Metro Man: The False Hero

[@jasonparker3925]

Metroman had the powers and heart but no motivation Tighten had the motivation and power but no heart Megamind had no power, but had both heart and motivation. AND PRESENTATION!!!!

[@darthlazurus4382]

_Welcome to the Jungle plays_

[@armorbearer9702]

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[@lilgabriel0517]

This comment goes hard

[@jasonparker3925]

@@lilgabriel0517i am

[@asalways1504]

11:02 when Metroman tells Megamind not to worry about titan because good will eventually come out on top, he adjusts the the cape Megamind is wearing instead of taking it off him. He literally passed his mantle on to Megamind.

[@theodoro3188]

Despite being raised by a crazy rich family, despite having a privileged childhood and depsite being the most popular kid in class which WOULD make one act snooty, I'm surprised he never let the power go to his head once he grew up

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

Yeah despite his rivalry with Megamind mixed in with a bit of some bullying in their youth, he was surprisingly honest and cordial with Megamind as an adult. He admitted that being Superhero and keeping up with appearances wasn’t indicative of who he wanted to be but felt like he had to as he was just going by the emotions from everyone else until he realized he had a choice. It’s pretty wholesome to see that him and Megamind made their peace and that he was actually applauding for his former enemy when he chose to become a superhero.

[@Yourfat247]

@@Jackal_El_Lobo34plus their ‘rivalry’ was more friendly if anything, even at the end of his career metro man was having fun with megamind

[@OpticalSorcerer]

It's pretty cool to see a more nuanced take on rich kids rather than the typical "they're all spoiled people on the road to being manipulators, psychopaths, and/or criminals."

[@superzilla784]

Now that I think of it... yeah... the citizens of MetroCity could have easily had their own HomeLander with Metro Man abusing his powers believing himself to always be in the right because he was constantly approved of and praised his entire life. that easily could have transferred into his adult life. expecting praise no matter what he did, and killed anyone who spoke out against him. Him not turning out to be another HomeLander shows what kind of person Metro Man is at his core. he had all this power and support, but never abused it. instead, choosing to pass it along to someone else because he didn't want it anymore.

[@pama1040]

Im surprised too

[@superfanmusicmaker]

When most movies or shows ask the question "what would Superman be without Clark Kent?", they make him everything from a murderer to a dictator to just a straight up jerk. Whereas having him still become a hero but slowly getting depressed and desperate for any other purpose beyond that makes way more sense _and_ is way more impactful.

[@nickchavez720]

I was just thinking about what it would be like to be a cop, or a soldier, or a fireman but not having any ability to be off duty or be your own person outside of that. That was Metro Man. For almost his entire adult life he's dedicated himself to being the hero and setting aside his own desires to the point where he has no identity outside of being the protector of the City. Even his own name Metro Man isn't about himself. It's about his role. That would be like being a police office whose name was Officer Metro City Cop. And to make it even worse is that unlike Superman, who could be himself as Clark Kent, Metro Man is Metro Man 24/7. There is literally no way to even take a break from it. No way to be his own person. That would be crushing after a while. It's amazing he didn't fall into a depression. But he doesn't resent the city or the people for forcing him into a position he doesn't want. Instead he does something fairly healthy. He retired. Now could you say that is irresponsible given the city is in danger. Sure. But would someone say the same thing if a cop or a fireman retires? After all, it's not like the city is any less dangerous if they go. Of course not. We say thank you for your service, enjoy your retirement, and don't be a stranger at the precinct. Same thing with Metro Man. Lord knows he's done enough for the city. He's entitled to want to do something else now.

[@dean_l33]

@@nickchavez720 The only fault with Metro Man is that he should've someone ready to inherit the role for his retirement. The fact that Mega Mind happened to be that person doesn't absolve Metro Man of being that careless

[@mortidragon]

@@nickchavez720 Metro Man also knew, when he retired, that he was not leaving the city in any real danger when at the mercy of Megamind. When Megamind took over, he didn't commit an nefarious acts outside of property damage and theft, and he was doing that because of his perceived role as a villain. When that became stale fast, he grew lethargic and just gave up until he found new meaning in life through Roxanne. At the end of the day, was Metro Man being selfish in his decision? Yes. But can we truly expect a person to be completely and utterly selfless 24/7 without running the risk of burnout or losing the plot? No, not at all. Even when we're being selfless, the things we do are for the most part transactional, meaning that even if it's just feeling good about doing something for somebody else, you still get something out of it.

