#i was gonna actually put the mineta part in a seperate post

[mettywiththenotes]

321 thoughts

Okay no you don’t understand, when I saw the black car at the end of 320 I wondered if it was gonna be Top 3 squad coming to “save the day” and I worried Enji would be all like “I’M SORRY I DIDN’T KNOW YOU BETTER AND I’M HERE TO APOLOGISE YOU CAN COUNT ON ME FROM NOW ON” and then I saw Enji from this chapter and I was about to be so pissed

[because if Enji came up and joined the fight and said all that, it still wouldn’t have changed the fact that Izuku was still in turmoil over his “duty” so to me it would have been like Enji was making it about himself, which I was actually kind of fearing would happen]

But I’m so glad that doesn’t seem to be the case! Enji out here just helping to arrest Dictator, thank god

I kinda like this part, with Hawks suggesting Best Jeanist just capture Izuku and have it over and done with and Enji just being like “nah listen I think the kids have got this one”

Like: “Hawks, as of now... the students won’t be a hindrance to us... [so let them do their thing and negotiate with Midoriya, and then maybe we can think about Best Jeanist coming in with the big guns if things don’t work out]”, you know? That’s what I think anyway

Also... listen I know the kids are trying to help and so are the Top 3 but, my god, can everyone stop treating Izuku like an escaped convict? I know the kids are reaching out to him but Hawks seriously sounds like he’s saying “lets just tie the kid up and drag him back against his will”

Like???? At least some of them are trying to communicate and get through to Izuku, but then you have people like Momo and Hawks who are straight up suggesting to immobilize Izuku and drag him back! Can you all PLEASE stop treating him like a weapon and STOP forcing him to do things, I know you all care for him but this is getting kinda tiring

“They have such flashy techniques, they might not need my help...” Honey are you still thinking about how ‘not flashy’ your quirk is, cuz I thought we established that normal quirk or flashy quirk, yours is still helpful and does manly justice! KIRI PLEASE I LOVE YOU, HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF!

Kiri and Bakugou have a lot to say to Izuku huh. I know Bakugou’s moment will come but I also wanna see what Kiri has to say! I hope he makes it back in time :( Aoyama and Hagakure too!

[or is that a plot device to make Aoyama and Hagakure go away?👀Hori what are you planning]

Regardless, I think Aoyama, Hagakure and Kirishima is a team-up I didn’t know I wanted to see, and now we won’t even get to see it. Still. There goes the new dream team, off to help civilians :’)

Pissed off Shouto! We love to see a pretty boy!

Also, I love Shouto’s thinking here. Idk he and Bakugou seem to be giving off big brain energy. We love two best friends with brain cells

And the way Shouto is making the ice fall over him [is that what’s happening here? I think so] reminds me of Levi Ackerman kicking Eren [I do not watch AOT but you know that animation, right? Of Levi repeatedly bearing down and kicking him while Eren is off-screen? This reminds me of that]

This is a real testament to how much Yoichi and Tomura look alike, because I legit skimmed over that panel like “Ah yes; All Might, Nana Shimura and Yoi- WAIT HANG ON A SECOND”

The ice bearing down over Izuku.... like a weight he must carry..... *head in hands*

And I like the connection here. All Might told him “You’re next”, Nana basically said in her own words “You’re next” by saying along with Yoichi “You may be the last one to do this therefore you’re the next and only one left”, and Nana’s connection to Tomura, BUT ALSO Tomura was also told “You’re next” by AFO and All Might [the symbolism of All Might pointing through the tv and the panels showing Tomura AND Izuku] which turned out to be a literal metaphor too because of AFO possessing his body

Once again, Izuku thinking about Tomura. Shows more of how Izuku is including Tomura in a lot of things now, like when he thinks about society and extending a helping hand (Lady Nagant battle) and in general thinking about people he has to stop (which was shown in chapter 318). And this time, it’s about the connection they both have with the You’re Next parallels

