DEKU VS MUSCULAR! | My Hero Academia Season 3 Reaction | Ep 4, "My Hero"

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2023
  • Kota is cornered by the terrifying villain Muscular, and at the last second Deku steps in to save him BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY! Bring the tissues, because it’s about to get EMOTIONAL in this epic fight to be his hero!
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  • @LettsReact
    @LettsReact  6 місяців тому +26

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    • @marshalljarnagin9370
      @marshalljarnagin9370 2 місяці тому

      19:38 to 19:54 did make me laugh quite a bit. "Enter: A lot worse." 🤣

  • @postmelons2282
    @postmelons2282 6 місяців тому +448

    This episode had me bawling, Kota and Deku's voice actors did a phenomenal job. Deku screaming at Muscular to shut up is so unlike his character, and is just showing the absolute desperation to save a child.

    • @arielmartinez94
      @arielmartinez94 6 місяців тому +36

      And it's also related to his admiration to Katcchan

    • @aquashuriken1634
      @aquashuriken1634 6 місяців тому +37

      ​@@arielmartinez94yeah they set up whenever he's desperate to win he becomes like bakugo, so this is a nice callback to that.

    • @josenaula7316
      @josenaula7316 6 місяців тому +24

      That´s the feeling of "I have to beat you" that he gets from Bakugo.

    • @iinkstain
      @iinkstain Місяць тому +2

      funnily enough, that actually was originally was deku yelling "shut the f**k up" but was later censored in translation.
      If this is inaccurate, i only say this because I have read early scans where that wording was the case, same with other scenes of bakugou. instead of saying "damn," "crap" and "bastard" he would use much more vulgar language.

  • @Marta-uv4id
    @Marta-uv4id 6 місяців тому +622

    Deku's lifelong dream came true, and he became to Kota what All Might was to him: his hero. He inspired him and changed his outlook on the world with his actions, and saved him no matter the cost. Kota saying Deku is his hero gets me incredibly emotional.

    • @darrylsanborn7758
      @darrylsanborn7758 6 місяців тому +34

      one of my fav moments

    • @acmaster9069
      @acmaster9069 6 місяців тому +22

      I actually love that deku picks up kids like pokemon cards. Chefs kiss.

    • @thetruesquad5059
      @thetruesquad5059 3 місяці тому

      Ayo? Lol​@@acmaster9069

  • @boonegrigsby
    @boonegrigsby 6 місяців тому +192

    So...I've cried a lot watching this show. This episode when Kota says, "A hero. My hero." ...destroyed.

  • @samdavis1128
    @samdavis1128 6 місяців тому +219

    That "I won't let you hurt Kota! You won't lay a hand on him" always gets me

    • @qrowing
      @qrowing 6 місяців тому +12

      Reminds me of a later moment with a certain ":)" faced, blue-eyed hero. Two more seasons to go!

    • @LorisTheUntethered
      @LorisTheUntethered 5 місяців тому +4

      I actually like this line translation and delivery less than the Japanese. The "AS IF I'D LET YOU KILL HIM" always felt more visceral

    • @samdavis1128
      @samdavis1128 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@LorisTheUntethered that's what you prefer 👌🏿👌🏿

  • @LettsReact
    @LettsReact  6 місяців тому +217

    Bring your tissues people, its about to get EMOTIONAL!

  • @Mrforever34
    @Mrforever34 6 місяців тому +124

    “Please forgive me mom I tried my best” I’m sorry all might”
    This scene gets me emotional everytime Deku was really ready to die here💔

  • @blakeverdon4492
    @blakeverdon4492 6 місяців тому +205

    I've never not cried during this episode. It's just so well done 😭

  • @justinhoward3579
    @justinhoward3579 6 місяців тому +120

    Love the contrasting expressions when Muscular was crushing Deku. Kenny with his smirk knowing whats coming and Montana looking terribly concerned. Love this season it has so much emotional weight

    • @PugsleyThePear
      @PugsleyThePear 5 місяців тому +6

      I knew what was coming and I was still terribly concerned. His arms were basically minced meat held together by his skin at that point.

  • @adagiophonk
    @adagiophonk 6 місяців тому +82

    its been years but the line "my hero" gives me chills every. single. time

    • @itjsmoove
      @itjsmoove 6 місяців тому +2

      Every…Single…Time…

  • @Orengi-kun
    @Orengi-kun 6 місяців тому +120

    Everyone crying in the comment section, but I'm here being impresed at Kenny's poker face at the end with Montana's analysis on the villains going after Bakugo. She is so smart.

  • @criticcreature2121
    @criticcreature2121 6 місяців тому +147

    Deku is and always will be one of my favorite Anime Heroes

  • @gregovaromoreno6318
    @gregovaromoreno6318 6 місяців тому +70

    Sometimes I forget (probably because the wait between seasons) that Deku is still a newby with One for All. By that time, he only had it for 3 months (maybe 4, sorry If I'm wrong) and he has defeated Stain (with a lot of help of course) and Muscular. A guy that could kill (or give a hard time to) many pro's.
    According to Gran Torino, All Might mastered the power of One for all really quickly. But Deku really put it to work

  • @salinebaseball17
    @salinebaseball17 6 місяців тому +56

    One of my favorite episodes to this day! This whole arc from start to finish is incredible!

