Kagurabachi’s Potential Mistake with Chihiro’s Mother in My Hero Academia

Despite the differences between Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi and Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia, they share one common theme: the lack of a parental figure. Chihiro Rokuhira’s mother is absent in his life, while Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, does not have a father figure.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, a fan inquired about the possibility of Deku’s father being revealed in the series to author Horikoshi. In response, Horikoshi stated that he had plans to introduce the character in the future. However, as My Hero Academia concluded with chapter 430, the mysterious man remained unseen, much to the disappointment of fans.

Similarly, at Japan Expo, a fan inquired during the Q&A session with Takeru Hokazono if he would eventually reveal Chihiro’s mother in Kagurabachi. The mangaka confidently assured the fan that he would do so in the future. This immediately brought to mind Horikoshi’s previous promise, causing fans to express concerns about Takeru potentially taking a similar approach.

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Takeru Hokazono’s Treatment of Chihiro’s Mother in Kagurabachi Contrasts with Horikoshi’s Treatment of Deku’s Father in My Hero Academia

In contrast to Kohei Horikoshi’s decision to keep Izuku Midoriya’s father a mystery in My Hero Academia, Takeru Hokazono may choose to introduce Chihiro Rokuhira’s mother in Kagurabachi.

During the Q&A session at Japan Expo, Hokazono announced that fans could expect to learn more about Chihiro’s mother in the main story. He urged his fans to eagerly anticipate this moment.

Despite Horikoshi’s promise at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2018 to reveal Deku’s father, Hishashi Midoriya, some may argue that Hokazono will not follow in his footsteps in Kagurabachi.

Chihiro Rokuhira, as seen in the Kagurabachi manga (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

The potential for Chihiro’s mother to make an appearance in the main narrative is heightened in the battle shonen manga. Following the Rakuzaichi arc, the story progressed into the Kamunabi arc, during which Chihiro became a member of the Kamunabi organization in order to gain knowledge on the Shinuchi Enchanted Blade and other Enchanted Blades.

The upcoming arc is expected to explore Chihiro’s past and highlight the significance of his mother in his life. Several fan theories speculate that Chihiro’s mother may have a connection to Hishaku, potentially positioning her as a significant antagonist in the future.

Chihiro's father, Kunishige Rokuhira (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha) — Chihiro’s father, Kunishige Rokuhira (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

In the 15th chapter of Kagurabachi, it was revealed through a flashback that Chihiro shared more similarities with his mother, rather than his father, Kunishige Rokuhira. Therefore, it would be greatly appreciated if Hokazono could shed more light on the mother of the boy.

In contrast to My Hero Academia, which centers solely on Izuku Midoriya’s pursuit of becoming a hero, Kagurabachi’s story delves deeper into Chihiro Rokuhira’s troubled past.

Izuku Midoriya, as seen in My Hero Academia (Image via Bones)

Therefore, there is a greater opportunity for Hokazono to unveil Chihiro’s mother. Additionally, the mangaka took a pause before disclosing to the audience his plan to reveal the enigmatic woman in his manga.

Although he didn’t explicitly say it, his response seemed to indicate that he would have rather kept it a secret. As a result, it appears that Hokazono has no intention of following the My Hero Academia path.

If Chihiro’s mother was not shown, how would the series be impacted? As previously stated, My Hero Academia primarily focuses on Midoriya’s journey at U.A. and his aspiration to become a hero.

Although the parental figures played a secondary role in the main plot, this was especially evident for Deku. Perhaps Horikoshi never had the right opportunity to introduce the boy’s father, but it is possible that he may do so in the future through a different medium. Unfortunately, he was unable to include him in the manga.

Despite having only released 44 chapters, it should be noted that Hokazono’s narrative has vast potential. The series has just begun its run and there are still numerous aspects to be explored. It is certain that Hokazono will have ample time to unravel the complexities and ultimately uncover the identity of the boy’s mother, whether it be in the future or in the next arc set in Kagurabachi.

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