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My Hero Academia Season 4, Episode 14 Review/Recap

Last episode, we saw Deku give one of the greatest beatdown’s in MHA history. Overhaul’s been defeated at last, and they managed to give Eri a bright future. Yet with Lemillion losing his Quirk and Nighteye at death’s door, it’s a bittersweet victory. Now Deku must deal with one of the hardest parts of being a hero: losing a comrade.

Recap

With Overhaul defeated, the raid on the Hassakai’s base is over. However, Eri proves unable to deactivate her Quirk, putting Deku in danger until Eraser-Head shuts it off. With their leader beaten, the remaining Yakuza are hauled off to jail.

The League of Villains, though, chooses now to get their revenge on Overhaul. They ambush his transport and steal the Quirk destroying drug. Then, as payback, Tomura and Mr. Compress destroy Overhaul’s arms, leaving him powerless.

As for the heroes, most of them are injured, but will recover. However, even with Recovery Girl to aid them, there’s nothing they can do to save Sir Nighteye. Thus, All Might, Deku, and Lemillion gather to say their goodbyes. All Might finally manages to make peace with his former sidekick, vowing to change his own future and live to train Midoriya. Nighteye then thanks Midoriya for showing him that the future can truly be changed. Then, with the last of his strength, he uses his Quirk on Lemillion, letting him know that he has a bright future as a hero before passing away.

Review

I cannot tell a lie about this: I could feel my eyes welling with tears when I saw Nighteye die. I knew that it was coming because I read the manga, but it still hurt. In the end, the show managed to take an already emotional scene in the manga and turn it into a genuine tearjerker. Everyone who worked on this season deserves a pay raise.

Even though they managed to secure a bright future for themselves and Eri, the road ahead will be rough. At the moment, Aizawa’s the only one who can control Eri’s Quirk, so he’ll have to look after her from now on. In addition, Eri will need Midoriya and Togata’s help to overcome her trauma at the hands of Overhaul. It’s going to be tough, but I know they can do it.

Speaking of which, I think my favorite part of the episode was watching the League of Villains give Overhaul his comeuppance. Stealing the drug he worked so hard to make was bad enough, but taking his arms so he can’t use his Quirk? That’s a deliciously cruel irony, and a fitting punishment after all the people he’s hurt. Not to mention, Tomura looks so menacing in that new long coat.

With the climax of the Hassakai Arc over, now we move on to the falling action as we deal with the aftermath. As a whole, I enjoyed this arc and think it gave us some of the best moments in the series thus far. Here’s hoping the next arc’s as interesting! Go beyond, Plus Ultra!

I Give “A Bright Future” a 4.7/5. Bonus Points for Easter Egg to Marvel

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My Hero Academia, Season 4, Episode 3 Review/Recap

In order to do a work study under Sir Nighteye, all Midoriya had to do was get him to laugh. However, it looks like his impersonation of All Might only offended the older fanboy. The meeting of the ultimate All Might fanboys shall commence!

Recap

Despite failing to make Nighteye laugh, Midoriya manages to turn things around by demonstrating his knowledge of All Might. Yet Nighteye refuses to let him do a work study because he thinks he has nothing to offer. So the man gives Midoriya a test: if he can get the stamp out of his hands in three minutes, then he’ll sign off on his work study.

Midoriya gives it his all, but his training’s no match for Nighteye’s Quirk. By touching his target and making eye contact, Nighteye can see someone’s future actions for up to an hour. He effortlessly dodges Midoriya’s attacks. When the test is over, though, Nighteye realizes that Deku never damaged any of his All Might memorabilia. He held back and dodged it all. Impressed, he approves Midoriya’s work study, though makes it clear that he doesn’t approve of him being All Might’s successor.

With his work study secure, Deku begins his first mission. Nighteye’s agency is investigating Overhaul’s actions and needs more intel. However, not long after heading out, Deku runs into a terrified young girl, with Overhaul in tow.

Review

I, for one, found the dynamic between Midoriya and Nighteye to be very humorous. The way that they both fanboyed over their shared love of All Might was funny, even if it wasn’t intentional. Having been a fanboy of multiple things myself, I understand how much fun it is to talk to someone about what you love with someone who loves it as much. That’s how friendships are forged.

All fanboy stuff aside, I think it’s unfortunate that Nighteye doesn’t see Midoriya as a worthy successor to All Might. In the older man’s eyes, Mirio Togata fits all the qualities of the next Symbol of Peace. Midoriya may need to work on his confidence a lot, but for all his faults, we know he has the heart of a hero. That’s why All Might chose him.

The next episode is going to see Midoriya face his biggest test yet, and I think fans have a lot to look forward to. That little girl fleeing from Overhaul is very important, and saving her is the key to stopping the plans he has in store. If Deku can’t save a single girl who’s crying, then he’ll never be able to call himself a hero.

I Give “Boy Meets…” a Solid 4.5/5

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My Hero Academia, Season 4, Episode 2 Review/Recap

With the recap episode now out of the way, My Hero Academia can get into the meat of the season with its new villain. The deadly supervillain Overhaul makes his anime debut, and right off the bat, he show’s he means business.

Recap

At the League of Villains hideout, Tomura meets with a man called Overhaul, a member of the Yakuza gang Shie Hassakai. Despite trying to recruit him into the League if Villains, Overhaul lambasts Tomura for having plans, and that he intends to become All for One’s successor. When the League tries to attack him, he shows his power by brutally killing Magnus and somehow shutting down Mr. Compress’ Quirk.

Meanwhile, Deku tries to further his hero training by doing a work study at a hero agency. At Gran Torino’s and All Might’s suggestion, he decides to go to Mirio Togata, who’s studying under All Might’s former sidekick, Sir Nighteye. The first thing that Midoriya must to get Nighteye to acknowledge him, though, is to make him laugh. In addition, this is what he sees when he first walks into his office:

Recap

I won’t beat around the bush: I liked this episode. It manages to effectively introduce our newest villain and a major hero in the same episode, as well as give us insight into their characters. If you read the manga, then you know that Overhaul’s Deku’s toughest foe yet. Worse, unlike Tomura, he has a plan that could shake up the world of heroes.

As for Sir Nighteye, I’m looking forward to seeing him in the anime. Despite his stoic appearance, he considers laughter and humor to be one of the biggest weapons a hero can use. Given how nervous Midoriya can be, we know that he’s going to have a hard time with Nighteye. The end results, though, will be worth it. I’m honestly looking forward to seeing this season. In addition, the fact that it’s simuldubbed the same day it comes out in Japan gets my hyped! Go beyond, plus ultra!

I Give “Overhaul” a 4/5.

Also, can we talk about the video Nighteye was watching. Look at all those dislikes!

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