  • @billygrayson460
    @billygrayson460 6 місяців тому +34

    That one episode that is so good that you forgot that the main character can't die in episode 4.

  • @GamerGrovyle
    @GamerGrovyle 6 місяців тому +44

    21:10 All Might has a lot more experience, He can throw multiple 100% punches without wrecking his body and he is a legend. Even people who might be able to aren't going to just seek him out because a lot of people did and a lot of people got wrecked.

    • @everburn
      @everburn 6 місяців тому +9

      Plus Allmight was a lot stronger in his heyday

    • @camil3545
      @camil3545 6 місяців тому +9

      yeah, Muscular still had to turn himself into a meatball to tank that first 100% hit, that wouldn't be enough to actually take on All Might.

    • @JamaicaZ160R1793010A
      @JamaicaZ160R1793010A 5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah. All Might is weaker but he could still beat Muscular easily.

  • @zachp.7779
    @zachp.7779 6 місяців тому +85

    Man from the reactions here, the rest of season 3 and the overhaul arc are going to be great

    • @freewritingseer
      @freewritingseer 6 місяців тому +12

      Oh god, one tissue won't be enough, Montana's gonna need a least a few boxes to get through the overhaul arc 😂

    • @NiamhJP03
      @NiamhJP03 6 місяців тому +4

      I assume it’s gonna be a similar story for season 6 aswell. I was a wreck in the last few episodes.

    • @satiramalek2572
      @satiramalek2572 6 місяців тому +12

      and ... even tho they're not the type of reactors who would play along with sympathizing with a villain's tragic backstory
      I'm sure tomura and toga's backstory is still going to break them

    • @JohnYoo39
      @JohnYoo39 6 місяців тому +6

      I'm waiting for Montana's input on S4E25 since she's had input on father figures.

    • @NiamhJP03
      @NiamhJP03 6 місяців тому +5

      @@satiramalek2572 tomura’s backstory had me in tears when I watched it

  • @damianfry2080
    @damianfry2080 6 місяців тому +11

    "Forgive me mum" really really pulls the old heart strings and tear ducts

  • @Hawk199031
    @Hawk199031 6 місяців тому +14

    There are a lot of moments in this episode that can bring on the water works, for me Deku's inner monologue apologizing to his mom gets me every time. It's a parents first and for most instinctual job to protect their kids and I think there is an instinct in kids that when we know we are in trouble/danger that alone hurts our parents in ways we don't see. In a reality where most of the population has incredible powers, and the most common "career" path is hero or villain, I'm 100% sure parents are almost always losing their minds. Deku's mom especially, she's a realist, she made the decision to quite literally destroy her only child's very fiber of being and in turn her own just because she wanted to protect him. It's even more awesome and shows how close of relationship that Deku & his mom have because at some point he forgave her for it a long time ago and understood why she did it and didn't hold her harsh but realistic words against her for the rest of their lives. Though in spite of how she may have felt as soon as Deku got accepted to UA and showed his quirk she went full support mom mode even though she very clearly was still terrified. Also the stark thought that in their final moments many heroes probably have similar thoughts, the apology to a loved one that will never be known is just uber depressing.
    Correct me if I am wrong, but I also think this is Deku's first genuine hero moment post acquiring One For All, that is not motivated by anything other than "This person I don't know needs help". It's not the girl he had an instant crush on, or his mentor in danger, or his friend attempting to fight a known hero murderer. Not just that but he went 1 million for it and I'm fairly certain Deku didn't take any recoil damage from it, just his initial smashes and defending from Muscle.

  • @aquashuriken1634
    @aquashuriken1634 6 місяців тому +19

    I might be Overthinking this but I like the visual way they show Kota being inspired by deku to accept hero society and quirks by the 2 ways he tries to save deku during the fight. The first time he didn't use his powers, and the second time he did. Because of deku showing him that quirks are not just something the heroes are using to show off, he goes from using a rock (not using his quirk) to save him, maybe showing him still holding onto his hatred of quirks and hero society, to him using his water quirk to save someone else, which could thematically represent his character growth and him being inspired by deku. Or it could just be in my head lol😋

  • @revanius2213
    @revanius2213 6 місяців тому +26

    Little surprised by the lack of reaction to Aizawa getting blasted by Dabi, also Kota was never stated to not have a quirk, he just didn't use it before.

    • @creatresscorruption802
      @creatresscorruption802 6 місяців тому +5

      He did. In the previous episode you could see the mountainside with cracks from him using his Quirk on it.

