended for 10 years by our editors, however, you should be aware that the series gets darker and responds to more complex topics over the seasons. From the fourth the content is aimed at a more teenage audience.

What does it look like ?

Why do you love your children?

• Because of the brave Deku, the angry Bakugo, the charming Ochako, the mighty Almighty, and many more, we can only deal with these diverse and very well-written characters.
• Because the world offers us original and atypical powers that have not been seen before. Can you tell us how you become a hero when you hold a ribbon with your elbows, or when you have nests instead of earlobes?
• Because you will never get bored thanks to the subtle mix of its genres. Her perfectly animated action scenes fill her eyes with tears, and then her emotional sequence fills them with tears.

5 terms you will not understand if your child is talking about them

• Strange: The term given to superpowers was coined by 80% of the population. They can be diagnosed in the presence or absence of a joint in the little toe of an individual.
• UA (Yuei): The name of the academy where the elite of superheroes train. It includes four branches, the course of which lasts for three years.
• One for all: this is a Force Quirk that can move from one person to another. The current holder of this power is Izuku Midoria.
• Plus Ultra !! : The mantra of All Might and the motto of UA, this expression is often uttered by the characters to give themselves the courage to go beyond their limits.
• Quirks: The theory that Quirks evolve over generations and eventually get out of control.

An anecdote that will surprise your child!

An inexperienced fan of Marvel and DC, Kohei Horico was greatly inspired by the characters of this world to create his own characters. He also mentioned a few references to these iconic figures of pop culture, true fans of the eye-catching genre:

• All Might Cliché: Just look at his awkward build, his strength and his No. 1 status to establish a connection with the famous Superman. The fact that he was not born with his own strength also brings him closer to Captain America.
• Momo Yaoiorozu Costume: To change it, which requires maximum exposure of the skin, she needed a pretty deep dress. A perfect copy of Wanderer’s costume, DC Superhero.
• Shield Family: Two characters in a movie, all of whom can still reunite with their best friend, David Shield, the developer of Superhero. A name that apparently refers to Marvel’s famous name agency.
• Himiko Toga Mask: Although a little different, it is obvious that the young psychopath Toga Mask is inspired by the mask of Bain, the villain that can be found in the Batman saga.
• Twice character: With his zenta, complex and unusual personality and special humor, this charming superhero reminds you of Marvel’s famous anti-hero, Deadpool.

Where to watch this anime and what will it cost you?

Netflix (from € 8.99 per month), DNA (from € 6.99 per month) and Crunchirol (from € 4.99 per month).

Also available in manga (currently 31 volumes and still coming out, sold for 6.60 euros each by the publisher Ki-un).

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