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僕のヒーローアカデミア 33 [Boku no Hero Academia 33]

Kohei Horikoshi, 耕平堀越

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These books are ranked using the characterization + relationships labels extracted for 僕のヒーローアカデミア 33 [Boku no Hero Academia 33]. Books rank higher when they are close on every selected axis.

Characterization labels used: class ensemble, child superheroes, coming-of-age, self-sacrificial hero, guilt, redeeming apology, character growth, maturing cast, supportive classmates, mentor burden, emotionally exhausted protagonist

Relationships labels used: found family, friendship, rivalry, childhood friends, teacher student, mentor protege, class bond, peer support, apology reconciliation, community support, rescue mirroring

This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their characterization + relationships embeddings are close.

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Brian J. Nordon · 2023 · Quest Academy

A support-track student at a hero academy in a demon-ravaged world discovers powers that could reshape the war.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · support class protagonist · crafting protagonist · relatable protagonist · likable protagonist · cynical protagonist · sheltered protagonist · rich protagonist · inventive protagonist · ensemble cast · large cast

Relationships labels: found family · friendship · partnership · mentor-student · academy peers · family support · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1420

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The Nebula Secret

Trudi Trueit · 2018 · Explorer Academy

A boy enters an elite explorer academy and must solve a family-linked mystery while evading a hidden enemy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: relatable protagonist · brave child · smart kids · gifted students · independent kids · loyal friend · honorable hero · flawed protagonist · memorable supporting cast · teacher allies · frenemy · school bully · secretive adults · young team

Relationships labels: friendship · teamwork · found family · parent-child bond · aunt-nephew · father-son · mentor-student · loyalty · betrayal · rivalry · trust issues · classmate alliance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1468

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The Boy Who Crashed to Earth

Judd Winick · 2015 · Hilo

A lonely kid and a crash-landed amnesiac alien team up to survive school, robots, and a mystery from space.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ordinary kid · underachiever · overachieving family · cheerful hero · quirky hero · loyal friend · curious outsider · self-esteem struggle · relatable kid · diverse cast · kid-friendly villain · capable girl character · supportive family

Relationships labels: friendship · best friends · found family · siblings · family comparison · loyalty · protective friendship · reunion · teamwork · rivalry with villain

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1599

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Generation One

Pittacus Lore · 2017 · Lorien Legacies Reborn

After an alien war, powered teens are gathered at an academy as new threats and rival factions emerge.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: new protagonists · diverse ensemble · teenagers with powers · leader figure · troubled teen · healer · quiet and strong · brash character · villain POV · mentor figures · character development · distinct voices

Relationships labels: found family · mentor-student · parent-child conflict · team dynamic · romance potential · friendship bonds · community tension · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1617

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The Curse of the King

Peter Lerangis · 2015 · Seven Wonders

Jack and his friends race to recover ancient magical relics before time runs out and their world unravels.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: kids team · chosen ones · adventuring children · rash protagonist · betrayer turned ally · annoying comic relief · well-rounded characters · character growth · complex characters · trusted-untrusted ally · emotional characters

Relationships labels: friend group · teamwork · found family · siblings · parent-child · adoption · romantic tension · betrayal · reunion · loyalty

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1657

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Legions

Brian J. Nordon · 2025 · Quest Academy

In a demon-war academy, a gifted crafter pushes into heroism, guild-building, and mythic-level power.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: crafting prodigy · overpowered MC · competent MC · sheltered protagonist · heroic growth · conflicted protagonist · confident growth · supportive parents · ensemble cast · talented side characters

Relationships labels: supportive family · parent child bond · friend group · team dynamics · guild formation · mentor student · slow burn romance · romantic tension · found family · teammates

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1659

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Wizards at War

Diane Duane · 2005 · Young Wizards

Young wizards must rally allies across worlds when a universe-spanning darkness begins stealing magic from the oldest wizards.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young protagonists · older mentor figures · alien allies · large ensemble · character growth · emotional development · team-based cast · recurring characters · nonhuman characters · precocious teens

Relationships labels: friendship · found family · teamwork · mentor-student · siblings · romantic tension · cross-species bonds · reunion · rivalry · sacrifice

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1660

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Plutona

Jeff Lemire · 2016 · Plutona

When suburban kids find a dead superhero in the woods, their secret upends friendship, loyalty, and growing up.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ensemble cast · teen protagonists · children · realistic kids · troubled kid · rebel · quiet loner · insecure friend · superhero obsessive · bully · complex characters · unlikable characters · layered characters · character piece · coming-of-age arc

Relationships labels: friendship · strained friendship · group dynamic · sibling relationship · brother sister · parent child · dysfunctional family · bullying · peer pressure · betrayal · dependency · tenuous bonds · secret sharing

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1662

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Crater Lake: Don't Ever Fall Asleep

Jennifer Killick · 2020 · Crater Lake

A Year 6 school trip to a remote activity centre becomes a fight to stay awake, survive, and save classmates from aliens.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant hero · troublemaker label · loyal friend · bullied protagonist · friend group · quirky kids · strong ensemble · secretive children · resourceful children · growth arc · self-acceptance arc · vulnerable hero · confidence arc · arch-nemesis teacher

Relationships labels: friendship group · teamwork · loyalty · bullying · class solidarity · found family · peer trust · friendship under pressure · teacher conflict · secret sharing · supportive friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1668

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暗殺教室 10 [Ansatsu Kyōshitsu 10]

Yusei Matsui, 松井優征 · 2014 · 暗殺教室 [Ansatsu Kyōshitsu]

A class of junior high students keeps trying to assassinate their alien teacher while learning teamwork, skills, and trust.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teacher figure · student ensemble · new student · class bully · alien mentor · genius teacher · wholesome mentor · overpowered antagonist · redeemed outsider · evolving side characters

Relationships labels: teacher-student relationships · class bond · teamwork · student solidarity · rivalry · mentor-student · found family · welcoming newcomer · friendship · cooperative teaching · trust restoration

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1669

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Super Powereds: Year 4

Drew Hayes · 2018 · Super Powereds

Senior year at a superhero academy brings brutal tests, buried secrets, and a final race to earn one of ten hero slots.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ensemble cast · coming-of-age · character growth · powered students · hero aspirants · mentor figures · cunning strategist · loyal hero · telepath

Relationships labels: found family · friend group · student cohort · romantic pairs · mentor-student · rival teams · family secrets · teammate bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1677

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Ça, Tome 2

Stephen King · 2002 · It (2 volumes)

Years later, a haunted friend group returns home to face the evil that fed on their childhood fears.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ensemble cast · friend group · adult selves · child protagonists · outcast characters · bully targets · leaders · traumatized characters · distinct character voices · villainous antagonist

Relationships labels: friendship · childhood friendship · adult friendship · group loyalty · teamwork · family conflict · parent-child conflict · bully-victim · community complicity

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1690

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