[@SebasTian58323]

I wouldn't say Metro Man didn't deserve to be the hero, because he was doing what was best for the city for years, even though it isn't really what he wanted. He had the abilities, and did what was expected of him, and that is something heroic. Rising up to the expectations put upon him, rather than doing whatever he wanted with nobody to stop him for so long. Doing what's expected of you, even against what you want (if what's expected of you isn't evil), is a heroic thing to do because it's a sacrifice you're making for the betterment of others. However, because that's all that he'd ever done, he realized he never wanted to be a hero but he also realized that he couldn't just retire either because of how important he was. I wouldn't say he's a false hero, rather he's just not a hero at heart. He is a genuine hero, but that's not what he wants to be. I don't think he was wrong or right for doing what he did, but he obviously wasn't happy with his own perceived lack of choice in the matter. He made the decision to pursue music because it's something he enjoys, but he's also happy that Metro City has a protector in megamind. He wants his rival/friend to be happy too, even after their years of fighting against each other.

[@KeiosKod]

In the past decade, Megamind and Rango are the two films that I still remember and hold in high esteem for their quality as movies for kids; they’re not kids’ movies because they’re dumbed down, but because they’re something kids can enjoy, and they’re high-quality examples of kids’ movies because of how well they convey their themes in ways that kids may not immediately appreciate but could grow to as they become older and look back on these films.

[@homerlol9058]

Megamind and rango are some of my favoritos as well I Salute You, fellow man of culture

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

What I love about Metroman is that he EASILY could have been the villain, hell I'm sure one draft probably have him as the main villain, he was privileged, arrogant, narcissist super egocentric, if this was write by a hack like many modern comicbook writers or Zack Snyder or even James Gunn as much I love him he did Brightburn, so I'm was so pleasantly surprise the film never go that road, this is what SUBVERTED EXPECTATIONS really means (takes note DISNEY), a twist no one saw coming but everyone smile at the realization of how smart it was, Metroman never wanted to be a hero, he was treat like it as he have the look and powers, but he never got the HEART or motivations for been a hero, but also he never wanted to be someone like that neither a conqueror, he just want to have a passion for something he truly wanted and that was music, despite been terrible he was passionate about it, and is better he is bad as he actually will struggle, make it fight for what he wants, instead of been GIVEN, as been a hero was given rather than EARN IT.......this is the amazing reversal this movie does when is actually Megamind the one making an effort to get good, to care and protect the people he love, thanks to Roxane and in part to Metroman, he realize his true potential, and I love this decision, it was genius, and for that this movie will forever be a masterpiece.

[@daniaamir6047]

So true

[@kevind3974]

Plus in the end of the day the only reason why he was a hero was simply because he had super hearing and speed. Nowhere in that city was outside his preview He doesn’t have the heart for it but he also won’t just let someone up and die when he could save them in a second It’s why when he ‘died’ he shut everything off and became a hermit. Can’t feel guilty about not helping when you live in blissful ignorance

[@trinstonmichaels7062]

He saved the world but the world didn't save him.

[@ThePrinceEffect]

Metro man wasn't a false hero, hate the way people make him out to be. He saved the world countless times and because he chose to step away he's seen as a bad guy. People seem to never remember all the good you do, only your fk ups. Five for fighting said it best. "Even heroes have the right to dream"

[@paulrasmussen8953]

The only issue is how he retired

[@ThePrinceEffect]

@paulrasmussen8953 like he said, it's not like he could have simply said he quit.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

@ThePrinceEffect no but he could have provated talked to megamind and set something up

[@ThePrinceEffect]

@paulrasmussen8953 you gotta remember, mega mind didn't reform until later in the show. Like the moment he thought metro man was dead he terrorized the city and only stopped when he got bored. So why would metro man think that he'd be able to be reasoned with? He's been trying to have mega mind reform for basically his entire life up to that point, and he never did.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

@@ThePrinceEffect because he knrw he can be good. They fought for years and clues appeared. Has Megamind ever killed.any one?

