UA:LA Pilot Episode 0 -- My Hero Academia Conceptual Spin Off

UA:LA -- A Mini-Mini-Series
The famous Tokyo based superhero academy "UA" has opened up a college branch in Los Angeles, California. We follow a student who's decided to step up and do the right thing... but at what cost?
*These are all original characters based in Kohei Horikoshi's "My Hero Academia" universe*
Music Available on iTunes!
My Hero Academia Soundtrack composed by the AMAZING Yuki Hayashi 👏👏👏
Tracks in order of use:
Hero A
Katsuki and Izuku
Rampaging Evil
Go Seize It!
Katsuki and Izuku
You Say Run
Villain
My Hero Is Our Hero
Directed, Written, Action Designed, Shot, Edited & VFX by Christopher C. Cowan
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Backtrack & Fight Coordination -- Gui DaSilva
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Veil -- Khleo Thomas
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Stacks -- Nathan People
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Snapback -- Mark Miscione
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Heiki -- Jay Kwon
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Narration, Voice of Heiki & Japanese Translation -- Shin Shimizu
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Backtracks Mother & Production Assistance -- Kellina Rutherford
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Japanese Coaching & Additional Japanese Translation -- Haile Lee
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UA:LA Opening Theme [Save The Day]
Performed by Joey Diggs Jr.
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Produced by David Phelps
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#PlusUltra 💪🏾
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[@AliTaimurXV]

Friendly reminder that the Director of this short is the Action Designer on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

[@AliTaimurXV]

@@drzcalderon3921 RivenX3i is the action designer, his real name is Christopher Cowan

[@tweeters211]

Cowan was also a camera operator on Kingsman, Solo, and The Witcher

[@tweeters211]

By the way, Backtrack ie. Gui Dasilva, was the stunt double for Black Panther in Civil War

[@sid8823]

@@drzcalderon3921 you should watch 'Corridor Crew' Today they put a video where Christopher reacts to Action scenes, thats how i came to this channel. They also have videos with Gui reacting to stunt scenes. We get to know a lot about these behind the scenes people there and how things work.

[@TheBestShirt]

also did wonderwoman

[@princejaythethird8393]

He said, “Get to school, study hard and reach your goal on becoming a pro hero. Because that’s when I’ll take it all from you.” And that was the best threat ever made.

[@trevorpoole6471]

It's some Slade from the animated Teen Titans level threat.

[@rai4119]

Right? every time I come back here I forget that line, so every time he says it I'm just reminded that this is *not* someone to be fucked with

[@ramzajp]

Man, when is this coming back….

[@darnb2675]

All fun and games until the main character starts remembering his past

[@pomaimoikeha829]

Lololo

[@AyeRich]

Sad music and flashback plays I saw my whole family get killed In front of me and iam the only survivor and going to avenge them

[@Kaisac97]

P0nmo on

[@Kaisac97]

@@pomaimoikeha829 o kk

[@Kaisac97]

@@AyeRich okkoo9non

[@Evilofhumanity]

2 years and *NO* live action has ever come close to this, You guys *Really* outdid yourselves!!

[@kuroarts6139]

That's because they haven't *made* a live action!!

[@2j-light]

@@kuroarts6139 their talking about live action anime/manga adaptations. Even then I would say in terms of action the Roroni Kenshin movies are incredibly well choreographed. But I’m hard pressed to fined anything else around this level of polish.

[@kuroarts6139]

Listen, it's easy enough to make 10 or so minute of a fight scene but a fully planned out 1-2 hour live action with a plot? Not so much. Even the dialogue was cringey at times. Even if this man did make a live action you would still assess it on different standards because it's a fan project. You can't really compare it to live actions with that level of differentiation and bias.

[@Evilofhumanity]

@@kuroarts6139 I was actually refferring to the fight scenes, but the thing is, yes, they were only trying to work on the fight scenes. But my problem with other live actions stems from the fact that they do a shitty job at following the source material (Most of the time), not really the fight scenes. And if whoever is in charge gives more time and puts in a little more money, the fight scenes can actually be good like this. If these people decided to make a live action, yes it would be a fan project, but I feel like it would be better because they wouldn't do any of the dumb things I mentioned like not looking into source material enough and giving themselves the proper amount of time to make the special effects work. I feel like the only problem would be the lines being cringey, but that's a problem with live action as a whole, not just one or two works (Lines they say in anime are always cooler in Anime, but in real life? Meh...)

[@2j-light]

Not even looking at anime look at Ms. Marvel and Kenobi. We’re talking Disney productions who can’t even get this stuff to look as good as what these guys did here. They also have all the cringe in the world in their writing.

[@darhliadeeben609]

Quirks:💯💯 Acting:💯💯 Cinematography:💯💯💯🔥🔥 I regret not finding this masterpiece sooner

[@PierreMcCray]

worst part about finding it back when it released is waiting so long to still never get any more

[@AaronValacircaVT]

"So how many moving camera shots do you want?" "Yes."

[@giovonnielewis4329]

Japanese animators yes

[@goldengryphon]

And it was glorious! Perfection.

