Diabolical work – My Hero Academia fans can’t help but laugh as Jujutsu Kaisen’s ‘SPECIALZ’ trend reaches Bakugo

The most recent episode of My Hero Academia left viewers reeling as Katuski Bakugo fell victim to Tomura Shigaraki’s immense power. The villain’s attack proved to be too much for the courageous young Hero, resulting in severe injuries that threatened his life. The episode ended with Best Jeanist standing helplessly over Bakugo’s lifeless body.

Despite the heart-wrenching impact it had on the fandom, moments of darkness often bring about the need for a glimmer of hope. And that’s exactly what happened when Jujutsu Kaisen came to the rescue. One fan, @glennster2363, cleverly incorporated JJK’s opening theme, SPECIALZ, into the scene of Bakugo’s death, bringing a sense of lightheartedness to fans of Kohei Horikoshi’s series. This resulted in a lot of giggles and laughter among viewers.

My Hero Academia’s Bakugo Caught Up in Jujutsu Kaisen’s ‘SPECIALZ’ Craze

The opening theme of Jujutsu Kaisen, titled SPECIALZ, was created by the renowned Japanese band King Gnu. It quickly gained widespread acclaim for its infectious rhythm, well-crafted instrumentals, and captivating lyrics, particularly the line “You are my special.”This theme stood out as a highlight of the anime’s second season.

Thanks to NASA, the song also gained popularity as an internet meme. This was sparked by NASA’s release of a satellite image of Tokyo, which resembled a crater featured in Gege Akutami’s series following the Shibuya Incident. Fans of the anime quickly seized the opportunity to inundate the post with the phrase, “You are my special.”

Ever since, the song has been utilized as a background score in intense moments to enhance the impact of the scene. Furthermore, it seamlessly fits into any scene it is incorporated into. An excellent illustration of this is in episode 7 of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, where the theme is played as Yuji witnesses the devastation caused by Ryomen Sukuna while under his control.

Following suit, Bakugo’s death scene was further enhanced by X user @glennster2363 with the addition of SPECIALZ.

My Hero Academia Fans React to Bakugo’s Death Joining the ‘SPECIALZ’ Trend

Despite the vast difference in strength between Bakugo and Shigaraki, his death was still a harrowing moment. However, his determination to fulfill his given task was unbreakable and ultimately led to his downfall.

Despite his desire to catch up to Izuku Midoriya and delay Shigaraki’s arrival, he was likely emotional about the situation. Fortunately, the ‘SPECIALZ’ trend brought some comfort to the fans of My Hero Academia.

Fans of Horikoshi’s series couldn’t contain their amusement as they noticed that this trend had also made its way into My Hero Academia. As evident from the comment and accompanying gif, fans were impressed by the cleverness of combining the two to produce something truly “Diabolical.”

Despite the surprise, many members of the My Hero Academia fandom were impressed by how seamlessly the theme fit into the moment. Typically, such a move could potentially disrupt a serious scene, but in this instance, the theme perfectly complemented the mood and setting.

“Why does it kinda fit….”a user posted.

After understanding the concept, the audience erupted with laughter. Bakugo’s demise was intended to be a devastating blow to both the Heroes and the viewers. Along with the gravity of the situation, this theme appeared to intensify its overall impact.

“hold up this is perfect lmaoo”a netizen commented.

Some members of the fandom were unsure of how to respond and were at a loss for what to do. The addition of ‘SPECIALZ’ unexpectedly elevated a scene that was intended to be emotionally impactful. As a result, they turned to social media to express their conflicting feelings, unsure if they should cry or laugh.

“I CAN’T DO IT TODAY OH GOD…I SHRIEKED I DOM’T KNOW WHETHER TO LAUGH OR CRY ANYMORE…”a fan cried out.

“That is not ok….i approve 100 percent lol”an X user posted.

Ultimately, it can be concluded that Bakugo’s inclusion in the trend has been well-received by fans of My Hero Academia. The trend manages to add a comedic aspect without detracting from the original material. In fact, it only serves to amplify the impact of Bakugo’s death.