[@Sasha-ph9uv]

Metroman isn't a false hero. He did save the world for many years. He just decided to retire to get agency back and follow is own dream and not doing something arbritary put on him by others and gave the job of hero to Megamind because he knew that's his calling and what he wanted everything that he has done before isn't negated just because he doesn't hero anymore. Metroman has only done 1 thing with his power and it was only good at the end of the day

[@superzilla784]

I also love how this is its own Batman and Superman. Metro Man: Has bright colors, alien from another world, has superpowers. Megamind: Dark colors, has no powers, relies on gadgets and inventions.

[@wOlP5027]

Megamind is also alien

[@Renikee]

Megamind also lost his parents like Batman Dunno if Superman has lost his as well

[@Ladywizard]

@@Renikee Nah Megamind literally ALSO had Kal El shipped off from Krypton parody and implied so did Metroman but neither got humble farmers for "parents"

[@loganentertainment1814]

Plot twist, Megaminds home planet were good, and MetroMans planet was bad. Megaminds dad said he was destined for greatness, meaning he’s supposed to be a hero, so what if Metroman was sent out, destined to be a villain, but because of the life they ended up living in, they became opposites of what they were supposed to be, as the movie mains Megamind and MetroMan.

[@mobolajiade-aina8643]

Being destined for greatness doesn't necessarily mean being a hero. It could be that megamind's planet were evil conquerors and for them, greatness means subjugating an entire planet/alien race. A lot of people say that Genghis Khan was a great man, but that doesn't mean he was a good man. Greatness=/=good/hero.

[@loganentertainment1814]

Good point.

[@blazingsonic]

Noticing how Metro man wears white like Omani man is... chilling.

[@_V.Va_]

Metro Man is the most based Superman pastiche. Solely because the writers, instead of making him generically evil because it's hip, they make him just grow tired of doing the same thing over and over, feeling unfulfilled.Megamind was the most "evil" thing in the whole movie(aside from Tighten) then his City had little to worry about since MM wasn't really all that bad at all! Because when you think about it, Metro Man would be just a guy on his planet. So it would make sense for someone like him to maybe NOT want to be a hero, even if he really could. He'd have his own ambitions.

[@Acacius1992]

Eh, Red son superman is an great Evil Superman. I think evil Superman can work good, just need to put some effort into it.

[@harryfleutv666]

I love that Metro-Man, and Hal are pretty much warped, twisted versions of Superman and jimmy Olsen, while Roxane is pretty much Lois Lane but hasn’t been changed much, personality wise! 😂🤣😅

[@anneofcleveswithinternet]

I thought he would be a gaston like character when I first saw the movie but he was not arrogant, he's just a hero with a burnout

[@randomusernameCallin]

I wonder if Metro Man played the hero for Megamind more than anyone else. The dude see to have a bit of a others before himself issues. The only time he see him using the power in the flashback is to help others and a little play around.

[@domidium]

Metroman was a dangerously close step away from being like Homelander. Thank goodness he didn’t… But then…we got Titan (Tightan).

[@justice8718]

Tighten is a name that sounds stupid until you realize he’s strangling the life of the city, like a true villain.

[@redshot5403]

Ironically out of the two of them, metro man, the one who was loved and had every thing was the one who had the life crisis and gave up

[@matthewmac5787]

Kinda disagree with that, from what we see in the movie, metro-man grew up in a house with a neglectful father who didn't care and a mother who saw him as a cool pet (i mean hell they send him to a barely functioning shack on the outside of town for "school" when they were obviously rich enough to send him to school in the city), throughout the film metro-man never has a true connection with anyone but megamind no one knows him and he doesn't know them in return. On the other hand whilst megamind was raised in a prison he was taught and directly cared for by the prisoners not to mention *minion* his eternal companion, megamind has a support structure, he knows people and they know him (hell he even knows stores that specializes in his theme) Megamind has someone to talk to and lean on whilst metro-man has no one and an endless sea of expectations bearing down on him. So really it's the opposite.

