Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #428 of My Hero Academia.
Summary
My Hero Academia’s epilogue may finallygive fans the romancethey have always wanted with the latest chapter hinting at a long-awaited resolution. While Deku and Uraraka’s relationship has been on the back burner for quite some time, thefinal chapters ofMy Hero Academiamay finally see the two end up together.
Chapter #428 ofMy Hero Academiareveals that Uraraka is still unable to move on from the final war, and is still being plagued by painful memories ofher final battle against Toga. The chapter seesUraraka finally break down in tears after when Deku finds her and instantly calls out to her,setting the stage for the two to finally talk about their feelingsand finally get their romantic resolution right before the series ends.
With Deku experiencing similar thoughts of Spinner and Shigaraki, the upcoming chapter will hopefully see Deku comforting Uraraka and the two not only bonding over their shared pain but also finding solace in each other, making for the most wholesome ending to their relationship.
“It Won’t Ever Be Back to Normal”: My Hero Academia’s Epilogue Proves What Makes It a Different Shonen
My Hero Academia’s epilogue defies one key shonen trope that makes all the difference, showcasing Horikoshi’s unique storytelling at its finest.
My Hero Academia Teases Deku and Ochaco Might Finally End Up Together
Created by Kohei Horikoshi Chapter #428 “The Girl Who Loves Smiles”
Chapter #428 once again stresses that even though quirk society is steadily recovering from the Final War on the outside, the battle has left its mark in the form of emotional scars. Both Deku and Uraraka are seen grappling with these painful memories in the latest chapter, with Deku reminded of Spinner and Uraraka unable to forget Himiko Toga.
While everyone around them seems to have moved on from the war, Deku and Uraraka areperhaps the only ones who can understand what the other is going throughat the moment which could be the final push for their relationship. This shouldn’t be too hard since the battle against Toga already sawUraraka confess her feelings for Deku, who has arguably liked her back ever since the day they first met.
All that remains is for Uraraka to confess her feelings to Deku himself, and it is a confession that is long overdue. In comparison to other shōnen series, Horikoshi clearly made aneffort to flesh out the relationship and chemistry between Uraraka and Deku, at least at the beginning of the series. Unfortunately, the romance between them took a backseat in light of the main conflict.
My Hero Academia Has Set Up The Perfect Moment For A Romantic Confession
Chapter #428 Mirrors Chapter #342 With Deku & Uraraka Meeting at the Same Place
That said, there could not be a more perfect moment for the two to finally express their feelings. With the beautiful view overlooking the city and the responsibility taken off their shoulders with the end of the war, Horikoshi has seeminglyset up the perfect atmosphere and scenariofor Deku and Uraraka’s relationship to finally bloom.
Not to mention, this is not the first time Deku and Uraraka have had a heart-to-heart in the very same spot overlooking the city. Fittingly, the two alsospoke about Toga and Shigaraki back in chapter #342and though they did not confess their feelings then, it seems the upcoming chapter may finally see them take the plunge, setting up a beautiful parallel between the two moments.
Overall, while shōnen series often shy away from romance or avoid it entirely like the plague,My Hero Academiahasn’t been afraid to include some wholesome romance, and it seems the finale will finally give fans the resolution to one ofMy Hero Academia’s best ships. Fans ofMy Hero Academiahave been waiting for a long time for the Deku x Ochaco ship to sail and, hopefully, Horikoshi will not shy away from making it a satisfying one.
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My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a multimedia franchise that follows a young boy named Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without superpowers. These superpowers, known as “Quirks” are found in most people after birth, but Izuku wasn’t so lucky - until a fateful encounter with All Might, Japan’s greatest hero, Izuku inherits his Quirk and enrolls in U.A. High School to learn the true meaning of heroism. Alongside his classmates, each endowed with unique abilities, Izuku faces rigorous training and lethal threats from villainous forces.
