An Anniversary Connecting Two Through Elegance (Disney & My Hero Academia)

Hello there♪

August 29th.
This is a day to celebrate two special characters.

One is the character who made her screen debut in the Disney film "Mary Poppins" (1964),

【Mary Poppins】

The other is
【Gentle Criminal】

who appears in "My Hero Academia".

Although they come from completely different works and eras,
the fact that they share the spotlight on the same day
feels like a twist of fate.

The Charm of Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins is a magical nanny who descends from the sky to guide the hearts of children.
She is not just "fun"; her ability to be strict at times, balancing discipline with play, is impressive.

The scene where she flies with her umbrella,
the fantastical world that unfolds with her songs...


Her presence is conveyed by her silhouette alone.
She reminds not only children but also adults of the "magic they had forgotten."

The Charm of Gentle Criminal

On the other hand, Gentle Criminal is a man who continued to pursue his own "aesthetic" on the fringes of hero society.

While carrying out small operations with
【La Brava】
, his pursuit of a dream that no one understands is somewhat poignant and touching, making you want to root for him📣

His actions are sometimes comical,
and he speaks of dreams so reckless they would make a parent sad.
However, this strong conviction, through his bond with La Brava,
conveys the message that "you can become stronger precisely because you have someone who believes in you."
It is not through flashy power, but through conviction and affection that he lives his life—that is Gentle's charm.

"Those who lament the present, believe in me and follow me!! I!! will change the world!!"
　　by. Gentle Criminal

Similarities and Contrasts

At first glance, they seem like opposites.
However, they actually share an important commonality.

Mary is "the magic that reminds a guide of a pure heart"

Gentle is "an elegant villain who chases ideals and desires change"

Both are similar in that they "do not bend their own aesthetic and aim for a bright future."
And both shine even brighter because they have a precious partner✨

(For Mary, it is Bert; for Gentle, it is La Brava.)

If they were to meet...

I imagined what kind of conversation they might have
if they were in the same place, and wrote it down.

Project Title
【The Birth of a Legendary Nanny! I Tried Uncovering the Secret of the Silhouette!】

Gentle
"To be able to share this birthday, is this a trick of fate, or a truly gentle encounter!"

Mary
"How lovely. By the way, Mr. Gentle. There is a darling young lady behind you, secretly holding a camera."

Gentle
"W-what!? T-that shouldn't be...! N-no, this is... well...!"

Mary
"There is no need to hide it. It is only natural to want to capture a loved one."

Gentle
"Y-you are quite right! But this is part of a strategy... it is for artistic cinematic beauty...!"

Mary
"Well, I understood everything from the way you panicked, though."

La Brava might get a little jealous,
perhaps lol
But I think she will continue to happily
film that exchange.

Bert... would probably be drawing pictures on the ground lol

In conclusion

Mary Poppins and Gentle Criminal.
Though they live in completely different worlds,
on the same day, they remind us of "elegance and aesthetics" and "the basics and a dreaming heart."

August 29th is a day to celebrate the magic of great deeds
and a gentleman's convictions.
While conveying our thanks to the two of them,
let's try to stand a little taller as we spend the day.

Have you all returned to your childhood
and remembered something?

I am always a child 🤣

I posted the silhouette-only illustration on Twitter ☺️
In the reposts, I also wrote birthday wishes
and what kind of people they are 💖

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"My Hero Academia" © Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha
※ This article is part of fan activities
to introduce the charm of the work,
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