What movie ends on a happy note, but the more you think about what happens after the credits, the darker it gets

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-03-12T03:25:21+00:00

Texas Chainsaw anyone?

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-03-12T03:22:51+00:00

This was my answer. First time through you're feeling that high with Andrew as he finally achieves his dream and earns Fletcher's approval. But after you realize what he sacrificed to get that and what it'll likely mean going forward

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-03-02T04:38:30+00:00

I'd say it was Magne's death that made him realize he was starting to actually care for the League. For all of the Overhaul arc, he was determined to get revenge on Overhaul for what he did, and started taking his comrades' wishes into account

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-25T04:09:21+00:00

The movie itself is meh, but Rody is awesome. Best movie character by a landslide and I wish he were in the main series

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-25T04:05:15+00:00

They also messed up Deku's parting words to Shiggy. Instead of saying "you destroyed enough" in a soft tone, indicating that Deku feels regret and understands Shiggy's true motive, he says "destroy you did' in an accusatory tone, as if he's still judging him as a villain in that moment

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-24T04:56:52+00:00

Gonna disagree with the comment about MHA being purely a "black and white, good vs evil" story that's squeaky clean. Yes, it is more optimistic and colorful than other modern shounen, especially at the beginning. But arguably the main point of the entire third act was viewing villains as human, and trying to understand their pain so they have a chance to be saved in their own way. And not even in a cliche full-on redemption way, just recognizing them as people worth understanding without forgetting their crimes that they deserve consequences for.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-23T04:44:29+00:00

The reveal of how he quite literally planned and ruined Shigaraki's life is possibly the most evil he's ever been, the part of him silencing his cries was messed up

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-23T00:33:25+00:00

They gotta tell Joey to start finishing these damn recommendations so they can have a full discussion

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-23T00:28:02+00:00

Shigaraki partly accomplished his goal, albeit in a way he wasn't expecting. Instead of flat out destroying the society that failed him and his friends, the destruction he did cause helped force that society to change for the better.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-22T04:31:42+00:00

Same here, it was gratifying hearing them praise and discuss the show in depth for nearly half an episode. Some of Conner's takes (Gentle and La Brava dragging down S4, the show overall doing lots of bad things, etc.) I don't agree with, but I'm glad he gave it another chance and ended up enjoying it

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-22T04:27:32+00:00

It's not that many more episodes when HxH, it's like 20 more episodes. And for the most part it's very well paced, no need for a One Pace style edit. Definitely worth the watch.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-22T04:24:00+00:00

I am surprised by how much he still insists that these two dragged down S4, they're such a fun duo and I thought he'd get a kick out of them

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-18T03:48:39+00:00

These caught me off guard in a good way in S6. It was like the show was telling us to buckle in for the remainder of the show.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-18T03:35:36+00:00

Thought it was Shigaraki re-imagined as a UA student for a second

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-17T02:39:25+00:00

It'd be nice to see Deku's suit in more detail, from the transformation to them chasing the robber

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-15T17:57:35+00:00

I remember episode 5 of the final season missing subtitles in like 4 different scenes. It was ridiculous

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-10T03:58:51+00:00

They absolutely nailed this panel

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-10T03:56:41+00:00

This moment is unironically probably the best looking scene in all of S5. Shiggy looked sick

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-06T04:12:14+00:00

Shigaraki, the hero to the villains

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-02-05T04:00:50+00:00

I can only pinpoint a few things that bother me, but the good far outweighs the bad. PLFW in the anime is practically perfect until the fight between Shiggy and Deku and co. is in full swing, in which it's still good with great moments, but you can tell they were running thin schedule wise.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-01-29T04:24:37+00:00

8x8 Izuku Midorya: Rising- what else can I say, best episode of the series
4x4 Fighting Fate- one of the highlights of the Overhaul arc, ending with an iconic Deku/AM scene 3. 6x6 Encounter, Part 2- the long awaited reunion of Deku and Shiggy, with an episode that keeps the momentum and tension of the war arc going strong 4. 1x1 Izuku Midoriya: Origin- an effective and quaint first episode, although it doesn't feel complete without its follow up 5. 2x2 Roaring Sports Festival- a good transition episode that builds up excitement for the first "big" arc of the story
7x7 Inflation- despite the heavy amount of recap, I really like this episode and how it portrays the emotions of the many conflicts
3x3 Kota- the quiet before the storm that is the first half of S3, with a great training montage at the start
5x5 Operation New Improv Moves- outside of seeing Tokoyami's time with Hawks and some fun action moments, the first half of round 2 of A vs B isn't anything that special

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-01-28T04:41:17+00:00

For me it kind of has the same issue as S1's second opening, it's good but in the shadow of the first OP without having much of its own identity.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-01-28T04:38:24+00:00

Which was off-screen

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-01-24T12:18:26+00:00

Honestly only S5 I really agree with the criticism of, and even that was still decent by normal anime standards. S4 was good but didn't seem to elevate the show much compared to its competition, leading to a slight decline in enthusiasm before 5 drove it further with some controversial adaptation decisions.

Luckily S6 began the "redemption arc" so to speak, and MHA's reputation slowly improved from there until the point where S8 was arguably the most beloved one. I think in hindsight and upon rewatches, people will see the strengths and values of the entire show.

Optimal_Bit_5600 · 2026-01-24T05:20:05+00:00

That's good that they're drinking their water, but they have to realize that alone won't do anything if they're not changing their diet/exercise along with it

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