My Hero Academia Epilogue: Breaking the Shonen Mould

The My Hero Academia epilogue continues to be a highly discussed subject within the anime and manga community. It has been an exhilarating journey for fans, starting nearly ten years ago when the manga was first released on November 4, 2014. Since then, fans have remained dedicated and enthusiastic about the series.

A story contains numerous essential elements, and as the plot unfolds, the average reader or consumer tends to place emphasis on the conclusion. Nevertheless, the epilogue of the story holds equal significance as it delves into the characters’ lives beyond the main narrative’s end.

Despite some fans expressing doubt about the rushed nature of the epilogue, there is still reason to have faith in Kohei Horikoshi’s writing. His remarkable talent has been evident throughout the series, despite some minor flaws that have been pointed out.

My Critique of the My Hero Academia Epilogue

The writing of this story allowed for the exploration of numerous elements in the epilogue, following the conclusion of the main story. While the manga series only briefly touched on the aftermath of the fight, there was one notable moment that stood out – the gradual loss of Deku’s Quirk. The epilogue could have delved deeper into this aspect of the series, providing fans with valuable insight into how the hero was coping with such significant changes.

One aspect that could have been further explored in the My Hero Academia epilogue was the struggles faced by mutants. These individuals had a difficult time integrating into society, as briefly shown in the animanga series. However, a more in-depth examination of this topic in the epilogue could have highlighted the challenges faced by mutants and the reactions of both the mutants and society.

Deku as seen in the anime series (Image via Studio Bones)

In addition, Bakugo Katsuki’s combat abilities were permanently hindered when he lost an arm. The My Hero Academia epilogue could have also addressed how Bakugo dealt with the absence of a rival. Throughout the series, Bakugo has displayed significant development and the epilogue could have explored how this has affected his relationship with others in light of his new circumstances.

Despite its rushed nature, it is clear that the epilogue of My Hero Academia follows the typical shonen trend of not thoroughly covering the aftermath of battles. The focus is often on the conclusion of the story rather than the aftermath. However, there is still hope for fans as Kohei Horikoshi may potentially address these points in a separate sequel series.

Despite the potential for a satisfying ending and giving each character their deserved screen time, the epilogue was not well-received by fans. This may be due to confirmation of a potential sequel series, leaving fans disappointed with the short and lacking conclusion.

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