My Hero Academia - Gomu Gomu no Gentle Fist

Boing

16 characters of anal beads.

Cyclone_Baroness

Oooo. I like it. I like it a lot.

Jabberwok

Definitely reminded me of Sanji's Collier Shoot. I'm into it.

sgamer82

One thing I'm unclear on. Are Deku's arms permanently damaged to the point to risking crippling? Or do they just need a lot of time to properly recover?

CCC

@sgamer82:

One thing I'm unclear on. Are Deku's arms permanently damaged to the point to risking crippling? Or do they just need a lot of time to properly recover?

I think they're implying the latter. Like, maybe he can bust out a Detroit Smash now and then, but he can't rely on it. And definitely can't do anymore 1,000,000%s.

Kizuchan

That was nice. Again, just another chapter of practicing the moves, more details on Hatsume's character are nice.

KageKageKing

Shadow Armor=Win.

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@Boing:

16 characters of anal beads.

omg, that can't be a coincidence…

Baldulf

Nice, now Midoriya has a whole new set of limbs to break. Its true that legs are several times stronger than arms but that doesnt mean they cant take bone shattering pressure without consequences. This is just plain dumb

KageKageKing

Does this means we're gonna see Iida using his arms as well?

TLC

Wasn't he already using his legs to jump and shit, this really isn't as big a deal as the author acts like it is.

sgamer82

@Baldulf:

Nice, now Midoriya has a whole new set of limbs to break. Its true that legs are several times stronger than arms but that doesnt mean they cant take bone shattering pressure without consequences. This is just plain dumb

On the other hand, if legs are stronger, couldn't Deku, in theory, be able to hit harder with less OFA power? There would help with stress on his body.

Razhem

@Baldulf:

Nice, now Midoriya has a whole new set of limbs to break. Its true that legs are several times stronger than arms but that doesnt mean they cant take bone shattering pressure without consequences. This is just plain dumb

Midoriya has been destroying his arms well before his training with Gran Torino which let him be able to do stuff without breaking. His legs on the other hand are fresh right now, so as long as he doesn't go ham they will serve him a lot better than his arms simply because he now knows better. It's not a perfect solution if he is forced to use 1000000% again of course, but it gives him some much needed breathing room while he keeps assimilating All Might's power.

Baldulf

@sgamer82:

On the other hand, if legs are stronger, couldn't Deku, in theory, be able to hit harder with less OFA power? There would help with stress on his body.

Its just a temporal solution, if he needs to use a bigger portion of OFA again his legs would shatter exactly the same as his arms.

sgamer82

This brings me back to my earlier question. Are Deku's arms permanently damaged or do they just need time to heal fully?
@CCC:

I think they're implying the latter. Like, maybe he can bust out a Detroit Smash now and then, but he can't rely on it. And definitely can't do anymore 1,000,000%s.

That suggests permanent damage to me.

Cyclone_Baroness

Maybe the gloves and boots disperse the stress as well. His face had some of the power action screen tone it looked like too. But yeah his legs probably have a better toughness. I also like to think that he seemed to maybe be unconsciously copying Bakugou too. He showed up in his brainstorm. It seems like a lot of the characters use their arms to attack. Iida…I can't recall his enounters well. Does he actually kick with a boost or does he just use speed?

Coookie

I'm really not sure if you guys are trolling or not. Deku didn't go to the Development Studio, got the idea "Hey - I got legs as well!" and just left. I don't know if you noticed that his costume looks different, he's got stuff around his shoes, those sleeves on his arms and legs, the ones on his arm are even confirmed to "lessen the load" so we can be sure he got the same stuff for his legs. Him changing his fighting style from One Punch Man to Sanji is not a big deal in terms of power-up or possible damage after reckless overuse (which should be dampened now, thanks to Hatsume), yes, but does well for his character growth to be an individual hero and not All Might 2.0.
It's neither groundbreaking nor unpredictable but it surely isn't as dumb as you make it out to be.

sgamer82

Personally I like it. Mainly because I've always had Deku in my mind as a more agility/maneuvering based hero compared to All Might's brute force.

King Cannon

@TLC:

Wasn't he already using his legs to jump and shit, this really isn't as big a deal as the author acts like it is.

It isn't, though. Midoriya himself says it was quite simple. He just found a new fighting style option.

