Typically with this series we have been getting two arcs each season since the second onward, with an episode or two at the end to wrap things up and plant the seeds for the next season.
Though this review is for the finale episode of the season, I will preface this with some thoughts on the season as a whole.
The first arc, Overhaul, was quite phenomenal, but still never quite reached the incredible highs that the show has reached previously. Such as Todoroki Origins, All Might vs All for One, and Deku vs. Kacchan II - though Lemillion's stand against Overhaul is definitely up there, and in time, perhaps I'll see it in the same category. That said it was still very enjoyable, and perhaps the darkest arc of the series thus far. Overhaul made for a compelling villain, and Shigaraki's continued growth here is fascinating as well. The animation in the final battle against Overhaul was also maybe the best we've seen so far, it was beautiful.
The second arc - School Festival, while seemingly a little divisive, was a refreshing change of pace, being the most lighthearted arc thus far after the darkest. The comedy was mostly on point, Gentle Criminal and La Brava were both entertaining, but also this arc was all about the feels. The fight between Gentle and the school festival performance itself were both satisfying moments for the series.
Now, with all that being said, and as I mentioned at the start, I really just expected the last two episodes to give us some tantalisation for the next arc. Nothing crazy, you know?
I could not have been more wrong, and I am so glad that I was. THIS FINALE was certainly up there with the best moments of the series thus far and I'm gobsmacked. The animation was stunning, and Endeavour's unyielding determination had me tearing up. The parallel's between All Might's last fight, and this being Endeavor's start, even with the hand raised at the end, was such a lovely touch. This episode shocked me, and all I can really say is... wow.
Though this review is for the finale episode of the season, I will preface this with some thoughts on the season as a whole.
The first arc, Overhaul, was quite phenomenal, but still never quite reached the incredible highs that the show has reached previously. Such as Todoroki Origins, All Might vs All for One, and Deku vs. Kacchan II - though Lemillion's stand against Overhaul is definitely up there, and in time, perhaps I'll see it in the same category. That said it was still very enjoyable, and perhaps the darkest arc of the series thus far. Overhaul made for a compelling villain, and Shigaraki's continued growth here is fascinating as well. The animation in the final battle against Overhaul was also maybe the best we've seen so far, it was beautiful.
The second arc - School Festival, while seemingly a little divisive, was a refreshing change of pace, being the most lighthearted arc thus far after the darkest. The comedy was mostly on point, Gentle Criminal and La Brava were both entertaining, but also this arc was all about the feels. The fight between Gentle and the school festival performance itself were both satisfying moments for the series.
Now, with all that being said, and as I mentioned at the start, I really just expected the last two episodes to give us some tantalisation for the next arc. Nothing crazy, you know?
I could not have been more wrong, and I am so glad that I was. THIS FINALE was certainly up there with the best moments of the series thus far and I'm gobsmacked. The animation was stunning, and Endeavour's unyielding determination had me tearing up. The parallel's between All Might's last fight, and this being Endeavor's start, even with the hand raised at the end, was such a lovely touch. This episode shocked me, and all I can really say is... wow.