My Hero Academia through Michael B Jordan’s eyes: Why fans love Hollywood's most open anime nerd

When famous icons like Michael B Jordan sit down to talk about My Hero Academia, the fandom needs to sit down and hear him out. Every time a popular person comes out as an anime nerd, there is a special kind of excitement in the fandom. This time, the hype is off the charts because the nerd is also an A-list superstar. Additionally, right now, My Hero Academia is airing its final season, and Studio Bones is doing a phenomenal job in maintaining the hype around the franchise.

That is why watching a star with the same authentic enthusiasm as any longtime fan, sitting on their couch scrolling through Crunchyroll, feels refreshing and validating. During a recent interview, we saw Jordan talking about an important moment that takes place in My Hero Academia Season 7. While fans found it funny that he started with spoilers, most of them were overjoyed by the fact that this series will finally get more recognition.

Most likely, those who don't even watch anime might pick this series up after looking at how passionately Jordan spoke about it. This time it was a YouTube reaction segment with Paul Mescal and Austin Butler. Jordan took control the moment My Hero Academia appeared on screen. We see in the video that he explained the emotional weight behind the events that are taking place in the clip they were watching.

Additionally, fans have also noted that he spoke with the confidence of someone who has watched all six previous seasons. He broke down character motivations, quirks, rivalries, and the overall symbolism surrounding the clash. “He’s always at odds with the main character,” Jordan says, pointing at the character on the left with the casual authority of someone who’s lived with these characters for years.

Moreover, fans loved how he even dives into the My Hero Academia power system and how the fight reflects the show’s emotional themes. It was clear that he was not just summarizing; he was analyzing, the same way any anime fans do in Reddit threads and late-night Discord calls.

Jordan’s anime roots run deep: Inspiring his art and career

Jordan has openly talked about his love for anime for years now; it is a core part of who he is creatively. He has also been vocal about being inspired by Naruto Shippuden, calling it one of his all-time favorites. And not just that, in many other interviews, he has also spoken about how series like Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, and One Piece shaped him growing up. In 2023, while promoting Creed III, he openly discussed how anime influenced his directing decisions, from fight choreography to emotional framing.

Jordan himself once explained:

“In anime, when two characters are fighting to the death, they’re having a quiet emotional conversation in a void. I wanted to bring that feeling into Creed III.”

This statement reflects how anime has influenced his art and how much he truly wants to incorporate those elements in the real-life medium. Fans love him because of how he easily rattles off recommendations for newcomers: One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and more, basically the Mount Rushmore of starter shonen.

Why Michael B Jordan’s My Hero Academia breakdown resonates with fans

So, when Jordan went on talking about My Hero Academia, fans could look into the conversation and confidently say that this was coming from a place of genuine respect. Usually, there are times when production houses use celebrities to promote a show, and when they talk about it, the convictions are lacking. But this time it does not feel like that.

Currently, the genre of anime is no longer seen as a niche interest, and it is easy to get access to it. Michael B Jordan is a true admirer who treats it as art, inspiration, and something worth celebrating loudly. In the end, fans adore it because when a celebrity as cool, talented, and influential as Jordan goes full-weeb on camera, it sends a simple message that anime is culture.

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