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Me at the beginning of this arc:"I dont care about these two, just get back to the main characters" Me at the end of the arc:"Gentle......please dont go"
Ryan Shelbaugh So true. I started the arc thinking "oh here come another pair of trashy Shounen joke villains" and ended it with "GENTLE, YOU ARE THE MANLIEST MAN TO EVER WALK THE EARTH! I SALUTE YOU!"
That's why I don't think he's cut out to be a villain. He has a hero's heart. But society failed him and basically forced him to be a villain. Personally I think he should take another crack at being a hero with La Brava as his sidekick. They could do a lot of good.
I like how izuku mentions the fight against gentle was probably the hardest fight for him, not because the fight in itself was tough, but rather he saw himself in gentle.
But what did he learn from it? He just went back to being normal tbh. which I don't like. He should've been developed by this fight. Like realising not all criminals are bad, and some of them are honestly good. But I get it, he only saw himself in Gentle, and he knew almost nothing about Gentle and La brava, but it still should've developed him more. All he did was get more confident after this arc. It's almost as if Gentle was wasted...
I would not say that. I believe layer in the series, Deku will confront a criminal who is misguided and be reminded of Gentle. He will try and talk him down and convince him to turn himself in. Just because it is not brought up does not mean it is forgotten. People forgot about Ragdoll but her quirk plays a big role in the current arc.
Oh wow, I forgot she was 21. When I first read the chapters, I thought she had just gotten out of school and just made the legal age of 18. Her being 21 is definitely better, though.
Not just a tea shop but a hero agency. Like they treat it as a tea shop but people come down to ask for help as well. They also can have wierd heroes that dont fit in like the black bulls in black clover.
Not gonna lie. Hated these two at first. But as the Arc went on, i started to 'get it', and I started to feel kinda bad for them, so when they got off, basically scott free, I was actually rather happy, mean we might see them again later. Plus, having the cops pretty much let them go with the promise they will reform was just great to see as Gental and La Brava aren't really 'villians', so much as they where 'lost'. Which is a good leason for Deku to learn as well. 'some times it's not just the civilians that need saving."
Which if you think about it is very reminiscent of the concept all might had to learn the hard way about shigaraki being related to his mentor. All might didn't even think that a villian needed to be saved. This kinda writing is why my hero will go down in the history books as one of the best animes ever.
@@Exel3nce Let's be honest, Gentle and La Brava's first impression gave off a very Team Rocket/Box Ghost vibe with their villainous approach. I was believing they were going to be recurring joke villains for Deku and some of the other students to fight, causing mild annoyances with their goofy crimes, trying to be taken seriously. But as the arc went on, I was pleasantly surprised by their backstory and motive, showing so much dimension to the pair; and their quirks too, both can be pretty broken if used correctly (making anything elastic, automatic power boost using love), making them actually competent in a serious fight.
i mean. heros and villians arent just people. doing stuff. if you support that,they are heros. if you dont then they are villians. it was the same with stain. since his nice efforts to pufiefy the heros again fall on deaf ears he was like "okay...lets do it the hard why....by KILLING all that opose my ideal."
You forgot to mention La Brava is a computer GENIUS, bypassing U.A.'s entire cyber defense, all on her own. (We all know Gentle didn't help any, he can't even open a file).
Not to mention Gentle and La Brava is a sorely needed addition to mha's rogue's gallery. If this manga is a love letter to comics, I feel like it really needs to prop up the rogue's gallery outside of the league of villains.
This. I understand how important the league is to the story, but every other villain we got had something to do with the League. What I really thought would be unique would be a villain with a quirk like half of Fat Gum's, absorb the attack and then send it back almost twice as strong. Imagine that against Deku or Bakugou. Heck, even Kirishima with his Unbreakable mode.
@@maniacaal Technically, one kid in 1-B has something similar to that where he can double the impact of something he's touched or something like that. It would've been cool to see the limitations and general usage of this kind of power more than it's already been shown (in the manga)
Yes,not trying to put effort don't make sense seeing how long he was trying...someone that is not willing to put effort would just go to Violence...Gentle could had become a true villan...but he wanted to be him. I really hope that he can managed to become one of the most importants figures in the future.
I totally agree. It's just a hard fact of life that sometimes you can give everything you've got and it will still go south. I loved that Deku recognized Gentle as a path he too might have gone down if not for AllMight etc. It's like how Naruto viewed Gaara when they first combatted each other. Few are born bad...they are sometimes unwittingly sculpted into it and luckily for Gentle and LaBrava their real hearts showed in that they *didn't* actually seriously harm anyone.
@@suburbohemian Few are born bad? No one is born "bad". Everyone is shaped entirely by their environment, down to what they think and the way they see the world. No one is born in society's definition of "evil".
Well doesn't the "lack of effort" part make a little bit of sense though? It did seem like all he thought of was he could become a pro hero instantly. Yet he failed 4 times. He only cared about shining but it bit him straight in the butt. But he really wasn't good enough *at the time* but it seemed during his time as a villain he mastered it. He did somewhat lack effort but he was good enough(Personally) but if he practiced he probably could've made whatever was elastic more bigger he probably would have caught that guy before that hero even jumped. So to sum it up. I think he just somewhat lacked effort and he wasn't good enough at the time. I dunno this is just my opinion if anyone here has any other ideas I'd love to hear your opinions.