[@Alphadog2064]

I mean, it is an immutable part of making a good live action anime

[@murcaronisalad5322]

These were actually a very clever way to sort of mask the teleportation animation. The glare of the sun and the movement really added to the effect a lot.

[@thatguywithemail1431]

Well, it is supposed to look like an Anime.

[@alexandradaniels6048]

So as a fellow writer: the most impressive thing here’s that they DON’T copy and paste the original storyline. They build on it. They honestly improve it. They make it better. More human. I love this stuff. PLEASE MAKE THIS LEGENDARY. (The studio that owns the rights to MHA)

[@alexandradaniels6048]

And Riven, if you need some help getting that message to the right people. I know a guy. Let me know

[@Axxidous]

@@alexandradaniels6048 Bro the director is a stunt coordinator/director for actual films. The main character in this is a stuntman for actual films. You see him on Corridor Crew all the time as a guest, commentating on stunts and scenes in different films including ones he's been in. He's freakin Black Panther in the MCU. lol

[@Meow_Meow_Hurts_Real_Bad]

@@Axxidous He also directed some stunts for Shang Chi, apparently...cool pal.

[@reiterhilfe3526]

The young adult class is a really nice touch as well, like Gentle could really use those class to improve his quirk in the past

[@defmore5099]

so why isn't he associated with the netflix live action series? Oh i know. they don't wanna make anything good.

[@botbot9553]

EVEN AFTER 3 YEARS I STILL GET CHILLS ANF SQUEEL WITH JOY ON HOW UNIQUE HARLEM SLAM IS

[@hillelmerkin8498]

He freakin teleport T poses on him fr

[@vibestm1846]

"You don't seem to understand, So I'll try this in your language." See Kids, this is what we call badass.

[@fellowperson5917]

y e s

[@xmansionbishop6327]

Best damn part

[@flynnmoody3860]

プラスウルトラを超えて You're quirk is being badass

[@spoopyskeleton3798]

Respect

[@dragon19954]

The badass/respect card...always a classic and it never gets old cause is golden

[@adhi1150203]

"Because he's here." I'm not crying, you are... shuddup

[@jaggy32]

adhi1150203 broke me

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Just got to that part and I feel a little teared up

[@MsDinova]

Well... I was not expecting weaponized feels today

[@Nait33]

I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna... daaAAammiiIIT! :'(

[@Blizzardfire]

That line made me geek out.

[@MandatoryFruit]

I love the depth we get from Backtrack's quirk just by watching like a minute long flashback. First of all, it seems like his quirk is a sort of variation of his mom's quirk. I'm guessing she could teleport any objects she chose to any given location within a certain range. Whereas Bactrack does the opposite and teleports himself to an object. But that's the obvious stuff. I find the potential of his quirk to be more interesting. Teleporting to his keychain is already a broken enough ability, but I doubt it's actually limited to that. He's currently limited to the keychain because it has the most sentimental value to him, and he unlocked his quirk for the first time when that sentiment was being threatened. At some point I can see him unlocking the ability to teleport to multiple things of personal value to him, or hell, maybe just any object in his surroundings. This is all just a crackpot theory based on the minimal evidence given in the video, but that's the fun of these sorts of things.

[@DrLigma1010]

If this is canon, he'll be basically minato

[@lalaldka]

@@DrLigma1010 minato is the goat, but also no? minato has to mark stuff to teleport to it. his kunai are already marked, but he can also put a seal mark on you that stays forever, and that's how he teleports. from mark to mark

[@DrLigma1010]

@@lalaldka no, I meant to say, if he can teleport to anything like his keychain then he can imitate minato, like every kunai he can teleport to as it is marked, but pinpoint doesn't need a mark just sentimental value as the comments theories, so if he has more then one like a necklace or something he can be like minato

[@lalaldka]

@@DrLigma1010 oh fair

[@authoreyes101]

If sentimental value is his "mark" on things he can teleport to, what does that say for people? Can you imagine the stakes if a loved one was being held hostage? THERE'S SO MUCH MORE STORY TO THIS, IT'S INSANE!

[@semaj_5022]

Mann if I was wealthy I would bankroll the fuck out of a full series for this. There's already so much development that went into building the story of this hero and the villians when this could have simply been "cool fighters doing cool fights, something something My Hero Academia." Nah, this is a well thought put, well scripted, beautifully acted, choreographed and edited work of art. Fantastic job to everybody involved.

[@jnaboyles]

Can we create a go fund me account to support the creation of these series?

[@FlareOfProminence]

I'd bank roll this and audition for a character

[@bigchill3687]

I can't believe they even did the anime flashback sequence

[@wujimonexant1974]

I just realized that most of the cast are compressed of stuntman and pro actors. And the director worked on Rogue One and Kingsman. GOOODNESS.

[@DJayCubbz]

Wuji Monexant literally noticed this right before I read ur comment

[@null2877]

Danggg

[@jp0678]

Well, here are some of the shows/movies he worked on the past 4 years: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3S3ZqqXarqMY7c

[@pablofabela9004]

Didn't notice this until my brother pointed it out. That guy who plays the leader is from the movie Holes.

