Summary
My Hero Academiahas finally reached its long-awaited conclusion after 10 years of serialization inWeekly Shōnen Jumpmagazine. This was definitely an important event for the entire industry, as many fans believe this ending was satisfying and that author Kohei Horikoshi did a solid job at tying up every remaining plot thread.
But this finale was also quite divisive, as other longtime readers heavily criticized itfor omitting much-needed resolutions for various key figures, and their fates were ultimately left vague.My Hero Academiahas a huge cast of characters and, while most of them got a proper ending before the final chapter, the following 10 needed formal conclusions to their personal stories more than anyone else.
10Re-Destro
One Of The Biggest Villains Was Completely Omitted From The Last Few Arcs
Almost every main antagonist of a previous arc got a proper resolution before or during the final chapter. But there was a really intimidating villain who was completely absent from the final arcs of the series, and that was Rikiya Yotsubashi, better known asRe-Destro.
Re-Destro is quite the fascinating character,due to his ambiguous morals, his intriguing family ties and his unique quirk, which all led to him having a memorable introduction during the Meta Liberation Army Arc. Nevertheless, he was last seen in Chapter 296, when he was apprehended alongside other members of his organization. After that, he was never seen or mentioned ever again in the story, which is extremely disappointing for such a powerful villain.
9Skeptic
Another Ignored Member Of The Meta Liberation Army
One of Re-Destro’s biggest contributions to the plot was introducing his faithful sidekick,Skeptic, to the League of Villains and turning him into one of the nine lieutenants of the Paranormal Liberation Front. Because of this development, Skeptic had an even bigger presence in the story than his leader, since he used his computer knowledge to take over satellites and other means of communication during the Final War Arc.
But, after a brief but memorable encounter with La Brava, Skeptic was found and captured by Hound Dog, and was never seen again.So, what happened to him and the Meta Liberation Army’s message after his imprisonment?It feels like Kohei Horikoshi never planned on giving this group of characters satisfying conclusions, as most of them were quickly forgotten.
8Giran
An Underrated Character Who Was Forgotten By Most People
When it comes to antagonists inMy Hero Academia, people usually forget aboutGiran, the criminal broker who recruited new members for the League of Villains during the earlier arcs of the story. He was undoubtedly quite important to this group of villains, and he had a close relationship with most of them.
This was perfectly exemplified later, in the Meta Liberation Army Arc, since this arc’s conflict was kicked off when Re-Destro kidnapped Giran, and the League of Villains wanted to rescue him. He later claimed that he wanted nothing to do with the newly founded Paranormal Liberation Front, but it still is very strange that a character that played such a big part during a popular arc was eventually erased from the story and forgotten by most fans.
7Oboro Shirakumo / Kurogiri
A Heartbreaking Storyline With An Underwhelming Conclusion
The story ofOboro Shirakumo, an old friend of Shota Aizawa and Present Micwho died in an accident and was later forcibly turned into a Nomu namedKurogiriby All For One, is quite tragic and heartbreaking. This was definitely one of the most emotional plot lines of the final arcs of the series, yet its resolution left a lot to be desired.
Kurogiri’s final appearance in the story was during the climactic confrontation against All For One, when he was killed by Bakugo after the tyrannical villain used him as a human shield. His horrible death generated little-to-no reaction from the other characters and, aside from a very small panel in the final chapter, it was barely acknowledged by Aizawa and Present Mic. This was quite a letdown for what was such an interesting storyline.
6Gigantomachia
One Of The Most Powerful Villains Was Unceremoniously Disposed Of
Similarly to Kurogiri,Gigantomachiawas yet another powerful villain who played a key role within the League of Villains, as he was All For One’s most impressive creation and most faithful servant, who basically worked as his personal bodyguard. Due to his immense strength and multiple Quirks, Gigantomachia was one of the biggest threats to the heroes during both the Paranormal Liberation War and the Final War.
