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cupkate96's review
adventurous
funny
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
staticspider's review
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
3.0
fifteenthjessica's review
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Ultra Analysis is supplemental
material for My Hero Academia, consisting mostly of profiles for pre-existing characters with stats, quotes, and key panels for over 85 characters. Most characters get a two page spread. There's also a joint interview with Kohei Horikoshi and Tite Kubo, a mangaka whose works include Bleach and Burn the Witch.
It's very dry to read cover to cover and only one or two pieces of art were drawn specifically for this relase--most of it appears to be from previous chapters of the manga. I think only die hard MHA fans will get a lot of joy from this. And even then, I spotted a few printing errors. For example, Hatsume's name is misspelled once in her bio. Also, this may be just my copy, but there are several left hand pages where parts of images and sometimes even text is cut off. Errors happen, but with how big MHA has gotten (there's what, 3 spin offs now?) I'm surprised that quite a few snuck through.
Rant. I'd love to go back to the days when I didn't know Mineta designed a new weapon based on anal beads. Yeah, I know some high schoolers are like that, but it's weird for an adult to write about high schoolers being like that for laughs. Seriously, if you can't say anal beads because part of your audience is too young, don't reference anal beads.
material for My Hero Academia, consisting mostly of profiles for pre-existing characters with stats, quotes, and key panels for over 85 characters. Most characters get a two page spread. There's also a joint interview with Kohei Horikoshi and Tite Kubo, a mangaka whose works include Bleach and Burn the Witch.
It's very dry to read cover to cover and only one or two pieces of art were drawn specifically for this relase--most of it appears to be from previous chapters of the manga. I think only die hard MHA fans will get a lot of joy from this. And even then, I spotted a few printing errors. For example, Hatsume's name is misspelled once in her bio. Also, this may be just my copy, but there are several left hand pages where parts of images and sometimes even text is cut off. Errors happen, but with how big MHA has gotten (there's what, 3 spin offs now?) I'm surprised that quite a few snuck through.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Violence
sheepy13's review
4.0
Pretty good character guide, although nothing I could say was revealing or you won't know if you've seen the majority of the series or read the manga.
The best part of this for me was the transcribed interview with Horikoshi & Kubo it was quite nice to read for me.
The best part of this for me was the transcribed interview with Horikoshi & Kubo it was quite nice to read for me.
oro91's review
3.0
It was helpful to have a list of characters and quirks but I didn’t like the format. Many of the sections weren’t helpful. For example, each character had 4 relationships listed but they often weren’t key relationships and the connections were random.
The summary of major events was all over the place and not very helpful. It was also done with tiny reproductions of scenes that were hard to read.
I would use this as a reference while reading if you forget a name that’s mentioned but that’s about it.
The summary of major events was all over the place and not very helpful. It was also done with tiny reproductions of scenes that were hard to read.
I would use this as a reference while reading if you forget a name that’s mentioned but that’s about it.
sarahhoffmeyer's review
3.0
I love when creators break down pieces of their universes and stories! Analysis books like this are a great way to bring your audience deeper into the narrative.
While I love the concept behind an ultra analysis guide, this character guide isn't the best example of one. Most of the information on the characters are things already mentioned in the manga/anime and, likely because of spoiler content, the information stays anime relevant, meaning lots of newer content is left out.
The sketches and interview at the end of the book are a fun insight into Horikoshi's thought process and art style!
While I love the concept behind an ultra analysis guide, this character guide isn't the best example of one. Most of the information on the characters are things already mentioned in the manga/anime and, likely because of spoiler content, the information stays anime relevant, meaning lots of newer content is left out.
The sketches and interview at the end of the book are a fun insight into Horikoshi's thought process and art style!
a_pile_of_bones's review
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
I liked learning about all the characters in MHA