Warning! Contains spoilers for My Hero Academia #390!
deku outwardly the most inspirational hero of My Hero Academy, but one character shows he really does the role much better: Shoto Todoroki. One of the biggest strengths of mangaka Kohei Horikoshi is establishing a world with a large cast of characters. However, this can also be a major weakness, as My Hero Academia often struggles to perfect its entire cast of characters. Of course, Deku gets the most attention as the main character, but in a recent interaction between two of his classmates, the manga showed that this focus may not be entirely worth it. worth.
In Chapter #390 of My Hero Academia, translated by Caleb Cook, Ida helps drive Shoto Todoroki to the scene of his family’s overdue apology to Dabi. When they parted, Ida told Shoto that thanks to him, he finally became the person he wanted to be. This made Shoto think of a letter he sent his mother about how he was trying to come out of his shell to get to know his classmates better. He has seen how his classmates care about others more than themselves and is trying to follow their example. But Ida’s words show that Shoto has become an inspiration to his peers.
Shoto is more inspiring than Deku in My Hero Academia
This is a great moment for Shoto, who has become one of the most popular and important characters in the series since he battled Deku at the UA Games. His childhood in the controversial Todoroki family was a nightmare, with his father Endeavor trying to mold him into a powerful hero who would achieve his dreams of surpassing All Might, and his mother burned him alive when she couldn’t take it anymore. This series of tragedies also led to his brother Toya becoming the villain Dabi. However, Shoto tackles these issues throughout the series, and as Ida attests, his struggles and growth have made him a huge inspiration to those around him.
Deku’s story can also be an inspiration, but it’s much less impactful for both classmates and readers. Deku has repeatedly pushed his body beyond its limits in order to master the great power All Might bestowed upon him, but My Hero Academia has shown the dark consequences of Deku’s philosophy and overall message. about hard work is a bit disappointing considering that Deku had another side, to receive his Quirk from an outside source to even have a chance to participate in UA Shoto’s story, raising again and much easier to understand, which makes him the more inspirational hero of the two.
Deku can be the main hero of My Hero Academia but he is not a good main character
Of course, for plot reasons, Todoroki cannot be the main character of the series. Deku’s One For All powers are connected to Shigaraki and All For One, the main antagonists and the driving force behind the series’ plot. But while Deku can be the main character, he’s not always as inspiring or interesting as his friends. The latest chapter of My Hero Academy shows that other students in dekuclass of like Todoroki more suitable to inspire those around him, which is an important factor in being a great hero, proving that Midoriya has failed as a main character.
My Hero Academy #390 available to read from Viz Media.