My Hero Academia’s World Has One Chance To Prove Deku’s Sacrifice Was Worth It

Chapter #425 of the My Hero Academia manga introduced a character who could become the series’ new antagonist. This probable new villain could become the perfect opportunity for the world of the series to show it has changed for the better. Deku made it clear during the final battle that his goal was to create a more just Hero Society that would not generate more supervillains. The possible new foe will be the ultimate test to see if Izuku’s wish came true.

This ominous figure was revealed right after Izuku and friends began discussing the possibility of the after-war period creating a new threat like All for One. While Kohei Horikoshi, the series’ creator, did not confirm this character would become a new antagonist, it was heavily implied in the chapter.

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Japan’s Heroes Need to Prove That They Can Change the World Like Deku

Hero Society Needs to Address the Issues that Create Villains

During chapter #425, Class 1-A was informed about their duty to maintain Japan’s peace, as the series’ epilogue made clear that the country wouldn’t simply go back to normal overnight. After hearing this, Todoroki realized that such a chaotic period could create a new powerful villain like All for One. Right after these scenes, the new possible antagonist of the series was revealed, a young individual who seems to have been tormented. Their introduction heavily implies this new character could become the series’ next antagonist.

Like many other villains in the series, their actions will likely be motivated by the suffering they went through. Most of the series’ antagonists were mistreated, abandoned, or rejected by society. Deku, one of the first heroes to notice the discrimination and prejudices that caused villains to be born, told Shigaraki that he would not rest until Hero Society became better. Instead of seeing villains as individuals who just wish to harm others, Deku dreamed of a world where those who have been wronged by society could receive help.

The character introduced in chapter #425 has undoubtedly suffered greatly, whether by the consequences of the war or by another individual’s actions. It is clear that if they indeed turn to villainy, they will not be doing it because of their evil nature. If this is the case, heroes will have an opportunity to prove that they have learned the lesson Deku tried to impart to them and help this new villain to the best of their abilities. Returning to their old ways and fighting this possible villain only to gain fame, would render Deku’s sacrifice worthless.

Hero Society Could Prevent the Creation of Another All For One

Helping Villains and Addressing Injustice Is The Way Forward

The war against All For One’s forces brought pain and suffering to most of Japan. Nevertheless, it also brought awareness to the many social injustices Hero Society was afflicted with. It was these same problems that created an environment in which All For One could spread its influence. If those who survived the war want to prevent the birth of another supervillain, these issues must be addressed. Hero Society needs to let go of its past bias and create the world both Deku and Shigaraki imagined during their last conversation.

No matter what happens next, the world of My Hero Academia will never be the same after the Final War arc. Deku’s sacrifice should lead to a better world in which discrimination and prejudice are not accepted among citizens. If not, the possibility of a new powerful villain rising again will only increase.

My Hero Academia (2016)

In My Hero Academia, some humans have superpowers called quirks. Izuku Midoriya, nicknamed Deku, is not one of them. Deku has always idolized heroes like the number one hero, All Might, and since he was a child, he has always wanted to be a hero. However, his lack of a quirk has always held him back, but a chance encounter with All Might after discovering a classmate in danger sets Deku on the path to becoming a true hero. My Hero Academia centers around Deku and a class of heroes-in-training at UA. This school shapes young quirk users into future heroes through fake rescue missions, combat training, and other hero-tempering tasks. With young Deku inheriting the “One-For-All” quirk, he will learn what it means to be a true hero while facing off with dastardly supervillains.

Release Date

April 3, 2016

Franchise

My Hero Academia

Production Company

Bones