When comparing My Hero Academia vs Hunter X Hunter (2011), the Slant community recommends My Hero Academia for most people. In the question“What are the best animes to watch?” My Hero Academia is ranked 1st while Hunter X Hunter (2011) is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose My Hero Academia is:
MC in this anime is an underdog who becomes stronger. Not only him, the strongest person in the anime (for now) is also an underdog who became the strongest. It is so inspiring to watch their hard work to become stronger and better heroes.
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Pros
Pro Inspirational characters
MC in this anime is an underdog who becomes stronger. Not only him, the strongest person in the anime (for now) is also an underdog who became the strongest. It is so inspiring to watch their hard work to become stronger and better heroes.
Pro Diverse characters
One thing that sets My Hero Academia apart from many shows is not only the number of characters, but how well they are each distinguished, with their own backstories, flaws, and motives.
Pro Awesome backstories
All the characters, even the villains have a heart-warming backstory.
Pro Emphasizes character development
Breaking away from traditional superhero genre, this one, while still incorporating epic battles, puts more focus on the things that happen between. This can be seen as refreshing and unique in terms of the overall experience.
Pro So when you do watch it you cry, laugh and even get angry
Pro Awesome graphics
Pro It's got a clear story
It's simply simple to fallow.
Pro Top tier world building
MHA has a great world building which is trully realistic.
Pro Amazing
Pro Best battle shounen ever
The character development, storytelling, worldbuilding are top notch. The arc variability is commendable, all of them being great.
Pro Spectacular character building
The characters grow stronger but also the relationships are developed throughout the show
Pro No filler
Despite its length, this adaptation of the manga follows the story fairly closely, and doesn't spend much time trying to stretch things out.
Pro Character development
Cons
Con Same story as its predecessor anime
Con It ended
While this may seem an odd con, and the show has a fairly satisfying conclusion, the fact is that despite ongoing manga releases, this adaptation has ended without any apparent interest in a nearby continuation.