[@fr1e184]

YOOOOOOOO ITS ZER0

[@phoebeplague]

Cache is unironically one of my favourite powers ive seen in media generally, its so simple and intuitive while also being extremely interesting to watch. Mainly from the coordination and performance from the directors and actors making it so like incredible job. I also love the flavour text that Heiki loves museums.

[@ReblazeGaming]

I like to think that he loves museums because he loves looking at historical weapons and learning the history behind every weapon he uses. Like you could ask him about the origins of nunchucks and he could go on forever about it.

[@phoebeplague]

@@ReblazeGaming A great fighter and a history nerd, love it

[@d4-v1d22]

I know, right? It’s just so cool to look at!

[@airproci]

and now imagine wirh a lot of study and reaserch and maybe even his awakening he can make like realistic fantasy/scyfi weapons like a proto lignt sabre (the one from hacksmith) or a chainsaw sword or even the dragon slayer made by shadiversity,

[@quadrowarstar]

5:55 The way all three of them come together in the same frame is so freaking awesome.

[@ayanamcr.7303]

The fact that the fighting doesn’t look cringey or awkward makes this awesome.

[@the_beeconsumer103]

I know

[@RusticB]

@Imaru Lewis and every other character in this is a professional Stuntman also! And the director worked as action camera on all the Kingsman movies

[@abrarnoorani8385]

I wouldnt mind if this get licenced and turned into a full anime

[@atree5915]

factssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@fanpaixiaofendui]

太帅了 nb

[@benmoss786]

I like how the villains take advantage of how the main character's teleporting ability functions, going where his keychain will be. The tactics are probably the most MHA aspect of this whole video. I love everything about this video.

[@soubhagyagrover2630]

"Either it's the production value, or just the sheer love for this show, regardless, this is one of the best pieces of fan made filmmaking, one would ever see."

[@dargo5025]

Damn, they even took the time to add the little mannerisms and “quirks” in their character. A lot of heart went into this. All pointed at what made the original incredible. Huge respect.

[@fariszhr]

" ALL MIGHT DOESN'T NEED TO BE ANYWHERE IT'S HEROES JOB TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME I'LL SHOW YOU WHAT HIS INSPIRATION MEANS TO ME" + BNHA CLIMAX BACKSOUND = I AM CRYING

[@BlademanZX]

FUCKING SAME And then a mad cackle and "YEEEESSSS" at Harlem Slam

[@crgentertainmentstudios2145]

SAME BRO

[@BladeOfLight16]

"All Might doesn't need to be everywhere. It's a hero's job to inspire others to do the same." I love this brand of heroism. Not just saving people from danger, but giving people the courage and opportunity to save others. It feels so individualistic, so _American._ The actual MHA shows that happening in practice, but they never say it outright that I can think of.

[@qc6057]

It’s hard to write an ideal like that when your society is the opposite.

[@Daioblis]

They talk plenty about how All Might inspired all of society, for better or worse. His impact is also so obvious, it hardly needs to be mentioned or dissected. Especially when those affected by it act loudly.

[@BladeOfLight16]

@@Daioblis Don't underestimate the importance of saying a value out loud. Actions certainly have to back values up or they mean nothing, but speech can teach in a way that merely acting cannot. You need both.

[@BladeOfLight16]

@@qc6057 Which only makes it even more important.

[@Daioblis]

@@BladeOfLight16 By themselves, words are nothing but hot air. Actions alone can be sufficient.

[@syrusel]

I legit think you guys should do a Kickstarter or fundraiser whatever so that we can all contribute and have this masterpiece created 😭👌💯

[@bobrezendeassis]

I totally support this idea.

[@TechnoArpan]

@@bobrezendeassis so do I

[@qumzapttmh7754]

BEST IDEA BY FAR🎉

[@gryxz6950]

This guys should have directed and produced those live action anime movies

[@kizunaga9745]

Talented people

[@josephorelien3192]

He's done work in movies like Kingsman. There is a lot he has done and man he's good

[@jackerace]

Agreed!

[@romerobert2981]

Bruh for reaalllll

[@axelschakram3516]

Gryxz big agree

[@landonhagan450]

I love that they actually addressed the fact that the guy is speaking Japanese to American opponents.

[@jarbeefis]

That Harlem Slam almost had the same energy as Deku's first smash. That's so cool!

[@jonathankennedy1963]

I honestly love the way Stacks moves and Heiki's mastery of weapons. My absolute favorite moment was when Stacks times the sidekick against Snapback.

[@Devonimp]

'So..... you gonna call the cops?' "No..... cause I'd be in trouble to...." 'What do you mean?' "I don't.... TECHNICALLY have my license...." '**laughs!**' This felt oddly wholesome and genuine. I love how Stacks is legitimately amused at the situation.

[@Devonimp]

@Frank Rauen Executives have proven time and time again that they shouldn't handle ANY IP... 'It should include apples. Make sure apples are front and center, we can write off and maybe get some apple endorsement. Okay this fight scene is good but it needs more camera shaking. Oh and turn the lights off! The checklist shows thats what good movies are doing now.'