Even though Stain, All for One, The Eight Precepts and even Shigaraki are all more on the epic nature and really cool, I think Gentle is the best antagonistic character in MHA so far.
stain is fucking boring, jfc. and shigaraki is just, i cant stand him. the way he talks pisses me off and just makes me want to skip some pages. like holy fucking shit, just shut the fuck up already
@@aldenmcgrath9722 your tastes are extremely weird. Won't say they're wrong cause your tastes are what they are but finding Stain "boring" is pretty out there
I agree a lot. Gentle and La Brava are really well done because they are some of the most human and relatable characters in a series full of relatable struggles. Even their quirks reflect that as Gentle just wants to be recognized but ends up just getting in the way, and La Brava is a naturally hyper emotional person and wants to support someone she's attached to, but her love *actually* boosts someone. Yet because of that people get overwhelmed by her attachment nature and shun her out of being a productive member of society. And all Gentle ever wants to truly do is make La Brava proud and build a future with them that won't fall apart. Id argue its more relatable and well written then most things of a similar idea
@@lucaspinheiro9822 Not who you were asking but man I don't know how the heroes can ever take him down without serious casualties. He can decay dozens of people with a single touch of all of this fingers to just one of them, and his destruction is on the level of All For One, even higher since he has to turn off his power so he doesn't end up decaying himself. His backstory was cool. The way he killed his parents because his father was the worst parent ever since their mom left and died soon after, that gave me chills. Sad for his pupper, but hey. When you get your own parents-hands, a new name, and a godlike villain daddy what're you going to do, whine? Ha ha. But for serious now that they've confirmed the doctor that said Deku was quirkless is the same one who treated All For One and who cultivates the Nomu, we know that Deku had his quirk taken. It had to have been something better than his parents (telekinesis, fire breathing) to be worth taking, and hear me out on this: It was super regeneration. Think about it- it wouldn't have manifested entirely, so it would be unclear that it was his quirk, and it would have been fairly weak to begin with, so it wouldnt heal him so quickly. That was the way AFO got a hold of Super Regeneration which they gave to the Nomu and had fight All Might. A fitting end to All Might, given that it was his successor's quirk.
My soul is being torn to shreds. These two are the most wholesome pair I’ve ever seen. Horikoshi, how does this mad lad make such brilliant characters, heroes or villains.
It's not brilliance, so much as it is drawing from the personal pitfalls and depressing aspects of life, failed dreams, and failed goals and putting them into characters. Taking actual issues and placing them in fantastical settings.
@The Quality Comedian Yeah I think Horikoshi made a mistake by making them so wholesome and lovable. Because they're meant to be an homage to the cheesy forgotten villains of the Silver Age like that stilts villain from Daredevil or the Polka-Dot Man. Yet with their wholesome relationship, sympathetic backstories and the fact that they gave Deku one Hell of a fight, I don't think they'll be forgotten by the fandom for a looooooooooong time.
finally...finally someone explains the reasons these characters are a gem, like I have a friend that directly said gentle is dumb but I think he didn't saw all the things that he is and specifically did by saving La Brava, like this arc was really was like so impactful since it also was important for deku since he learned that even if he wants it or not, he will step in others dreams so he can become the greatest hero
You know, each new arc MHA makes me respect its author even more, there is just a humanity and an understanding of modern society in his work you just don't see in older manga. Don't misunderstand me, I fucking love Jojo and One Piece and Berserk and all those wonderful ancient series. But you can see, particularly in One Piece, that the mangakas grew up and started writting for an audience in a specific period. Basically what I am trying to say is I am amazed nobody did the youtube villain celebrity before, it is just such a simple and neat concept
This is the true progression of themes. People keep saying its ripping off other stories when in truth Horijoshi uses MHA to pay homage to his inspirations growing uo and exploring beyond Plus Ultra.
As a huge One Piece and Jojo fan I agree. I still appreciate the old but gold ways these series have told their stories. But I'm glad shonen is starting to dwelve into more manga taking place in the modern so as to connect for a newer generation. Though, One Piece and Jojo are still some of the best in their mediums imo. They havent fallen off for me like other people
Dr. MeatDestroyer 1800dickmedown I wonder if jojo ever can fall off, every part is something new and it explores a new genera, from horror to adventure there’s even a mob drama and a western
@@gabrielespana319 this might be an unpopular opinion but I dont like parts 1, 3, 6, and 8. Not saying I hate everything about them its just that they have boring parts
I honestly love how he was seeking fame and recognition and being special, he didn’t become a hero but he became a hero to someone who mattered to him. It’s actually a very beautiful story
Gentle is basically the silver age Joker, complete with a Harley. But the twist is they love eachother. I hope Deku meets them again when he's a full fledged hero. I can just envision him pulling a DCAU Flash and being able to speak to them as friends, or promising to drop by and visit sometime... if they by some reason regress to villainy somehow he could be more than just a symbol of peace that way. GAH I can't wait to see timeskips! Horikoshi is making his own universe right now.
actually "brava" in spanish is adjective that is used when someone is courageous or when someone has a shortfuse, like a dog that bites when somone pets it
yeah but that is still the most comon usage of the word, no one says, brava! when chearing a woman. it is mostly used when someone is courageous or raging
Rayopaw Er... I don’t know about that. Brava could be use more positive in another country. What’s common for us is probably not so common for another person around the world.
Rayopaw www.google.com/amp/s/www.collinsdictionary.com/us/amp/english/brava www.yourdictionary.com/brava www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brava www.google.com/amp/s/www.urbandictionary.com/define.php%3fterm=Brava&=true The same word could mean different things in different languages.
MasterWalt it's a high chance they will be just background characters then. Like Fullbringers in Bleach. What I think they need is a spinoff. Or a more detailed story in the anime.
Marluxia 88 Like the Vigilante manga (MHA Spin off manga) albeit it will take a long time before that happen (the pens on how the Vigilante manga Goes)
Me too man! I hate that, stalker or not! She just wants to be acknowledged! It is not fair how the way they treated her! I’m glad gentle comforted her!
To make it clear La Brava is an Italian word that match perfectly with this character:It means thug or villain but also its used to describe a kind person
@@hoodieninja4983 yep, I confirm. I'm Italian and Spanish is a language pretty similar to our. I talk (not a lot) a little Spanish, so... yeah, it's incredible.
