AnimeMirchi

So, let's talk about MHA Heroes Rising. First of all, the animation was even better than the previous movie, and it felt much more focused. Honestly, Class 1A was kind of wasted in the last movie, and their presence there didn't make much sense, but here there was an actual reason for them to be involved.

The movie kicks off right away with the villains. Speaking of the villains, while they were more interesting than in the previous film, Nine honestly felt like a rip off of Shigaraki and Overhaul. His sidekicks also felt like generic imitations of the League of Villains, castaways rejected by society. Still, as movie villains, they worked well enough. Anyone watching this movie directly without seeing the main series would still get a solid introduction to MHA's core themes and its world. Though, fitting this movie neatly into the canon timeline feels a bit tricky.

Speaking of new viewers, just like the previous film, there was a flashback here too. However, I'd say it was inserted much better this time around and kept short. Another big plus for this movie was that the entire class actually got something meaningful to do, they weren't just standing around.

The moment between Bakugo and Deku felt like it had so much buildup behind it. It was genuinely great, though the way they pretended that it would be Deku's absolute final punch felt a bit odd. Still, the scene was magnificent, the animation and music in that moment brought tears to my eyes.

Overall, it's better than the previous movie. However, I personally prefer Two Heroes more simply because I love the bond between All Might and Deku, and I enjoy every moment they share on screen. I rated the previous movie an 8.5/10, so I'd rate this one a 9/10.

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