    • @johndinner4418
      @johndinner4418 6 місяців тому +9

      I think she kinda missed it tbh, like she saw it but not clear enough to see how point blank it was

    • @themadscarecrow288
      @themadscarecrow288 6 місяців тому

      i think it was more of what the first few episodes had established, which was that they tend to show signs of quirk usage in kindergarten. kota seems a bit older but still, quirks can develope late@@johndinner4418

    • @tygerchickchibi
      @tygerchickchibi 6 місяців тому +4

      I didn't notice it
      I figured he had a quirk but never thought about it further

  • @Prime_Nexus1
    @Prime_Nexus1 6 місяців тому +41

    This episode never fails to make me drop some tears. Really excited for this one!

    • @Prime_Nexus1
      @Prime_Nexus1 6 місяців тому +4

      update: I cried again.......

  • @infiniteshay8660
    @infiniteshay8660 6 місяців тому +60

    So heres your fun fact. One million percent is of course an exaggeration. Its a lot of hype from Deku hyping himself up alongside hysteric strength and adrenaline according to the author.

    • @jittercritter
      @jittercritter 6 місяців тому +16

      It’s super easy to forget that Deku is an unreliable narrator since I feel like most anime doesn’t take character mentality/bias into account when it comes to things like narration and worldbuilding, but this show definitely does. IMO that’s one of the things that makes it so engaging, especially during a fight when Deku’s internal dialogue really gets you into the story.

    • @areswilliams
      @areswilliams 6 місяців тому +3

      Yeah 1 million was basically him using 100% but even then it was all nights 100%

    • @-_-_-_-_-ImGigs-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
      @-_-_-_-_-ImGigs-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ 6 місяців тому +1

      yep, all mental motivation.

    • @ariehamm241
      @ariehamm241 4 місяці тому +3

      The real reason muscular took damage was because deku used delaware mixed with detroit. The shock wave of delaware knocked the muscle armour away, allowing detroit to hit.

  • @LettsReact
    @LettsReact  6 місяців тому +2

    Comment below your favorite moment from this episode!

  • @samdavis1128
    @samdavis1128 6 місяців тому +18

    This is definitely in my top 3 eps of the entire series

  • @bongocat737
    @bongocat737 6 місяців тому +4

    When Deku says SHUT UP DAMNIT I was rlly shocked
    If bakugou was there he’d just be like “DONT COPY MY LINE NERD”

  • @KrazeeHouse
    @KrazeeHouse 6 місяців тому +4

    I love watching along with montana, cause she latches onto those emotional moments so deeply, got me tearing up all over again

  • @Spartan-qw2tr
    @Spartan-qw2tr 6 місяців тому +9

    I love this show more then most and there are certain moments that will always hit hard for me…and the ending shot of this episode is one of them

  • @jordanalbert6211
    @jordanalbert6211 6 місяців тому +6

    This is one of my favorite episodes in this entire anime. This is my third, or fourth, time watching this episode and it's as emotional as ever and still leaves me in tears! Justin Briner really did such a good job as Deku's VA in this entire episode.

  • @zuralani1
    @zuralani1 6 місяців тому +11

    (Season 4 spoiler)
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    Is it bad that i cant wait for the infinite tearbending counter that is sure to come with all the Eri stuff (including saving her)?

  • @haku8135
    @haku8135 6 місяців тому +9

    Keep in mind that Deku can only punch ONCE at full power.
    All Might could deck this guy as many times as he wants at full power. That's the real difference between them, Muscular is especially durable. All Might isn't Saitama, his whole thing isn't defeating villains in one punch. Every one of his punches can be so powerful MOST villains WILL be defeated in one punch, but if they're specially durable, he can just punch them again with no drawback. If you think about it in terms of Health Bars, even if Muscular has a health bar of 9999, All Might can deal 5000 damage per punch, so that's still just 2 punches. Even while in his injured state, he punched the Nomu dozens of times in a very short time frame. All Might also has vastly more experience than Deku, which can be extremely helpful in taking enemies down quickly and cleanly. All Might in the same situation would have knocked him out without a scratch. Might've even saved the surrounding area from damage.

  • @knarfseven
    @knarfseven 6 місяців тому +6

    Interesting fact, this scene is great in three different languages. I'm Brazilian and I watched the original audio the first time, the second time in Brazilian Portuguese and now in English. Congratulations to the voice actors😊

    • @ZavhallaTV
      @ZavhallaTV 6 місяців тому +2

      Hello, fellow BR! Yess, MHAs dubs are GOATED! So much talented ppl involved!

    • @tygerchickchibi
      @tygerchickchibi 6 місяців тому +1

      I'll try to watch it in another language too!

  • @crandallfamily661
    @crandallfamily661 6 місяців тому +5

    This episode always will make me hysterical. This is the episode that truly made me fall in love with show.

  • @fanyilipe198
    @fanyilipe198 6 місяців тому +13

    Magne(the villain with the orange jacket and long hair) is a trans woman that unfornately never had the chance to transition and turned to villany but on the other side, tiger(from "wildwildpussycats"), is a trans man, he transitioned in thailand and he came out after joining the group but decided to stay in it. These aren't the only queer characters in this show btw.

