My Hero Academia may have concluded its main narrative, but the spinoff series, Team-Up Missions, continues to delight fans with a few upcoming English releases. One notable recent chapter brings a whimsical twist to Class 1-A as they encounter an alternate artistic representation, courtesy of Shiketsu’s Camie Utsushimi.
Fans of the series will remember Camie from the Provisional License Exams arc, where she made a brief but impactful appearance, later to be shadowed by Toga. Her true debut comes with the Remedial Courses arc, where she teams up with Todoroki and Bakugo after missing the initial license exam. Camie’s unique Quirk, Glamour, allows her to create vivid illusions, one of which includes a bishonen rendering of Shoto Todoroki, portrayed in a shojo romance style that accentuates his aesthetics. The latest chapter of Team-Up Missions takes this concept further by reimagining nearly all of Class 1-A’s male students in a similar captivating style.
Exploring Camie’s Quirk: The Bishonen Transformation for Class 1-A
Camie’s Illusions: Crafting Shojo Counterparts of Beloved Characters
In chapter 36 of Team-Up Missions, Camie reaches out to Todoroki for assistance (using her characteristically playful slang) as she seeks to develop an ultimate move and enhance her skills with her Quirk. Misunderstandings ensue, prompting Midoriya to step in to decode her messages, offering her detailed descriptions of his classmates which she then transforms into elaborate illusions. The illustration project kicks off with Midoriya himself, followed by Aoyama, Mineta, Ojiro, Sato, Ida, Shoji, and culminating with Jiro, the sole female recipient of this treatment. Amusement abounds as they all mistakenly believe this to be a new app.
The hilarity of seeing these shonen heroes reimagined in a shojo art style, complete with sparkles and floral embellishments, cannot be overstated. It humorously mirrors the “beauty shots”iconic to shojo manga, with each character paired with a quirky pick-up line that adds to the comedic effect. Notably, Shoji’s transformation is particularly amusing, as even the eyes on his secondary appendages are styled in a shojo fashion, resulting in a surreal visual experience. Ironically, despite all the artistic practice, Camie ultimately creates an illusion of a horror-inspired monster as her final move.
Contrasting Styles: Shonen vs. Shojo in My Hero Academia
Distinct Styles of Manga: Shonen and Shojo
While anime and manga are often perceived through a single “anime”lens, the reality is there is a rich variety of art styles across the manga landscape. For instance, My Hero Academia‘s conventional shonen aesthetic stands in stark contrast to that of Fruits Basket, which leans more toward shojo themes such as romance. The transition of characters from one artistic representation to another is not merely cosmetic; it presents unique challenges as each style emphasizes different character traits and narratives. Camie’s adeptness with shojo stylistics is well acknowledged within the series, further highlighting her skill.
Fans can enjoy the latest chapters of My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions via Viz’s Shonen Jump app.