BUU8800 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 After a week off we've entered a new month and arc with episode 27 this week, "Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears" adapting the rest of chapter 46 through 48 with some jump cuts from volume 6 of the original source manga. We've got a very interesting new opening this week, I like it! Nice touch with Deku's opening narration. Anyway, Young Midoriya has met Gran Torino at last! And while the old master may have a screw or two loose his impressive speed is nothing to joke about! Horikoshi, the series' author, wrote in a character profile about him that Gran Torino gave off a "Dagobah feeling." An obvious nod to Yoda, yet another Star Wars reference in a series full of them. And it's pretty easy to see why this episode. That badass! Yes, just as Yoda taught Luke Gran Torino is trying to show Izuku another way to look at how he uses his power. And I'd say the results look promising so far. Who knew taiyaki held such a power? I do so love the unconventional old master character archetype and Gran Torino's one of my favorites. Gotta love seeing him make All Might spew. The mini character profile commercial cards are also a welcomed addition. Of course Young Midoriya's isn't the only student internship currently going on, and it's nice to see some glimpses into some of the others. I definitely love Best Jeanist, the Number 3 err 4? Hero, attempting to reform Bakugo. While Uraraka admires Gunhead and Momo shows perhaps too much faith in Uwabami. And then there's Iida, still out for vengeance. There were even several the manga didn't really show. Another fine example of anime expansion material. And of course the world continues to turn even while the students remain hard at work. Hero Killer Stain and Shigaraki had a pretty intense meeting for instance. Pretty cool new fantasy ed too, hope we keep up that momentum as Midoriya challenges Gran Torino once more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I am going to Connecticon! So I don't know when I'll be able to see this ep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Well....okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Moving right along it's episode 28 this week, "Midoriya and Shigaraki" adapting chapters 49 and 50 plus a previously skipped scene from 47 from volume 6 of the original source manga. A very fitting episode title this week as we get some intense exchanges involving both characters...though with other people. Young Midoriya's rematch with Gran Torino was fun, and it's nice to see him making progress. Growing, evolving, managing to graze the elderly hero. Even if he's mostly getting clobbered along the way. I just love One For All: Full Cowl. Shigaraki's meeting with Hero Killer Stain on the other hand was pretty crazy. That psychotic smile of his while being pinned down by Stain particularly stands out. And with Stain returning to Hosu, Young Iida's current location hoping to find him, things will only get more chaotic. Especially with Shigaraki and Kurogiri unleashing some more Nomus there, one of which happens to bring Deku and Gran Torino into the fray! The pace of the goings on are heating up, and that isn't even taking into consideration the ominous news All Might received about the previously captured Nomu being given multiple quirks somehow. And that ending! Be careful what you wish for Iida, as the saying goes, but well we'll see. I can't wait for this struggle against Stain, should be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 NOTE: Funimation is no longer uploading broadcast dubs of the episodes on the same week, due to their schedule. They skipped this week. This means the dubs are now a week behind, making tons more people watch the subs instead. I wonder what kind of ruckus Gran Torino was thinking of had Nomu not crashed into the train and wreck havoc around the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 I'm kinda surprised Funi lasted as long as they did with the same day simuldub honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Grand Trino has elephant feet for hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 His feet seem more elephant-esque to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 It would be interesting if he takes them off and he has small hands and feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Alright and it's episode 29 this week, "UA Students vs. Hero Killer Stain," or possibly the reverse of that, adapting chapters 51 and 52 with 53 from volume 6 of the original source manga. Yes, the fight with Hero Killer Stain has at last begun in earnest! And while that appropriately remains the focus I should first give a quick shout out to badass Gran Torino fighting that Nomu. And I enjoyed his interactions with the bemused Endeavor. But if Endeavor is on the scene then...well anyway, while Deku rushes to reach Iida the emotionally unstable youth gets taken down pretty easily by Stain. I loved Stain's mini-lecture about Iida's blind rage and lack of heroism. Failing to notice an obvious rescue opportunity. But just as despair begins to set-in it's Young Midoriya on the scene with a clean hit! Now Deku's got his hero priorities straight. Something Stain somewhat humorously realizes. Deku showed off some impressive movements in their brief tussle, but it wasn't enough. And he too falls prey to Stain's strange, paralyzing blade. Not all is lost however as Young Todoroki has arrived! Can the three now work together to take down Stain? What will Young Iida do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 ... Funimation took a TWO-week break, not a ONE-week break??? *destroys* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Oof! Really? That is certainly unfortunate. Wonder if it could be longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 They posted a FB post on July 14th about this. It was 2 weeks. It was ALWAYS 2 weeks. It was planned ahead, which means I just misread it. They're going to lose a percentage of subscribers for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Gran Torino has added some much needed comedy to this show...All Might's shtick was getting old hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Well he is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 But anyway...it's episode 30 this week, "Climax," adapting chapters 54 - 56 to begin volume 7 of the original source manga. As this episode's title explained we got the climax to Young Midoriya, Todoroki, and Iida's struggle against Hero Killer Stain, and boy was it glorious! It was pretty epic and rewarding to at last see Iida get his act together and honor the name Ingenium. And him breaking Stain's blade, and carrying out that combo with Deku was very badass! And speaking of badass...Gran Torino! Glad he didn't let Endeavor upstage him and crushed that Nomu flat! Unfortunately nobody reacted quickly enough to prevent that other Nomu from abducting Deku though! Nobody that is besides Stain! And in saving Deku he solidified himself as a complex, grey character who stands by his beliefs. Very interesting stuff, and his conviction made for quite a strong and unsettling visual with him finally passing out still standing on his feet. And so ends the threat of Stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Stain is an excellent villain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 There was a debate I saw on MAL regarding if he's even really a villain but either way he's certainly an antagonist and yes I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 There was a debate I saw on MAL regarding if he's even really a villain but either way he's certainly an antagonist and yes I agree. He is a villain in regards that he kills "heros". His character is somewhat