My Hero Academia: Rescue! Rescue Training
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
UA High School must regain the public's confidence after the surprise villain attack during class 1-A's training session. Although some of the teachers were gravely injured in the attack, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya and his classmates must continue to learn and train, and utilize their quirks in varying environments and circumstances. Boku no Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren! follows class 1-A as they attempt to finally complete their training. However, there's a masked figure roaming around the training center. Have the villains responsible for the previous incident returned to finish the job? If so, are the students ready to fight back?
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is split, with some viewing the OVA as a fun, essential piece of context for rescue training and more content, while others find it to be largely unnecessary filler with diminished production quality and character depth compared to the main series. While generally enjoyed by fans for providing more of what they like, it doesn't significantly advance the narrative or impress with its technical execution.
Strengths
- Provides much-needed rescue training context that felt missing after Season 1.
- Fun and lighthearted, offering a welcome break and more content for fans.
- Some viewers noted specific intelligent plans and character insights (e.g., Bakugo's reasoning, Mineta's usefulness).
- Includes enjoyable fanservice and references to Anime Fest 2016.
Weaknesses
- Art and sound quality are noticeably lower than the main series.
- Character personality and liveliness are diminished, feeling 'dumbed down'.
- Does not significantly further character or plot development.
- Feels like filler or unnecessary content to some, not adding much new.
- Potential for lower-quality versions due to distribution or source issues.