Scan barcode
thespinnychair's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
captwinghead's review
2.0
I only enjoyed 2 of these stories: the story where Midoriya, Bakugo, Mt. Lady and the others save a village's tree; and the story where Midoriya role plays as Bakugo. Those really highlighted the best parts of the series for me: seeing the heroes be heroes.
We start with a story where Mineta does what he always does: find new ways to be a creep. The story was played for humor, but because I've wanted to toss that kid out of a window from his first appearance, the story didn't appeal to me at all.
We get a story where Shinsou helps another kid with a "villainous" power that worries about being stereotyped as a criminal. Honestly, I would be intrigued by more stories of other people that happened to in this universe. The world seems to have a bit of a League of Evil Mutants issue where people that don't have the most "hero" looking abilities or looks get typecast. Everything seemed to work out for Gang Orca though, even though he's constantly described as part of the list of heroes that look like villains.
I enjoyed the story where they save the village's tree. It was obviously a story about the importance of environmental conservation and centered characters we'll never see again, but it was a nice short story.
The best story, in my opinion, was Midoriya role playing as Bakugo. With so much of the main series revolving around Midoriya's failure to understand Bakugo's actions, this was a great way to show Midoriya's struggle to get into Bakugo's head. Midoriya can't pass the test until he convinces the robot he's Bakugo and he's just too optimistic and warm to succeed at it. He ends up reiterating to a stranger what it means to be a hero and what All Might stands for and it's a nice message. Also, I thought he would pass the test when the kid called him another All Might fanboy because a lot of people forget that Bakugo, at heart, is also an All Might fanboy.
The worst story was the story where the girls go on a diet for bikini season. People make cracks all the time about why the fan service in the main series is "okay" because this book is aimed at teenage boys. All the more reason why a story about teenage girls kicking themselves for having ice cream is even stranger to me. Not only was this portraying the harmful diet culture people are trying to put in the past, but what average teenage boy would find this story interesting?
Anyway, if you've seen the last MHA film, you might enjoy the last story. I can't judge it because I don't even know this Rody character.
We start with a story where Mineta does what he always does: find new ways to be a creep. The story was played for humor, but because I've wanted to toss that kid out of a window from his first appearance, the story didn't appeal to me at all.
We get a story where Shinsou helps another kid with a "villainous" power that worries about being stereotyped as a criminal. Honestly, I would be intrigued by more stories of other people that happened to in this universe. The world seems to have a bit of a League of Evil Mutants issue where people that don't have the most "hero" looking abilities or looks get typecast. Everything seemed to work out for Gang Orca though, even though he's constantly described as part of the list of heroes that look like villains.
I enjoyed the story where they save the village's tree. It was obviously a story about the importance of environmental conservation and centered characters we'll never see again, but it was a nice short story.
The best story, in my opinion, was Midoriya role playing as Bakugo. With so much of the main series revolving around Midoriya's failure to understand Bakugo's actions, this was a great way to show Midoriya's struggle to get into Bakugo's head. Midoriya can't pass the test until he convinces the robot he's Bakugo and he's just too optimistic and warm to succeed at it. He ends up reiterating to a stranger what it means to be a hero and what All Might stands for and it's a nice message. Also, I thought he would pass the test when the kid called him another All Might fanboy because a lot of people forget that Bakugo, at heart, is also an All Might fanboy.
The worst story was the story where the girls go on a diet for bikini season. People make cracks all the time about why the fan service in the main series is "okay" because this book is aimed at teenage boys. All the more reason why a story about teenage girls kicking themselves for having ice cream is even stranger to me. Not only was this portraying the harmful diet culture people are trying to put in the past, but what average teenage boy would find this story interesting?
Anyway, if you've seen the last MHA film, you might enjoy the last story. I can't judge it because I don't even know this Rody character.
sammy9869's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
chamomiledango's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rjsreadingnook's review
4.0
Everything was great except for the Mineta story. He is honestly the worst thing about MHA. I really enjoyed the students swapping costumes exercise, the Shinsou errand story, and the epilogue to the MHA: World Heroes’ Mission film with Rody Soul. For fans who need a break from the current grid intense storyline in the manage, volume 3 of Team-Up Missions is a fun escape read overall.
mrgriffit's review
3.0
A great contrast to the intense pacing and story of the main story that gives fun insights into some of the side characters.
verydazedragon's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked the other one better, but Deku as Bakugo is adorable.