So glad you finally made this video. A lot of people seemed underwhelmed by this duo when they were first published weekly, but going back and reading the whole thing, they are really great and I want to see them more.
I just wish Gentle could read our positive comments on how many people were cheering him on. I absolutely love the goofy and tragic duo. By far my favorite characters, they completely stole the show for me, I’m just sad we won’t be seeing them for a while (I’m not certain of this as I don’t read the manga).
I knew this arc felt off compared to the past one which was pretty heavy. I liked it and felt it was a breath of fresh air. Now knowing it was a reference to the silver age I like it even more.
Stain was the shift the series needed, but I'd argue Chisaki lives up way more to that potential and added a brutality to the overall world that was only implied with Stain. He also marks a growth for the league of villains in a way where instead of just ending up punked out to a villian with defined goals, they do get punked out but strike back ruthlessly and calculated.
Honestly there has only been one weak link in the antagonists and thats been reDestro in the current manga arc. Without spoiling his designs not very striking, his reason is boring, his quirk is boring, his allies have boring quirks n designs except for one and his entire arc so far has been to show how some peoples quirks have gotten stronger. The arcs not finished yet so it might get more interesting but still at the moment he's the worst named villain so far.
I just learned about this characters and im already in love with them, Gentle criminal actually reminds me of my self to a degree Especially the part where he sucks at working hard but still wants to be remembered (And also does youtube and has passion for it)
Gentle and La Brava became from my least favourite villain to my second and arguably favourite villain (Stain's my favourite) and one of my favourite characters in my hero academia. I really liked how MHA didn't just add a half ass twist like Gentle never liked La Brava and was just manipulating her like so many other shows and movies do and rather built on their relationship. I guess I relate to characters who desperately want to get recognition but never get any and suicidal loners spending their time on the internet
OH i just realized its La Brava. Huh. Weird. Cause where i read it, they translate it as Love Lover (La Brava = Ra Buraba = Rabu Rabaa=Love Lover) (kinda makes more sense love lover tho, regarding her quirk and personality)
The two main Naruto love stories are literally the worst ones because they were so one sided and reek of fan service. I like hinata as a character, but i wish they implied more between them both instead of "oh fuck you sakura single for life" then stumbles on hinata's love for him at THE VERY FUCKING END
I love them so much! The school festival arc has become one of my favorite arcs, thanks to these two and Kyoka's development! Gentle and La Brava are officially two of my favorite villains and, in my opinion, the best power couple.
This was beautiful! I def seen myself in Gentle and it feels like an eye opener because I feel like this is how I approach life. It’s almost sad and frightening seeing this manifestation. My current gf also strongly reminds me of La Brava and this is what amplified the thought. I’m looking to change myself for the better and I want to be willing to have the strength and courage to take on life that hard way
His backstory is my worst fear, and I relate so freaking much to this dude and his performance. He is the perfect character to me and will always be my favorite
I really liked this duo. Gentle was very relatable, both in his faults and strengths, he was overall a good guy and I really felt for him. Le Brava was amazing and an easy contender for best waifu, despite her "stature". I hope we get to see more of them in the future. Great video.
When I first started reading this arc, I was mildly confused by Gentle. I thought his concept was super cool! A villain who vlogs? I hadn't seen anything like it (beyond youtuber aus from the fandom) and I was super excited to see where it was gonna go. Admittedly, I read this whole arc in about a day, so I didn't have much time to get attached to Gentle and La Brava, but I can see myself so much in the both of them. I bawled my eyes out when they got caught. (lil rambly so you can skip this bit if you wanna) I feel really connected to these two because of how much I've been let down in my short almost 19 years. I was bullied for having a crush on a classmate in middle school, and I still don't have my drivers license. I almost didn't graduate high school. I spend most of my free time watching UA-cam. Gentle and La Brava feel like Horikoshi took my heart and divided it between the two characters. I'm very excited to see them animated!
Hey! This is really late but the La Brava and Gentle Criminal fights are airing on Toonami right now. All I can think of is this amazing arc analysis video you made as soon as I read through the arc. You made my favorite MHA fight even more enjoyable, and watching it in English is a treat. Thanks a ton Meti!
Thank you for this break down. Gentle and La Brava were to of my favorite characters thus far in the series. Also the way you end your videos is hilarious. I’m always weak.
about working hard, i dont agree with you, the hero exam isnt just how good you are using your quirk, but also, grades as well, not everyone is good at grades, there is ppl who are born with no capabilities such as pass into a super high value test for only the best.we have many examples of that, ppl with amazing quirks and desires not been part of the class A, but mineta been able to.
lyn mineta has a good quirk though. It just has a high skill ceiling What the hell is someone like Todoroki or Aizawa or Midnight gonna do against him?
What a timing to it appear on my recommedations since I only watch the anime (I do it because I don't know if I would be used to the lack of animation on manga panels since it's an action anime)
I just found your channel and I love it I mean this video is one of my favorites your channel La Brava and Gentle Criminal are so inspired with All Might And Deku as you said but what I’m trying to say La Brava and Gentle Criminal have such a great bond and that their villains makes it even better
I feel you've made some pretty big assumptions about Gentle's past, We Don't know why he failed his licence exams, we never saw them. We saw the exams in general and it's very clear that becoming a hero is incredibly cutthroat. Not To mention you say his crimes are half assed but as others pointed out Gentle doesn't actually want to hurt anyone, he doesn't want to actually steal stuff, he even tries to bring attention to wrong doings such as with the convenience store, as petty as it was.
