Michael B. Jordan reveals why My Hero Academia’s Final Season made him emotional

My Hero Academia has reached Hollywood as it is confirmed that huge stars like Michael B. Jordan are also influenced by this show. He is known for his work in Creed, Black Panther, and recently for his dual role in Sinner. In one of the recent interviews, he revealed that the last time a show made him cry was not any TV show but actually an anime series.

Right now in the world, there has been a visible change in how people view anime. It was initially a niche genre enjoyed by few people, but now, because it is accessible and offers some interesting narrative, many viewers have picked up this genre. According to Jordan, he had “a really good cry” watching an important scene in My Hero Academia involving Katsuki Bakugo, he is a character who started as a loud and obnoxious kid, and as the series continued, the growth trajectory has been something that has inspired many, including Jordan. He went on to add:

"I had a really good cry watching the last season of the anime My Hero Academia, when Bakugo, a character from the first season, has this emotional moment where he finally gets recognized by one of his mentors and idols. It was beautiful."

The scene this star is talking about takes place in My Hero Academia Final Season, where Bakugo gets noticed by people who truly mattered to him. This particular scene is important to his character arc because it is then that he ended up getting genuine recognition from one of his mentors and idols. Fans have continued to offer an interpretation of Bakugo by describing the character who is someone who would get burnt without guidance,

It seems like there is an emotional connection with this character, and this is a common habit for those who watch anime. A series like My Hero Academia has introduced many influential characters who offer unique character arcs, and Bakugo has been a fan-favorite character for a long time. It is a powerful reading of the character, thus proving that Jordan is indeed attached to this character.

Why My Hero Academia resonates beyond anime fans

Jordan’s comments struck a chord because they reinforce something anime fans have argued for years: that an anime series is just as good, if not more if being compared to live-action shows, especially when done right, and this franchise has done a phenomenal job in terms of storytelling, animation, and overall viewing experience.

Moreover, the anime did not rush Bakugo’s growth. It let him fail, lash out, doubt himself, and slowly learn what it means to be a hero, not just someone strong, but someone seen. That long-term emotional investment is exactly why the payoff worked. Bakugo getting recognition in My Hero Academia was not for the sake of spectacle because he worked hard to earn that respect.

Fan reaction: Hype meets enthusiasm

Since this interview has been released, fans of this anime have resurfaced and are having active discussions on the actor's comments, and are also talking about how this anime needs to be watched at least once. Some common comments revolving around this news have been:

"THANK YOU MY HERO ACADEMIA FOR EVERYTHING." Said one fan.

"Peak knows peak" added another fan

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"MBJ got emotional over Bakugo's big moment guess My Hero Academia's got some feels." Stated a netizen.

In the end, for someone like Jordan, who has built his career has been shaped by character-driven performances, that kind of storytelling clearly resonates. New fans who might be inspired to watch this show after going through this interview, or anyone who would watch to revisit this show again: it is available to stream on platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix.

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