The Meta Liberation Army was an organization led by Re-Destro in the My Hero Academia universe. Its core principle was to undo the suppression of Quirks forcibly imposed on society by the government and to let people use their powers in daily living as they saw fit.

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With over a hundred thousand battle-ready members and a best-selling manifesto to its name, the movement is extremely popular within the series' universe. By identifying the benefits and drawbacks of joining, we can better determine how noble Re-Destro's cause actually was and if it is worth the many risks involved.

10 Harsh Reality: The Meta Liberation Front Has Been Infiltrated

Hawks tells Endeavor he wants to make a world where heroes don't have to work

As a consequence of being so widespread, the authorities have sent Hawks to infiltrate the Meta Liberation Army. Since he is the Number Two hero, many are inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt on account of his illustrious reputation.

However, he is relaying everything he knows to powerful warriors like Endeavor who want to maintain the status quo no matter the cost. The Meta Liberation Army is not as safe and anonymous as its members would like to believe they are.

9 Perk: The Meta Liberation Front Has Infiltrated Hero Society

Slidin' Go in My Hero Academia.

Just as the Meta Liberation Army has been infiltrated, they also have spies within hero society. Numbering at over a hundred thousand activists, many licensed heroes work subtly in order to secure the movement's goals.

The most prominent example is Slidin' Go, whose reputation as an earnest hero allowed him into the proximity of Midoriya, Bakugo, and even Endeavor. However, this isn't a particularly staggering advantage given that Hawks knows of their identities and is actively reporting them to his superiors.

8 Harsh Reality: The Meta Liberation Army Views Its Members As Disposable

curious holding the Meta Liberation Army book in My Hero Academia.

Despite its bluster about being a populist movement, the Meta Liberation Army views its members as disposable tools. This was best demonstrated during Curious' fight with Toga, where she utilized her underlings to a grotesque degree.

By turning them into living bombs, she brought the blood-stealing villainess to her knees and would have killed her if not for her fixation about an interview. In the end, the soldiers who gave their lives to aid Curious' cause died for nothing since their leader used their sacrifice irresponsibly.

7 Perk: The Meta Liberation Army Is Extremely Wealthy

The Meta Liberation Army in My Hero Academia

As the CEO of Detnerat, Re-Destro's business empire provides more than sufficient funds for his personal projects. The wealth at his command was so substantial that he virtually owned an entire city.

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Therefore, it follows that the Meta Liberation Army is extremely well funded and organized. Their most loyal members (such as Skeptic and Trumpet) are likely compensated handsomely for their sacrifices and never struggle to feed themselves. Joining the Meta Liberation Army could be perceived as an act of financial prudence just as much as one of Quirk solidarity.

6 Harsh Reality: The Meta Liberation Army's Members Are Mostly Inexperienced & Weak

Re-Destro addresses the villains MHA

A consequence of having so many members is that the Meta Liberation Army cannot train them sufficiently. Their glaring failure was especially evident when Twice nearly destroyed the entire organization merely by repeatedly cloning himself.

Although the Army has a handful of experienced members (especially those who are career professionals, such as Slidin' Go), their skills and abilities pale in comparison to heroes like Endeavor, Edgeshot, and even Mt. Lady. In the end, the Paranormal Liberation Front's deadliest Quirks belong to the League of Villains.

5 Perk: The Meta Liberation Army Is A Huge Movement That Only Continues To Grow

Trumpet from MHA

The Meta Liberation Army's greatest advantage is handily their mass appeal. They confronted the League of Villains with a hundred thousand people, overwhelming them almost immediately with the sheer number of Quirks at their command.

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What edge they have is only furthered by Quirks like Trumpet's, who supercharges those who share his goal. Now that they have reorganized as the Paranormal Liberation Front, Re-Destro's appeal is bound to grow even further than it already has.

4 Harsh Reality: The Meta Liberation Army Has A History Of Failure

Destro in the past

An unspoken fact about the Meta Liberation Army is that it was built on the premise of failure. Destro's inability to complete his mission inspired his successor to take action and carry on the endgame of complete Quirk freedom.

Although some might find Destro's martyrdom compelling, it suggests that total ability liberation might be impossible to maintain a stable society. Re-Destro's failure against Shigaraki was particularly demoralizing when considering the breathtaking advantages he had in manpower, resources, and preparation time.

3 Perk: The Meta Liberation Army Is Proficient At Making Quirk-Enhancing Gear

Re-Destro 150% stress

Not only is Detnerat wealthy, it plays a fundamental role in hero society itself. The company mission is to create gear which accommodates and sometimes even enhances its user's natural level of power.

For example, Trumpet uses a helmet with speakers to project his voice over an even wider area, therefore optimizing the people he can empower. Similarly, Re-Destro uses his "Claustro" outfit to artificially increase his stress and provide an impregnable shell of armor. It follows that a battle-tested member of the Army would receive special equipment that would help them realize their fullest potential.

2 Harsh Reality: The Meta Liberation Front Is Now Run By Shigaraki

League of Villains standing above MHA

After defeating Re-Destro, Shigaraki assumed the mantle as the Meta Liberation Army's Grand Commander. Although its former leader was ecstatic, a typical member of the organization would have reason to be concerned.

Aside from being visibly deranged, Shigaraki was also the direct successor of All For One. Given that his master killed people with powerful Quirks so that none could threaten him, it follows that Shigaraki isn't interested in the same type of "liberation" that his new followers desperately crave. To the contrary, his only concern is with doing whatever he feels like.

1 Perk: The Meta Liberation Army's Original Goal Was A Noble One

re-destro the villain mha

The original goal of the Meta Liberation Army was profoundly noble. Although anti-Quirk laws were set in place by governments across the world to keep the peace, they trespassed on personal freedoms and robbed individuals of a chance to acknowledge their true potential.

Initially, Re-Destro didn't want to coerce heroes into following his ideology like Stain did; instead, he simply wanted to prove that everyday people could become heroes without government approval by challenging the League of Villains. In this regard, he could've prevented someone like Gentle Criminal from turning evil altogether.

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