Summary
Todoroki fits the bill to be the next Symbol of Peace in My Hero Academia, surpassing his classmates Deku and Bakugo. Bakugo and Deku have a long recovery and are no longer able to run for the role of Symbol of Peace, leaving Todoroki as the top candidate. Mirio, with his regained powers and All Might's charm, could also be a strong candidate for the position of Symbol of Peace in My Hero Academia.
The centuries-long conflict between All For One and One For All has finally ended My Hero Academy, which concludes the main story of the series. However, the climax of the series also comes with consequences that will probably never heal. Although Izuku Midoriya's dream of becoming the World's Greatest Hero came true, the protagonist lost his powers just like All Might did when he passed on his powers to young Midoriya. Since Deku is now powerless and the current state of the world is in dire need of a “Symbol of Peace”, the cloak must be passed on to someone else.
The current hero who meets all the needs of being the next symbol of peace, just like All Might, is none other than Deku's classmate and close friend, Shoot Todoroki. Among all the heroes introduced, no one has power comparable to Todoroki, except for his classmates Deku and Katsuki Bakguo. This trio has proven their strength many times, often surpassing many professional heroes, even during their internships.
While it can be argued that any of these three could become the next Symbol of Peace, the recently released chapter #424 of My Hero Academia, “Epilogue,” reveals a surprisingly: the two main characters of the series, Deku and Bakugo, are no longer vying for the role of powerful heroes in the future.
Shoto Todoroki meets all the criteria to become the next symbol of peace
Todoroki's potential as a symbol of peace is off the charts
My Hero Academia Chapter #424 confirms that, along with Deku, even Bakugo will have a hard time as the scars from the battle will likely never heal. Besides Bakugo's arm, the young hero's heart function is also being questioned. The doctor specifically mentioned that Bakugo's recovery would be long and that bed rest should be his top priority. These revelations indicate that becoming the Symbol of Peace, which requires a hero to be stronger than anyone else, will be a difficult path for Bakugo, while Deku has absolutely no way to run due to losing power.
Meanwhile, the consequences of the battle in My Hero Academia for the half-cold, half-fire ability users are different from Bakugo and Deku. Todoroki remained unharmed for the rest of his life that could become an obstacle for him on his path to becoming an even greater hero. Instead, Shoto's wound is emotional. These emotional scars will most likely become motivation, motivating him to try harder and become an even better hero. Todoroki's desire to become a hero like All Might may have stemmed from his hatred of his father, but it is now clear that he will strive to become the next Symbol of Peace out of pure altruism and kindness. better of the world.
Who else could be the symbol of peace in My Hero Academia?
Mirio is also a strong opponent
While Todorki is best suited to be the next Symbol of Peace, another fan-favorite character from My Hero Academia has the potential to take on the role. This character, while not as strong as Todoroki, possesses a similar appeal that makes All Might the embodiment of peace, and even a potential successor to the previous All Might's One For All: Togata Mirio. Despite losing his powers, Mirio regained his powers thanks to Eri's abilities. Mirio's potential is immense because, in addition to his strength and hard work, he also has a sense of humor very similar to All Might's, a unique quality that perhaps gives him an edge in becoming the Symbol of Peace. jar.
His charm and desire to save those around him may have made Togata a Symbol of Peace, which is especially prominent when Mirio devotes himself to protecting Eri in the fight against Overhaul, even after losing his powers. These subtle hints throughout My Hero Academy by Kohei Horikoshi could have theoretically pointed to the identity of the next Symbol of Peace, if Deku was indeed eliminated from the competition.
