My Hero Academia’s fourth season officially aired in 2019 (same year Dragon Ball Super: Broly came out) on Adult Swim. It received positive reviews from critics, fans and viewers alike. I already covered Seasons 1-3 and the first movie “Two Heroes.” So, don’t forget to check ’em out. As an anime enthusiast and a fan of superheroes, I wanna share my thoughts on Season 4.
This review contains no crucial SPOILERS.
Strong & Weak Aspects
Strong: Justin Briner, Christopher Sabat, Justin Cook, Monica Rial, Kyle Hebert, Chuck Huber, & Eric Vale all did an excellent job for their respective voiceover performances.
Animation creates an immersive universe to life. As well as character models, fluid movement, lighting and environmental locations.
Action Sequences display an individual’s unique power or as they call it a “quirk.”
Humor has some funny as heck moments. Especially Mineta drooling over women. He’s like “Johnny Bravo” getting his butt whooped. Don’t forget Kacchan’s over-the-top yelling. He’s the Gordon Ramsey of My Hero Academia. Uraraka has the hots for Deku. Thank goodness she’s not a total stalker like Rose Tico from “The Last Jedi.”
Deku’s interactions with Kacchan, his allies and All Might serves as the main highlight.
Season 4 has two story arcs. The Hassaikai Arc and the Cultural Festival Arc. My favorite is the former. Because Deku, his classmates and Pro Heroes band together to save a little girl named, Eri. Who’s held hostage by a criminal syndicate known as The Hassaikai.
The latter arc’s a side quest. Deku and his friends prep up for a school festival. Meanwhile, a criminal named, Gentle Criminal and his partner La Brava intend to sabotage the festival. Their goal’s to gain fame.
Deku continues his journey to become a professional superhero. He takes an internship from All-Might’s former pupil Sir Nighteye. He has a quirk to see the future.
The show’s influenced by Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man Trilogy,” “X-Men,” “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars,” “Dragon Ball” & Naruto.”
We learn about the backstories surrounding Sir Nighteye, Togata & Tamaki.
Toga & Twice are back and dangerous than ever. They continue to work with The League of Villains under the leadership of Shigaraki. They remind me of Harley Quinn & Deadpool.
An experimental drug factors in as a plot device. Cue, Batman’s line… “Where were the other drugs going!?”
A flashback shows a young Kirishima on how he used his quirk.
Pacing didn’t feel like a drab. My eyes were glued to the TV.
My favorite characters are Kirishima, Tsu, (rhymes with Sue) Mineta, Jiro & Tokoyami.
Deku unleashes his quirk against a tough enemy. What’s missing is Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” as battle music.
There’s a few twists and turns. I refuse to tell you the outcomes. Trust me, you’re gonna gasp.
A Post-Credits Scene reveals something important. Thus, setting up Season 5.
Weak: Like the last three seasons, it’s hard to remember numerous characters. As I’ve mentioned on my previous reviews, I was having a hard time remembering a few new faces.
The Final Verdict: A-
My Hero Academia’s fourth season managed to keep me entertained. If you’re up to date on Season 3, now’s the time to binge watch. So, far I’m having a good time. I’m on to Season 5.
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