[@azim680]

They better hire this team and give them full creative control if there's ever talk of live action MHA movie

[@isitotheo7445]

I it's does'nt matter if deku was not the MC here, really

[@yogailliyin4906]

@@isitotheo7445 its like another story of bnha and this is absolutely genius

[@SpaceGamer07]

It’s the best AU I’ve seen better than any live action reproduction

[@kellyfulmen6046]

_IT'S NOT THE BACKPACK, HOLY SHIT I'M CRYING_

[@JohnDoughJersey]

Please please please do at least 1 more of these. The best live action adaption to anything I've ever seen. Such an amazing view on an existing IP. The quirks, fight scenes, the script, the commercial breaks. I can not get enough of this, absolutely incredible job from everyone involved!!!

[@doomfire109]

Guess there is no more of these..

[@diethokoza3902]

Watched this 3 years ago😞 was really hoping for more

[@doomfire109]

@@diethokoza3902 me too..but sadly this channel has pretty close to died.

[@MBHoward85]

These are some of the best action scenes EVER. The way Heiki changes weapons so smoothly......

[@mystical2846]

This is how Live Action anime adaptations should look and feel

[@m_riidi]

this and detective pikachu is how anime/ manga adaptation supppsed to be Different characters, different story, but still the same universe

[@akilw.3360]

Adaptations are only good when the people in charge care about the IP and have a story they want to tell. Obviously this is the case here.

[@kitteylovedx3300]

I know right!?

[@amaljjith5355]

@@m_riidi wat abt alita: battle angel it's awesome

[@renzomanuelesparas7588]

So true!

[@ryoiasukai2751]

Camera: how many rotation u want? Them: yes

[@timothylee958]

Anyone else notice the actor who plays Veil is Zero from the movie Holes? I just rewatched this and recognized the actors face. That’s fire

[@naturalist10000]

The Irony is there is tangible!!

[@user-tv1nb3pg7l]

Its been 4 yrs and this STILL lives rent-free in my head. Sad that not one major studio has gotten their head out of their asses to recognize the effort behind this amazing work.

[@unclaimedusername6608]

"Oh hey this is a pretty good parody opening" "Wait why is it still going?" "THIS IS 15 MINUTES LONG?!"

[@GooberNation_Gaming]

My exact reaction lmao

[@RealNigga0190]

check out their naruto videos. pretty dope

[@crumbs6151]

*"HARLEMMMMM-"* Me: "SHAKE!" *"SLAM"* Me: "...oh"

[@stevenballard4688]

Average Nerd EXACTLY!! Why didn’t he bust into the shake!

[@herobreathes4287]

*"HARLEMMMMM-"* Me: Smash! *SLAM!* Me: And I oop

[@TwinIgnis]

welcome to the jam

[@nevzforthewin9752]

Average Nerd nice but when he teleports it stops all momentum so it would just be like him standing on him

[@SauceMario]

@@nevzforthewin9752 I don't think it does. He slides after some of the teleports because he picks up the momentum of the keychain.

[@ekereus9037]

Just got this recommended today and it did not disappoint: cool and unique quirks that have potential to grow, good fighting scenes, a little emotion here and there and best of all, show don’t tell

[@milespoon4836]

I come back and watch this every so often… so fricken good

[@mortwycker]

Everybody gangsta until the main character starts having flashbacks

[@mohammadadilkhan6837]

😂😂😂

[@justanothermedly]

Yeah but his flashback gave him the strength to move forward. That's called character development. 👍

[@niklasberglund7895]

@@justanothermedly you're fun at parties

[@semiholic]

@@niklasberglund7895 i think we wouldnt know bc he never gets invited

[@tisreal2676]

Righhhtttttt 😂😂

[@Prodigy-AH]

Netlfix needs to hire these people, give them large budgets and let them run it. This looks 10 times better than the live actions Netflix makes.

[@danielaimasiko4487]

Honestly that is big FACTS

[@sethcarnius3548]

jup thats whats happens when you put people, with passion and respect for the source material, in charge.

[@danielaimasiko4487]

@@sethcarnius3548 like seriously, people who make those live action movies don't give a fuck. We need people who actually love anime and know what it should be and look like in live action

[@conorwhelan5767]

PREACH

[@xr3op595]

Bruh they would have made a good death mote live action these people need to be making full live action remakes like fr

[@maxwellwekpe8844]

It's been three years and this is one still one of the best live actions I've seen🥺😩👑

[@dct124]

The fact these guys can actually act and do all the combat is RARE 😮

[@itsyahboigabby9728]

Netflix take note: THIS IS HOW A LIVE ACTION SHOULD BE

[@live_and_lol]

*YES*

[@claytondj9540]

When is the next episode?

[@uncledaddy231]

😂😂Yessss

[@live_and_lol]

@@claytondj9540 Give it a little bit of time. These things take a while.

[@simonmartin1060]

Damn yeah

[@ak-8585]

I watch anime for over 30 years. No live action adaptation ever managed to chanel the emotions as well as this short film. Excellent work.

[@NghiaNguyen-hq2im]

30 years?!?! Damn

[@ak-8585]

@@NghiaNguyen-hq2im Yeah... My first was Taro the dragon boy (Tatsu no ko Taro). The 80's had quite good anime. Plawres Sanshiro, Saber rider, Voltron etc...