Whiiiiiiich, in a way, is probably the second time he’s thought of both of them in a connection way? Because the first time was in the War, when Izuku thought about how Tomura’s body wasn’t ready for the power he acquired and Izuku connected it to how he tried to train his own body for OFA. So if this is true, this would be the second time he paralleled himself with Tomura

[Is Izuku even thinking about these three rn? Or is it just Hori showing us the symbolism? Idk but I like to think Izuku is thinking about them]

Oof the connections are brutal

Oh my god I love this panel

First of all, I love it when Hori does the shading thing where he shades a character for intensity, but second of all, just the way that the words are LITERALLY INGRAINED into Izuku

Such powerful imagery! That’s one of the things I admire about bnha

But fr. All of this fucked Izuku up bad

CLASSIC “rival’s face isn’t shown after that outburst because we all know the rival is emotional about this but we are hiding his expression rn for Tension Reasons” trope

I like how Tsuyu has always been the one to make Mineta stfu for being an ass, but here she is now using her signature “grab Mineta with tongue to make him shut up” move to HELP HIM instead! Like that lil development

Idk why but I love Izuku’s expression here. He looks like an enraged kitten lol

I love this actually. Some of them mention Izuku in relation to his quirk, others mention Izuku solely based on who he is, but I think Mineta is probably the only one here so far who has said outright “Hey, I like you cause of your bravery and courage, not because of your quirk”

Like yes I KNOW the others also basically say that, but it’s kind of mostly been a chorus of implication: “You helped me this one time!” and “I want you to be safe!” and “But what about the people you leave behind?”

Mineta is the only one so far to actually say blatantly “I didn’t admire you cause of your quirk, I admire you because even when you’re scared, you can still leap out and save people!”

And thinking about Mineta as a person, how he was at the time of that USJ rescue [basically shivering and trembling BUT being motivated by Izuku regardless] and as he is now, I just think it makes a whole lot of sense for him to say this based on what he saw at USJ

I didn’t expect him to say it so outright, but despite him being a comedy character [mostly affectionate but also derogatory], I like the way he was used here

This isn’t to say that what the other classmates said was bad or not valid, I just find it interesting that Mineta actually phrases what he said like an actual example and explanation of admiration

Basically, this is actually what Izuku needs. The most important thing, if anything. Izuku needs somebody who actually outlines that his quirk isn’t as important as who wields it, somebody who actually looks Izuku in the face and tells him that he is looked up to because of who he is as a person, NOT because of some stupid strength-based all powerful quirk!

Forgive me for getting excited, and over fricking MINETA of all characters, but this is absolutely something Izuku needed to hear. I’ve been waiting for somebody to say this to him since FOREVER!

Enough implications. Somebody get this kid by the fucking shirt or hold his hand and TELL HIM he is LOVED for WHO HE IS.

And I know that Izuku didn’t listen to him here, but I’m glad SOMEBODY said it. It just looks like Mineta wasn’t the one Izuku would listen to.

Maybe it’ll be Bakugou who says it and Izuku actually listens to him instead. Or somebody else. Idk man I’m just glad somebody fucking said it outright.

Anyway

Once again, I like Izuku’s expression here. The anger at being held back, both figuratively and literally, is PALPABLE lol

OKAY NO BUT THE WAY THIS REMINDS ME OF ALL FOR ONE

Like okay, stating the obvious, cuz AFO and OFA are alike, but the way this is translated just REALLY makes me connect the dots to AFO.... so freaky

We had the same thing in the Nagant battle of Izuku saying this exact “plus” thing but only NOW am I like “OMG THATS LIKE AFO” lmao

Also, Izuku’s face here... he looks so tired. I can’t tell that much, but it kinda looks like he’s opening his eyes just the tiniest bit. Like he’s either super tired or he’s running out of energy to run away. Or both. Definitely both.

