Bakugou As A Video Gamer? YES

Bakugou as a video gamer? YES

BnHA Ch.320 - Parallels & Comparisons

I’m taking advantage of the Olympics break to do this super late review. I didn’t know if I’d get to it, but there really are a few things worth touching on that I haven’t seen talked about much!

Let’s start with Bakugo, because I find this translation fascinating. The fanscans all had him saying “everyone around you starts to look like an extra,” which is a very Bakugo thing to say. But Deku never thinks of anyone as an “extra” — he wants to save EVERYONE. The official translation takes care of this nicely by having Bakugo say, “are we just a buncha NPCs to you.” By substituting NPC, a standard gaming term, for “extra,” it shows that Bakugo is, I think for the first time, communicating in language IZUKU understands. Gaming is something both boys have in common, and we’ve seen them both use video game analogies before. Altering his language to reach Izuku is a HUGE step for Katsuki!

The “drawn differently” meta gag was used a few times in the early chapters, and it reappears here as a parallel to All Might. Not in a good way though. All Might’s “different style” sets him apart as the ultimate hero and lovable goofball that puts people at ease. Side note: The middle panel below is one of my absolute favorites for the sheer amount of cheesiness, ridiculousness, and angst packed into one tiny frame. The man is prancing into a classroom, cape billowing, whistling/humming to himself (probably his own theme song), AND he’s wearing a old costume to emphasize he’s still got it. But when you realize how hard he’s working to “play the hits” compared to his real situation, the dissonance hits hard. “Drawn differently” isn’t just used to point out differences between characters; it’s used to point out differences between a character and their true self.

Momo’s moment with Deku is different from the others in that she’s very unemotional. Why? Because she’s emphasizing battle strategy. She’s telling Deku that 1A is here as heroes on a mission. 1A is authorized to use their quirks to assist Endeavor in ensuring Deku’s safety while Deku, Endeavor, and the top heroes go after AFO (with Nezu’s approval). In other words, they’re not here just as a friend; they’re here as a heroes who are part of a team up. Of course, this isn’t very persuasive for Deku as this really is a fight for his heart, but it’s good to see 1A aware of their dual role.

Speaking of, Momo’s machine looks a lot like the restraints Tartarus used on AFO and Stain. So yeah, more villainous imagery being associated with Deku. I don’t think this has anything to do with DFO, sorry!!

Tsu braves the cold from Shoto’s ice wall to talk to Deku. But, as I mentioned in my reactions on leak night (oh so long ago!!!) Tsu’s words are straight from AFO. I can’t imagine Deku having a positive reaction to this! In Ch.319, Iida’s “thorny” path reference was made to the class and Endeavor, not to Deku. But here, Tsu is saying AFO’s words directly to Deku, which has got to freak him out. I’m wondering who will start sounding like AFO in Ch.321….

Huh, Deku’s will (against his friends) has gotten stronger. That’s mighty interesting, considering AFO needs a strong emotion to overtake OFA and/or get the vestiges to stop protecting Deku.

Deku being tossed through buildings is also reminiscent of All for One throwing around All Might in Kamino (bottom panel). But, unlike that fight, who is the good guy and who is the bad guy here? Seeing promising young heroes in a civil war must make AFO very happy.

Finally, Deku’s progression in this chapter is heart breaking, even if he is the one challenging 1A. He goes from “Thanks, but..” to “sorry” to “I’m a danger” to begging his friends to not waste their effort on him. Finally, he can’t talk at all when Shoto and Tsu address him. (I’m glad to see Deku thinking of Aizawa, but when will the man reappear as himself and not a memory?)

Smug little shits

Everyone’s making faces today

Chipmunk Confessions

Chipmunk Confessions by moonlitmantras

Bakugo gets his wisdom teeth pulled and Kirishima takes care of his drugged ass afterward.

Words: 1948, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Bakugou Katsuki, Kirishima Eijirou

Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Kirishima Eijirou

Additional Tags: Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Confessions, Wisdom Teeth, Fluff, Everyone Is Gay, Canon Universe, Kirishima Eijirou is a Ray of Sunshine, Bakugou Katsuki is a Dork, soft, Happy Ending, Mild Blood, Implied/Referenced Drug Use

Read Here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/32899777

This shows humor is criminally underrated

He looks so tired in the last one

just kacchan laying his arm on deku ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ ）

So pretty

KiriBaku hint:

Long time no see, here is the new update

Woah, look at them, as you can see there are only 2 ppl holding the same devices on their hands (I’m not sure what that is, maybe some iPads??) And yeah, those are our boys, KiriBaku 🥺