One that All Might didn't have, which was the point.

sgamer82

The big deal about it isn't that it's innovative or especially clever, it's more about Deku carving his own path. His own way of utilizing One For All. On the note, I like how, as Deku had that breakthrough the flashbackground behind him started cracking.

King Cannon

@Baldulf:

Its just a temporal solution, if he needs to use a bigger portion of OFA again his legs would shatter exactly the same as his arms.

It's definitely better for Full Cowl mode, which is not particularly strong in terms of punching.

Femme

I feel like this is only a temporary focus on using his legs for combat, and once his arms are sufficiently rested he'll be able to combine both into his own personal style.

Johnnay

….eeeeehhhhh.... I mean, there's nothing wrong with the idea or anything, but it's just… eh.
I'm more upset about that hood still being on his costume, though. It's looking like I might have to accept it's staying and will just never be worn.

TLC

@King:

It isn't, though. Midoriya himself says it was quite simple. He just found a new fighting style option. One that All Might didn't have, which was the point.

I think that serves more to make a point that All Might is an idiot for never using kicks. This is basic fighting technique, it's not impressive in the slightest.

sgamer82

@TLC:

I think that serves more to make a point that All Might is an idiot for never using kicks. This is basic fighting technique, it's not impressive in the slightest.

Could be that was how All Might was comfortable fighting. Maybe he liked boxing. Alternatively, for all know Nana Shimura could've been a regular Chun-Li and that was All Might's way of differentiating from her.

Jabberwok

@Cyclone_Baroness:

Iida…I can't recall his enounters well. Does he actually kick with a boost or does he just use speed?

Iida used boosted kicks against Todoroki and against Stain- so basically both of his serious fights we've seen.

madriano

@TLC:

I think that serves more to make a point that All Might is an idiot for never using kicks. This is basic fighting technique, it's not impressive in the slightest.

Doesn't seem like he ever needed to me.

King Cannon

@TLC:

I think that serves more to make a point that All Might is an idiot for never using kicks. This is basic fighting technique, it's not impressive in the slightest.

What exactly were you expecting? Hadoukens?

I don't think this was supposed to be impressive (again, because Midoriya himself treats it as as obvious in hindsight). It's just introducing a new way for Izuku to fight that doesn't rip-off All Might and takes away the stress on his arms. The point of the exercise is not to make flashy moves.

Plus, All Might doesn't really have the build to pull of kicks. He's a pretty top heavy guy, perfect for punching.

Mr. Prinz

The crack in the memory scenes behind Midoriya was really great. A little downside: It seems Horikoshi copied the drawing of Midoriya. Pretty interested in how this will look in the volume.BTW: Volume 1 should be out in Germany in the next couple of days. Hopefully, the start of something amazing!

Cyclone_Baroness

@TLC:

I think that serves more to make a point that All Might is an idiot for never using kicks. This is basic fighting technique, it's not impressive in the slightest.

He was strong enough without kicking. OFA was basically his only challenge. If he's got solid boxing skills but it doesn't mean he'd be as good as a Kickboxer. Also it really doesn't meet his esthetic. As cool as it could be. I couldn't picture him round house kicking anyone.

King Cannon

Has Superman ever used kicks?

maxterdexter

@TLC:

I think that serves more to make a point that All Might is an idiot for never using kicks. This is basic fighting technique, it's not impressive in the slightest.

It's like why superman doesn't use martial arts? He just punches stuff and headbuts whenever someone gets close and personal. It's a stylistic choice.

garonne

@maxterdexter:

It's like why superman doesn't use martial arts? He just punches stuff and headbuts whenever someone gets close and personal. It's a stylistic choice.

you should read more comics, superman learned kryptonian martial arts.

Nectar

So happy Hatsume doesn't "like" Deku. Double happy Uraraka isn't super jealous or at least isn't showing it too much. Speaking of Hatsume, surprised she was built up so much as a potential top class inventor. Hope its for something good and not Hori turning her into a misguided MCU Tony Stark making some Ultron like creation.
I'm down with Deku (~~Sanji~~ Goji?) kicking. And with limb support and Full Cowl he should be mostly okay. Tokoyami and Bakugou's supers were good. Guessing Jirou shooting sound waves from her wrists. Not sure what Kirishima would need from Hatsume. A helmet? Hope Uraraka is able to fly or at least glide like Knuckles. @Cruithne:

So what're everyone's thoughts on the "Kaminari is the traitor" thoery?

