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An Anime That Goes Beyond... Plus Ultra! (My Hero Academia Seasons 1 - 3 Review)

When I was a child, I shared the dream that every young boy had. I wanted nothing more than to be a hero. I fantasized about soaring through the sky, rushing to someone's aide. A dream I proudly still hold onto - though with less flashly fanfare.  Perhaps that is why My Hero Academia was such a treat to watch. For a while now, I heard that is was an incredible anime but it took me some time to get around to it. My delay ended up working to my benefit becauase binging this series was so enjoyable.  My Hero Academia follows the story of Izuku Midoriya, often called Deku by his rival, dreaming to be like the world's strongest hero - All Might. In the world he inhabits, people having amazing powers and abilities is commonplace. Powers, called Quirks, emerged across the world several generations ago. Which is why when Deku, as a small kid, learns that he is someone without a Quirk, he is completely heart broken. Being full of determination and youthful optimism, Izuku refus...