“Bakugo Critics Fall Silent” – My Hero Academia Fans Divided as Bakugo Holds No. 1 Spot in Global Poll

My Hero Academia enthusiasts recently participated in a global poll to determine their favorite characters, with Katsuki Bakugo securing the top position. Bakugo has consistently been a beloved figure throughout the series, showcasing his strong and dedicated fanbase through the results of this recent survey.

While there is ample evidence supporting Katsuki Bakugo’s enduring popularity, it’s worth noting that a segment of the My Hero Academia fandom is less enthusiastic about his character.

This mixed reception largely stems from certain creative choices made by author Kohei Horikoshi regarding his character development; some choices worked well while others fell short in conveying the intended complexity of Deku’s friend and rival.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the series.

Katsuki Bakugo Claims the Top Spot in the Global My Hero Academia Popularity Poll

Bakugo’s victory in the poll was not unexpected for many long-time followers of the series. As deuteragonist, he has been a significant character since the early chapters, outperforming fellow characters Izuku “Deku”Midoriya and Shoto Todoroki, who placed second and third, respectively, in the poll.

Various factors contribute to this character’s appeal, including his design, unique abilities, and relentless attitude. Bakugo’s straightforward, prideful nature, combined with the explosive qualities of his Quirk, has endeared him to a wide audience.

Moreover, author Kohei Horikoshi has demonstrated great effort in developing Katsuki’s character, evolving him from a selfish and entitled youth into a hero who deeply cares for others, particularly Deku. Although some critiques suggest that certain aspects of this character arc could have been enhanced, Bakugo’s popularity remains steadfast.

Online Reactions

Nonetheless, the poll results did not please everyone. Some My Hero Academia fans alleged that the outcome was influenced by botting, stirring controversy particularly when comparing the results of Deku and Todoroki.

Claims surfaced suggesting that Bakugo’s supporters employed bots to inflate votes, a first for popularity polls, invoking criticism especially as the manga recently reached its conclusion. Many feel the integrity of the poll was compromised at a time that should have celebrated this hugely successful manga series.

“Bro would HATEEE winning from bots just vote truthfully yall,”someone said.

“You do realize it was the bakugo fans who were botting. Right?”another person said.

“You mean the popularity that drove his fans to buy bot votes and admit botting the polls,”someone else said.

The My Hero Academia community is known for its passionate debates, making this situation unsurprising. Nevertheless, it is clear that Bakugo maintains a strong following within the fandom.

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