Most of it seems like hype but it's possible. Imma throw this out there: He AND Invisible Girl are traitors. Boom! drops mic.
Yeah, I don't believe it either.

MDL

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LOL, Uraraka clearly wants to stab a bitch.
Loving her comedic jealousy of Hatsume's carefree intimacy towards Deku.

But you know what I truly appreciate?
Uraraka isn't acting like a typical STUPID female character that will punch their crush or be angry with him for getting touched or flustered by another girl, like it was his fault or something.
She got mad at the RIGHT person in this, and I genuinely loved that.

SomeRandomGuy

@King:

Has Superman ever used kicks?

I vaguely remember him actually kicking something before, but I think it was a really cut and dry standard "football" kick to get rid of a bomb or something.

Just googled it and yeah, he's kicked people before. Though, it looks like it was more of a defensive action to put distance between him and the guy that was attacking him.

Edit: Also, this: http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/4/45151/885058-superman25908cgh3.jpg

themick

I got a question for you guys. Does Uraraka actually like/want to do hand to hand combat or is she just trying to be like/stay close to Deku? I vaguely remember her saying she picked Gunhead so she can work on hand to hand like Deku, but i might be misataken. Then again she also gets that creepy face when she gets ready to fight, like she enjoys it.

So im not sure which way to lean. If she was just chasing Deku, wouldnt the teachers be failing her by letting her head down a martial path when she might not be suited to it?

Cyclone_Baroness

If she could learn hand to hand with gravity powers she'd be pretty hard to beat.

sgamer82

@themick:

I got a question for you guys. Does Uraraka actually like/want to do hand to hand combat or is she just trying to be like/stay close to Deku? I vaguely remember her saying she picked Gunhead so she can work on hand to hand like Deku, but i might be misataken. Then again she also gets that creepy face when she gets ready to fight, like she enjoys it.

So im not sure which way to lean. If she was just chasing Deku, wouldnt the teachers be failing her by letting her head down a martial path when she might not be suited to it?

My understanding was she went with Gunhead as more of a rounding out her skillset kind of thing. She wanted more combat skills to be useful in more situations.

MDL

@themick:

I got a question for you guys. Does Uraraka actually like/want to do hand to hand combat or is she just trying to be like/stay close to Deku?
I vaguely remember her saying she picked Gunhead so she can work on hand to hand like Deku, but i might be mistaken.

You're definitely mistaken, it was never about Deku at all.

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As you can see, it was a decision entirely focused on self improvement.

madriano

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Insta KO

kevo_koma

@Cyclone_Baroness:

If she could learn hand to hand with gravity powers she'd be pretty hard to beat.

Which makes me think, can she use the gravity power on herself? If she can, she could be like Miss Valentine, only better.

sgamer82

@kevo_koma:

Which makes me think, can she use the gravity power on herself? If she can, she could be like Miss Valentine, only better.

She can and has frequently. However I think it exacerbates her vertigo-from-overuse issues compared to when she uses it on other objects.

Wintermute

Her ability is pretty complicated against a brute strength, fast fighter like Bakugo or simply a guy with a machine gun, imo. An area of instant weightlessness around her would be helpful.

Jabberwok

Ochako is one of those characters that has an insane upside if she can work on her reflexes and limit. What I'm really curious to see is if she can release individual objects with some accuracy I could see her rocketing weightlessly around in combat, keeping multiple objects afloat around an opponent and colliding with them before releasing them to give them heavy momentum. It could look amazing when drawn too.

Watch-man

So Legs as his main weapon ?

I love it. Im Sanji fan(character from One Piece) and Leg Specialists are the thing. Great potential for very well drawn fights if now MC will be using legs as his main weapon.

sgamer82

I like it because I always imagined Deku as a more agility/maneuverability based fighter and between this and his Full Cowl parkour he seems well on the way.

Ochoa

@madriano:

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Insta KO

i cant see your image but maybe is this one? (if not, well, it goes for the uraraka battle discussion XD)

And thats what could happen if uraraka become a serious pro hero that learns close combat and how to dodge to conect the final infinity punch XD

Average

Now I'm just imagining FullyDeveloped!Uravity fsu and it's glorious.

SH-Avenger

Really wish her hero nane was Infinity Girl. That would be badass.

Deku found a good one. Humble, powerful, cute. Score dude.