But, at one point during the Final War Arc, the heroes successfully managed to manipulate Gigantomachia into betraying his own master, which led to All For One mercilessly murdering him in the process. And that was sadly it,as nothing else was revealed about this hulking beast after his quick - yet unfair - death, which is surprising for a character as unique and dangerous as him.
5Ordinary Woman
She Could Have Been Part Of The Heteromorph Storyline
As her official name obviously implies,Ordinary Womanis a relatively minor character that isn’t that important to the overall story. However, she did play an essential part of a relatively unexplored aspect of the series:The unfair discrimination of Heteromorphs that were born with Mutant Type quirks.
Ordinary Woman was introduced as an innocent civilian who Deku saved after she was discriminated against because of her appearance, but she was last seen saying farewell to the U.A. students in chapter 342 and was never seen again. Since Shoji and Koda later took part in an intense conflict regarding the topic of Heteromorphs during the Final War Arc, it would’ve been quite satisfying to see how the changes they made in their society benefitted Ordinary Woman as well.
4Inasa Yoarashi
A Powerful Young Hero With Untapped Potential
The Provisional Hero License Exam Arc introduced a lot of students from other Hero Schools, of whichInasa Yoarashifrom Shiketsu High School was definitely the most memorable one.Thanks to his powerful Whirlwind Quirk, bombastic personality, unique costume and endearing rivalry with Shoto Todoroki, he quickly became a fan-favorite.
After his introduction, Inasa made another crucial appearance during the Final War Arc, when he and many of his classmates were of great importance in the fight against All For One and Gigantomachia. But he sadly was not seen or mentioned ever again at the end, which is quite tragic because he had the potential to become one of the greatest heroes of his generation. Did he graduate from his school? Did he become a beloved Pro Hero? These questions were sadly left unanswered.
3Edgeshot
It Was Never Confirmed If He Returned To Normal
The Ninja Hero:Edgeshotwas essential during the Final War Arc, since he practically saved Katsuki Bakugo’s life by using his incredible Foldabody Quirk to its full extent and heled the wounds from within the young hero’s body. Because of how his Quirk works, this heroic action took an incredible toll on his own body, and Edgeshot was last seen with a small size and an adorable worm-like appearance.
When Bakugo asked him if his body was ever going to grow back to its normal size again, the Ninja Hero gave a vague response, and he was never shown again, not even after the time skip that takes place in the final chapter. As a result of this strange omission, it was never officially confirmed if Edgeshot ever recovered his body and/or if he ever resumed his career as a hero.
2Lady Nagant
Did She Ever Manage To Forgive Hero Society?
Kaina Tsutsumi, better known asLady Nagant, is a tragic byproduct of Japan’s flawed Hero Society.She was used and corrupted by the Hero Public Safety Commission, and was later manipulated by All For One to try and stop Izuku Midoriya. However - and despite the damage she endured from a forced self-detonation - Lady Nagant did end up helping the heroes during the Final Warc.
She was last seen in chapter 426, where she states to Hawks that she’s still afraid of the outside world, so she’s going to remain imprisoned for a while. However, it was never confirmed if Lady Nagant managed to overcome her trauma and witness the new & improved society that Izuku, Hawks and other people managed to create. And this is a real shame, because she was a very tragic character, so it would’ve been quite fulfilling to see society appreciating her as the heroine she truly was.
1Mr. Compress
His Shocking Revelation Went Nowhere
Due to his eccentric magician’s outfit and practical Quirk,Mr. Compresswas one of the most fascinating members of the original League Of Villains. And, just like his comrades, he did eventually end up having a big & important moment during the Paranormal Liberation War, when it was revealed that he was the descendant of the Peerless Thief, one of the most infamous villains in the history of Japan.
This was an unexpected revelation and Mr. Compress used it to his advantage in order to greatly help the League of Villains, but he was immediately captured and was barely seen again following that. He was seen having a brief conversation with Geten during the Final War and had a small cameo during the final chapter, but nothing else was revealed about his great-grandfather, his past or his motivations, which was rather disappointing. It isn’t even clear if he was ever released from prison or not.