  • @Loliston
    @Loliston 6 місяців тому +3

    I got so used to Kenny being the tearbending master that seeing Montana crying is so rewarding
    Somewhere through Attack on Titan I think she got so used to watch suffering that I was afraid that she was completely desensitized since then, even Fullmetal wasn't able to achieve this
    But I'm glad MHA was able to hit her that hard, it's awesome when a story is able to do that with us

  • @TheMadhatter1313
    @TheMadhatter1313 6 місяців тому +12

    I would love to see someone do a my hero by Foo fighters edit for this episode. Because that song often pops up in my head whenever I rewatch this episode and others like it

  • @nickgrisso1416
    @nickgrisso1416 6 місяців тому +6

    Deku says he used "100%" equal to Allmights power but its more like he did 100% of what he believed he could do especially since he uses "100%" again and muscular says its weaker then before and then "1,000,000%" later. its more like his 100% was closer to probably 30% of Allmights full strength

    • @jittercritter
      @jittercritter 6 місяців тому +1

      The way I interpreted the 1,000,000% was that maybe it’s like a multiplier system. Since One for All is the result of multiple people collecting and stacking power over decades, ‘full power’/‘100%’ probably refers to the current holder’s power, and then beyond 100% is tapping into that stored up energy?

    • @nickgrisso1416
      @nickgrisso1416 6 місяців тому +1

      @@jittercritter thats possible but i think its just deku still learning the full capabilitys of his powers. as we saw in the end of the last season allmight destroyed a whole city without really trying. and i dont think deku was at that point yet

  • @Wezt334
    @Wezt334 6 місяців тому +3

    7:32 “so why are they better? It’s called screen time Kendo and we need some!!!”

  • @baylaust
    @baylaust 6 місяців тому +5

    3 seasons later, this is still probably in my Top 3 episodes of the whole series.

  • @jdawg_bsg
    @jdawg_bsg 2 місяці тому +1

    After finishing this season the first time, I took a break from the show for a while. Recently, in order to properly catch up for the nee seasons, I rewatched season 1 episode 1 to the end of season 3. Rewatching this episode years later, and having a much better understanding of the show and meaning of this fight, it ending up being almost even more impactful to me than it did the first time. Now that I was actually invested in the story, this episode elevated from ‘aw that’s sweet’ to ‘holy shit I’m actually crying’.

  • @Emre.55
    @Emre.55 6 місяців тому +5

    This was my favourite reaction yet from you guys and it's honestly the only right way to react to this episode - crying your heart out lol I've watched this fight so many times that I lost count, but it still gets me teared up every single time. The way Deku desperately tries to save this little child, while poor Kota slowly starts to understand what a true hero is and what his parents really died for - absolutely beautiful.
    This episode is the perfect proof that even the most cliche stories can still be absolutely amazing if you do them right, which is also a great way to describe MHA as a whole.

  • @aisukage1990
    @aisukage1990 6 місяців тому +3

    I have seen this scene many times, I knew exactly what was coming. Yet, my eyes still teared up watching it. It gets me everytime.

  • @benhendricks8404
    @benhendricks8404 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm just glad to watch along with Montana who is sobbing just as hard as I am. Beautiful episode. Where's Kenny with MY tissue???

  • @ThatGuyyy1
    @ThatGuyyy1 6 місяців тому +2

    Still one of my favorite episodes of the entire show. Honestly wasn't sure how I'd feel about this dubbed, but it was done really well. Definitely cried again hahaha loved your reaction.

  • @arielmartinez94
    @arielmartinez94 6 місяців тому +2

    Man. Of course I start crying as soon as the tear bending counter first pops up, My Hero Academia just doesn't miss, no matter how many times I see this episode

  • @jackwitt7430
    @jackwitt7430 6 місяців тому +8

    Season 4 Part 1 is going to be painful to watch. Montana's reactions are going to be so good but so heartbreaking.

  • @rolas0912
    @rolas0912 5 місяців тому +2

    I cried both, watching the anime and reading the manga for this one because the line in the episode was "Boku no Hero" and I just found it so damn poetic when the tittle of the series is applied with context... Even though that part is not that poetic on the dubb, it keeps being such an emotional scene.

  • @echonvoid
    @echonvoid 2 місяці тому +1

    I agree with all the sentiment of this episode. It solidified this show as one of my favorites (especially as a teacher whose mama bear instincts have thankfully never had to be unleashed but sits waiting just under the skin)
    But I just wanna say thank you to Gabe for all the focus on the cats; they are glorious and I adore all the close up shots and movie the show bubble around them. All hail the mighty Gabe and the (wild, wild)pussycats!

  • @pedanticperson1149
    @pedanticperson1149 6 місяців тому +4

    Re: What are the chances that it would be the villain that ended his parents? Given this is anime/manga we're talking about I'd have put it at least at a 75% chance at least, if not now then at some point in the series.

  • @LiquidusSnakeX
    @LiquidusSnakeX 6 місяців тому +4

    I dont cry easily but this fkin episode every time.

  • @theodorelandryiii9281
    @theodorelandryiii9281 2 місяці тому +1

    A lot of people talking about Deku crying in the fandom, but this kid has the 2nd or 3rd strongest quirk in the verse and had for less than the year. He's damn near a savant to get it to this usability at this point.