I'd theorise that he acted very much like Monoma. The "Sit back and watch the magic" attitude that comes with any young mans ego. He strikes me as a guy who would either see teamwork aspects or training as a general rule as beneath him... up until the accident at which point his ego would probably begin to fracture enough through his expulsion from his friends groups, his home and family to allow in Manabi
My favorite Arc so far just for those two, and i hoping they appear again in the future too, maybe as Undercover Heroes that gather information about other villains just like Hawks.
You know, I could imagine Gentle and La Brava actually strive their hardest to become true heroes and potentionally work at a cafe just like the one where they met Deku. Imagine, In the day time it's a cafe but at night its a hero agency. Plus, they could use their new found hero persona to increase their business, or create a new youtube channel where they do good deeds for the community or create safety tip videos with a silver age superhero vibe edited on. Or they could do a content cop 😂.
I think he did not fail because he did not try hard but because system failed him, giving him tests that did not allow him to properly show off his quirk.
New quirk: All for Her
More like all for him as she helps gentle
@@fogheaded3866 it goes both ways gentle has All for her and la brava has All for him
The police realizing their past should be like "All for them"
simpsons did it first. ua-cam.com/video/3njZSDjW7Q4/v-deo.html
"all for us" because they love each other i guess
Me at the beginning of this arc:"I dont care about these two, just get back to the main characters"
Me at the end of the arc:"Gentle......please dont go"
Ryan Shelbaugh So true. I started the arc thinking "oh here come another pair of trashy Shounen joke villains" and ended it with "GENTLE, YOU ARE THE MANLIEST MAN TO EVER WALK THE EARTH! I SALUTE YOU!"
LMFAO ME TOO
i hope they come back
Ryan Shelbaugh preach it
Gentle is Logan Paul but actually likable and actually has a conscience.
I'd argue that gentle isn't being lazy with his crimes.
He more so seems to have no intention of harming anyone or doing any real damage.
Agreed
That's why I don't think he's cut out to be a villain. He has a hero's heart. But society failed him and basically forced him to be a villain. Personally I think he should take another crack at being a hero with La Brava as his sidekick. They could do a lot of good.
@@lucasmartinez5703 I think he should do safety videos for Japan as community service
He has good camera presenc
Yea, he even stated that he only goes after places with bad roots. Makes him more a vigilante who calls himself a “villain” for fame
Abdega I could really see Gentle an Labrava doing more of the entertaining kind of hero job
I like how izuku mentions the fight against gentle was probably the hardest fight for him, not because the fight in itself was tough, but rather he saw himself in gentle.
yeah like it hurt deku to have to fight gentle
But what did he learn from it? He just went back to being normal tbh. which I don't like. He should've been developed by this fight. Like realising not all criminals are bad, and some of them are honestly good. But I get it, he only saw himself in Gentle, and he knew almost nothing about Gentle and La brava, but it still should've developed him more. All he did was get more confident after this arc. It's almost as if Gentle was wasted...
I would not say that. I believe layer in the series, Deku will confront a criminal who is misguided and be reminded of Gentle. He will try and talk him down and convince him to turn himself in.
Just because it is not brought up does not mean it is forgotten. People forgot about Ragdoll but her quirk plays a big role in the current arc.
@@mouses_HK Yeah, saying there is Stain and there is a Gentle.
You've been hit by
you've been struck by
A Gentle Criminal
*YES!!!*
Michael Jackson be crying tho
HEE HEE
I dont mind
I don't know
Just in case y'all are thinkin somethin weird, La Brava is 21
good to know.
What? No way!
I mean, I guess it’s good to know she’s at least legal, but I pegged her for 16 tops.
Ravioli ravioli old man bangs the legal loli
she is just really short, 3 ft 7.
Oh wow, I forgot she was 21. When I first read the chapters, I thought she had just gotten out of school and just made the legal age of 18. Her being 21 is definitely better, though.
*_Gentle Did Nothing Wrong_*
*_La Brava is Best Girl_*
Agreed.
unlike a raping bat outta hell
Literally Gentle did nothing wrong
@@julio.dealmeidabranconeto5831 La Brava is 21 years old :v
@@julio.dealmeidabranconeto5831
The romantic duo
*LULY* and *CUON*
I really want a filler arc where gentle and la brava Open a tea shop.
Michael_84 That probably won't happen because Gentle got arrested.
@@minty4345 The police let them go
God hole Well I'm not sure if they'll do another Arc dedicated to La Brava and Gentle opening a tea shop, but that did sound like a cool idea.
Not just a tea shop but a hero agency. Like they treat it as a tea shop but people come down to ask for help as well. They also can have wierd heroes that dont fit in like the black bulls in black clover.
So...Basically Iroh and Zuko?
Not gonna lie.
Hated these two at first. But as the Arc went on, i started to 'get it', and I started to feel kinda bad for them, so when they got off, basically scott free, I was actually rather happy, mean we might see them again later.
Plus, having the cops pretty much let them go with the promise they will reform was just great to see as Gental and La Brava aren't really 'villians', so much as they where 'lost'. Which is a good leason for Deku to learn as well.
'some times it's not just the civilians that need saving."
Which if you think about it is very reminiscent of the concept all might had to learn the hard way about shigaraki being related to his mentor. All might didn't even think that a villian needed to be saved.
This kinda writing is why my hero will go down in the history books as one of the best animes ever.
What? How? How could you hate them at the beginning ?
@@Exel3nce Let's be honest, Gentle and La Brava's first impression gave off a very Team Rocket/Box Ghost vibe with their villainous approach. I was believing they were going to be recurring joke villains for Deku and some of the other students to fight, causing mild annoyances with their goofy crimes, trying to be taken seriously. But as the arc went on, I was pleasantly surprised by their backstory and motive, showing so much dimension to the pair; and their quirks too, both can be pretty broken if used correctly (making anything elastic, automatic power boost using love), making them actually competent in a serious fight.
