My Hero Academia Season 3: A thorough review of the evolving heroes' battles and growth

The appeal and full picture of the third season of "My Hero Academia"

"My Hero Academia" is a TV anime series based on the popular manga by Kohei Horikoshi. The third season, which aired on Nippon TV from April 7 to September 29, 2018, was particularly popular among fans. The 25-episode series depicted the process of Izuku Midoriya (Deku) and his friends growing as heroes at U.A. High School, inspiring and exciting viewers. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the appeal and full details of the third season, as well as provide related information and recommended points.

story

In the world of My Hero Academia, about 80% of the population has some kind of supernatural ability, a "quirk." The main character, Izuku Midoriya (Deku), was born "quirkless," but inherited the "quirk" One For All from his idol, the No. 1 hero All Might, and pursues his dream of becoming a hero. In the third season, Deku and his friends face various challenges at U.A. High School and grow while deepening their friendship with their classmates. In particular, there are plenty of episodes you won't want to miss, such as the battle against the villains at Forest Camp and the rematch between Deku and Bakugou Katsuki (Kacchan).

Commentary

"My Hero Academia" is based on the manga by Horikoshi Kohei, which is currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The comic series has sold over 23 million copies in total, and its popularity has further expanded with its anime adaptation. The third season faithfully reproduces the story of the original, while incorporating special effects and additional scenes that are unique to the anime, allowing fans of the original to enjoy it from a new perspective. In particular, the quality of the character designs and battle scenes have been highly praised.

cast

The main cast of the third season is as follows:

• Izuku Midoriya (Deku) - Daiki Yamashita
• Katsuki Bakugo (Kacchan) - Nobuhiko Okamoto
• Uraraka - Sakura Ayane
• Tenya Iida - Kaito Ishikawa
• Shoto Todoroki - Yuuki Kaji
• Tomu Shigaraki - Subaru Uchiyama

These voice actors brought out the best in each character's personality and left a deep impression on viewers. In particular, Yamashita Daiki, who played Deku, was praised by many fans for his realistic portrayal of Deku's growth and conflict.

Main Staff

The following staff members are involved in the production of the third season:

• Original story: Kohei Horikoshi (serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
• General Director - Kenji Nagasaki
• Director: Masahiro Mukai
• Series Composition - Yosuke Kuroda
• Screenplay - Yosuke Kuroda
• Character design - Yoshihiko Magoe
• Character design assistant - Hitomi Odashima
• Chief animation director: Hitomi Odashima
• Art director: Yukiko Maruyama, Shigemi Ikeda
• Color design - Kazuko Kikuchi
• Director of photography - Takashi Sawa
• Edited by Kumiko Sakamoto
• Sound Director - Masafumi Mima
• Music - Yuki Hayashi
• Animation Production - Bones
• Production - My Hero Academia Production Committee

Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, the third season achieved high quality and impressed viewers. In particular, Bones' animation production was praised for the power of the battle scenes and the detailed expressions of the characters, and was supported by many fans.

Main Characters

The following main characters will play an active role in the third season:

• Izuku Midoriya (Deku) - A boy who dreams of becoming a hero. He was born "quirkless", but inherited the "quirk" One For All from All Might. His will to save people is stronger than anyone else's.
• Bakugou Katsuki (Kacchan) - Deku's childhood friend. He is a confident man with outstanding intelligence, physical strength, and fighting sense, and has a strong desire to become the No. 1 hero. His "quirk" is "explosion", which causes explosions by releasing nitro-like sweat from the sweat glands on his palms.
• Uraraka Ochaco - A bright and honest girl who understands Deku well. She came to Tokyo by herself to attend U.A. High School. Her "quirk" is "zero gravity," which puts anything she touches into a state of zero gravity with the pads on her fingertips.
• Tenya Iida - A well-behaved boy who is a classmate of Deku. He is an elite, so to speak, who grew up in a family of heroes. His "quirk" is an "engine" that allows him to run at incredible speeds using an organ in his calf.
• Shoto Todoroki - A top-class student in both intelligence and physical strength who was admitted to U.A. High School on recommendation. His father is Endeavor, the No. 2 professional hero, but he is rebellious against his father for hurting his mother for his own ambitions. His "quirk" is "half cold, half burning," which freezes from the right and heats from the left.
• All Might - The No. 1 hero, also known as the symbol of peace. He was seriously injured in a battle in the past, and due to the aftereffects of that injury, he can only act as a hero for a limited time. He has a "quirk" called One For All, which allows him to store and transfer the power that has been passed down from generation to generation, and he bestows it on Izuku.
• Tomu Shigaraki - A mysterious villain whose true identity is unknown. He is plotting to kill All Might, though the reason is unclear. He is the leader of a group calling themselves the Villain Alliance. He seems to have a "quirk" that disintegrates anything he touches with his five fingers.

