When he inherits the powers of the world's best superhero, Izuki enrolls at the high school for heroes and discovers there's more to being a superhero than he thought. - (Baker & Taylor)
My Hero Academia Season 1 contains episodes 1-13. From studio BONES, the creators of Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul Eater, comes My Hero Academia, a superhero origin story that soars to the top of the class. It's an exciting age of heroes, where most people develop supernatural abilities known as Quirks. Bright-eyed kids like Izuku Midoriya-Deku for short-dream of the day they become champions of the people. There's just one little problem standing in Deku's way. In a world full of heroes, he's Quirkless. Crushed, but not down for the count, this superhero-fanboy dedicates his time to studying the pros in hopes that he, too, can join a prestigious high school for heroes. In the face of despair, Deku's courage catches the eye of his ultimate idol, the symbol of justice known as All Might! With special training from the big guy himself, Deku and the talented first-years of the academy may finally have a shot at achieving their dreams. But these amateurs are put to the test of a lifetime when routine training becomes a battle against real villains! - (Universal Studios Home Entert.)
Video Librarian Reviews
The debut season of this anime series introduces viewers to middle-school student Izuku Midoriya, who is living in a world where superheroes have special powers known as "quirks." Naturally, Izuku longs to be a superhero, but he has no super abilities. One day, Izuku is saved from an assault by All Might, the world's greatest superhero, and when Izuku later proves his heroism by rushing in to save a schoolmate, All Might decides to pass his quirk on to Izuku. But All Might is also concerned that Izuku is not physically or emotionally ready for this new power. Thus, Izuku must undergo extensive training before being enrolled in a special high school for young superheroes. The concept of My Hero Academia is cute, and the series does boast a goofy charm, but ultimately the plots become predictable and the story trajectory seems stuck in endless variations of how misfit Izuku will be able to save the day. Presenting all 13 episodes from the 2016 first season in a dual-language Blu-ray/DVD Combo set, rated TV-14, extras include "Inside the Episode" segments, and Anime Expo 2016 events (interviews, a panel discussion, and artist sketches). A strong optional purchase. (P. Hall) Copyright Video Librarian Reviews 2017.