The Redemption of Endeavor | My Hero Month

[@izukumidoriyaisssss3049]

I just want to say. That if Dragonball fans can forgive a black hearted, cruel, sadistic, blood thirsty murderer (AKA Vegeta), then forgiving Endeavor should be a cake walk by comparison.

[@abyssstruggler1906]

Well at least he’s a good father😂

[@ljeans531]

Most Dragon Ball fans never say Vegeta is a good guy and no one calls him a hero. He is just and awesome fighter that happens to save the day sometimes. Even the show doesn't paint him as a hero. MHA is s story focused on heroes and what makes a person a great hero. Which is why Endeavor suffers in the eyes of the fans. The show wants to make his "work" feats heroic while also giving him and his family a "complicated past" it's not complicated, its abuse. And unless he is willing to get on his knees and beg for forgiveness. Then he can start trying to change. It just has not been addressed well because the mangaka wants him to be a sympathetic and awesome character we can root for.

[@JuanRodriguez-rf7qy]

L Jeans It is never outright stated that Vegeta is a hero or something. But it is a point that he was resurrected in the Buu arc when a wish which explicitly only revived the good people killed by Majin Boo and excluded the evil ones. So even if nobody calls him a hero, the fact of the matter is that the story itself does "upgrades" Vegeta to being a good guy.

[@ljeans531]

@@JuanRodriguez-rf7qy Ummmmm. How is he not out right stated as a hero. He is introduced as number 2 hero and now holds the title as #1 Hero, so please explain how he isnt referred to by the writer and the in-universe society as a hero.
Ps. No one in DBZ society is praising Vegeta accomplishments. The most the Z warriors acknowledge him is through his sacrifice and they still give him crap. Bulma knows her husband was a horrible person and MHA is proving to be a more intimate show anyway.

[@ljeans531]

@@JuanRodriguez-rf7qy Also you forget that Vegeta wasnt revived by that wish. He was revived by Baba the Witch.
Ps the people wished back was not good or bad, it was good or Evil.
And even if Vegeta is not an inherently good person he is not EVIL. I wouldn't even call Endeavor evil.

[@clecanadalawexplained6330]

I like that the manga hasn’t had the Todoroki family suddenly forgive Engi as soon as is journey to redemption started. Earning forgiveness is hard, and sometimes impossible. But that doesn’t stop a character like Endeavour, defined by his passion, ambition, and work-ethic, from trying. Most importantly, Endeavour doesn’t act entitled to forgiveness. He knows there’s no way to earn forgiveness for what he’s done, but he tries anyways.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

It's one of the strongest storylines currently running in MHA.

[@jaykobwalson1941]

*Enji

[@MissKittifer]

What an incredible video!
For Endeavor, it’s like you said, most of the celeb redemptions were because they were caught and that’s not the case with him. Only his family, Deku, and Bakugou know about how hard he pushed Shouto but Enji doesn’t know that. He’s doing his redemption because he hit that point himself. And he’s not pushing for forgiveness either or getting mad because he’s not getting it.
Which is what makes me so angry about the fandom, either they’re just anime viewers only and don’t know the story (thus far) or do but don’t care to get it.
Without getting TOO into it, my dad has done a lot of damage to me and my brothers and we told him as such but he never even owned up to his wrongs, instead saying “well I think I’m in the right so whatever”, and I haven’t spoken to him in 10 years. If he had even acknowledged and tried, it would have made a huge difference. And if not for us, why not for himself? I couldn’t be at ease knowing my children all told me I did such horrible things no matter if I thought at the time I was in the right.
It’s easy for people on social media with all these movements to not realize no one is without sin. We’re humans, we fuck up *all the time*. Good people make bad decisions (especially when alcohol and hard drugs are involved ugh) and while I never knew about that critic, that’s a really powerful story and hope he can move past this.
So there’s a novel comment, sorry lol. Enji is honestly one of my top 3 favorite characters and I LOATHED him when I only watched the anime. When the HighEnd fight went on, I was right there cheering with his kids and he quickly moved up my list.
“Can he be redeemed?” is a loaded question. Can he forgive himself? Can Rei or his kids? If not forgive him for what he had done but take him how he is changing and as the new #1?
And if Dabi=Touya will that be the ultimate forgiveness?
Again! Lol sorry this went into a huge thing! I’m a fan of good character development and while it’s only scratched the surface of Todoroki Enji’s, I have high hopes it’s going to be amazing.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Glad to hear you really like the video and it struck a powerful cord for you.

