My Hero Academia Season 5
Synopsis
UA Academy's Class 1-A has been the focus of a substantial amount of public attention due to the multiple villain attacks they have faced over the past school year. This attention has left Class 1-A's rivals, Class 1-B, feeling quite bitter. Desiring to prove their skills, they look forward to the opportunity that has been given to them: a set of mock battles between the students of each class. The classes are split into squads of four, each of which is tasked with capturing the other group members. The winner is the group who first secures all of the opposing team. While this sounds simple, a curveball is thrown into the mix with the inclusion of General Course Student Hitoshi Shinsou, who wishes to transfer into the Hero Course. Despite using his training with Class 1-A's homeroom teacher Shouta "Eraserhead" Aizawa to prove that he's capable of being a real hero, he is still far behind the others due to his lack of experience. However, Shinsou is determined to overcome this challenge. Thus begins the fiery competition between Class 1-A and 1-B as each tries to prove that they are superior to the other. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Season 5 of 'Boku no Hero Academia' is divisive among viewers. While some appreciate the focus on villain backstories and character development, many criticize the season for its poor pacing, filler arcs, and lack of overall progress. The first half of the season, particularly the Class 1-A vs. Class 1-B arc, is often cited as a major point of disappointment.
Strengths
- Expanded character roster
- Good emotional moments
- Villain backstories are well done
Weaknesses
- Dragged-out filler arcs
- Poor pacing/storyboarding
- Unironically lengthy exposition dumps
- Lack of meaningful progress on character development
- The story could get lost and then finds itself right when it's too late
- The show is starting to treat the audience like we're idiots