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May 22, 2018 5:22 PM
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Let's have a discussion on general things that make him an unlikable and bad character, shall we?

I think a good place to start is how he takes the comedy in the show to the lowest level possible. It's such a low-hanging "ahaha lol he is such a pervert wow" gag and that makes up almost his entire character. He's about the worst comic relief character imaginable.

Also, how annoying his lack of respect to the female characters is. They are supposed to be valued protagonists and yet we have Mineta perving at them every time they get screen time? They should be seen as respectable and cool just like the male characters, but then thanks to Mineta it's just constant reminders of their bodies and how that's the main thing that matters about them. It's out of place in My Hero Academia.

There are also other things to mention like how he doesn't suit being a hero at all.
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May 22, 2018 5:36 PM
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aside from the fact that the "pervert!!!" trope is extremely overdone in shounen anime, Mineta is just...well..annoying. his quirk isn't interesting enough to make up for his terrible character. he doesn't contribute anything useful and wastes screen time that could be used for other supporting characters that actually deserve it

(and he's ugly)
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May 25, 2018 6:51 AM
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All of his appearances in the show are just sexual in nature, he has no other discernable personality.
He is weak, willing to use others so he can pass competitions (like in the 1st challenge from last year when he sticks himself in the back of his classmate so he doesn't have to do any effort whatsoever). Even the writers of the manga probably don't care about his personality, he as just created for the purpose to have blood come out of his nose.
Without him the show would be better.
Nov 4, 2018 10:20 AM
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I just don't like anything about his character. There is no substance or redeeming qualities to help alleviate the fact that he is a blatant pervert and a borderline useless person.
Apr 18, 2020 7:04 PM
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For the entire show of My Hero Academia, I 100% agree with "mineta is the worst". I think I'm okay with perv character, we have lots of them. Jiraiya for example, he is perv af but badass af too.

but mineta ummm... I dont know how hard for Kohei Horikoshi to keep this character stays in the show, he is perv, not funny, weak af, it seems theres no reason why mineta is still in the show.

I think Kaminari is perv too but he's wayyyy funnier than mineta, he's idiotic mode is the best haha
Jan 7, 12:43 PM
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Not only is he a pervert, but he mainly is a s3xual predator who harasses his classmates AND a p3dophile, as he said to Eri (who's 7 years old) : "I can't wait to see how you look in ten years !". I don't think this behavior should be normalized or being called comic. S3xual assault isn't a comic-relief action, it is a crime.

Sorry if there is mistakes, English isn't my first language, I'm French.
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