[@Birthday888]

Basically, whether or not Endeavor can be redeemed or deserves redemption is moot. Everyone deserves a chance to try.
Edit: Actually, that throws a lot of new context into his hero name: Endeavor. As in "To Try".

[@novachris5047]

This comment deserves all the likes it can get. Though I have to disagree with you on the whole Dabi = Touya theory. In my opinion, it doesn't make sense. Reason being that in the manga:
SPOILER ALERT!!!
When Endeavour first encountered Dabi, he made no visible reaction. If Dabi was Endeavour's son, you would think that he would have said something to give us a hint that the theory holds some weight, if any at all. Horikoshi could've made Endeavour say something along the lines of, "Hey, this kid's Quirk is very similar to Touya's. Why is that?"
Sorry if I spoiled anything for you, just wanted to give my own two cents. I'm not saying Dabi couldn't have any blood ties with Endeavour, but if you are holding out for that theory; then more power to you. You do you

[@shyguypro9876]

No one is entitled to forgiveness.
No matter how much work they put in to fix their wrongs, nor the results of that work. And if being forgiven is their primary motivation, rather than actually fixing their mistakes, their likely going to give up once they realize forgiveness isn't so easy.
That's why I love what's being done with Endeavour. He doesn't act entitled to forgiveness. His whole effort to make things right, both with his family and in the public eye, is defined by his phrase "Just watch me."
All he asks is both the public and family watch his actions going forward and decide for themselves whether they think he's worthy of forgiveness and being the number one hero, respectively.

[@ultimarx7772]

If we can forgive Vegeta, we can eventually forgive Endeavor.

[@ultimarx7772]

Edgy Boi what do you mean?

[@ultimarx7772]

Edgy Boi He also slaughtered many innocent namekians, neglected his kid, almost caused the earth to be destroyed by Cell, and then throws away the progress he made of becoming good by taking power from Babadi all because Goku shows back up. So yeah you're right he is a different case, cause he's way worse of a person than Endeavor! Now Endeavor is certainly not a good person but he is nowhere near as bad as a person Vegeta was and never will be. So again if people can eventually forgive someone as bad as Vegeta, eventually Endeavor can be forgiven.

[@ultimarx7772]

Edgy Boi even so, which would you really say is a worse person? A guy who beats his kid or someone who will kill an entire village of people just for his selfish reasons and enjoys it while doing so.

[@ultimarx7772]

Edgy Boi Endeavor was an asshole to his family but Vegeta was an asshole to dozens of people, including his family.

[@yunusahmed2940]

@Edgy Boi
They're still gargantually larger than Endeavor's

[@matthewsetlak5589]

I love how you picked the song ”Icarus” to start playing when you started talking about Hawks.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Glad to hear you caught that.

[@ZoanBlade90]

I might have gone with "Pyro" by Kings of Leon.

[@clecanadalawexplained6330]

“No one deserves grace, and that’s what makes it special”
The main problem with the PR response to most people get “Me Tooed” is that it is just a PR response. Barely anyone actually goes about doing anything to try to right their wrongs, despite it being impossible to do so. Showing that you’re sorry has to involve some level of pain, or hurt, or loss. Because anyone can say “I’m sorry” if it doesn’t cost them anything.

[@enotsnavdier6867]

Saying I'm sorry does cost you something, it means that you are admitting to having done something wrong.

[@kaizoku6936]

OwlLegend not if it’s for PR

[@enotsnavdier6867]

Ghxst Flash
Even if it's just for PR, to say you are sorry you are inherently accepting guilt for whatever you are apologising for.

