Player Yuri “yuurih” Boian, member of the FURIA Counter-Strike 2 team, highlighted similarities between the universe of “My Hero Academia” and the trajectory of the Brazilian team. In an interview with The Move, yuurih explained how the anime's narrative of perseverance and overcoming reflects his own path and the spirit of FURIA, especially in preparing for and overcoming challenges in the professional esports scene.
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The analogy comes in the context of the launch of the team's new clothing collection, inspired by the anime. According to the athlete, the admiration for “My Hero Academia” is due to the way the series exalts values of teamwork and personal effort, which are also fundamental in the daily lives of CS2 players. “I think that without my teammates and friends in life I wouldn't be where I am today ,” he said. In his view, the anime reflects the difficulties and support he finds in the team, especially in decisive moments.
The journey of overcoming that inspires Yuri in FURIA
For Yuurih, “My Hero Academia” is more than just entertainment, it is a source of personal inspiration. The story of protagonist Izuku Midoriya, who is born without powers into a world of superheroes and fights to become one of the greatest, is similar to his own quest to improve himself and compete at a high level. Furthermore, he sees himself in the main character: “In the end, I'm always fighting other players, some stronger, others weaker. It will never be easy” , said the player, reinforcing the need to constantly dedicate himself to training to achieve his goals.
This spirit of overcoming is something that yuurih also recognizes in his colleagues, such as Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo. He compares FalleN to All Might, Midoriya 's mentor in the anime, a powerless hero who becomes the world's best-known and exemplary leader.
“FalleN is like All Might, and the rest of the players are his students” , he compared. For yuurih, FalleN's leadership has a motivating role within FURIA. Thus, it works as an incentive for all players to grow in their personal and collective journeys.
Fury and teamwork: lessons for competition
Teamwork, an essential element in “My Hero Academia”, is an aspect that yuurih considers essential in the professional scenario. He believes that, just as the anime heroes depend on each other to overcome villains and challenges, he and his FURIA colleagues also support each other to overcome the difficulties of competitive CS2. In the world of esports, collective performance defines the team's success, a clear concept in both narratives.
The connection between “My Hero Academia” and FURIA was materialized in the team’s new clothing line. It features prints and references to characters from the anime, as well as the UA High School hero academy. According to yuurih, the collection represents the team's quest for the “next level”. A desire shared by both the characters in the series and the players.