  • @freefallcos801
    @freefallcos801 6 місяців тому +40

    The fight between Tiger and big sis Magne is very symbolic. These are 2 trans characters that come from completely different walks of life. Tiger got his surgery in another country and has been safely allowed to transition while facing minimal discrimination. Big sis comes from the exact opposite of that. She’s a villain whether that be from societal biases or just convenience. Whether she wants to medically transition or not she can’t even afford to make that decision. It’s a bit on the nose but I personally loved how Horikoshi depicted these two.

    • @OffbrandMC
      @OffbrandMC 6 місяців тому +4

      Isn't Tiger just a buff guy in a catgirl outfit? That would make the most sense

    • @ryan.4841
      @ryan.4841 6 місяців тому +10

      ​@OffbrandMC he's a trans man, i don't think it's acknowledged in the anime but in his manga character profile it says he transitioned in thailand

    • @OffbrandMC
      @OffbrandMC 6 місяців тому +1

      @@ryan.4841 man, so confusing. Imma just go back to overanalyzing fight scenes

    • @TheHaloDudes
      @TheHaloDudes 5 місяців тому +5

      @@OffbrandMC nah its not confusing at all you just dont want to accept it lol.

    • @wickeli
      @wickeli 6 днів тому +1

      @@TheHaloDudesI mean it is a bit confusing when they are both being called him and her in this thread so kinda hard to tell

  • @jaceclarke6139
    @jaceclarke6139 6 місяців тому +4

    This was the episode that made me “fall in love” with Midoriya as a character

  • @eddiewalter6003
    @eddiewalter6003 6 місяців тому +1

    Damn Kenny, that intro set up was so cinematic

  • @taiming2208
    @taiming2208 6 місяців тому +1

    easily one if not the best scene in this show... not because the fight was anything special, more because its was such a powerful moment. i love it.

  • @Atrop1ne
    @Atrop1ne 6 місяців тому +2

    If I recall, this was the highest rated episode of MHA when it came out.

  • @Kaempfdog
    @Kaempfdog 6 місяців тому +13

    Tiger: You’re not plus ultra yet!
    Deku: Oh trust me you don’t need to tell me how that’s going to go.
    This episode is one of the MAJOR ones of the show. And obviously it’s got details through the roof. And considering this is the equivalent of Deku running into a brick wall until it LITERALLY caves to him is definitely saying something. (And I agree with that philosophy on many occasions. There might be a way over, under, or around but why would I do that if I can keep walking and make a new option?)
    Monoma is the only member of Class B to fail. And I can probably think of how that happened fast. Class B went through the same finals designs as Class A. And Class B hasn’t had any attacks or notable issues throughout their background appearances…y’know. Except Monoma basing his whole combat strategy around being a prick and needlessly practicing that OUT of combat. So he had to have been the only target of Class B. And I’ll just assume his opponent was Vlad King. Won’t say exactly how I assume he failed but if you know Vlad’s quirk, you can imagine the EXACT result if Monoma faced him.
    And while there is the mastermind AFO helping instruct the villains, we all know that there’s no such thing as all knowing all seeing. He got intel. And so did the villains because they sure as heck knew the itinerary to make such actions. And of course the 1st thing you need to do are take the most powerful heroes off the table. Pixie-Bob could make mince-meat of every villain here with her quirk. And Eraserhead is ALWAYS among the biggest threats to villains because he DISARMS THEM. The League sure as heck won’t make the exact same mistakes as Season 1. Even if they don’t agree on how the plan should be under the same rules. (Courtesy of Stain)
    Deku by the same token makes sure not to repeat the mistakes of Hosu and actually notifies pro heroes what his intentions are. But that doesn’t mean that his circumstances can’t force him into the events today.
    Also we run into a really fun consistency of which characters force themselves to be more active and which ones are taken off the table. In missions like these they often try to take the most helpful kids off the table for the missions. Notice Shiozaki and Honenuki from Class B are taken off the table. Those 2 are the strongest in Class B and would be BROKEN solving the villain situations. Few of the villains have counters for these kids and if in the field would have all this solved in much shorter spans. Notice who else? Iida and Mineta are ordered away from the scene immediately. 2 other characters hard to counter and could stop several of the villains if they are on the field. (Sorry Ojiro and probably Koda, but I think the two of you are heavy disadvantage more than advantage) Always keep an eye on who is on or off the field because there’s always a reason. Haha. The biggest one missing from the field is Ragdoll. Not shown to be off the board, but missing and lost a LOT of blood. The chances of her being another targeted pro is QUITE high.
    Muscular is basically a giant wild card not just to the heroes because of his extreme violence but also the villains. He was tucked off to the side to prevent people from escaping essentially and obviously THRIVES on action. For a guy who got his eye knocked out by water blasts, he sure isn’t wary about unexpected quirks. And he is CHATTY. He reveals a target without a care instead of finding them 1st. I mean…not stupidly because the 1st thing he does is break Deku’s left arm and slam him into a rock crater after breaking his phone. Deku is ALREADY out of options. Muscular is obviously a sadist as his main villain trait. So he and Shigaraki have SOMETHING in common. He wants to just spread as much pain as possible. No need for manipulation, he just wants to literally torture people and torment them as they go out. Even if he has the same tone as a bully grown up into an even worse piece of crap.
    Deku thinks he used 100% the same as All-Might, but I also don’t try to take much stock in the words of the concussed (he took a boulder to the head) and also…y’know. Kota would have been flung a HECK of a lot farther since Muscular doesn’t have shock absorbtion and even THAT didn’t stop the literal field of wind no one could stand near in season 1. So there’s more evidence of the split of OFA.
    There’s also a LOT happening in that final move too. Deku uses his fried right arm twice because his left is TWISTED broken. If he used that arm, let’s say he wouldn’t have kept it attached to the rest of him. And he STILL found a way to get momentum by picking himself up using BOTH broken arms and using his 1,000,000% punch. Muscular used every muscle fiber to cushion the explosion for it too and it tore through ALL of it when his 1st 100% didn’t. Needless to say but 1,000,000% is impossible and meant to be a battle cry since All-Might’s prime I calculate at 120,000% max. (And not Mach 15,000 over All-Might’s Prime Mach 1800. Deku, Muscular, Kota, and the entire camp and mountain range are still intact) But it WAS a heck of a lot more than his last 100% punch. I won’t say why but I do know exactly how much. He used 125% and stockpiled more energy into the attack. Moving up from Deku’s usual Mach 1.5 to Mach 1.875. Doesn’t seem like much but it is almost 300 mph faster and packing greater force.
    Deku is MESSED UP though. His arms are fried, he was shoved into a crater, suffered SEVERAL concussions. And Detroit is not in Delaware Deku. Probably another sign this kid is NOT doing well for someone I imagine knows better for his All-Might love even if he’s never been to America.
    Despite ALL that he did completely redefine selfless to Kota. Here’s a kid who punched Deku where the sun don’t shine, and not only took responsibility for his safety but wanted to help resolve his family issues, catch him from falling with his TEETH, and was willing to get crushed to death saving this kid from a man that that has caused him severe trauma. Not for clout, not for praise, but because he could. So much to the point Kota wanted to make his own sacrifice by protecting Deku where he could. He couldn’t fathom those that would make such a terrifying decision but now knows Deku, his parents, and yes the Pussycats (and hopefully especially Mandalay because bless that woman for taking him for those 4.) Heroes exist and even Muscular acknowledged he was likely a real one thinking Deku wasn’t as deluded as he figured. And Kota’s looking at the likely most selfless person he will EVER meet.
    What an episode. Unfortunately that’s just ONE obstacle of the evening. Muscular might not even be the biggest gun of the League.