They looked fantastic and had humour behind them but we saw very little at the beginning. No reason for hate or disliking whatsoever
i mean. heros and villians arent just people. doing stuff. if you support that,they are heros. if you dont then they are villians. it was the same with stain. since his nice efforts to pufiefy the heros again fall on deaf ears he was like "okay...lets do it the hard why....by KILLING all that opose my ideal."
You forgot to mention La Brava is a computer GENIUS, bypassing U.A.'s entire cyber defense, all on her own. (We all know Gentle didn't help any, he can't even open a file).
She will be a great support character in decoding the villain files
Not to mention Gentle and La Brava is a sorely needed addition to mha's rogue's gallery. If this manga is a love letter to comics, I feel like it really needs to prop up the rogue's gallery outside of the league of villains.
Yeee!
This. I understand how important the league is to the story, but every other villain we got had something to do with the League.
What I really thought would be unique would be a villain with a quirk like half of Fat Gum's, absorb the attack and then send it back almost twice as strong. Imagine that against Deku or Bakugou. Heck, even Kirishima with his Unbreakable mode.
@@maniacaal Technically, one kid in 1-B has something similar to that where he can double the impact of something he's touched or something like that. It would've been cool to see the limitations and general usage of this kind of power more than it's already been shown (in the manga)
That's what Anime needs more of we don't need all the villains to be connect or some thing like that
I think it's less about "not willing to put in the effort" as much as it is "just not good enough", which is honestly much more heartbreaking
That is exactly what i was thinking
Yes,not trying to put effort don't make sense seeing how long he was trying...someone that is not willing to put effort would just go to Violence...Gentle could had become a true villan...but he wanted to be him. I really hope that he can managed to become one of the most importants figures in the future.
I totally agree. It's just a hard fact of life that sometimes you can give everything you've got and it will still go south. I loved that Deku recognized Gentle as a path he too might have gone down if not for AllMight etc. It's like how Naruto viewed Gaara when they first combatted each other. Few are born bad...they are sometimes unwittingly sculpted into it and luckily for Gentle and LaBrava their real hearts showed in that they *didn't* actually seriously harm anyone.
@@suburbohemian Few are born bad? No one is born "bad". Everyone is shaped entirely by their environment, down to what they think and the way they see the world. No one is born in society's definition of "evil".
Well doesn't the "lack of effort" part make a little bit of sense though? It did seem like all he thought of was he could become a pro hero instantly. Yet he failed 4 times. He only cared about shining but it bit him straight in the butt. But he really wasn't good enough *at the time* but it seemed during his time as a villain he mastered it.
He did somewhat lack effort but he was good enough(Personally) but if he practiced he probably could've made whatever was elastic more bigger he probably would have caught that guy before that hero even jumped. So to sum it up. I think he just somewhat lacked effort and he wasn't good enough at the time. I dunno this is just my opinion if anyone here has any other ideas I'd love to hear your opinions.
Even though Stain, All for One, The Eight Precepts and even Shigaraki are all more on the epic nature and really cool, I think Gentle is the best antagonistic character in MHA so far.
stain is fucking boring, jfc. and shigaraki is just, i cant stand him. the way he talks pisses me off and just makes me want to skip some pages. like holy fucking shit, just shut the fuck up already
@@aldenmcgrath9722 your tastes are extremely weird. Won't say they're wrong cause your tastes are what they are but finding Stain "boring" is pretty out there
I agree a lot. Gentle and La Brava are really well done because they are some of the most human and relatable characters in a series full of relatable struggles. Even their quirks reflect that as Gentle just wants to be recognized but ends up just getting in the way, and La Brava is a naturally hyper emotional person and wants to support someone she's attached to, but her love *actually* boosts someone. Yet because of that people get overwhelmed by her attachment nature and shun her out of being a productive member of society. And all Gentle ever wants to truly do is make La Brava proud and build a future with them that won't fall apart. Id argue its more relatable and well written then most things of a similar idea
@@aldenmcgrath9722 weel and now with shigaraki backstory - what your oppinon about him ?
@@lucaspinheiro9822 Not who you were asking but man I don't know how the heroes can ever take him down without serious casualties. He can decay dozens of people with a single touch of all of this fingers to just one of them, and his destruction is on the level of All For One, even higher since he has to turn off his power so he doesn't end up decaying himself.
His backstory was cool. The way he killed his parents because his father was the worst parent ever since their mom left and died soon after, that gave me chills. Sad for his pupper, but hey. When you get your own parents-hands, a new name, and a godlike villain daddy what're you going to do, whine? Ha ha.
But for serious now that they've confirmed the doctor that said Deku was quirkless is the same one who treated All For One and who cultivates the Nomu, we know that Deku had his quirk taken. It had to have been something better than his parents (telekinesis, fire breathing) to be worth taking, and hear me out on this: It was super regeneration. Think about it- it wouldn't have manifested entirely, so it would be unclear that it was his quirk, and it would have been fairly weak to begin with, so it wouldnt heal him so quickly. That was the way AFO got a hold of Super Regeneration which they gave to the Nomu and had fight All Might. A fitting end to All Might, given that it was his successor's quirk.
My soul is being torn to shreds. These two are the most wholesome pair I’ve ever seen. Horikoshi, how does this mad lad make such brilliant characters, heroes or villains.
It's not brilliance, so much as it is drawing from the personal pitfalls and depressing aspects of life, failed dreams, and failed goals and putting them into characters. Taking actual issues and placing them in fantastical settings.
@@EmptyMan000 Nice
@@EmptyMan000 but to do it so well, isn't it brilliant?
@The Quality Comedian
Yeah I think Horikoshi made a mistake by making them so wholesome and lovable.
Because they're meant to be an homage to the cheesy forgotten villains of the Silver Age like that stilts villain from Daredevil or the Polka-Dot Man. Yet with their wholesome relationship, sympathetic backstories and the fact that they gave Deku one Hell of a fight, I don't think they'll be forgotten by the fandom for a looooooooooong time.
