The My Hero Academia finale, released on August 5, 2024, marked the definitive conclusion to one of the new generation’s most popular and beloved shonen manga. By balancing the majority of the series’ character arcs with their respective consequences, the My Hero Academia finale provided a satisfying and realistic conclusion to Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus.
Among the characters, one particular fan-favorite stood out, whose fate was highly anticipated: everyone’s favorite Winged Hero – Hawks. His resolution in the My Hero Academia finale beautifully ties together his tragic past and character development.
Hawks’ Fate in the My Hero Academia Finale
In My Hero Academia, Keigo Takami, also known as the Pro Hero Hawks, quickly garnered popularity due to his powerful Quirk and charismatic personality. He made a significant impact on fans soon after his introduction.
Hawks’ journey as a Pro Hero took a tragic turn during the Final War arc, where he bravely fought against All For One despite his Quirk being in a weakened state. Ultimately, Hawks faced a devastating defeat, losing his Quirk and becoming an ordinary human.
In the aftermath of the Final War, fans were thrilled to see Hawks return in My Hero Academia chapter 426, where it was revealed that he had been appointed the new president of the Hero Public Safety Commission.
Hawks’ appointment as the president of the Hero Public Safety Commission symbolized a significant positive shift in Hero society. This position is of immense importance in Japan, as it grants nearly unlimited authority to shape laws governing Heroes.
Previously, a Quirkless individual could not assume such a critical role, but Hawks’ new position indicates a growing acceptance of Quirkless individuals in society.
Despite losing his Quirk, Hawks remained committed to enacting positive change within Hero society. As president of the Hero Public Safety Commission, he has the chance to advocate for reforms to prevent others from enduring the same hardships he and Lady Nagant faced under a corrupt regime.
Hawks was taken in by the Hero Public Safety Commission as a child, becoming a replacement for Lady Nagant. While the organization was ostensibly meant to maintain peace and balance between Heroes and ordinary citizens, it harbored a deep-seated corruption to preserve society’s image.
The Commission viewed its agents as expendable, often recruiting individuals from marginalized backgrounds for their covert operations. Hawks and Lady Nagant endured intense training, followed by assignments that involved morally questionable actions, including the elimination of villains and corrupted Heroes.
Unlike Lady Nagant, however, Hawks held onto his optimism and intention of becoming a true hero. Now, as the newly appointed president of the Hero Public Safety Commission in the My Hero Academia finale, Hawks is finally positioned to transform lives for the better and ensure others do not endure the tragedies he experienced.
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