    • @teamg9
      @teamg9 6 місяців тому +4

      Deku calls it Delaware Detroit Smash because he uses a Delaware Smash (to blast away the muscle fibres grabbing his hand) and then a Detroit Smash immediately after.

    • @Kaempfdog
      @Kaempfdog 6 місяців тому +3

      @@teamg9 so he TRIPLE fried his arm there. Interesting. Never knew. He made it look like all one shove. It just sounded crazy so I chocked up his DEFINITE concussion.

    • @teamg9
      @teamg9 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Kaempfdog Yeah, he really messed himself up here. It's not immediately obvious that he is doing two smashes there because you don't see his fingers flicking out for the Delaware Smash in the anime so it looks like the muscle fibres are blasted away in the same way Deku's clothes are when using 100%, but in the manga it is a bit clearer that the force is coming from his clenched fist opening to a splayed hand for a Delaware Smash with all four fingers and thumb (as opposed to the one finger shots against Todoroki in the Sports Festival).

    • @Kaempfdog
      @Kaempfdog 6 місяців тому +1

      @@teamg9 thanks for the elaboration! I didn’t get access to the manga til later down the line. I started reading around the Season 5 manga.

    • @johndinner4418
      @johndinner4418 6 місяців тому

      Funny to think about how Monoma failed if they were teams of 2. Meaning they did beat the teacher, it was just Monoma who didn't do anything. Probably means he was paired with someone with a quirk he couldn't copy?

  • @user-mc2xu9wx4c
    @user-mc2xu9wx4c 3 місяці тому +1

    Bro the first time i started watching this fight i thought deku was actually gonna die, I wonder how deku managed to survive and even carry kota on his back with him

  • @freemovies411
    @freemovies411 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for not pausing anywhere during that awesome scene because I was tearbending right there with you all omg.

  • @OfficialMageHD
    @OfficialMageHD 6 місяців тому +1

    Kota: A hero
    Montana putting the pieces together: Oh no
    Kota: My hero
    Montana tearbending counter: A lot

  • @Samgreen90
    @Samgreen90 6 місяців тому +1

    (At 16:46) And of course on the defense, his left arm is already broken. Meaning he's probably going to have to "overdo" it.

  • @joshd919
    @joshd919 6 місяців тому

    You guys have the best reaction to this episode because you kept all the good parts in.

