My Hero Academia
There is nothing more “been there, done that” than the plot of a school filled with super-powered students, but if there is one anime that takes this concept and does it right, it’s My Hero Academia. On the surface, it’s your usual zero to hero story. Izuku is one of the few people in this universe that doesn’t have a special ability referred to as a “quirk,” but as fate would have it, his selfless ways eventually grant him what he always wanted. He is a new hero with a heart of gold and the determination of your typical shounen protagonist. As simple as it may seem, it’s an entire anime formed around a superhero fanboy who is finally getting the opportunity to fill the kind of shoes he always admired. In the midst of all the silliness that fills this anime, there are epic battles, heartwarming moments, and still room for some tear-jerking. My Hero Academia actually uses humor to build up each character’s personality and force viewers to create a stronger connection with each of these colorful personalities. Overall, My Hero Academia wraps up plenty of action, comedy, suspense, and drama into one anime series without ever feeling like it’s doing entirely too much and without ever falling into the “master of none” scenario.
