My Hero Academy‘s Endeavor is one of the series’ most morally ambiguous heroes, and the revelation that Dabi is actually his son Toya could break him. Fans have known that Endeavor is a poor and heroic father for a while. With the histories of both Dabi and Shoto being explored further in recent manga chapters, it’s easy to overlook the Todoroki patriarchal calculation that occurred in the most recent installment of the anime. Even so, for the many mistakes Endeavor has made, even the harshest critics can feel sympathy for his shattered emotional state after Dabi’s true identity was revealed. disclosure.
Things have been difficult for Endeavor since he stepped into the role of Hero No. 1. Villains are on the run, and one of the most notable of them is his son, Toya. , who is believed to be long dead. Toya has always been Dabi, and he’s done a pretty good job of revealing his past to the world, all just to hurt Endeavor. With the villains effectively winning the War of Mystic Liberation thanks to the massive chaos and destruction they have caused, faith in My Hero Academia’s heroes is running low. Best of all time, and now Hero #1 has been tainted by this association with one of the deadliest villains out there.
Dabi brings a public reckoning to My Hero Academia’s effort
While Endeavor pushes Toya too much, he still loves the boy. Toya’s departure is Endeavor’s darkest moment in My Hero Academia, but the revelation that Toya is still alive and a villain is heartbreaking. Toya’s life is now devoted to destroying his father, no matter who or what else must suffer to achieve it. Now, Endeavor with full knowledge of all this, faces a world that not only knows about his biggest failure but can blame him, no matter how indirect. Come on, about every crime Dabi committed in My Hero Academia. After all, this wouldn’t have happened if Endeavor had been a better father, right? Realizing it all leads to Endeavor breaking down and crying in front of Shoto, something he has never done in the past.
Unfortunately for Endeavor, there is a piece of truth to Dabi’s accusations. While Toya may have chosen to be the villain of his own accord, Endeavor made a mistake. Compared to the righteous pillar of All Might, Endeavor is only a faint imitation, and he will never be able to become the Symbol of Peace like All Might. But what Endeavor must realize is that it’s not too late to change. Endeavor can’t be All Might, but he can be a better version of himself. He can make up for his family. He can prove to the world that a person’s past doesn’t necessarily define them forever.
Luckily, that’s exactly what’s going on in My Hero Academia’s manga. Endeavor recently issued an overdue apology to Dabi. That moment closed not only for Dabi but also for the rest of the Todoroki family. However, while Endeavor may be at the bottom in the My Hero Academia anime, the mark of a true hero is the ability to bounce back from the darkest of situations. Despite Dabi’s opposite objections, it’s time My Hero Academy Striving to prove that he is worthy of that #1 Hero, by learning, growing and becoming a better person.
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