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Underdog action anime has violence, cursing, innuendo.
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My Hero Academia
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 17 parent reviews
Parents say this show is entertaining and inspiring for children aged 9 and up, emphasizing themes of hard work and perseverance. However, they should be aware of inappropriate content, including sexualization of female characters and some profanity, particularly from certain characters, which may not be suitable for younger viewers.
- age recommendations
- empowerment themes
- inappropriate content
- character issues
- positive messages
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 63 kid reviews
Kids say the show is an entertaining anime that combines superhero action with deeper themes, though it has moments of violence, mild swearing, and some sexual innuendo, primarily related to a character named Mineta, who tends to annoy viewers with his inappropriate behavior. While many appreciate the inspiring messages and character development, concerns have been raised about the portrayal of female characters and the suitability of the content for younger audiences, leading to mixed feelings on its age rating.
- inspirational messages
- character portrayal
- content concerns
- mixed age suitability
- annoying character
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What's the Story?
MY HERO ACADEMIA is about Izuku Midoriya (voiced in English by Justin Briner), a boy born with no quirk who dreams of becoming the world's greatest hero. After a chance meeting with his idol, All Might (voiced by Christopher Sabat), Midoriya inherits a powerful quirk and must learn to control his powers. Fortunately, there's a school for that! Midoriya has many challenges ahead, between powerful classmates, scheming villains, and his childhood rival Katsuki Bakugo (voiced by Clifford Chapin).
Is It Any Good?
This powered-up school drama is full of inspiring role models and surprisingly complex life lessons. My Hero Academia has a strong ensemble cast of characters, each with their own attractive qualities. Combat scenes are creative and fast-paced. Despite the fantastical setting, characters deal with realistic problems that any teen is likely to face. It's also refreshing that the adult characters are strong supporters of the kids' growth -- both physically and emotionally.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in media. How do characters throughout the show use violence to achieve their goals? How do their approaches to conflict reflect how we might handle conflict in our own lives?
How are the female characters portrayed in the show? Do they get to be as heroic as the male characters? What positive representations did you notice?
The UA students are all training to be the best heroes. How do they handle the tension between being friends and rivals with their classmates? What do they learn about teamwork, friendship, and themselves?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 3, 2016
- Cast : Justin Briner , Christopher Sabat , Clifford Chapin , Luci Christian
- Networks : Crunchyroll , Hulu
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Superheroes , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 10, 2026
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