My Hero Academia 0321: “What’s the Big Idea?”
Season 3 of My Hero Academia is in full swing, and we’re following every move. Just be careful: spoilers and speculation below.
Back in Season 2, Shoto Todoroki opened up about his brutal father, Endeavor, and became pretty much everyone’s favorite character. The Post-All Might Era brings Endeavor into the forefront as the new top hero, and even though Shoto detests him, he’s vulnerable to criticism from Endeavor haters when composure matters most. Even in the middle of the hero license exam.
After the stumble that was last weekend’s episode, “What’s the Big Idea?” starts off strong — orca strong, that is, because we’ve finally returned to Gang Orca’s “attack” on the exam’s rescue stage. The students are left to prioritize where they can help most: rescuing the HUC victims or fighting the villain. Unfortunately for Todoroki, Yoarshi has the same idea, and instead of collaborating they use their Quirks to interfere with the other’s attack. Gang Orca actually gets offended and hits both of them with attacks.
Since “The Test,” we’ve learned that there’s more to Yoarshi than intense eagerness. He isn’t annoying, he’s just passionate. And seeing Todoroki replicate Endeavor’s disinterest shakes Yoarshi so much he turns down UA. The irony here is that they both hate Endeavor, and pre-sports festival Todoroki’s too obsessed with resisting his father’s expectations. Remember, this is before Deku counseled Todoroki like the emotional wonder he is.
Speaking of which, Deku swoops in to save Shindo and chews Todoroki and Yoarshi out. Even though they’re busted and immobile, they put their grudges aside to trap Gang Orca inside a fiery whirlwind. Deku and Shindo help finish the cronies off, and the last few HUCS are rescued.
The Verdict:
“What’s the Big Idea?” offers strong character development on both sides of an intense rivalry and stunning visuals once that disagreement abates. Here’s to hoping Deku and Bakugo’s upcoming face-off is just as good.
Rating: 9.2
“What’s the Big Idea?” is available to stream in Japanese on Crunchyroll and Hulu. All dubs going forward will stream two weeks after the Japanese release.
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