[@giancarlobarbieri7685]

For me, Endeavor is the Darth Vader of MHA, except he’s actually a hero and not the villain. If the world accepted Vader’s redemption, then why the world can’t accept Endeavor’s redemption?
The scene when he talk with Todoroki in season 4 about been a hero he can be proud of is something beautiful for me. Because in other words he said: I’m sorry son... I’m so sorry for what I did to you and our family, I’m sorry for not been there for you and not been the father you deserved. I promise I will change, I promise I will be a better hero and a better father for you.
I don’t know what you think, but in my opinion Endeavor deserves a second chance, now that he is the hero number one, he want to make things different, not only for the society, but his entire family.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Don't know if you follow the manga but lot of good material addressing that. So look forward to that in the future.

[@purgatorymaybe9896]

I realy appreciate this. I get the need for endever redemption arc, my dad has had a sketchy Relashinships in his past, I've heard stories that I hope aren't true but once is maybe...twice is a pattern. But that man he was was not the one I've ever met the dad I know is a kind man and a great father, so I see that in Endever. Change is possible.

[@TheArtisticGhost]

Honestly better him than Firelord Ozai
YEAH!!!!!!

[@Avarn388]

Excellent video essay. The pro-hero arc is hands down some of the best writing Kohei Horikoshi has done in the series. It never crossed me that he would show a different perspective for Endeavor, but given what he did with Bakugou; it seems silly to not think this. But why I love Endeavor as a character is that ultimately his life was a zero-sum game. He desperately wanted to beat All Might and be number one, but never could. And rather than pushing himself or at least be content with his standing; Endeavor gave up. He chose the easy/ terrible route with his family and Todoroki. Let me make it clear; I by no means endorse what he did. Endeavor is a class A scumbag for what he did. But what I love about this is that Endeavor himself now realizes this. His battle with High End was less about if he could beat the Nomu, but more of who he is as the number one hero and if he can do it.
And one of the central messages of MHA is the idea of pushing past your limits. Specifically, those who end up on top are those who can do this. But what I also love about the Pro-hero arc is Fuyumi, Natsuo and Todoroki's responses. With an issue as charged as abuse, having three perspectives represented by his children showcased a lot of care on behalf of Horikoshi. Namely, in that the road Endeavor sets himself on will not be easy. If he even does gain forgiveness from those affected. And that is why I love Endeavor.
He's a character that very much embodies the more real, grounded elements of MHA. And it is fitting given how the series tone has gradually shifted from that idyllic, bright view of heroes to a darker, more gray look at the world.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Thanks glad you liked the video so much, and curious to see if we'll see this material animated in season 4. But think Endeavor's current arc is very interesting seeing him soften little by little and trying to make amends.

[@evandugas7888]

For me Endeavor is the symbol of hope. He gave people hope when he won ageist the high end Nomu and the hope is that he can change and become a better father. Ya he did awful awful thigns but there is hope he can change.

[@lonemotheo1964]

Endevour the symbol of hope has a nice ring to it

[@mr.stealyourgirl-_-1367]

You do realize vegeta also beats his kids in a much hurtful way too

[@madmank7881]

What about Goku

[@watchforever1724]

@@madmank7881 I mean we all know he’s not a good parent

[@thetruth2258]

If Vegeta can be forgiven....I think Endeavour can be forgiven lol

[@AJJr-hc5lz]

Endeavor is my favorite character. I’m rooting for him.

[@novatryxward9372]

A lot of horrible people in anime have had redemption arcs and then end up fan favorites, but people have a problem with endeavor. Lole gaara even murdered people not only during the exams but his own villagers and even killed his uncle even if it was on accident, he still decided to become the monster the world already saw him as, but he worked towards being a better person and now everybody loves him

[@Gorogregoro]

Definitely did not see the tie in with real world cancel culture coming. Great video Lobster

[@JerOfTheDead]

Wow, that was absolutely moving. I’ve been on a sort of redemption arc myself. Your words renewed my motivation to keep on this path. Thank you.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Glad to hear you really enjoyed it. Best of luck on your road to self improvement.