  • @Hawkcam1996
    @Hawkcam1996 25 днів тому

    When I first watched this episode, I just assumed that “the list” was a list of people they expected to fight

  • @charlesisbell6561
    @charlesisbell6561 Місяць тому +1

    The way I stopped and said what when she asked how this loser hadn’t beat all might what a crazy question

  • @haydenberends3905
    @haydenberends3905 6 місяців тому +1

    That's probably the longest period of silence I've ever seen from you guys on this channel . . .

  • @kodyturner5018
    @kodyturner5018 6 місяців тому +1

    Man watching this yall is like watching it again for the first time ! Awesome you guys !

  • @starvein8841
    @starvein8841 6 місяців тому +1

    One of those episodes where you know you're watching peak anime as it unfolds, like the Deku vs Todoroki episode

  • @PearseNation
    @PearseNation 6 місяців тому

    Kota was practicing his quirk up there before. They briefly show that spot on the cliff last episode.

  • @WildMadDawg
    @WildMadDawg 6 місяців тому

    Such a great episode! I also cry every time I watch this. Also, are you two planning on watching the movies?

  • @championdefender9062
    @championdefender9062 6 місяців тому

    This episode never ceases to make me cry. It's so emotional. 😭😭

  • @knarfseven
    @knarfseven 6 місяців тому

    Sometimes I watch this episode again and again and the feeling that something incredible happened there is still there.

  • @nightsxgames
    @nightsxgames 5 місяців тому

    Jumped in just to see the moment again - still brings a tear to my eyes... This is the moment MHA set itself apart... and it just gets better from here.

  • @bel410la
    @bel410la 6 місяців тому

    I love this episode, the scene when Kota calls him his Hero is very sweet, It always makes me tear up.

  • @BradShadowDog
    @BradShadowDog 6 місяців тому +1

    Love this episode! My friend told me about this fight. But I'm glad he did b/c he explained the ending which can be a little confusing so i knew what was coming and was looking forward to seeing it. I cried so hard i couldn't open my eyes i wss so emotional.

  • @RuokQt
    @RuokQt 6 місяців тому

    I remember this episode coming out and me watching it on loop, tearing and getting chocked up with every single watch. Deku getting absolutely destroyed and still going all in into Muscular, going as far as apologizing to his mom - which was such a heartbreaking, human moment, reminding us he's also just a kid who has a worried mom at home to whom he promised to take care of himself - and even apologizing to his mentor Allmight, then obviously Kota using his quirk - his parents' quirk! - to have his own hero moment and fight back, inspiring Deku to give it one final go, who then inspires Kota back by getting rid of Muscular UGH SO GOOD I'm right there with you Montana and Kenny, the emotions in this episode, the writing the VAs, everything is such a punch to the heart in the best way possible and no one's eyes can stay dry after that

  • @donovanjones2794
    @donovanjones2794 6 місяців тому

    I forgot how much I loved this episode, and the ending is one of my favorites

  • @MeatSim9
    @MeatSim9 6 місяців тому +1

    Haven't watched the full vid yet, so it might not even come up, but really appreciative that Kenny has already seen this, as a lot of reactors see Muscular and start theorizing about him being Bakugo's dad or relative just by how he looks.

  • @mlh1367
    @mlh1367 6 місяців тому +2

    I cry everytime I watch this fight. Literally. Just cried again

  • @supermoogle07
    @supermoogle07 6 місяців тому +1

    I never made the connection before. A Ozawa and Vlad tell the kids that to get stronger you need to rip your muscles so they can grow back stronger and Deku had to LITERALLY get way stronger to rip muscles this episode.

  • @alixdesnor9037
    @alixdesnor9037 6 місяців тому

    Deku just inspiring another person and changing Kota views on heroes and super society. I feel like it being the villian that kill his parents just cemented the change in Kota mind. Didn't realize the pussy cats' heroes names were cat breeds is interesting.

  • @wasted-potential
    @wasted-potential 6 місяців тому

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who mistakingly thought Kota had his quirk awakening at the end there. I too missed all the signs that he's been out there practicing his quirk in secret

  • @Jayakrishnantr5217
    @Jayakrishnantr5217 6 місяців тому +6

    If you didnt shed a tear to this you ain't a real MHA fan. You guys passed the test! ❤

  • @UltimateOatesVideos
    @UltimateOatesVideos 6 місяців тому

    Always appriciate the dedicated cat reacts window

  • @vanible5635
    @vanible5635 6 місяців тому +1

    The 1 million percent wasn’t actually 1 million percent btw it was actually just him temporarily pushing past his limits. If he went past 1 million he wouldn’t have a arm left

  • @lolsteelz
    @lolsteelz 5 місяців тому

    21:04 Because All Might can throw that 100% Deku just did every single punch and movement. Not just 1, and then his arm is shattered.

