My Hero Academia: Ochaco’s Emotional Outburst in Chapter 428 All but Confirms Toga’s Status

Toga’s fate in My Hero Academia had been uncertain since the end of the final war arc. However, in chapter 428, Ochaco Uraraka’s outburst confirmed her whereabouts. Given their connection in the final battle, Ochaco’s reaction in the latest chapter suggested that Toga had potentially perished.

“The significance of Toga’s status and Ochaco’s reaction in the series is heightened by My Hero Academia’s focus on redemption and understanding others’ perspectives. Just as Deku was unable to save Tomura Shigaraki, Ochaco faced a similar predicament with her rival, leaving her to carry the weight of that experience throughout her hero career.”

Please be advised that this article contains spoilers for the series.

Explaining why Toga’s status in My Hero Academia was confirmed in chapter 428

Recently, Chapter 428 of the manga was leaked, revealing Ochaco Uraraka’s recollection of her fight against Himiko Toga. The chapter concludes with Ochaco experiencing an emotional outburst and shedding tears, confirming Toga’s position in My Hero Academia. Ochaco reflects on this encounter with sorrow and anguish.

As a result, it can be inferred that Toga’s death occurred when she sacrificed her own blood to save Ochaco after their fight. This would explain Uraraka’s emotional response, as it suggests that she was unable to prevent Toga’s death. Toga’s sacrifice ultimately led to Ochaco’s survival, possibly causing her to experience survivor’s guilt, although this is currently just speculation.

Kohei Horikoshi, the author, consistently highlights the theme of redemption in the story, while also portraying characters who are unable to strive towards it. This is evident in the fate of Tomura Shigaraki and Himiko Toga, who, like Deku and Uraraka, were not able to be saved and ultimately met their demise. As a result, the two main characters are left with a sense of remorse for not being able to rescue them.

The connection between Toga and Uraraka

Uraraka and Toga as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Despite any changes to Toga’s status in My Hero Academia chapter 428, it is intriguing to revisit her relationship with Ochaco Uraraka and the impact it had on both of their characters. Throughout the story, they were portrayed as mirrors of one another and their interactions culminated in a significant moment during the final war arc.

Horikoshi incorporated this technique for multiple characters, including drawing parallels between Deku’s journey as a hero and Shigaraki’s transformation into a villain, as well as portraying Dabi, the missing Todoroki sibling, as a twisted version of the path his brother Shoto could have followed. Ultimately, these plotlines reach a climax in the ultimate showdown, with the epilogue exploring the aftermath.

In the later part of the series, Uraraka is focused on saving people, even heroes who are consumed by their responsibilities. Toga serves as a reminder of someone whom she couldn’t save until the very end, as highlighted in chapter 428 when she mourns the loss of someone who gave their life to protect her.

Final Thoughts

The latest chapter 428, which was leaked, heavily centers around Uraraka and also reveals Toga’s current status after several months of absence in the story. This strongly indicates that Toga has passed away, explaining Uraraka’s intense emotional reaction.

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