My Hero Academia has been one of the most popular current running anime titles for years, which remains the case for the foreseeable future. However, with Season 5 having already explored two very intriguing arcs, what comes next might be the most interesting yet.
During the many adventures in the series, viewers have followed the exploits of protagonists like All Might, Deku, Bakugo, Ochaco, Tsuyu, Aizawa, and more. While there have been many excellent arcs for villainous characters, the spotlight generally tends to remain on the heroes, hence the title of the series.
This week's arc looks to flip the formula on its head with My Villain Academia. Hitting Funimation in less than a week, the newest arc will explore Curious, Re-Destro, Skeptic, Twice, Dabi, Tomura Shigaraki, and Himiko Toga, some of the most popular villains the show has visited.
A very long image, there is a lot to unpack here, and much of it is explained in the official press release for the event. The statement from Funimation was released today and reads as follows.
Culver City, California (August 16, 2021) – The students of U.A. High School have endured many trials in their Pro Hero training in My Hero Academia Season 5 this summer. But now the League of Villains will have their turn in the upcoming, action-packed “My Villain Academia" arc, featuring the Meta Liberation Army, beginning August 21st on Funimation, simulcast in English subtitles, with dub versions coming just weeks after!
The League of Villains is dead broke and getting nowhere fast. All For One’s enormous bodyguard Gigantomachia arrives to pulverize them into shape. But before they’re back on their feet, the sinister Meta Liberation Army, led by Re-Destro, comes out of the woodwork to destroy the League and anyone who tries to regulate Quirks.
This multi-episode arc is dedicated to the bad guys, old and new, of My Hero Academia and will be an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride, including Himiko Toga in a bloody showdown and new insights into Tomura Shigaraki’s tortured past. What secrets will the League of Villains unlock within themselves as they clash against their greatest opponents yet?
What do you guys think? Are you excited to further explore the villains of My Hero Academia, or do you prefer the focus to remain as the title of the series states?
Regardless of your thoughts, check out the Season 5 trailer for My Hero Academia below, and be sure to share your thoughts in the usual spot!
The rivalry between Class 1-A and Class 1-B heats up in a joint training battle. Eager to be a part of the hero course, brainwashing buff Shinso is tasked with competing on both sides. But as each team faces their own weaknesses and discovers new strengths, this showdown might just become a toss-up.
The My Villain Academia arc of My Hero Academia hits Funimation on August 21st.