Ochako connecting how she acted to Kamino as well! Just like Tsuyu! They are both definitely working off of their regrets for the better. Super glad about that

“It’s not the same as before! I....!”

LOVE YOU? WAS SHE ABOUT TO SAY LOVE YOU??

I mean wishful thinking ig but still lol

YOOOOOOO THE KAMINO RAMP 2.0!

Ochako is so pretty the way she is drawn here, and her and Mina being queens!

I’M SCREAMING AT HOW MUCH SHOUTO HAS IMPROVED??

Like look at the comparison of this ramp compared to Kamino’s!

The structural integrity is just a million times better than it was!!

How much do you wanna bet Shouto immediately got back into UA, rolled up his sleeves and got straight to work for both his families sake and Izuku’s sake? IT’S SO AMAZING JUST SEEING HOW MUCH HE’S IMPROVED!

“We can’t keep up, huh?!” love me some spiteful Shouto lmao

THE NARRATION I AM IN TEARS

Shouto’s left side burning! From the passion! And also maybe he’s gonna do something with his fire idk but I’m excited! It’s also kind of like symbolism for how Izuku helped him with his fire side I suppose

URARAKA AND BAKUGOU COMBO URARAKA AND BAKUGOU COMBO

And and! Bakugou’s new explosions! So pretty so beautiful I love it!

Bakugou honey I LOVE YOU

The transition of “Stuff I want to say to you” that’s like what All Might had thought earlier to “Stuff I HAVE to say to you” from Bakugou now!!

LISTEN YOU’RE TELLING ME WE GET A SHOUTO + MINA + URARAKA + BAKUGOU + IIEDA COMBO??? HELL YES THANK YOU HORIKOSHI I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

Mina is absolutely crucial to the combo but MOST OF THE DEKU SQUAD ALSO COMBINING THEIR MOVES TOO??? AN ABSOLUTE WIN IF YOU ASK ME

“That’s why I will always continue to challenge you!”

No but like I’m sobbing can you hear me can you tell

They are rivals,,, BUT THEY ARE ALSO FRIENDS *head in hands sobbing*

The gentle way he holds his hand... not tugging, but just holding comfortingly, I’m-

Iieda: *holds gently*

Izuku: *is hold*

The callbacks,,,, the tears,,,, Iieda using what Izuku said as a way to connect with him,,,, please I’m so glad Iieda got his moment to shine and got to hold his hand

Like don’t get me wrong, I want Bakugou’s moment to shine too, but I feel like we don’t pay enough attention to the other characters in the class, those who are also there for Izuku in big ways AND little ways

The impact that Izuku has had on these people is just so sweet to see

And I love here how Izuku actually LOOKS emotional. This whole time he’s either covered his face, looked dead inside or pissed, but here is kind of where his shell cracks

But... that last panel... ack... it makes me think Izuku is about to do something stubborn again

It makes me think Izuku is gonna go from emotional and sad, to “I... NO! I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL IIEDA, BUT I HAVE TO DO THIS ON MY OWN! I’M SORRY, I’M SO SORRY, BUT STAY OUT OF THIS!!”

Like it would kinda make sense if he did, since we haven’t gotten to the rest of the characters yet, and Izuku is just SO STUBBORN but... honey...

If that did happen though, it wouldn’t be a total loss or a waste of Iieda’s character. It would basically just mean Izuku’s shell is beginning to properly crack, and the fact that it was IIEDA of all people who chipped the first cracks away... Lovely. Magnificent.

[of course, this is just speculation]

WHEN HORI DOES THIS SHIT:

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CHAPTER, AND THEN PUTS THE TITLE AT THE END:

THAT’S HOW YOU KNOW IT’S A GOOD CHAPTER. CHAPTERS DONE LIKE THIS ARE WHERE HORI DOES JUSTICE IMO

“His Hand Reached Him, Now Deku Will...”

Deku will what?? Reject him?? Properly cry?? Breakdown?? I must know Hori I MUST KNOW