[@redshot5403]

@@matthewmac5787 wow, that explains a lot about why metro man gave up

[@torytellstales]

​@matthewmac5787 YES!!! I was wondering who else noticed this in the beginning of the movie! Metroman may "appear" to have been handed things, but you could see the stepfather barely noticed or seemed impressed with this "super" kid. So therefore, I believe Metroman saved the city countless times because he always needed someone to impress. He never stopped to consider what it was HE wanted all these years. Plus I always found it so touching how excited the prisoners were when they saw this unusual humanoid blue alien, and instead of name calling or judging baby Megamind for being weird looking, one of them says "CAN WE KEEP HIM?!" 😂❤

[@OpticalSorcerer]

I'll say it again: we need major animation studios to make more superhero films. They're so underrated!

[@aydencahoon6557]

Except peacock

[@a.jthomas6132]

Another example of a false hero is Marlene (The Last of Us games), Major Man (The Powerpuff Girls), Oz (The Wizard of Oz), and Hans (Frozen).

[@coachcherokee1488]

The greatest super man parody

[@armorbearer9702]

Thinking back, Megamind showed some heroic qualities as a child. When he broke his fellow inmates out of prison, his sole motivation was helping the nice orange jumpsuit guys around him. It's sad that none of them returned that kindness.

[@cruisingbongos4913]

I once saw a comment on an older video of someone pointing out, that the life metroman chose to become was one he wasnt very good at. That may be because metroman wants to feel that joy of being bad at something and improving upon it, since he never got to feel that before.

[@ShadowSaberBaroxio]

I think you're being a bit hard on Metroman. Dude has perfect control over his powers. He makes it look like he's manhandling people, but he never does anything that brings them discomfort or makes them feel unsafe. It's a night and day difference between him and Tighten. He truly is a man in a world of tissue paper. He, more than anyone else, was forced to play a role as superhero without ever really getting a choice... until he chose to die.

[@genildomiranda1690]

I hate that metroman is o jectively the strongest superman variant, even stronger than most versions of superman, he has NO weaknesses, 0 he's also as fast as the flash with literally no effort, he can sit down and be bummed so fast, time won't move forward, for hours, the dude wasn't even winded after that, he's just a beast, the fact that all he wants is to play songs is a miracle, and we should appreciate it

[@featherguardian6023]

I love how Metro Man was just Forced in this Lifestyle and never had the Chance to choose his own path, similar to Megaman, he wasn’t Evil which was a Surprise and was Irresponsible in his Duty, sure the way he did it was Questionable as Hell but it shows us a Human Neutral Side and that he’s aware of the pain he Brought on his Rival that in a way he was a Mentor, I guess it’s our choice to question if what he did was Right or Wrong.

[@A-MR.E]

Megamind always loved metro man. He respected him like a brother because he always fixed everything, when he turns down the role of the hero it breaks his heart because if metro man can’t be good. No one can.

[@JoeContext]

I feel like making the 'hero' evil in a story about a 'villain' being good would have been the obvious thing, but Megamind didn't really do that (well, there's Hal, but he's not really the Superman figure of the story) and I think it's to the movie's benefit. To be honest, the idea Metro Man would end up as another evil Superman if he landed in jail instead of Megamind kinda goes against the movie - Megamind was pretty harmless even when he was the 'villain', and while Metro Man isn't exactly perfect it feels like a stretch to imagine he wouldn't also turn out okay in the end. Actually, now I want an alternate universe version of Megamind where they switched places they landed in, and then Metro Man becomes a subversion of the evil Superman

[@MarcoAnaya-ks7bp]

But they massacred my boi in Megamind Rules!

