My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is an unskippable spinoff that you need to watch to understand MHA

Anime is an art form that can be enjoyed without getting overcomplicated: You can feel the energy rush from Dragon Ball without pondering its immense global cultural impact. Naruto is equally good if you consider its profound anti-war message, or you just enjoy some ninja battles. Chainsaw Man is a beautiful character study as much as it is a gore-filled splatter extravaganza. The same can be said about My Hero Academia, one of the best shonen in recent years that delivers the classic action beats of the genre while weaving a deeply moving message into its narrative.