[@rinreborn7364]

I spotted a boomer

[@badmoodism]

Senpai 😘😘

[@technomad9544]

How old are you my dude

[@_CosmicWizard_]

Just recently became aware of this and I’m absolutely loving it! I love how it completely captures the essence and adrenaline from watching a MHA ep.

[@KejutoJetomo]

2 years. When the hell are we getting a sequel, that backpack kid idea is GODSEND

[@donnamitsuki281]

This live action based on anime is good because of two things: 1) actual passion put into it. 2) it's based on the _concept_ instead of trying to be a copy-paste of the original product. *_And that makes me want more of it_*

[@hoodis9744]

Donatelia Sakura you’re damn right

[@adamc222]

Davon Alberty pretty sure he was comparing it to live action movies based off anime

[@bot7070]

This is to anime what Scott Pilgrim is to comic books/games

[@CruiserDynasty]

The draw backs are 1 they want it to be live action and anime at the same time and 2 they want to put there own fan style to it while wanting to have the style of the story. Im down for fan mad stuff but you need to pick what style you'r after. In my oppinion if you pick to include everything then you have to be insainly good or itll suck.

[@bryanwoods3373]

My only argument against this is how many people still go on about Light of Hope as a good live-action adaptation of DBZ. Even the fan production admits it's whole cloth adapted from History of Trunks.

[@UchihaSumairu]

*db evolution* "ThIS is wHaT aN AnIMe mOVie LoOks likE" *UA:LA with like no budget* This is what fans really want.

[@clecanadalawexplained6330]

Curious Wars You can tell that this was made by fans of the series. Not only is it super well made, but it clearly understands the core themes of MHA and actively expands the world of the story and builds great characters. In my mind now, there’s absolutely a UA:LA branch in the MHA world. This is what good fan content does. It makes the source material even better while standing on its own merits.

[@icardian]

Dude the creator of db evolution didnt even watch db before making the movie he just wanted the $

[@jp0678]

@@icardian Damn, is that true?

[@icardian]

@@jp0678 i remember hearing people say that, and even the movie has soo many differences to the manga and anime

[@th3_darkknight741]

By far exceeded anyone's expectations, didn't require millions, or abnormal CGI. You guys made a perfect example of what a live action should be

[@had9777]

3 years after and I still can’t get enough of this

[@CCharmanderK]

Hey Hollywood, we found your director for the MHA movie.

[@nlivvli2075]

See Hollywood? Is it that hard to satisfy fans and make a good adaptation? These guys did it without a huge budget.

[@Monarch_04]

Hollywood adaptations suck bc they try to recreate the whole story with a spin that makes no sense... Take dragon ball for instance

[@ktofficial4945]

@@Monarch_04 but this KZbin video does have a spin and it’s still good

[@alpharac6056]

@@ktofficial4945 Because his youtube video takes place somewhere else. Honestly the idea is actually pretty freaking awesome. LA UA would make a bad ass story and how all the major league heroes are in Japan leaving America and the rest of the world in a great battle of good and evil.

[@whymustyoudisagree9158]

Bruhh people see shit fan made adaptations and call it masterpiece 😂🤣🤣 but when Hollywood makes a good movie you lot trash on it smh

[@kayhutton9181]

@@whymustyoudisagree9158 so you don’t think this is good

[@tyroneblacksmith3046]

I wish this was made into an actual series 😭

[@Yvory]

5:31 that shot is just perfect in every way

[@hastic7079]

Netlfix: we make anime live action in american version Rivenx3i: hold my beer

[@geraldnaruto]

These actors are the best, especially the vilans lol, that guy who switches weapons gave me the best chill when he first spoke up.

[@classicvfx1770]

I swear he’s so underrated

[@nicholastorres8514]

Honestly, got chills when the mom gave him the keychain. It's inspirational and uplifting just like the anime. Real shit man. Love it.

[@danielnduoma3843]

This is still the best live-action adaptation of any anime till date. Came back ro rewatch and I'm still awed by how good it is. I hope you guys get the funding and approval to make a full series of this. Heiki and his quirk, Cache, is the MVP of this for me. Love his characterization and how smooth he uses his quirk

[@jocey777]

Production companies with millions in budget: it’s hard to capture and recreate an anime adaptation that doesn’t suck Rivenx3i: hold my beer!

[@alexanime8877]

Nice joke ahaha

[@MangaFlare]

The difference is money vs passion...you can always tell which one won

[@jadaw644]

Too true. They never even attempt to find someone who actually cares about the anime they're adapting, or anime in general. They just find the closest director/writers/actors they can find, and push them together with a vague paragraph(if that) detailing what the Anime is like.

[@florenciochavez4937]

Once production companies are involved you expect so much. Since is fan made you didn't expect much and got a lot. The pilot is good but the story is cringe lol If a big company made it you would probably be like "wow all that money and they give us this shit"

[@WonderSilverstrand]

Well that's how industries evolve. Cool extreme concepts get made, then elements get used in mainstream. Same with fashion and cars etc

[@U21Stroke]

I watch this again every once in a while and only just realised how he “punched” the main character four times really softly to get the stacked up hit, amazing details guys!