[@tevinhoward4419]

He had invincibility neither enemies could beat him

[@Yourfat247]

1:00 that sounds like superman but he does want to help people instead of just a normal life

[@djsharky3822]

In the immortal words of Capt Sisco from Star Trek deep space 9, "its easy to be a Saint in paradise"

[@procow2274]

4:23 just realized they showed off his interest in music earlier on

[@sonicmeerkat]

honestly i do love metromans character arc because it is plain moral grey, just because you have potential doesn't mean society is owed it, but at the same time his negligence does bring harm despite the actions causing that harm not being his. like the whole great power comes with great responsibility is a great explainer of the heroes mentality should people who have befallen trauma put themselves into harms way especially when it puts unneeded stress on their loved ones and puts them at risk with putting a target on their own heads? especially with how most super hero media shows just how much it interfears with your life, spiderman and invincible actually show this extremely well, and while invincibles execution was a bit shakey at best, it shows the point of it causing loved ones undue stress when they're in the know and aggrivation when they're not. metroman probably wants to settle down after heroing for so long and while his retirement was poorly timed to say the least, hard to say someone doesn't deserve to retire, doctors are necessary for society but you wouldn't deny them the ability to retire because of it. i dunno kinda a non take away, if it's an extended universe then bro could have at least contacted another super to cover his retirement.

[@SPAnComCat]

In Retrospect I Think Megamind have Themes of Philosophy like Existentialism, and from the way to Look at those it is Fascinating. who Knows? Maybe it's just my Perspective.🤷

[@BlackDiamond2718]

Well the thing is that there are many factors. For one, he was a kid and even kids can be cruel. Another, it was more of a job/role than him wanting to do it. And of course he had a choice not to be a hero. Do we hate people for choosing to sing, teach, clean, or swim instead of being police, firefighters, or paramedics?

[@eryalmario5299]

Metroman in his life was always good at what he does but music gave him a challenge which is why he became music man. He's terrible at music but at least it gives him something to look forward to - a challenge.

[@hunterolaughlin]

Something that isn’t touched on that I thought I’d bring up that’s brilliant about Metroman’s character is how his parody source Superman could’ve become like him even in his own universe. Metroman is essentially who Superman would be if he wasn’t raised by humble and caring parents like the Kents and instead raised by a rich and shallow couple who spoiled him and gave him the opposite ideals of the Kents in doing his job as Superman more for the sake of fame and adoration and, of course, riches. By going this direction with their Superman character parody, it presents another interesting alternative path that many didn’t consider until this film came out.

[@Ladywizard]

It was obvious on the one scene Metroman's adoptive Mom saw him as a pet and his Dad was neglectful

[@loopyloon5401]

@@Ladywizard Make's you wonder if his whole motivation for becoming a hero was to get the appreciation he desired from his adoptive parents, only to realize that fame for something he didn't want to be didn't make him any happier.

[@LP-ct9nk]

The Injustice storyline explores a world in where Superman uses his powers in a megalomaniacal way to keep the status quo based on his warped values of right and wrong in that universe

[@Lord.Mind_Flayer]

I love how he is a paralle to the story "For the man who has everything" where superman biggest desire is revealed to be him living a normal life on krypton just like how metroman chose to become a regular guy.

[@jacklansdale77]

We see from the limit of his powers later in the film that when he does careless things he can still not fuck it up

[@badtime9000]

i would say the title is a lil misleading and a good alt like "Metro man: The hero who changed his story" would be a little better as its what the video is about. How Metroman changed his story for the better because he knew the life given to him was not what he wanted

[@barrytheflashallen3941]

Metroman is ambiguous at best but mostly leaning on the good side, so he is not a false heroo.

[@Yesnaught]

I'm, uh, sensing a chipped shower. Your point is that Metro Man is not really a hero because he didn't work for it, and didn't really want it either? While his motives are apathetic, he does the duty of a hero without fault, complaint, ulterior motive, or with the expectation of reward. Indeed, it could be argued he has sacrificed his own dreams for however many years. The title of hero is awarded by others, not taken, and considering there is nothing but his own moral compass holding him to that position, he does in fact deserve the label.

[@jeice13]

A villain doesnt need to hurt people deliberately, they just have to be willing to when its convenient. Heroism is much more defined by intentions (exceptional self sacrifice)

[@shadowdancer5x5]

Everyone's being so hard on Metroman. It's not his fault. He was only born into money, with a good education, a loving family, superpowers (and maybe a thriving baked goods business...) useless cr*p like that.