Gentle and La Brava - the Heroes who could have been, if only in a different time and place.
Imagine, instead of Deku, All Might found Gentle first.
@@kuronoch.1441 Welp, I need someone to write this.
@@kuronoch.1441 All Might wouldn’t give Gentle OfA. Not in a million years
finally...finally someone explains the reasons these characters are a gem, like I have a friend that directly said gentle is dumb but I think he didn't saw all the things that he is and specifically did by saving La Brava, like this arc was really was like so impactful since it also was important for deku since he learned that even if he wants it or not, he will step in others dreams so he can become the greatest hero
You know, each new arc MHA makes me respect its author even more, there is just a humanity and an understanding of modern society in his work you just don't see in older manga.
Don't misunderstand me, I fucking love Jojo and One Piece and Berserk and all those wonderful ancient series. But you can see, particularly in One Piece, that the mangakas grew up and started writting for an audience in a specific period.
Basically what I am trying to say is I am amazed nobody did the youtube villain celebrity before, it is just such a simple and neat concept
YES
This is the true progression of themes. People keep saying its ripping off other stories when in truth Horijoshi uses MHA to pay homage to his inspirations growing uo and exploring beyond Plus Ultra.
As a huge One Piece and Jojo fan I agree. I still appreciate the old but gold ways these series have told their stories. But I'm glad shonen is starting to dwelve into more manga taking place in the modern so as to connect for a newer generation. Though, One Piece and Jojo are still some of the best in their mediums imo. They havent fallen off for me like other people
Dr. MeatDestroyer 1800dickmedown I wonder if jojo ever can fall off, every part is something new and it explores a new genera, from horror to adventure there’s even a mob drama and a western
@@gabrielespana319 this might be an unpopular opinion but I dont like parts 1, 3, 6, and 8. Not saying I hate everything about them its just that they have boring parts
I honestly love how he was seeking fame and recognition and being special, he didn’t become a hero but he became a hero to someone who mattered to him. It’s actually a very beautiful story
Gentle is basically the silver age Joker, complete with a Harley. But the twist is they love eachother.
I hope Deku meets them again when he's a full fledged hero.
I can just envision him pulling a DCAU Flash and being able to speak to them as friends, or promising to drop by and visit sometime... if they by some reason regress to villainy somehow
he could be more than just a symbol of peace that way.
GAH I can't wait to see timeskips!
Horikoshi is making his own universe right now.
The twist is that their relationship is actually very healthy even though they as individuals aren't that healthy at all mentally
"Wanna hear another joke Nighteye?"
actually "brava" in spanish is adjective that is used when someone is courageous or when someone has a shortfuse, like a dog that bites when somone pets it
Rayopaw that doesn’t sound like La. Brava
yeah but that is still the most comon usage of the word, no one says, brava! when chearing a woman. it is mostly used when someone is courageous or raging
Rayopaw Er... I don’t know about that. Brava could be use more positive in another country. What’s common for us is probably not so common for another person around the world.
bra I am from a spanish speaking country, i know what i am talking about
Rayopaw www.google.com/amp/s/www.collinsdictionary.com/us/amp/english/brava
www.yourdictionary.com/brava
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brava
www.google.com/amp/s/www.urbandictionary.com/define.php%3fterm=Brava&=true
The same word could mean different things in different languages.
This was probably one of my favorite fights, I was honestly really rooting for gentle
Jazz Of Justice just saw it animated and it felt weird to not be fully rooting for deku for once. Proves that they’re great characters 😁
@@alvaroguel9623Agreed a part of me all most felt angry when Deku won.
@@joeskys2362 yea...
@@joeskys2362 Especially because he learned and developed NOTHING from it
joe skys I was completely mad
I freaking loved this duo, I cant wait for them to reappear in the manga.
MasterWalt it's a high chance they will be just background characters then. Like Fullbringers in Bleach. What I think they need is a spinoff. Or a more detailed story in the anime.
Marluxia 88 Like the Vigilante manga (MHA Spin off manga)
albeit it will take a long time before that happen (the pens on how the Vigilante manga Goes)
Something about their aesthetic makes me think they will face Compress one day
Facts. And also for me not the manga but anime too
Not gonna lie, seeing la brava getting laughed at by the group of kids kinda hurt, really feel bad for her
Me too man! I hate that, stalker or not! She just wants to be acknowledged! It is not fair how the way they treated her! I’m glad gentle comforted her!
I adore their design. Probably my favorite in the series.
My favorite design still Overhaul & Hawks. Can't decide between these two.
Love gentles design intensely.
Just his desgin Made me read the manga. Its top notch. Classy gentleman style with a mustace. Fantastic
To make it clear La Brava is an Italian word that match perfectly with this character:It means thug or villain but also its used to describe a kind person
Nice, didn't know.
Hahaha La Brava es una palabra italiana ?
XD
Hahahhshahajvdjqlxj
Theli mega
They’re incredibly similar languages...
@@hoodieninja4983
yep, I confirm. I'm Italian and Spanish is a language pretty similar to our. I talk (not a lot) a little Spanish, so... yeah, it's incredible.
Brava in Spanish means "fierce/wild female" as in untamed or agresive, but is also used as a cheer (oddly enough) so...yeah...
Hero’s just beat down the people who don’t fit in
DogeKing 666 mmmmmmmmm... I don’t want to agree.....
DogeKing 666. i agree
Looks like we got a Stain over here
Is this supposed to be that Japanese saying? You know "the nail that sticks out will be beat down."
So true
Gentle is best vlogger
Smol Dream My homie Tobita is gonna usurp those shitty Paul Brothers!
@@enigmaj1494 yes
Without question.
