Disclaimer: I may edit the review because of grammar/typing issues. Plus this is just my opinion, don't take it too seriously!

My Hero Academia is the staple shonen anime nowadays and perhaps the most popular long running battle shonen right now. When I started watching MHA, despite its cliche troupes, I still enjoyed it a lot so much so that I told my friend just after watching season 1 that My Hero Academia will be the new big 3 of new generation.

With that out of the way, for me, this season had been a mixed bag for me. While this season showcased one of the most memorable fighting scenes. It also had one of the most boring scenes. Me being anime only, assumed that the issues stems from anime adaptation but in actuality the answer is bit more complicated.

#Pros:
This season was all not that bad, while Shie Hassaikai Arc had its issues. It also had its redeeming qualities. In this season, the character that were introduced in this arc were pretty good, and a lot of characters that we previously knew also got depth added to them. To me Mirio was the favorite character and from Horikoshi's was able to deliver what he wanted i.e What if Mirio received One for All not Deku (In one of his interview he mentioned his intentions with this arc).

The two arcs preceding this arc (Remedial Course and UA Festival Arc) were also pretty entertaining own their own and I don't have any major issues with it. The last arc which only lasted two episode actually were amazing and plus the production quality of last episode is almost movie like with that intense sakuga and impact frames. I wonder if Mr. Yutapon was behind some of the key animations

#Cons:
Slow start up:
Although this season had its moment, it was quite boring in the start and from my thread, it came to my knowledge that Horikoshi was sick during the Shie Hassakai Arc. Thus the chapters were shorter and pacing was incredibly slow. Unlike manga, where the reader can adjust their own pacing. Anime is on fixed pace this the issues were more amplified here. A lot of people do not agree with me and I understand. But for me, some scenes were so boring that I started browsing Reddit in some episodes.

Midoriya has very little character development:
My other and probably the biggest issue with MHA franchise is Deku. He is one of the most boring, linear main character. And please do not bring shitty battle shonen, it is not a big hurdle to cross. MHA as fine character development, well except Deku, because he will be in focus after everyone is done. Ever since season 1 the only difference between current Deku is that he a bit more control over his power. He starts crying pretty much everywhere and what used to feel emotional moments feel like flat now. When will he have some confidence in himself? The show does not make things better. I pretty much zone out every time Deku start doing his monologue. Like damn show, we get his motivation, no need to hammer it over our heads every 3 minutes.

Villains are still not as explored:
I get MHA is still continuing, and there is a lot of manga left but why villains are villains is still yet to be explored. Is there any manga material that actually goes in past showing One for All original user and how and why All for one become villain? Sure the anime touches on it but, I want a movie/arc on OFA/AFO quirk that concludes on how Al Might first defeated All for one in his original battle leading to his organ damage etc... There is so much room for exploration which IDK when MHA will ever do.

Final Verdict:

Despite its issue and me ranting about it. I still believe MHA is somewhat of a decent anime. While other reviews awarded it less than 50. To be <50 is too much and undermines the hard work Studio Bones has put until now. If you read this in future and all issues are addressed than ignore the rant part.

Thank You for reading my review!