[@nicolascangele5548]

Everyone can and should be a hero

[@hunterolaughlin]

Not everyone can be a hero.

[@thinkwithvideos2238]

Not true. Not everyone can be a hero.

[@torytellstales]

You can be a good person without being a hero. But then again also, not all heroes wear capes. Being a hero is a dedicated or unwarranted sacrifice, but being a good person is something anyone can learn to be.

[@DiegoMatos-u6u]

Please make a video of Deadpool and Wolverine Aldone!

[@tevinhoward4419]

The gloating got the better of him and forced to step down as the main hero and become a musician

[@tevinhoward4419]

He maintained a false weakness gig of copper which really works and used a prop from the nursing place and thrown it to Megamind

[@bobthejester3105]

I can’t blame him for megamind because he’d just burn himself out but not coming out for the Titan attack was just pure selfishness

[@jyanthewitherkiller]

he is a hero, he sold his meat on the internet and donated to charity

[@bradonhoover3002]

There are so many anime and light novels about "I got super SUPER powers but don't want anyone to know about it and to live a normal life" that never actually portray that because they immediately go try and play a flashy hero and get massive amounts of attention on them. It's funny seeing Metro man live their actual ideals

[@Irdesce]

The sheer uncanny valley of the new Megamind animations is super disturbing. They just look so plastic, they also just don't move when you aren't supposed to be looking at them. Just. Ew.

[@Rat_Fบcker]

if he is a DC character he could easily become villain with that back story luckily mega mind have a good writing

[@Mdanger2010]

Monster by Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber is Metro Man's song and no one can tell me otherwise 💪

[@thinkwithvideos2238]

With great power comes great responsibility. Metroman didn't take the responsibility.

[@TheMormonSorceress]

More like didn't want the responsibility but was mature enough to let it go and do his own thing.

[@Sasha-ph9uv]

He took the reponsibility for many years and then gave it to Megamind who truly wanted it. It's fine to talk about "responsability" but it doesn't mean letting your life go nowhere for the sake of other.

[@sir.confident]

Megamind was a villain because that's what people saw him as and it started when he was a child. Take note: Children are governed by their emotions and can be influenced super easily. So when a child is told by other children or even adults that they are the worse people in the world - or treated as though they are such......then that's what they are going to become. Megamind was a genius. He just used his powers for the wrong reasons. Though, given his childhood - he didn't know anything better. Meanwhile in Metroman's world, he was pretty priveledged. He lived in the lap of luxury and to be honest, he was a bully who would pick on Megamind and exclude him from class activities. But to give Megamind even more of a reason to be bitter; Metroman was rewarded for the cruelty toward Megamind by getting stickers from his teacher and respect from his fellow classmates. So much so that he didn't know how bad it made Megamind feel. Megamind wasn't the bad guy here. Metroman was.

[@triggerfairy4070]

Even superman retired at some point

[@MoaRider]

MetroMan will always be my favorite superhero character. I'm obsessed with the idea of the most powerful person in the setting not using their powers and wants nothing more than to be left alone.

[@marionneary1128]

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[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Uncle ben: with great power comes great responsibility. Metroman: yeah fuck that ima become a musician even though i don't know how to play a guitar

[@Legomicroman]

question: does Metroman really owe the city anything? Yes, he revelled in the attention at the beginning, but the people built everything for him out of their own volition. What obligates him to do the job of a super hero, for the rest of his life? Plus: i'd imagine that he only wants to play guitar, because it's one of the only things, where his powers are not an "All-Fixer". maybe he seeks fulfillment in achieving something without his powers!

[@MoaRider]

​@@Legomicroman This. I've always hated the idea that if you have superpowers you MUST use it to benefit others for your entire life. He doesn't own anyone anything. If he wants to find fulfillment in something he cares about, then there's nothing wrong with that.

[@Bwillis2099]

Well, I sort thought that he should have just chosen a successor rather than fake his death since that ultimately did as much harm as it did good in the movie.

