Summary
Ochako’s redemption story in My Hero Academia is more prominent than Himiko Toga’s, despite Himiko’s great redemptive tendencies. The fact that Ochako accepts Himiko and calls her cute feels genuine, as it reflects her subconscious desire to see the good in villains. Ochako’s redemption works thanks to Deku’s positive influence on her, helping her become a better hero and a better version of herself.
Warning; The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia chapters 394, 395 and 396
The villains in My Hero Academy always resonate with readers because their tragic past automatically sets them up for an arc of possible redemption. Outside of the League of Criminals, Himiko Toga stands out, and although she just donated all of her blood to Ochako Uraraka in a beautiful redemption twist, it’s actually Ochako’s redemption story that stands out the most.
During their much-anticipated reunion after the Mystic War of Liberation, Ochako tries her best to connect with Himiko, whose use of Twice’s quirks makes her a significant threat to him. with the heroes of Japan. Ochako knows how open Himiko used to be with her and is clearly trying to exploit that in hopes of ending the villain’s onslaught. Complicating this is how Himiko ostensibly moved in from Ochako, but events drastically changed for the better in My Hero Academia chapter 394.
Uraraka Ochako’s Redemption Feels Real
Ochako accepts Himiko and calls her cute just like recalling an earlier conversation she had with Deku in chapter 342. Although she is one of the kindest heroes, Ochako has a confession amazing receipt. The hero tells Deku that she feels compelled to stare at the devastation Himiko has caused whenever she starts to feel sorry for her to remind herself how bad she is. how. What was heartbreaking was not that she felt or was disgusted by Himiko’s actions; the reality is that she is trying to see the good in Himiko subconsciously, but she is consciously struggling with those ideas.
Feeling sorry for the bad guys and wanting them to atone is understandable, but that’s not the case with Ochako. She has always been portrayed as kind and understanding, which is what fans expect from her. When she confessed it to Deku, it was shocking, not only because of the type of character she had portrayed up until that point, but also because fans also felt that her disgust is understandable and justifiable no matter how her past is portrayed. Ochako’s unrelenting kindness needed to be reciprocated, and fortunately, it did.
Ochako’s Redemption Works For Deku
Some fans have expressed concern that Ochako’s actions in chapter 394 are unusual, especially after all the terrible things she has expressed about Himiko to Deku. However, it’s important to note what Deku said when she first confessed it.
He told her he felt the same way and recounted what he felt when he watched All For One take over Shigaraki. At that time, Ochako was clearly moved by Deku’s words. Taking that conversation into account, it’s no wonder that Ochako was able to connect so deeply with Himiko. Like everyone else in My Hero AcademyDeku has had a positive influence on Ochako and helps her not only become a better hero but a better version of herself.
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