[@user-nk8ft3nn8z]

I know, right? And in his fight with Backtrack he landed exactly five hits, with the fifth having a much bigger impact.

[@muhammadfakhryzalprayogo1960]

Why he didnt do that sooner, by hitting himself 4times for every punch tho

[@sirgoofy5612]

@@muhammadfakhryzalprayogo1960 maybe that isnt possible like some kinda rule

[@BasicallyPablo]

I realized the first time 😌

[@user-nk8ft3nn8z]

Itsmekingsname Or maybe because it’d make it too obvious. This isn’t a fight between heroes who have their Quirks made public.

[@RobinPAYET]

Did I miss the crowfunding for a full season of this adaptation? Need to be done if you won't before! The real good thing always comes from your kind of creator.

[@Garanseho]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The quirks are so intuitive, and the effects looked great! Your original opening hits just as hard as the actual My Hero score--I loved every second of this!

[@yvngfreshness1391]

Netflix: “Makes bad live action” Fandom: “Fine, I’ll do it myself.”

[@Leo_Dewa]

Actually this 'fandom' work for hollywood

[@alexanerose4820]

@Inebriatd "Historically & practically, you lose leverage the more you depend on someone to provide for you" True but that only applies when you have something to leverage. Many projects and some famous ones required such dependency to even get of the ground. If it fails then ow well. IF it's mildly successful the profit is mutual. It's when they get too big that problems arise

[@johnnycake9239]

Fandom:THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A LIVE ACTON ANIME SCENE NETFLIX

[@brazzb761]

@Inebriatd kinda funny you mention that when the main guy here is the stuntman for black panther

[@PrezThaZombie87]

☝🏾 I don’t think working for/with Hollywood inherently make you the representation of Hollywood as a whole, who tends to short us when it comes to what we as fans want to see. That’s like being mad at a GameStop employee for the rules that corporate instated, they don’t make the rules, they’re just working to put food on the table.

[@Ok_Eul-Tae]

The transition from Heiki's sais to nunchucks was mind-blowing 🤯

[@PBnJs365]

The story, the fight, the music integration. Every thing is exceptional. Loved every bit of it. Waiting eagerly for part 2.

[@atiqahdiyana5665]

Love the teleportation quirk. My only gripe is that as someone who wears glasses, he’d definitely wouldn’t have taken off his, cause depending on how bad his eyesight is, he would’ve made himself effectively blind. Iida is actually a good example of a hero who wears glasses and still fights with them. His official suit has a helmet but he doesn’t wear it all the time especially when he’s training. He still doesn’t take his glasses off and it’s shown that he even has a collection of spare glasses in case he breaks his current ones which is honestly the most realistic representation of a hero who wears glasses

[@BeeCygNus]

but when he was a kid, he didnt wear glasses so my only guess here is that he is the "I wear glasses because [insert reasons]" stereotype character.

[@atiqahdiyana5665]

@@BeeCygNus you can start wearing glasses at any age. 10, 15, 17, 20. Just because you didn’t start wearing glasses early in life, doesn’t mean you can’t need and start wearing them later. With how many spare glasses Iida has, he definitely needs them. Glasses are expensive. I doubt Horikoshi would have made a point to show this if Iida’s glasses were just fulfilling some kind of stereotype

[@BeeCygNus]

@@atiqahdiyana5665 I'm pointing to the protagonist on this live action spinoff video, ofc you're right about Iida. But there are definitely people who chose to wear glasses because of hiding their own insecurity, maybe a sense of confidence, that's my opinion on the stereotype anyways.

[@atiqahdiyana5665]

@@BeeCygNus sorry. Thought you were talking about Iida. I agree. But at the same time I still have gripes over the stereotype. It’s what makes Iida so cool to me.

[@thotslayadio5599]

It's a smart realistic tactic though. If he ain't totally blind then it stands to reason he'd want to remove something that could be shattered into his eyes.

[@TheOfficialSeraphim]

"Why do you wear a backpack into battle?" "I carry the hearts that are too heavy for the weary. I take the weight from their shoulders and make it my strength."

[@adityasuryan37]

Bro this is next level video, i just dont like the keychain idea, it would be fun if he can teleport to anything, still 10/10

[@AiriSenpai]

same

[@shiryushini7321]

@@tgamerz6329 yeah my guess is that his pinpoint has to be something he is very attached to, in that case, the only thing that reminds him of his deceased mother and that he always carries around with him

[@adityasuryan37]

@@tgamerz6329 yeah u right dude, i watched it again, i wish Netflix learn something from this. 😜

[@adityasuryan37]

@@shiryushini7321 they even made a awsm backstory. Cant wait for more.

[@CommonKai]

No one: This guy: Makes an actual anime opening

[@etristene2159]

Man, tu é br

[@redsix3643]

@@etristene2159 Que?

[@FutaCockWorshipper]

This is what happens when you aim for god state

[@Gaius453]

@@etristene2159 caraca, tem Br até aqui. Mds, os Br vão dominar o mundo.

