What happens when a powerless boy in a world full of superhumans inherits the greatest quirk of all — along with the responsibility to become the symbol of hope? My Hero Academia is a heartfelt, action-packed journey about growth, mentorship, morality, and the weight of legacy. Through explosive battles, evolving rivalries, and deeply emotional character arcs, Deku and his classmates learn what it truly means to save others… and themselves.

With striking animation and a cast full of unforgettable heroes and villains, the series remains one of modern shonen’s most iconic stories.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined by Sam from Pyryte and The Inconsoleables in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Kohei Horikoshi's 2016 superhero shonen smash, My Hero Academia.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this heroic saga deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your inspiration playlist.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled Izuku Midoriya Origin, so be ready for spoilers.

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