One of the most cherished fan events that author and illustrator Kohei Horikoshi consistently holds for his original My Hero Academia manga series is the fan popularity poll. This poll allows Japanese readers to submit their votes via mail to Shueisha, selecting their favorite character overall.
Despite the passage of time and the release of nine popularity polls, including the most recent one revealed in chapter 419, the My Hero Academia fandom has consistently witnessed a recurring trend. In each of these polls, Katsuki Bakugo has emerged as the clear frontrunner, with his only defeat in the initial poll to protagonist Izuku Midoriya.
Despite some My Hero Academia fans expressing dissatisfaction with Bakugo consistently ranking first, others view it as a fair reflection of his popularity within the fandom. However, there appears to be some controversy surrounding the recently released ninth popularity polls, hinting at a potential downfall for Bakugo’s reign in this latest poll.
Bakugo may not come out on top in the latest popularity poll for My Hero Academia manga
Understanding the key issues in the latest poll
The latest results and rankings of My Hero Academia’s ninth popularity poll were recently released in conjunction with chapter 419, giving fans a clear understanding of the current standings. Once again, the top three positions were dominated by the familiar trio of Bakugo in first place, Deku in second, and Shoto Todoroki in third. Bakugo received the highest number of votes at 23,441, followed by Deku with 18,488 votes and Todoroki with 13,478 votes.
Despite being a former Twitter user, @DabisPoleDance (Ever) is still considered a reputable series leaker. In a recent update, Ever revealed surprising news about the ninth popularity poll. According to Ever, there were errors in the vote count for the poll. As a result, it has been confirmed that a recount and a re-release of the poll results will take place.
A major concern among fans about the recount is that Horikoshi may have to redraw the celebratory artwork and illustrations for the results. Although this may seem like a small matter, Horikoshi’s recent health problems were caused by overwork, leading to worries that he may have to add even more tasks to his already busy schedule.
Despite some concerns, the current results indicate that the recount may not have as severe consequences. One significant factor is that the expected top three contenders maintained their usual positions. While Deku and Todoroki have occasionally swapped spots, they, along with Bakugo, have consistently been in the top three in some configuration, as seen in the ninth poll results.
Similarly, it is anticipated that the miscount will not have as significant of an impact as initially feared by fans. This is particularly true since there is a significant difference in the vote counts for the top seven positions. While the margin decreases after this point, the potential consequences of a recount are also less significant. Therefore, it is expected that the impact of any potential recount will not be as dire as current fan concerns suggest.
Additional resources
The release date and time for My Hero Academia chapter 420, along with what to expect and other details.
In chapter 419 of My Hero Academia, Deku’s arms are lost as Aizawa and his comrades come to his rescue from AFO.
In My Hero Academia chapter 419, the truth behind Shigaraki’s decay is finally unveiled, with all signs pointing to AFO as the cause.
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