  • @jasmine9581
    @jasmine9581 5 місяців тому

    3:57 I love him and this just amuses me instead of her reaction
    4:49 i meant you can still recount his 2x25 intro
    (Wait wait he didnt know then)
    7:40 I mean Monoma said smth similar, but saltier "just bc they fought some villains"
    Class 1A mentality...aw it almost takes away from whatever Tetsutetsu gets to do tonight bc thatll almost just credit 1A instead of a 1B student doing a thing
    Mhmm same name-- Izuku in jp calls them Water Hose instead of the Water Hose heroes _why is Genshin crashing_
    12:30 you can answer that, since Dabi said it this episode
    Well "could've" cause this is weeks or months behind
    13:08 I love that they startle the same way (same speaking style/conjugation, startle -- just tones)
    Katsuki's fight smile
    I mean this is the 3rd time we've seen him- I figured she just didnt think it was worth a comment
    Magnuh instead of Magne~
    18:29 doing what they want*
    it's still going up but...I mean 😅
    Tell her about 1mil
    Oh timestamps arent working
    30:38 wait wait
    You pointed it out to her last episode, so I thought...?
    31:22 theories... but the post incident thing covers it
    I should chill

  • @giocommentary
    @giocommentary 6 місяців тому

    23:55 isn't this the first time we see this animation with Deku? :P
    its really interesting rewatching the series with you guys and catching things i didn't notice before that make more sense/explain themselves now ^^

  • @DeltaDrifter2201
    @DeltaDrifter2201 6 місяців тому

    You guys must have misunderstood the quirk thing with Kota. Kota had already developed his water quirk. The dent in the mountain rocks that they showed at the end of the previous scene where he yells at Deku is to show he has used his quirk even if its just him lashing out in anger or sadness. He didn't bloom late or anything similar to that. The importance was that he used it to try to help Deku despite having such hatred for heroes and quirks. He decided he was going to try and become a hero in that moment even if it was for nothing. That gave Deku the motivation and the slip up on muscular's part where he could give it one final smash. It also wasn't a 1 million percent smash. It was him "going beyond plus ultra" and pushing his body past his limits like people do with adrenaline rushes in crisis situations. I guess I can't expect too much from bernie sander fans though.

  • @Jchomze
    @Jchomze 6 місяців тому

    the vanguard action squad ost goes SO hard

  • @satiramalek2572
    @satiramalek2572 6 місяців тому +5

    GOD, I LOVE DEKU SO MUCH

  • @ginhill1349
    @ginhill1349 6 місяців тому +1

    btw is there a way to add english subs even if its english dub ? that way it's easier to hear what the characters are saying

  • @willis2017
    @willis2017 5 місяців тому

    "what's dobby's deal?" well you see dobby is a house elf in the harry potter universe 🤣

  • @kelonpie
    @kelonpie 6 місяців тому +16

    Kenny and Montana... Fun fact:
    Izuku does not claim that he's using One For All at 1,000,000%, it's only the fighting spirit of Izuku's way to shout his feelings toward this unusual strength in an emergency. This was that the author said.
    And i as mention in the last MHA reaction about Tiger being transgender hero, Big Sis Magne is a transgender woman, born a man and possibly in the still process of her transitioning into woman. This making her the second confirmed transgender character in the series.

  • @gorlithia
    @gorlithia 6 місяців тому +2

    Didn't know Reiner crossed over

  • @grayj2125
    @grayj2125 6 місяців тому

    the voice acting in this episode always blows me away. Mha truly has an incredible sub and dub as someone who has watched both.

  • @h0bb1t322
    @h0bb1t322 6 місяців тому

    that first wrong counter had me laughing so hard

  • @Samgreen90
    @Samgreen90 6 місяців тому +2

    (At 14:46) You want to know the messed up part? This villain with the shades… a girl!

  • @vitornadai2140
    @vitornadai2140 6 місяців тому

    Where did you get that was kota quirk first manifesting?

  • @samuellyman8242
    @samuellyman8242 6 місяців тому +3

    Did Kota have a quirk awakening or did he always have it and just didn’t want to use it? By that I mean did he know he had it already but chose not to use it? I understand that quirks develop at around 5 years old if I remember correctly. I don’t remember it being explained in the anime. I honestly could have missed something so if anyone knows, just let me know.
    Edit: Thinking back on it, I suppose that it’s safe to assume that Kota never actually tried to use his quirk until that moment.

    • @teamg9
      @teamg9 6 місяців тому +5

      Kota already had his quirk. In the previous episode you can see that the rock wall has been eroded from him practising.

    • @catrasuperiority5013
      @catrasuperiority5013 6 місяців тому

      @@teamg9 what? i thought that was foreshadowing muscular because it looked like it had been punched in

    • @nuhrii3449
      @nuhrii3449 6 місяців тому

      no, he always had a quirk, he just didnt get heroes as he saw them as showing off, i dont remember if the sub mentions quirks specifically, i guess you could extrapolate quirks

    • @teamg9
      @teamg9 6 місяців тому

      @@catrasuperiority5013 That doesn't make any sense. The wall couldn't have been punched in because Muscular hadn't arrived yet.

  • @tygerchickchibi
    @tygerchickchibi 6 місяців тому

    I was wondering when the tissues were coming 😢
    I felt Montana's feels too. Its been a while since I've experienced this episode.