sympathetic though as he shares many of Deku's ideals of what a hero should stand for. The difference is that Deku isn't killing Hero's that don't live up to his standard. He's pretty much anti-consumerism and believes that Hero's shouldn't be doing TV ads and endorsements, or at least the ones that do more of that than actual hero work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Right, pretty much how I'd sum it up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 There was a debate I saw on MAL regarding if he's even really a villain but either way he's certainly an antagonist and yes I agree. Definitely some grey area with him, I think that's what makes him so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 I'm reading reports that next Saturday's episode will be an anime-only episode titled "Everyone's Workplace Experience." August 12th's episode that is. Could be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 It will be, it's consistently interesting, trimming the fat that plagues most shonen and seems to get better each arc, I mean I know it started in 2016 but it's the best anime of the year so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 And at the same time adding a little extra is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 And at the same time adding a little extra is nice. Yeah I don't read manga much so I'm not too familiar with the source material but I trust they can execute an anime only episode at this point, it's a top 5 shonen for me now, maybe just a step behind HxH 2011, Brotherhood, Gintama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 HxH is monkey feces compared to Academia! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scope Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Wait til Bulma sees that tongue :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochi Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 since Buu's tongue is Blue you'd think the rest of his insides would be too but in that "innards of Buu" mini saga they're all pink **shrug** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 since Buu's tongue is Blue you'd think the rest of his insides would be too but in that "innards of Buu" mini saga they're all pink **shrug** Pink intestines are sexier for gore fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 With all that said...it's episode 31 this week, "The Aftermath of Hero Killer Stain," adapting the second half of chapter 56 and 57 from volume 7 of the original source manga. Stain has been captured, with Endeavor getting the credit. And the very...interesting...looking Hosu Chief of Police explains why to Young Midoriya, Todoroki and Iida in the hospital. Talk about a crazy design...he's a dog. That's it, just a dog. I liked the bit of world building going on in this scene, and throughout the episode really. Plus his personal little showing of appreciation towards the boys was genuinely touching. Back to that world building though, Stain may be apprehended, but the world has taken notice of his ideology. And several new characters with interesting designs of their own have sprung up to potentially take up his cause...or just inflict mayhem and destruction. Really it's all laid out rather nicely, and ominously with Gran Torino's phone call with All Might. And speaking of ominous....All For One eh? Deeply connected with All Might and his master? Ooh I can't wait to see where we go from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I hate how these days one horrible person is defeated and people STILL think he's supposed to be followed! I hate how these news stories get spun out of control. .... oh and I liked this fictional story in an anime, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 I think I missed whatever you were going for but okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 With little fanfare it's episode 32 this week, "Everyone's Internships." And as promised in the aftermath of Hero Killer Stain's rampage we got a largely anime-only expanded look at some of the less prominent Class 1-A students out in the field. Complete with some unique new characters. And the results were...interesting I'd say. I won't ever complain about getting to see more Uraraka. Ditto Tsuyu and Jiro among others. Not really alot else to say though. A fun, cute episode. Our students remain well on their way to becoming heroes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I look forward to seeing Froppy's cute adventures with female!Donald Duck over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandstone Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Finally, we get some Froppy character development. She happens to be one of my favorites in the show other than Deku. Such a cute character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Froppy is the best hero student! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 We've got episode 33 this week, "Listen Up!! A Tale From the Past," adapting chapter 58 - 59 from volume 7 of the original source manga, and boy is it a big one. Here it is at last! Arguably the single most important episode of the series so far. But first, some levity. Including a sweet little scene of Deku thanking/leaving Gran Torino, some pervy peeping attempts by Mineta, and a brief hero exercise. So close Young Izuku! And then, on to the main event! All Might finally reveals the secret origins of One For All to Deku. As well as the looming threat of its accidental creator, All For One. Incapacitated by All Might, he continues to operate from the shadows. Mentoring Shigaraki and his League of Villains. As something of a history enthusiast I can still remember how fascinated I was by this backstory reading it in the manga. Young Midoriya has certainly got his work cut out for him. But hey, he's still in school, and support from his friends and All Might will always be there...right? Well that threat's for the future anyway. Right now it's time for more lessons! With a promised forest trip looming on the horizon, what else might first be in store for Class 1-A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Also, apparently we're gonna be off again next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just a break afaik... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I usually welcome Mineta's antics but this time they seemed poorly-paced, or at least they happened at the wrong time. Momo is so smokin hot. I'll need to rewatch this because I don't think I fully understand All For One, and how exactly One For All was passed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Reading it would probably help, but not everything has really been fleshed out about it yet. That definitely won't be covered this season though. And yeah, Momo's tits looked extra large in that one shot. Not that I'm complaining mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Reminder no new episode this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Finding out that sirius's fin ears are fake may belong on the top 10 anime betrayals list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochi Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 bunch of people on my tumblr dash are saying Kirishima is gay I don't belive them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 He's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 bunch of people on my tumblr dash are saying Kirishima is gay I don't belive them Recent chapters of the manga would say that he is straight., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUU8800 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Recent chapters of the manga would say that he is straight., NO SPOILERS DAMN YOU! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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