I relate to La Brava on a spiritual, metaphysical, conceptual, AND mathematical level
Alden McGrath nigga what
@@aldenmcgrath9722
-me too bro- wow that's fucked.
@@aldenmcgrath9722 Easy son is just a picture!
Alden McGrath Something’s rising and it’s my fists and urge to be a hero.
@@purplelemondoesstuff3044 🤣🤣
So glad you finally made this video. A lot of people seemed underwhelmed by this duo when they were first published weekly, but going back and reading the whole thing, they are really great and I want to see them more.
Gentle is such a dandy. Him putting on the eye shadows with marker to mirror La Brava is such a smooth move. I love them both.
Also when I read that chapter I somehow missed the fact that the cops let them go. I thought they were still imprisoned.
Same here.
Gentle had better get a redemption arc with La Brava. They could be the best tag team ever.
I just wish Gentle could read our positive comments on how many people were cheering him on. I absolutely love the goofy and tragic duo. By far my favorite characters, they completely stole the show for me, I’m just sad we won’t be seeing them for a while (I’m not certain of this as I don’t read the manga).
I love how everyone uses the 『HISTORY OF NIHON』and 『HISTORY OF ZA WARUDO』as actual sources and explainations.
I knew this arc felt off compared to the past one which was pretty heavy. I liked it and felt it was a breath of fresh air. Now knowing it was a reference to the silver age I like it even more.
Gentle and Stain were imo the best antagonists of this series to date.
Stain was the shift the series needed, but I'd argue Chisaki lives up way more to that potential and added a brutality to the overall world that was only implied with Stain. He also marks a growth for the league of villains in a way where instead of just ending up punked out to a villian with defined goals, they do get punked out but strike back ruthlessly and calculated.
Honestly there has only been one weak link in the antagonists and thats been reDestro in the current manga arc.
Without spoiling his designs not very striking, his reason is boring, his quirk is boring, his allies have boring quirks n designs except for one and his entire arc so far has been to show how some peoples quirks have gotten stronger. The arcs not finished yet so it might get more interesting but still at the moment he's the worst named villain so far.
Goodness these two are precious together.
Bro I would die for their relationship
Same here buddy! I would do the same thing.
The weirdest legal couple ever.
Deku vs Gentle made me tear up.
jk every fight in MHA can make me do that.
Gentle and La Brava are still the best characters though.
by far, they are the most human ones, there is no one else in the manga we can relate to more
more better than Nitrosweat.
Not only are they great characters but they are also a nice break from the more deadly villains
Simply
Watch Shimoneta
Tbh Gentle and La Brava >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any other antagonist in MHA thus far
Speaking of which, where the hell is stain???
@@robensmonteau161 in prison,the same were all for one is
@@jimjr7789 With musuclar and Overhaul too
I just learned about this characters and im already in love with them,
Gentle criminal actually reminds me of my self to a degree
Especially the part where he sucks at working hard but still wants to be remembered
(And also does youtube and has passion for it)
Gentle and La Brava became from my least favourite villain to my second and arguably favourite villain (Stain's my favourite) and one of my favourite characters in my hero academia. I really liked how MHA didn't just add a half ass twist like Gentle never liked La Brava and was just manipulating her like so many other shows and movies do and rather built on their relationship.
I guess I relate to characters who desperately want to get recognition but never get any and suicidal loners spending their time on the internet
Uhh, Stain is a Vigilante.
OH i just realized its La Brava. Huh. Weird. Cause where i read it, they translate it as Love Lover (La Brava = Ra Buraba = Rabu Rabaa=Love Lover)
(kinda makes more sense love lover tho, regarding her quirk and personality)
With only those few chapters, they made way better love story than Naruto/HInata
The two main Naruto love stories are literally the worst ones because they were so one sided and reek of fan service. I like hinata as a character, but i wish they implied more between them both instead of "oh fuck you sakura single for life" then stumbles on hinata's love for him at THE VERY FUCKING END
Spacious Wheat
I at least prefer it to Sakura/Sasuke though.
I’m not saying NaruHina is *good* just better,
But that’s a low bar to begin with
Don't do that..
Disagree
Better than Sasuke and Sakura though whole-heatedly agree
I love them so much! The school festival arc has become one of my favorite arcs, thanks to these two and Kyoka's development! Gentle and La Brava are officially two of my favorite villains and, in my opinion, the best power couple.
Me too!
Agreed
I really hope we get to see gentle and la Brava again
11:34 thing Is that that’s actually still canon. I cannot believe that it’s still canon that Lex Luthor stole 40 cakes
Russell Bly that's FOUR Tens! That's terrible!
This was beautiful! I def seen myself in Gentle and it feels like an eye opener because I feel like this is how I approach life. It’s almost sad and frightening seeing this manifestation. My current gf also strongly reminds me of La Brava and this is what amplified the thought. I’m looking to change myself for the better and I want to be willing to have the strength and courage to take on life that hard way
His backstory is my worst fear, and I relate so freaking much to this dude and his performance. He is the perfect character to me and will always be my favorite
This arc was WAY better than it had any right to be. I was tearing up at work when I was reading it
I really liked this duo. Gentle was very relatable, both in his faults and strengths, he was overall a good guy and I really felt for him. Le Brava was amazing and an easy contender for best waifu, despite her "stature".
I hope we get to see more of them in the future. Great video.
When I first started reading this arc, I was mildly confused by Gentle. I thought his concept was super cool! A villain who vlogs? I hadn't seen anything like it (beyond youtuber aus from the fandom) and I was super excited to see where it was gonna go. Admittedly, I read this whole arc in about a day, so I didn't have much time to get attached to Gentle and La Brava, but I can see myself so much in the both of them. I bawled my eyes out when they got caught.
