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After 10 long years,My Hero Academiamanga has finally ended and fans are buzzing with mixed emotions. Many believe that the ending seems quite rushed, whereas some readers argue that Kōhei Horikoshi wanted to highlight the importance of friendship through his narrative, and the final chapter serves as a perfect example.
Several fans who stuck to the end of Deku’s story wanted to see their beloved protagonist reach the top spot in the ‘Hero Ranking’. Furthermore, Izuku Midoriya proved his worth as the No. 1 Hero by defeating Shigaraki, who was claimed to be the most powerful villain inMy Hero Academia‘s history.
Despite the rushed ending accusation,My Hero Academiahas recently been criticized for the worst ending in any shonen anime. Although the series had its fair share of up-and-down moments, labeling it as the worst-ending anime is highly debatable.
In Spite of Backlash,My Hero AcademiaShines for Its Compelling Narrative
With the release ofMy Hero Academia‘s final chapter, fans are remorseful about the end of their beloved series. Not to forget, the fandom was enthralled by Deku’s character development as he became humanity’s only hope of survival against villains.
However, Horikoshi received a lot of backlash for the manga’s conclusion. After alluring viewers for over a decade, fans were extremely excited to see their beloved protagonist receive the recognition he deserved. Despite being born Quirkless, Deku’s ambition and journey to become the No. 1 Hero sympathized with a lot of viewers.
Naturally, the fandom set its own expectations, which onlyresulted in disappointment. After witnessing Deku as a UA teacher like All Might in the final chapter, several fans felt betrayed and took their anger online.
Normally don’t do long threads butMHA’s ending and Deku’s part in it has been so misconstrued I wanna push back on a lot of the rhetoric 🧵pic.twitter.com/LGagYPwmLl
Regardless, criticizingMy Hero Academiafor the worst ending in anime history is debatable and continues to spark discussion among fans. After the eight-year-long time-skip, Deku is shown nurturing the future generation of heroes at UA. Some fans believed Class 1-A neglected Deku after he lost all access to One for All and moved on with their lives.
Deku is the same way. Even if he can’t be this amazing hero right now. He knows there’s a great impact from what he accomplished, showing all the hard work he put in did pay offpic.twitter.com/zPL9wjKhsM
Even after Deku lost his power and was for a time disconnected from the group, they wanted to make sure their friend could have his dream back, not only cause he earned it, but because they care about himSappy? Yeah. But screw it, sometimes we need sappy positivity in the world
However, that’s not true, as we later discover the entire Class 1-A reuniting and calling Deku to join their quest like old times. Despite all the harsh criticism,Kōhei Horikoshimight have aimed to leave a memorable impact on his audience withMy Hero Academia‘s ending. Unlike most shonen anime where the protagonist achieving his dream becomes a fairy tale ending, Horikoshi wanted to highlight Deku as a true selfless individual.
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From the beginning of the series, Izuku Midoriya is shown as a selfless individual who only cares about others’ safety. Deku’s intention to save everyone with a smile on his face like his idol, All Might, sets him apart from the rest and highlights his qualities of a True Hero.
I just want to say I don’t think this is over. Just this story arc. There is way too much potential to continue. And to be honest I want to see him continue with the suit. Hell if Iron Man can do it. Deku deserves that shot to do it as well as an adult.
Got the point. still, I can’t ignore the disappointment for the ending. deku deserve better after being japan’s savior. I thought it would gave him any privilege after what’ve he done, no? Wdym the rest class-a need to do fundraising to help him continuing his heroism
I might come around eventually but I just didn’t feel anything when reading this ending. I was fine with deku as a teacher. It fits his character incredibly. It just didn’t feel like there was enough closure. We don’t see enough of what everyone else was doing. It felt rushed.
Moreover, Midoriya’s resolve to not let go of his ambition and keep nurturing future heroes despite losing all his powers further emphasizes his selfless nature. Last but not least, we see All Might offering Midoriya a new suit of armor similar to his when All Might took down All for One.
“Deku is written like a goddamn side character”: My Hero Academia Ruined Deku’s Character that a Decade Long Run Should Have Saved and Perfected His Growth
Thanks to this reference, the fandom is hoping to see Deku once again pushing past his limits and continuing his journey to become the No.1 Hero. This leaves MyHero Academiamanga’s ending with a loophole and fans anticipating a prequel in the future.
My Hero Academia’s special announcement let down the fandom
My Hero Academiahas undoubtedly earned its place as one of the best new-gen anime in the community. The series’ resemblance to the superhero genre similar toMarvelandDCplayed a vital role in its success. After thrilling fans for over a decade,My Hero Academiaplanned a special projectfor its fandom with the manga’s conclusion.
Unfortunately, the secret project discloser only let down the fans’ high expectations from the franchise. On August 5,My Hero Academiaannounced its secret project to be the first worldwide popularity poll. Fans who were expecting the announcement of another prequel, or sequel, or new video game, felt betrayed by the revelation.
You can watchMy Hero Academiaon Netflix and Hulu.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
