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My Hero Academia Vol 1

SCORE: 67

Noah is all into My Hero Academia. He enjoys the anime, and has clothing with the characters from the show on them. I saw the manga and thought he might be interested in it. That is why I purchased My Hero Academia Vol 1. Noah has been reading One Piece manga so I thought he would be all over this manga. Thus far Noah has not even looked at My Hero Academia Vol 1. I decided to go ahead and read it for a review. It is interesting to go back to the beginning of this franchise after seeing so much of the anime.

We meet Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia Vol 1. He is a young man who wants to be a hero so badly. Both of his parents have quirks so it should be a slam dunk. Unfortunately for Izuku he has no quirk. Around eighty percent of the population in this fantasy world have some quirk. For those that do not know a quirk is a super power. All Might is the number one hero in My Hero Academia Vol 1. All Might is looking for his successor. All Might sees Midoriya rush in to save someone even though he has no powers. He makes his decision.

There is one really gross thing in My Hero Academia Vol 1. Izuku must eat one of the hairs of All Might to gain the power. The power is passed along from person to person. My Hero Academia Vol 1 does not get into it but the power grows stronger with each person. There is also violence, bad language, and blood within My Hero Academia Vol 1. It certainly earns it thirteen and older only rating. Some people with powers pick on the quirkless kid because they abuse their power. A sad testament to how many people in our world act as well.

Midoriya goes on a tough training regiment to be able to hold the power of All Might. He then must take the exam to get into the school. He uses the power to save someone else. In the process it messes up his own body quite badly. Other characters comment that it is like he is not used to his power. They are completely accurate in their assessment. Izuku must continue to train to learn his power and how to regulate it.

My Hero Academia Vol 1 is a decent read with some nice artwork here and there. Katsuki Bakugo sets himself up as the obstacle Izuku must overcome in My Hero Academia Vol 1. He does stand up to him thankfully.
- Paul

Graphics: 59%
Writing: 70%
Replay/Extras: 69%
Story: 79%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%

System: Manga
Publisher: Viz Media
Author: Kohei Horikoshi
Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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