How did Himiko Toga’s actions save Uraraka Ochako in My Hero Academia? Explained

As fans may recall, towards the end of the battle between Ochako Uraraka and Himiko Toga in the Final War Arc of My Hero Academia, Ochako sustained serious injuries. However, she managed to survive because, in a surprising twist, Himiko Toga chose to save her when she was on the brink of death. So, how exactly did Himiko Toga rescue Ochako Uraraka in My Hero Academia?

Despite their long-standing rivalry, it was inevitable that Himiko Toga and Ochako Uraraka would eventually face off in the Final War Arc of Boku no Hero Academia. This was foreshadowed by the numerous encounters between the two and Himiko’s growing fixation on Ochako. Although Toga emerged victorious in their battle, it was Ochako who ultimately survived.

Please note: This article contains spoilers from the My Hero Academia manga.

My Hero Academia: How did Himiko Toga save Ochako Uraraka from the verge of death?

Himiko Toga and Ochako Uraraka as seen in the My Hero Academia manga (Image via Shueisha)

Despite Himiko Toga’s efforts to save Uraraka Ochako through a blood transfusion, the fight between the two ended tragically. As the hero tried to reach out to the villain, Himiko ultimately stabbed Ochako in the abdomen, leaving her fatally injured.

Despite her jealousy towards Ochako Uraraka’s seemingly perfect life, Himiko was convinced that Ochako would never understand her struggles. Despite this, Ochako continued to extend her hand to Himiko, confessing her feelings and promising to give her blood for the rest of her life. This gesture moved Himiko to tears.

Himiko Toga as seen in the My Hero Academia manga (Image via Shueisha)

After Ochako opened up about her past and confessed her love for Izuku Midoriya, Himiko was initially ready to stab her again but ultimately refrained. She also revealed her own past, explaining that she was unable to ask her childhood crush, Saito, for his blood because of societal expectations. Ochako realized that Himiko had a troubled past, but she had not noticed sooner.

After questioning Ochako about her appearance, Himiko inquired if she thought Himiko Toga was the most adorable person ever. Ochako replied by stating that Himiko was the cutest in the entire world. As Himiko examined Ochako’s severe injuries, she became aware that Ochako’s life was in danger. Despite this realization, Himiko could not imagine a world without Ochako and made the decision to rescue her.

Himiko Toga and Ochako Uraraka as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Despite Ochako’s attempts to stop her, Himiko Toga willingly carried out a blood transfusion on her, mimicking the way Twice had previously saved her life. During the procedure, Himiko insulted Ochako and called her strange, causing them both to lose consciousness. When they woke up, Himiko apologized for her actions and expressed gratitude for Ochako’s attempt to reach out to her.

Current Status of Toga and Ochako in My Hero Academia Manga

Ochako Uraraka as seen in the My Hero Academia manga (Image via Shueisha)

Despite the My Hero Academia manga entering its epilogue chapters, fans are still eagerly anticipating the reveal of Himiko Toga’s status after the war. However, the series has yet to disclose this information, leaving fans in the dark about the status of all the villains. The only confirmed focus for the upcoming chapters is Dabi, one of the series’ main antagonists.

Ochako appears to have fully healed from her injuries and resumed her routine as a student at U.A. High School.