My Hero Academia: All For One’s return in chapter 419 ruined the Battle of Successors

The fanbase of My Hero Academia had an engaging discussion on different social media platforms and forums such as Reddit about the events in chapter 419. The latest installment centered on the occurrences in the dreamscape, but the unexpected appearance of an antagonist left fans stunned.

Despite being previously defeated by Bakugo Katsuki, All For One proved to still be a formidable threat as he made a shocking reappearance. Once again, Bakugo’s quick thinking and strategic skills were put to the test. Fans were taken aback by AFO’s unexpected return.

Fans were highly disappointed with his return to the manga as they were eagerly anticipating a showdown between Shigaraki and Deku. It could have been the ultimate clash between the successors of AFO and One For All.

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

The Devastating Impact of AFO on the Succession Battle in My Hero Academia

In the latest installment of the manga, AFO made a comeback in Chapter 419. During this pivotal moment, Deku achieved the seemingly impossible in the dreamscape, ultimately leading to a change of heart in Shigaraki – the ultimate goal. However, this also came with the consequence of AFO resurfacing, where he proceeded to criticize Deku for his actions in the dreamscape.

Despite AFO’s explanation that the Decay quirk did not originally belong to Shigaraki, it was AFO who bestowed it upon him. Following a lengthy conversation in the dreamscape, they returned to the physical world. However, AFO seized control of Shigaraki’s body and proclaimed him deceased.

Despite being the perfect contenders for a final showdown that would have concluded the series, the battle between the successors, Shigaraki and Deku, is no longer feasible. This is due to the fact that Shigaraki’s body is now under the control of AFO, and Deku’s injuries seem to be irreversible, rendering them both unable to fight.

Due to the events that occurred in the dreamscape, Deku suffered the loss of both his arms. In the dreamscape, he had clung onto Tenko, who had activated his Decay quirk, resulting in the complete destruction of Deku’s arms in the real world. This left him struggling to move. As the upcoming battle will involve other members of U.A. and AFO, it will prove to be less than ideal.

The Internet Reacts: Fans’ Responses to AFO’s Comeback in the My Hero Academia Manga

“AFO is one of the most petty and sadistic people out there. This dude is a cockroach that just won’t die,”said a fan.

The return of the antagonist in the My Hero Academia manga was met with disapproval from the fanbase. Many netizens also took note of his persistence, which greatly bothered the fanbase.

“A lot of people foresaw AFO giving Tenko decay, but did anyone predict AFO telling the 2 boys to play hero with Tenko, or lead Kotaro to become more strict/abusive towards his children? His pettiness truly knows no bounds,”said another fan.

In addition, many fans have also observed the extreme pettiness of the antagonist. He is willing to cause chaos simply for the sake of watching the world suffer, or if it means gaining personal advantage. Just when fans believe he has reached rock bottom, AFO manages to find a way to further infuriate the fanbase.

Conclusion

AFO, as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Despite the expectation for a final showdown between the main antagonist and protagonist of My Hero Academia, the battle of the successors took a different turn with the involvement of AFO and Deku’s hands being destroyed. This deviation from the typical shonen trope has left fans dissatisfied with the manga.

It will be intriguing to witness the path that Kohei Horikoshi will choose for the manga. From what has been revealed, it appears that the confrontation between TomurAFO (Shigaraki possessed by AFO) and the remaining capable heroes will involve taking on their mutual enemy.

In chapter 419 of My Hero Academia, spoilers reveal the unexpected revelation of AFO’s role in Shigaraki’s past, while Deku is saved by unlikely allies.

The My Hero Academia manga has achieved a significant milestone that Jujutsu Kaisen was not able to reach.

The release date and time for My Hero Academia chapter 419, along with what readers can expect from the upcoming chapter, will be discussed in this article.