Summary
Bakugo embraces the nickname “Kacchan” showing how much he has matured and accepts his friendship with Midoriya. The use of “Kacchan” as a term of endearment implies a close relationship. Bakugo’s acceptance of “Kacchan” symbolizes his acceptance of his identity as a hero and friend, and signals the end of his rivalry with Midoriya.
Warning: Spoilers for My Hero Academia, Chapter #406Bakugo has come a long way My Hero Academy, and one of the biggest signs of his growth occurs in chapter #406, when Bakugo uses a specific nickname to refer to himself that he’s never really loved before. Of course, that name is Deku’s favorite nickname for him: Kacchan.
The name “Kacchan” is derived from Katsuki Bakugo’s name, with the first syllable (“Ka”) followed by the diminutive but friendly suffix, -chan. It’s a term of endearment that implies a close, friendly relationship between the two characters, so it’s strange that Midoriya is the main one who calls him that, possibly a holdover from when they first met. Younger and more intimate. The fact that Midoriya continues to use this nickname, even after being slapped with the derogatory name “Deku,” which essentially means “worthless,” shows that he still considers Bakugo a friend, even when the boy was constantly bullied.
Bakugo hugging “Kacchan” shows how much he has grown
In the past, Bakugo did not like the name Kacchan, at least coming from Midoriya, and his distaste for it kept the term from spreading to his other classmates, who occasionally tried to use it. use it. The fact that he introduced himself as Kacchan and to everyone was quite surprising. It seems like Bakugo has accepted this name, the same way Midoriya accepted the name Bakugo gave him – Deku. While Bakugo probably has no intention of changing his hero’s name or anything like that, the fact that he’s willing to own it proves that he’s come a long way since his early days in Class 1-A.
Of course, there are some differences here; For example, Kacchan has never insulted “Deku” and people other than Midoriya have used it (including all of Bakugo’s other childhood friends). However, this moment clearly has some significance as a note to end the chapter on and in the current era of the series, The only person who actually used that name was Midoriya. It could also symbolize Bakugo’s renewed determination now that he is back on his feet. After all, he was recognized and entrusted with an extremely important mission by the hero All Might (who respected him enough to use the hero name); Bakugo was probably overjoyed and felt like that kid again.
Whatever the intention, the use of “Kacchan” is clearly reminiscent of Midoriya using that nickname, and Bakugo’s adoption of it feels like a final acceptance of who he really is. Bakugo can be both a hero and a friend, with the latter title arguably being the one he struggles with the most. The personal nature of such a nickname may also show a bit of disrespect towards All for One, something fueled by the insult All for One came with the announcement of his identity. By calling himself “Kacchan”, Bakugo seems to have buried one My Hero Academyeach other’s longest rivalry, eventually bonding Bakugo and Midoriya into true friends.
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