The growth and struggles of these characters were depicted in the third season, deeply moving viewers. In particular, the relationship between Deku and Bakugo, and the struggles with Todoroki's family resonated with many fans.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of the third season are as follows.

• Episode 39 - Game Start (2018/04/07)
• Episode 40 - Wild Wild Pussycats (2018/04/14)
• Episode 41 - Kota-kun (2018/04/21)
• Episode 42 - My Hero (2018/04/28)
• Episode 43 - Iron Fist!!! (2018/05/05)
• Episode 44 - The Storm Calls (2018/05/12)
• Episode 45 - Turning Turning! (2018/05/19)
• Episode 46 - From Iida to Midoriya (2018/05/26)
• Episode 47 - All for One (2018/06/02)
• Episode 48 - Symbol of Peace (2018/06/09)
• Episode 49 - One for All (2018/06/16)
• Episode 50 - The End of the Beginning, The Beginning of the End (2018/06/23)
• Episode 51 - Entering the Dormitory (2018/06/30)
• Episode 52 - Weaving Special Moves (2018/07/14)
• Episode 53 - THE Exam (2018/07/21)
• Episode 54 - Creeping Shiketsu High School (2018/07/28)
• Episode 55 - Class 1A (2018/08/04)
• Episode 56 - RUSH! (2018/08/11)
• Episode 57 - Rescue Exercise (2018/08/18)
• Episode 58 - Special Edition: Save the Earth with Love! (2018/08/25)
• Episode 59 - What are you doing? (2018/09/01)
• Episode 60 - It's about your "quirk" (2018/09/08)
• Episode 61 - Deku vs. Kacchan 2 (2018/09/15)
• Episode 62 - The Season of Encounters (2018/09/22)
• Episode 63 - Invincible (2018/09/29)

These episodes depicted the growth and battles of Deku and his friends, moving and exciting the viewers. In particular, the battle with the villain at Forest Camp and the rematch between Deku and Bakugo were highly praised by many fans.

Related Titles

The original work of "My Hero Academia" was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump by Kohei Horikoshi. In addition to the anime series, it has been developed into various media such as movies and games, making it a work that fans cannot miss. In particular, the movie "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Two Heroes" is highly regarded as an important work that complements the story of the anime series.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for the third season are as follows.

• OP1
  • Period - 39 to 51
  • Song Name - ODD FUTURE
  • Lyricist: TAKUYA∞
  • Composed by: Katsuya, TAKUYA∞
  • Arrangement - UVERworld, Satoru Hiraide
  • Song - UVERworld
• OP2
  • Period - 52 to 63
  • Song Name - Make my story
  • Lyricist: Wataru Katagiri
  • Composer - Wataru Katagiri
  • Arrangement - akkin, Lenny code fiction
  • Song - Lenny code fiction
• ED1
  • Period - 39 to 51
  • Song Name - Update
  • Lyrics: miwa, NAOKI-T
  • Composed by: miwa, NAOKI-T
  • Arrangement - NAOKI-T
  • Song: miwa
• ED2
  • Period - 52 to 63
  • Song Name - Long Hope Philia (TV Limited)
  • Lyricist: Hiromu Akita
  • Composer - Hiromu Akita
  • Sung by: Masaki Suda

These songs enhanced the atmosphere of the anime and left a deep impression on viewers. In particular, UVERworld's "ODD FUTURE" was supported by many fans as a song that symbolized the growth and battles of Deku and his friends.

Recommended points

The third season of "My Hero Academia" is a recommended work for the following reasons.

• Character Growth - Deku and his friends' growth and struggles are depicted realistically, deeply moving the viewer.
• Quality of the fight scenes - Bones' animation production makes the fight scenes powerful and beautiful.
• Friendship and Bonds - The friendship and bonds between classmates are depicted, eliciting empathy and emotion from viewers.
• The appeal of music - The theme songs and insert songs enhance the atmosphere of the anime and leave a deep impression on the viewer.
• Link with the original work - While faithfully recreating the story of the original work, it also includes special effects and additional scenes that are unique to anime, allowing fans of the original work to enjoy it from a new perspective.

As mentioned above, the third season of "My Hero Academia" has many appealing features, including character growth, the quality of the battle scenes, the portrayal of friendship and bonds, the appeal of the music, and the connection to the original work. Please watch it and experience the excitement and emotion.