Season 4 of My Hero Academia guided fans through the transition of power between All Might and Endeavor. Between the U.A. School Festival Arc and the Pro Hero Arc, Deku and Endeavor proved that the void left in the wake of All Might's retirement will be filled, albeit with teamwork, patience, and a bit of growth potential mixed in.
Season 5 promises to develop storylines between Deku and his classmates during the Joint Training Arc while also filling in the backstory of Heroes like Endeavor and Villains like Dabi. The future of MHA is still largely a mystery considering that the source material has still yet to wrap itself up, but here are 10 things we know already about season 5 of My Hero Academia.
10 Endeavor Is #1, But How Long Can The Flame Hero Hold Onto The Top Spot?
Ever since All Might retired back in season 3 of My Hero Academia, the rift between heroes and normal citizens of Japan has only gotten bigger. Despite years of trusting All Might with their safety, the citizens of Japan have lost a bit of trust in heroes after watching him struggle against the League of Villains and All for One.
It took an entire season for the new number 1 hero to step up and make his grand debut, but the wait was well worth it. Season 4 ends with Endeavor working with the number 2 hero, Hawks, to defeat a powerful Nomu. Endeavor may not be All Might, but his fiery Quirk is as much a visual spectacle as One For All ever was.
9 The Mind Control Hero Shinso Is Back & Ready For His Rematch With Deku
The purple-haired student of the general studies course has been trying to transfer into the Hero Program since fans were introduced to him during the Sports Festival. With a Quirk as powerful as mind control, it makes sense for Shinso to strive for the highest level of heroism.
The first match between Class 1A and Class 1B proved just how powerful Shinso can be on the battlefield. Not only is he able to control the enemy team with his voice, but he is also able to disrupt their communications with Persona Chords. Shinso may lack experience, but few members of the hero course have the experience necessary to work as a team without verbal communication. Viewers will get to see how Deku fairs against Shinso's mind control when they meet in the final matchup of the Joint Training Arc.
8 The Joint Training Arc Sets Class 1A Up Against Class 1B In Organized Team Battles
The Joint Training Arc has already fulfilled its promise of bringing intricately plotted action sequences to the screen with its first few episodes. The way Class 1B managed to counter Shinso's mind control before being overwhelmed by Sue and Kaminari, was brilliant.
Unfortunately, Shinso's inexperience was balanced out by the incredible power behind a Quirk like mind control. Though viewers won't get to see Shinso in action again until the final battle of the Joint Training Arc, the next few battles will surely match the first in terms of entertainment value.
7 The Joint Training Teams Have Been Set & The Matchups Are Already Decided
The first few episodes of season 5 have already set the tone for the rest of the Joint Training Arc. Watching Froppy, Charge Bolt, Red Riot, Anima, and Shinso face off against Vine, Gevaudan, Dragon Shroud, and Tsuburaba was as captivating as a battle between heroes can be. The following paragraph will list the remaining matchups that viewers can expect to see as the Joint Training Arc continues.
Round 2 between Class 1A and Class 1B will see Tsukuyomi, Creati, Can't Stop Twinkling, and Invisible Girl face off against Shemaje, Vantablack, Comicman, and Battle Fist. Round 3 sets Ingenium, Shoto, Tailman, and Tentacole against Rocketti, Mudman, Spiral, and Real Steel. Round 4 stakes Bakugo, Sugarman, Earphone Jack, and Cellophane against Plamo, Jack Mantis, Lizardy, and Welder. Finally, round 5 brings Grape Juice, Uravity, Pinky, and Deku to the stage to face Rule, Phantom Thief, Emily, Mines, and Shinso.
6 My Hero Academia Drops On Hulu, Crunchyroll, & Funimation Just In Time For Saturday Morning Cartoons
For readers looking to keep up with My Hero Academia week to week, the simulcast for MHA drops for premium members of Funimation and Crunchyroll on Saturday morning at 5:30 AM EST.
For those without a premium membership, new episodes drop one week later, so be careful with social media as it may contain weekly spoilers. New episodes of My Hero Academia can also be found on Hulu the same day they are released on Funimation and Crunchyroll.
5 If Season 5 Follows The Trends Set By Seasons 2 Through 4, It Will Clock In At 25 Episodes
The production team behind My Hero Academia season 5 has yet to release information on the new season's episode count, but if history repeats itself, Season 5 will run in around 25 episodes. Besides the 13-episode first season, MHA has released its seasons in 25 episode bundles.
Based on the assumption that season 5 will run for 25 episodes and taking into consideration the number of manga chapters in the Joint Training Arc, fans can expect to see a new arc explored during the second half of season 5. The Meta Liberation Army Arc is coming!
4 Season 5 Will Take A Mid-Season Break Once The Joint Training Arcs Wraps
If the last four seasons of My Hero Academia have taught fans anything, it is patience. This anime series is so captivating that it is a shame anyone ever has to wait for new content. Of course, beautiful animation is not free and fans have grown to detest unnecessary filler, so dealing with split-cour anime has become standard.
The term split-cour may sound strange, but it describes a phenomenon that has become more and more common in the contemporary age of anime. Instead of pushing out content every week, split-cour anime release the first half of a season before taking a break to wrap production on the second half. This means fans that make it through the first half of season 5 will have to wait some time before the second half is released to the public.
3 My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes' Mission Will Give MHA Fans Something To Watch While Waiting For The Second Half Of Season 5
The My Hero Academia films have done a great job of entertaining fans while limiting the impact they each have on the plot of the anime series. Both movies that have come to MHA fans prior to season 5 are so tangentially connected to the plot of the anime that some question whether they are even canon.
Regardless of whether or not the films are canon, MHA season 5 will likely start its mid-season break during the summer season, making this the perfect time for a new MHA movie to debut in theaters.
2 When Season 5 Returns From Its Mid-Season Break, Viewers Will Be Thrown Right Into The Meta Liberation Army Arc
After the first half of season 5 wraps up, the Joint Training Arc and World Heroes' Mission gives fans a bit of vigilante Deku action to fawn over, season 5 will continue in 2022 with the Meta Liberation Army Arc.
Following up the Joint Training Arc won't be easy, but fans are in for a treat when the Meta Liberation Army finally makes it on-screen to challenge the League of Villains. After watching the heroes beat each other to a pulp for half a season, viewers owe it to themselves to enjoy a bit of villain vs. villain action.
1 Season 5's English Dub Premiered On April 10th & Should Keep Pace Just A Couple Of Weeks Behind MHA Subs
Fans looking for MHA dubs will have to wait for roughly two weeks before they catch up with the subs. All things considered, this is an incredibly impressive turnaround for the English dubs.
Fans captivated by the incredible work of Chris Sabat, Justin Briner, and Colleen Clinkenbeard will have to be a bit more patient than those who are willing to keep up with subs.
0 Comments