Summary
Once Shigaraki and All For One were defeated in chapter 423, theMy Hero Academiamanga began its brief Epilogue arc. These seven chapters were created to give fans a sense of closure, addressing most of the story’s remaining issues. It was during this prelude to the end that the existence ofa possible last villainwas revealed, as seen in chapter 425.
Yet, the storyline of this possible final opponent for Deku and his friends was finalized in less than five pages and with what many fans considered an unfulfilling conclusion. Chapter 429 may prove thatthe ending of the manga could have greatly benefited from a few more chaptersbefore the story of the series was concluded. By doing so, the events of the epilogue could have been handled with more care.
My Hero Academia’s Deku and Uraraka “Confession” May Be Controversial With Fans But It’s Actually Perfect
Deku and Uraraka’s talk in chapter 429 may not have been exactly what some fans wanted, but it fits the story’s themes far better than romance.
The Probable Villain’s Lackluster Conclusion Left Many Fans Dissatisfied
The Arc Could Have Been Better Handled By Being Slightly Longer
The mysterious character is not even given a name, he simply retells his tragic past, walks through the city, and is given the help he was seeking.
During chapter 425 of theMy Hero Academiamanga, a mysterious young man was seen leaving behind the ruins of a house. This individual was introduced right after the members of Class 1-A discussed villains like All For One being born from tragedies such as the war against Shigaraki’s forces. This led fans to believe thatthis new character would become a minor final villainfor Deku to either defeat or save, helping him overcome his trauma of not saving Tenko.
Nevertheless, once the mysterious youngster appeared back in chapter 429, his story was concluded in a couple of pages, being helped bythe elderly woman who denied Tenko aid in the past. Whilethe moment was incredibly emotive and touching, signifying the change the war brought to the world, it was also disappointingly short and anticlimactic. The mysterious character is not even given a name, he simply retells his tragic past, walks through the city, and is given the help he was seeking. There is no reason for the reader to care about this individual, as next to nothing is known about him.
Even if Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the manga, had planned this to be the resolution of this short arc, expanding on it a bit would have been for the better. By allowing the civilians or the hero students to feel fear about the possibility of a new villain at least for a few moments, the ending would have been more impactful. It would also been desirable for fans to know more about the possible villain’s past and motives, to help them become involved with the resolution of his arc.
Uraraka’s Conflicting Feelings Received A Similar Treatment
The Short Arc Of Uraraka and Deku’s Trauma Was Similarly Disappointing
Shortly before the mysterious young man’s past was revealed, the manga showed Uraraka suffering greatly from the death of Toga Himiko. Chapter 428 made it seem as if Deku and Ochako would be forced to confront their trauma andhidden feelings to begin their healing process. Similarly to the young man’s story, this issue is resolved in a couple of panels, with Izuku simply stating that Ochako is his hero, moments before their classmates arrive looking for them. The significance of Uraraka’s guilt is never addressed again, leaving readers feeling robbed of a more emotive and moving ending to the storyline.
While the ending ofMy Hero Academiais still outstandingly emotive and has gifted fans several iconic moments, it could have been handled with more care. By allowing these storylines to progress naturally and with more time, they could have become passionate and memorable scenes to celebrate the ending of Deku’s journey. Nonetheless, it is clear thatHorikoshi put his soul and love into these final entries of his beloved manga, something that fans of the series will always be grateful for.
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a multimedia franchise that follows a young boy named Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without superpowers. These superpowers, known as “Quirks” are found in most people after birth, but Izuku wasn’t so lucky - until a fateful encounter with All Might, Japan’s greatest hero, Izuku inherits his Quirk and enrolls in U.A. High School to learn the true meaning of heroism. Alongside his classmates, each endowed with unique abilities, Izuku faces rigorous training and lethal threats from villainous forces.