[@JerOfTheDead]

Lobster Magnet's Review: The Channel thank you! For the like, reply, and support. :)

[@woodchuck003]

Some of you examples of redemption are a bit off, nobody got made at Lewis CK due to his comedy, it was cut to him picking the wrong moment to masterbait, the idea that he has to change his comedy even though it is not the problem seems like a validation of cancel culture.
Chris Hardwick is also a bad example as he was falsely acussed, a team if private investigators found no evidence to back up the acusations. The redemption arc should be him forgiving the stuck-up pruds who atacked him.

[@metageek7878]

I like that todoroki is also acknowledging his father's will to change ... While still being cold... Gale Force may have made him realize he needs to face his past and father but that didn't lead to immediate forgiveness just acceptance and acknowledgment
Also that fight will be so sweet in animation next episode

[@nasimtahsin8108]

I was hoping for the shigaraki video first but this is good too

[@lobstermagnetreview]

It's coming. Technically it's finished, but well once you see the video tomorrow you'll understand why I delayed it if you don't just ask again and I will.

[@nasimtahsin8108]

@@lobstermagnetreview its cool man and thanks for responding to me again

[@jamesa800]

This is not what I came here for, but I am thoroughly impressed what I watched. These examples of redemption among real world people are outstanding and can totally relate to Endeavors story in MHA. I would change the title and thumbnail in the video, maybe to something like, "How the Redemption Arc of Endeavor Relates to Redemption in our Real World Society"

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Interesting title suggestion glad you enjoyed the video.

[@watchforever1724]

Hey did you check out Oceaniz’s video on this because he gave you an honorable when he made a video on endeavor

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Did he? I've seen that video and skimmed through it do not remember him mentioning me. I'll have to take a look.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

As I said before I've seen that video around. But I think I cover the material in a different aspect then he does. Especially the end. Really pleased with how the end came out.

[@watchforever1724]

Funny enough Tordriko wasn’t inspired by zuko from avatar .A year ago many people have said that and horkoshi was not inspired by that .Heard about this on Twitter

[@superthorc6894]

I knew this will be good
You did not disappoint

[@piratekrook1183]

What I’m really interested in is When endeavor’s colleagues like his sidekicks and Hawks find out about his actions hopefully involving Dabi that’s gonna be intense

[@walterstreete9196]

My hero month is my favorite month on ur channel love u lobster and hope we get some one piece videos soon

[@mirage4023]

All Might may have been the Symbol of Peace, but now Endeavor is the Symbol of Hope

[@benzur3503]

Louis C.K. Still sold out on day of ticket release in his last show in Israel a month ago, I dunno how it is for him in the states but his carreer is far from over

[@Durpanny]

I feel like Dan Harmon is an example of a successful redemption arc.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

He handled things better then most.

[@Horacio_Poggi]

Great video! When the time comes I would like to hear your thoughts about the current things going on with Shigaraki.
Also I had no idea you had that many videos on my hero academia, I missed them somehow.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

built them up over time feel free to check out the play list if you haven't seen it yet. And the shigaraki video is coming. It's done you should see it by next week.

[@genericyoutubeusernothings3374]

Good damn essay man, btw i was wondering what the song was at 4:17, what is it again?

[@lobstermagnetreview]

A Long and distant shore. Glad you liked the video. I usually don't ask people to do this, but because it got demonetized (due to the very light talk of me too and cancel culture at the end) share it around since that usually cripples the search and discovery.

[@genericyoutubeusernothings3374]

@@lobstermagnetreview oh fs dude 😎👍

[@allfenom]

It felt so weird when you started talking about comedians for 8 minutes, I kinda though the Endeavor video ended and it jumped into some other random video.

[@HxH2011DRA]

Yeaaaaaah boiiiii the day has coooommmmmeeee

[@bruhmoment-oq4wu]

Gotta say, this arc will leave you at a *High End*

[@francoesposito3154]

I don't even read/watch My Hero Academia, I just fucking love your videos

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Thanks man.

[@jex1689]

SPOILERS:
Dabi: THE PAST NEVER FORGETS..

[@lobstermagnetreview]

Dabi doing that joker dance.

[@MysticalStd]

Me who has read the manga
Wait endeavor was a bad guy....