(lil rambly so you can skip this bit if you wanna)
I feel really connected to these two because of how much I've been let down in my short almost 19 years. I was bullied for having a crush on a classmate in middle school, and I still don't have my drivers license. I almost didn't graduate high school. I spend most of my free time watching UA-cam. Gentle and La Brava feel like Horikoshi took my heart and divided it between the two characters. I'm very excited to see them animated!
If these two show up later as a new hero team I'll be damn ecstatic.
bodbyss you missed the chance to say elastic.
I hope we get to see more of these two in the future, hopefully as heroes
Jazz Of Justice like that profile pic
Or as vigilantes.
Now that the Overhaul arc is done
I came to leave this comment before The Gentle Vs Deku Arc begins
So La Brava quirk is a tier up from the power of friendship
This is awesome. Thanks for making it. Looking forward to seeing these two in the anime!
Alternate hero names
Gentle: Dandy Bullet
La Brava:Love Stack
Nice one👍
Could they also be a callout to the relationship between Killer Croc and Babydoll as well? Just a thought I had is all.
Ah i see your a man of culture
Hey! This is really late but the La Brava and Gentle Criminal fights are airing on Toonami right now. All I can think of is this amazing arc analysis video you made as soon as I read through the arc. You made my favorite MHA fight even more enjoyable, and watching it in English is a treat. Thanks a ton Meti!
Thank you for this break down. Gentle and La Brava were to of my favorite characters thus far in the series. Also the way you end your videos is hilarious. I’m always weak.
the emotional stakes in the arc were high and ya really feel it
about working hard, i dont agree with you, the hero exam isnt just how good you are using your quirk, but also, grades as well, not everyone is good at grades, there is ppl who are born with no capabilities such as pass into a super high value test for only the best.we have many examples of that, ppl with amazing quirks and desires not been part of the class A, but mineta been able to.
lyn mineta has a good quirk though. It just has a high skill ceiling What the hell is someone like Todoroki or Aizawa or Midnight gonna do against him?
@@jamainegardner4193 Todoroki could just speedblitz him, you're right about Aizawa though
What a timing to it appear on my recommedations since I only watch the anime (I do it because I don't know if I would be used to the lack of animation on manga panels since it's an action anime)
I just love this videos, this is a great find, thanks too make my morning better with your videos.
9:32 WHY DOSE THIS IMAGE MAKE ME GO WHEH
The Gentle Criminal is one of the more "comic" villains, due to having his own video site.
This was absolutely wonderful, excellent work Meti.
This video, and your video style is criminally slept on.
probably my favorite arc because of these two
so your telling me gentle and la brava lived in a SOCIETY that hated them..... hummmmm
I just found your channel and I love it I mean this video is one of my favorites your channel La Brava and Gentle Criminal are so inspired with All Might And Deku as you said but what I’m trying to say La Brava and Gentle Criminal have such a great bond and that their villains makes it even better
imagine look at this anime and all the time you ear "La Brava" some guy's say's:
"No i just put Lover Lover instead"
I feel you've made some pretty big assumptions about Gentle's past, We Don't know why he failed his licence exams, we never saw them. We saw the exams in general and it's very clear that becoming a hero is incredibly cutthroat. Not To mention you say his crimes are half assed but as others pointed out Gentle doesn't actually want to hurt anyone, he doesn't want to actually steal stuff, he even tries to bring attention to wrong doings such as with the convenience store, as petty as it was.
I'd theorise that he acted very much like Monoma. The "Sit back and watch the magic" attitude that comes with any young mans ego. He strikes me as a guy who would either see teamwork aspects or training as a general rule as beneath him... up until the accident at which point his ego would probably begin to fracture enough through his expulsion from his friends groups, his home and family to allow in Manabi
Breaking into UA High!!?!??!?!??!?!?!!? GONE WRONG!!! Pro Heroes called!!!
I swear this man does his homework days on end to make videos like this
Love your vids man
You’re making some quality stuff here my dude. Keep it up, proud of you.
I want them to make a reappearance later in the manga somewhere I loved this arch so much honestly.
My favorite Arc so far just for those two, and i hoping they appear again in the future too, maybe as Undercover Heroes that gather information about other villains just like Hawks.
I really hope the anime does this arc justice
What a brilliant analysis. Thank you.
I would love to seen these two again.
Holy shit Lex stole 40 cakes how will the world recover from so evil act
the glory of minoru mineta
The unstoppable power of minoru mineta
Jouta Kujo the beauty of minoru mineta
You know, I could imagine Gentle and La Brava actually strive their hardest to become true heroes and potentionally work at a cafe just like the one where they met Deku. Imagine, In the day time it's a cafe but at night its a hero agency. Plus, they could use their new found hero persona to increase their business, or create a new youtube channel where they do good deeds for the community or create safety tip videos with a silver age superhero vibe edited on. Or they could do a content cop 😂.
I don't know why, but this is one of my, if not favourite videos you've made
Gentle criminal is the best “villain”
Other villains: Heroes bad, Society bad, Mafia good
Gentle Criminal: If this vid of me robbing a store gets 1000 likes I will rob another store.
Gentle and La Brava quickly became my absolute favorite in the series so far. I've always loved the joke villian and this is just another great one
Came to your video after catching up, this mans Gentle backstory made me tear up
I think he did not fail because he did not try hard but because system failed him, giving him tests that did not allow him to properly show off his quirk.
no joke, i cried, the arc was just so cute...
Holy shit, i would love a tiny spin off just showing more of then they are amazing characters
That was so beautiful I love Gentle and La Brava even more now their story is now my favorite love story Its so beautiful I cried
God damnit, I don't even know if I can watch the anime, this crap is on paper and it makes my.heart melt in sadness
Please do a The Beauty of Mirio (or any of the other great three)
Big*
At first I really didn’t care for them, but after seeing this video I can really see how great and lovely these two are. Thanks meti.