For four seasons, the acclaimed anime franchise My Hero Academia has thrilled audiences around the world following the adventures of teenagers training at U.A. High School to become the next generation of Pro Heroes to defend Japan. However, the road to becoming a professional superhero is certainly not for the faint of heart, with fierce competitions between classmates and villains waiting to strike the vulnerable students from the shadows.
As such, the anime series is packed with all sorts of brutal, savage moments, sometimes in the form no holds-barred battles and rigorous training exercises for the impressionable, young cast. Sometimes played for laughs and sometimes with the stakes deadly serious, these action-packed moments demonstrate what has made the franchise so popular, showcasing both the anime's emotional heart and staging some of the best action sequences in the medium to show-stopping effect.
Check out the video below for more details on the 20 best brutal takedowns throughout the history of My Hero Academia to date, from crushing put-downs to merciless moments between the anime series' colorful cast of heroes and villains, culminating in one we're calling the most savage.
From comedic put-downs of fan-favorite characters to grueling training competitions and sparring matches between longtime friends and rivals, My Hero Academia has no shortage of epic, explosive moments. And with the villains organizing a league of their own and escalating their plans to defeat the Pro Heroes once and for all, not all the fights within the anime series are friendly ones, with the characters continually being forced to fight for their very lives. And with such an expansive cast of heroes and villains, virtually every major character gets their time to shine, saving the day and proving why they deserve to be among the pantheon of Pro Heroes defending Japan and inspiring the general public on a regular basis.
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