[@threes_leaves]

I absolutely hate Enji Todoroki
I LOVE the flame hero Endeavor

[@padrenuestre]

HE DOESNT WANT TO BE REDEEMED OR FORGIVEN HE SAID THAT HIMSELF, jesus. Just let the guy be for now doing what he thinks is right. Only the time will tell if he is on the right way.

[@lonemotheo1964]

Why doesn't this have more views

[@lobstermagnetreview]

hahahaahahah thx for the apprechiation youtube algorithm did me dirty.

[@lonemotheo1964]

@@lobstermagnetreview it did ypu mad dirty especially with what's happening right now in the manga..... Your video is so necessary

[@walterstreete9196]

Since it’s mha month will we get a shigaraki report soon?

[@lobstermagnetreview]

YOOOO walter street nice to see you around. Yes... you will be getting a Shigaraki video. Technically it's done and ready to go, but trying to get my friend to make a special shigaraki shirt to go along with it (the bakugo one was like pulling teeth). But you will be getting an big update on everyone's favorite handy boy.

[@walterstreete9196]

Lobster Magnet's Review: The Channel I live in Georgia I hope the shirts gonna ship to me soon cause i deadass wanna buy it! Plus all the development shigaraki has gotten and the reveal of this recent chapter videos gonna be great!

[@lobstermagnetreview]

@@walterstreete9196 oh if your in the USA it should be pretty quickly the one and only person who's ever ordered a shirt so far said he got his in less then a week. So hope you like the Bakugo one and I HOPE I get the shigaraki one to offer before the end of the month. But my friend who's drawing it is slow and is about to apparently spend several days waiting to get into the painters union.

[@RubyKing1997]

I hear you but why should one change if they done nothing wrong? Why shoukd one apologize if they are innocent of these accusations? Why should someone have to seek redemption or be redeemed for a something they did not do? Chris did nothing wrong, Loui CK didn't break any law, and Kevin Spacey had consensual sex with 18 year guy. Why should these men or anyone be destroyed for something they did not do?

[@RubyKing1997]

@laz kar then why did Kevin Spacey beat his charge in court. The boy text messages was shown in court he knew damn well what he was doing and getting himself involve. He's a grown man know one forced him into anything. What he done with Kevin was by his own choices.
As for CK I didnt hesr about pentrating anyone. I heard he simply ask to jerk off infront if some woman whi didnt consented because they didn't say know.
Non of those are breaking any laws and non of them are immoral when concenting adults are invovled.

[@RubyKing1997]

@laz kar check back with me when one of them pulls a Cosby or Harvey Wienstien.

[@wisdommanari6701]

I love Endeavor and he's not done. We've only ever seen the start of his Journey. People that say his redemption was too quick are Fucking idiots. It's not over. He hasn't demanded or begged for forgiveness all he said is that he would work to be worthy of his family's love. That's it. This isn't Fucking Steven Universe. We will probably see endeavor be rejected and ignored by his sons again and again but IF and when they decide to try and forgive them it'll probably be after a long and brutal Journey. I just hope she doesn't go the redemption equals death rout

[@idkuwuiguess23]

yeah that doesn't make up for anything, but he did well at what he gets paid for

[@eashansaju8106]

Imagine If Endeavor was like Rengoku

[@toverhaul1236]

Lol i see what u did here but sadly they will both meet the same fate 😮

[@memewuss2737]

On the one hand, I can't forgive the POS for being a garbage ( if were human ) being, on the other I do find him as a sort of complex charcter and as I truck along with mha I look forward to what hirkoshi does with him.
It's sorta like with venom ( 616) for me

[@npc1172]

Secret cast?? 👀

[@courseair1363]

Lobster as far I know there is no actual evidence hardwick actually did what his girlfriend said he did and on top of that multiple people even vouched for him. If your going to use real world examples make sure they are what you think they are.

[@gamercurt993]

WHATTT!

[@walangchahangyelingden8252]

No, he can't be.

[@lobstermagnetreview]

You a past never forgets kind of guy

[@walangchahangyelingden8252]

@@lobstermagnetreview He might get better, but the damage has been done.

[@egg3228]

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