[@etristene2159]

@@redsix3643 eu já vi um comentário dele

[@inferior-penguin8661]

Honestly, WOW 😳😳 this is the most anime thing I've ever seen and it's live action FFS. My niece and I actually bond over anime and Shippuden as well as My hero, are things we can be excited about and connect over. I cannot stress how awesome this is and I hope you can Collab with Jump or something cause they would be insane to not. Seriously I have watched this 3 times now and I cried and had goosebumps each time......... seriously this is equivalent to Goku on Namek reaching Super Sayan without the 30 minutes of stock magma flows........I know I have said this already but I think this is my new favorite anime and that fortune cookie hit the nail on the head "genius is capable only when enthusiasm is involved" holy gaggle of grasshoppers grail gobblers this is Naruto fighting Pain hype throughout. Seriously I knew it was the keychain, and the fact that I knew how it was gonna go cause we all love anime here, that did not detract from the experience. Please please please make this happen #releasetheUALAcut all seriousness I think this is the best summer action film to have come out this year. The tragedy that was and is MK 2021 was washed from the few folds I have on my grey matter and that is thanks to these heavenly 15 minutes. Action, intrigue, betrayal, and a common cause to tie it all together. Best action film, best story, best choreography, best in show. I hope you continue with this story and I cannot thank you enough for this gift that you have given us. We need Gui as our protagonist changing hearts and giving hope, especially these days.

[@RivenX3i]

Wow I really appreciate that! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BlazeMakesGames]

I'll never get over how cool that feint is where he throws the backpack up in the air, and by then everyone understands how his powers work, but then he just punches the guy lol

[@michaelsutton617]

This is what American live action anime adaptations should feel like!

[@KanzakiKaori9009]

Shut up u know it has flaws SMH...

[@ookazi1000]

@@KanzakiKaori9009 flaws related to a low budget, perhaps: but if a big budget production could put this level of care into their production, we'd be cooking with gas.

[@jp0678]

@@KanzakiKaori9009 lmao did he say it was perfect or anything?

[@KanzakiKaori9009]

@@jp0678 yes he did... SMH 😵

[@neilisalive4892]

Fun Fact: The backpack kid in this is Gui DaSilva. He was the stunt double for Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War. When BP was fighting and doing crazy stunts, that was Gui. (source: Corridor Crew's Stuntmen React)

[@jp0678]

You guys should also watch RivenX3i's previous video about some of the movies he worked on the last few years.

[@ItzCleverYouth]

How about you guys learn about Gui life he has been through alot

[@derderder2261]

Oh shit that’s where I recognized him lol

[@tiggz._]

Exactly how I recognised him aswell

[@Kaierre]

Civil war you mean, Black Panther wasn’t in winter soldier

[@CyanSoups]

Both Pinpoint and Cache are legitemately really interesting quirk ideas.

[@Kwuma]

4 years and this is still better than most live action films, thanks to u and the rest of ur team for creating this!

[@vanessaedwards5379]

Fun fact: The main character is a stuntman for black panther and the avengers

[@jade-leighmacdonald4599]

HOLY CRAP HE IS FROM THE MARVEL MOVIES!!!!! Now here is hoping they can make it a live action show!!!

[@tenacity2633]

He looks like Kylian Mbappe

[@RedGamer321]

Also the main villain is Zero from holes Edit: veil was his name

[@iSpencer8802]

Thanks @Corridor Crew

[@casedistorted]

No shit? I guess I wasn't the only one who saw the VFX artists react. lol oh wait 2 million people did :P

[@tcuddy]

If this was a movie... I would pay to watch this

[@sidecharacter350]

If you are in mha what quirk would you have?

[@tcuddy]

Evan Pasha probably illusion

[@sidecharacter350]

@@tcuddy my quirk will be called [PicketPocket] This quirk will allow me to steal any item even support gear if someone try to hide an item the item will appear in my hand

[@tcuddy]

Evan Pasha that’s a good one

[@Mayflower-xo8ew]

My quirk: Graffiti I can create any inanimate object by graffiti painting on any surface or floor (Honestly this quirk would be useless when it comes to becoming a pro hero) 😂 BUT it would be a lot of fun to play with

[@KeepingItCoSha]

It's been 4 long years and I still watch this and get choked up every time this is a beautiful master! Please don't let this project die... We need more! Shout out to everyone who came together ❤

[@dglaboratory1134]

I come back to this video from time to time to rewatch this masterpiece

[@zackgaming09-7]

Anime fans: every live action anime is bad me: not this time

[@josh.drk.]

Its because they aren't trying to do a izuku irl that why it called a spin off

[@ProfessorGunk]

everyone with eyes: most live actions of anime is bad me: how is this meme funny?

[@FanTum340]

I believe live anime adaptations should be like this with original characters from the same universe instead of copying the anime. If anyone sees this they can agree what makes an anime great are the characters and how people can relate to them. I think that live action should have their own characters so you can look at it and say, wow those guys remind me of this anime.