[@Cassidy-o8s]

Metro man :😔

[@bestlaptop_psn]

Since the fans don't consider the new stuff Canon it is there for not canon

[@lejonbrames236]

irrelevant but it’s my headcanon that megaminf takes place in the incredibles universe

[@watermelongaming3698]

*DEAR GOODNESS* the animation outside of the first movie looks *horrible*. I never actually saw that, nor Metro Man in that style until now.

[@stupidmangoz]

Yyyeah that's from the show. Of this year. Let that sink in

[@raderelcaroman1403]

Man putting megamind animations and "megamind" animations right after really shows the downgrade in quality

[@dylanc2806]

i love how everything about megamind right now is about how impossibly horrible the new shows and movies are and then theres aldone like f this im just gonna talk about the real movie

[@hadesKIU]

As a One Punch Man fan, it's so cool to see another (if not the only other) take on "bored, overpowered hero" trope. Saitama got bored not because of a lack or excess of heroism, but a lack of substance to his method of heroism. He stays a hero because the nature of the world he is in, the fact he _might_ have get something out of the hero association, and the fact he's an inherently good person (see: him giving other heroes credit). He's inherently good natured even if he's not always the best a being so, but violence is an inherently ungood thing, so he doesn't have a reason or motivation to try and fight everyone to find his "strongest opponent": if he did a genocidal clean sweep of evil, not only would that probably kill any arguability he'd have for being good (because you can't redeem the dead), but he'd also run out of evil to fight, either leaving him at square one again or forcing him to turn evil (which he not only wouldn't do, but still wouldn't yield a strong-to-him opponent). Metroman got bored because herosim actually *was* all he had. He could've *easily* ended the "conflict" between him and Megamind, but he knows Megamind isn't truly evil and ending Megamind would've made _him_ evil. So he does the only thing he can: stay still and keep playing with the game he was given... and keep playing... and keep playing... Over and over and over and over again. Eventually that got the better of him, and he realized that he wasn't needed by anyone. I don't know if he even realized that Megamind needed him. He's a completely unrelatable figure that's worshipped like a God: there would be no chance of any normal relationship between a normal human and himself. He even said himself that he couldn't relate and that "every citizen had something I didn't." Roxanne was obviously a faux relationship since he doesn't come after her during the Megamind's rule and Roxanne herself said her and Metroman "weren't a thing." He finally left. He was proven right in doing so by how Megamind played out, even if it was a thin line that was walked with Titan. It's hard to argue that Metroman is anything other than good: He passed his hero mantle to Megamind, spared his life for years when he had plenty of chances to do the opposite, (presumably, by how he lives in total isolation and wasn't recognized in public) practices his music anonymously, and didn't become Homelander despite being raised in a way that would absolutely promote that type of person. It's just a matter of whether he's good enough: that's for you to decide.

[@RedEveTillDawn]

Does Roxanne call him megamind? Is that his government name?

[@DiegoMatos-u6u]

Please make a Harry Potter video Aldone!

[@Baroxshitposter665]

Wait, wasn't him Markplier?

[@MrHaloDudeOfficial]

Third

[@EK...1904]

DROPPED 5 MINUTES AGO

[@KingKraxy]

why is megamind 2 in 15 fps?? euuuugh

[@Lovettfourscore]

The show is NOT canon

[@FF-tp7qs]

The one thing that was kind of silly, is that the prison staff wouldn't have removed a baby from the prison instead of allowing it to be raised by criminals

[@justice8718]

What kept him in prison is simply him being a strange alien that everyone already saw. And him quickly causing chaos by his earliest days of prison.

[@FF-tp7qs]

@@justice8718 they still wouldn't leave him in prison, they would have put him in some laboratory or something

[@aidanhever3369]

He's exactly like that douchey version of Superman from Lauren Faust's DC Superhero Girls. Seriously, she's taking her feminist agenda too far.

[@nicholassims9837]

@@aidanhever3369 dc super girls is a fine show is like a Super Hero version of the Mane 6 and Metro Man still has more honer then that fake super hero in PPG who set the crimes up

[@blazingsonic]

No one has pointed out that Megamind's love interest's head is shaped kinda like his.