[@ProfessorGunk]

@@FanTum340 if it's a spin-off that might work, if it's suppose to be an adaptations then that is just too many changes, it'd be best if they just didn't do it, yeah I like that idea the best. just watch the anime, read the manga/novel and if you still want more, then there are tones of fanfics with good story to read, eventually there won't be anymore content and that is fine

[@nightmendo7844]

Like detective pikachu, they didnt make ash their main character and avoided comparing the human characters to the anime ones, not including the pokemon

[@rionnachelliot8951]

Directors: "Its hard to make anime life actions adaptations" RivenX3i: "hold my beer"

[@sirwoodofeast9497]

"Hold my saki"

[@batman121598]

I need more of this. When it originally dropped I spoke about it at every oppurtunity and it even spawned an episode of fan adapatations that we spoke about on my podcast. This is top tier in every category and deserves so much more love. ❤🙌🏾

[@beingsicad4138]

I like to come back and watch this every now and again for a little treat. LOVE this so much!

[@anandchauhan780]

The People who disliked this video are from league of villains..

[@shivrajpadole3720]

himode tru

[@SammEater]

This guy knows how to make anime camera work in real life.

[@RichardmpayiTnway]

Now that we have One piece live action imagine what this director would do with naruto or my hero, HE HAS BEEN DROPPING THE BEST LIVECACTION ANIME CONTENT FOR MORE THAN A DECADE !!

[@jlcarid]

It’s insane how watching this never gets old bc of how well it’s done. It legit makes me sad to think we may not get get anymore of this story bc it’s wonderful.

[@mac1991seth]

This could work. This is the problem with Hollywood anime adaptations - they're always trying to re-do the original. Making a spin-off instead means the creators have more leeway in defining the setting, the characters, the premise, the story. Anime is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and it's basically impossible to bring this culture to the US. It's not enough to say "Deku is now American" and then do the same story beat by beat. This is merely 15 minutes worth of story and we already have a clash of characters, clash of ideologies, deep backstory to multiple characters and impressive fight scenes with just as impressive VFX and a nice reference to All Might shouts which also stands on its own. It's the exact opposite of what Hollywood does and it deserves to be made into at least 8 episodes series.

[@dtamerz]

also the depth of the character developement in this one episode is so much more than in your average marvel TV show. like the flops on netflix. if they had these guys do it I'm sure they would be more successful

[@raidenthenctzenwithinsomni4961]

@@dtamerz Shitting on Netflix like that was totally uncalled for.

[@kashutosh9132]

These ppl are professionals They work in hollywood

[@mac1991seth]

@@kashutosh9132 Stuntmen and VFX artist do not embody what modern Hollywood stands for.

[@kashutosh9132]

@UCcV3n5mdHg4Q0wbEibBBW0Q me not equal to Google But you will have good knowledge of programming,you will very skilled in it They may not have big Hollywood production budget But what I wanted to convey that these ppl are no amatuers and they are very skilled These director guy has worked on big Hollywood production like solo,Kingsman I was not expecting any less from them

[@yui3886]

Everyone: he teleports to his backpack Riven: Yes but actually no

[@muhdnurhaqim3053]

Same bruh same

[@diamonshade7484]

Had a feeling

[@sirmel11]

quirks are always weird like that

[@LordOfAllJays]

Well yes, but actually no

[@corndoghead1]

@@sirmel11 quirky isn't it..

[@rebeccachia]

That was amazing!!!! I loved the concept of a UA Branch school around the world. With the live action My hero Academia coming up, I'm already anxious. But this video had put a smile on my face and I loved ever single second of it!

[@KingHanma]

I cant stop watching this. Everything in this short is PERFECT! Actors, Acting, Choreography, FX, Cinematography. DAMN PLEASE MAKE MORE! I NEED MORE OF THIS VISUAL CRACK. DAMN YOU FOR DOING THIS TO ME!..........someone please help me.😞

[@neilsamper6097]

English sub or English dub RivenX3i: Yes

[@neilsamper6097]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@6Hell6oopz6]

And that's how I love it xd

[@shikoome]

What does this suppose to mean?

[@jp0678]

@@shikoome Well, technically not dubbed (as in putting a translated audio, e.g. Japanese to English) but still they spoke English so there's that. The Japanese parts are subbed English. He means there are both English sub and audio / dialogue.

[@Darksaige]

This HAS to make it. Not even because it's MY HERO but simply because the screenplay ain't no slouch at all. I wanna see this win

[@RaeneYT]

Every fucking studio that wants to make an anime MUST. TAKE. NOTES. This is how you make an anime live action. This doesn't include any of the original characters from MHA, but it made anew and yet is completely undistinguishable from the source material because it very simply matches the atmosphere, the feel, the beat of what the show is supposed to be.

[@TheCommodoreProductions]

This has to be the best anime live action creation I've seen ever...I keep coming back to this video and rewatch the film work, acting, and vfx, it's incredibly detailed and captures all aspects of how an anime fight feels💯. Outstanding work👏🏼👏🏼

[@mapachecomunista6276]

main character remembers their deceased parent and the op starts playing, they've already won the battle.

[@triakbar1]

Big companies : "Making anime live action is hard, trust me" RivenX3i : "Hold my All Might Keychain!"

[@jeremyachristensen]

I've watched this more than I've watch the actual show. This is absolutely fantastic.

[@nickelisblind]

You don't know how shocked and happy I was when watching this, you did the editing, action designing, vfx, shots, and they ALL look so clean. Automatic grammy from me my guy