My Hero Academia: Revealing Shoto and Ochako’s Post-War Fates – The Reason Behind Horikoshi’s Decision

Last week, fans of My Hero Academia were able to catch a glimpse of chapter 424 of Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga series through leaked details shared by @RukasuMHA (Rukasu), a reputable leaker on Twitter. This information was highly anticipated by readers, who were eager to know how much longer the series would continue after All For One’s defeat.

The recently leaked chapter 424 of My Hero Academia confirms our suspicions that time is running out, as it centers on All Might, Katsuki Bakugo, and Izuku “Deku” Midoriya. However, the leaked information also reveals that there are noticeable absences, with Shoto Todoroki and Ochako Uraraka missing from the issue.

Despite the disappointment of certain My Hero Academia fans regarding the lack of attention given to the two in chapter 424, it may be premature to criticize Horikoshi for this perceived oversight. In fact, it is highly probable that Horikoshi is reserving the spotlight for the duo in a future chapter, opting to give them their own dedicated moment instead of having them share the spotlight with the aforementioned trio.

My Thoughts on Horikoshi’s Treatment of Uraraka and Todoroki in My Hero Academia

This decision by the My Hero Academia mangaka is actually quite clever, as fans would have been more disappointed if Todoroki and Uraraka had been forced into the events of chapter 424. This is because their appearances and dialogue would have been limited, as the chapter was intended to revolve around the series’ main trio of Bakugo, Deku, and All Might.

Similarly, this also enables Horikoshi to provide each of these crucial supporting characters with their own comprehensive spotlight, much like the attention given to the trio in chapter 424. This will likely involve flashbacks, showcasing events that occurred during the brief time-skip mentioned in the opening pages of chapter 424.

My Hero Academia fans can look forward to a satisfying conclusion for Uraraka and Himiko Toga as the series comes to an end. It is likely that the two will have one final conversation with each other, allowing for a thorough exploration of their relationship. This dedicated focus will be possible due to Horikoshi not needing to rush or include other major plot resolutions.

Similarly, Shoto is expected to receive a brief flashback in which he and his family, including Toya if he is alive, are seen talking and reconciling. This question will undoubtedly be addressed in the upcoming flashback, as it is highly likely to focus on Shoto.

Despite the possibility that Horikoshi may mishandle the conclusion, there is a chance that these characters may not receive the deserving ending. However, based on leaked comments and the events in chapter 424, it appears that this is not the case. Nonetheless, there is still a slight possibility, particularly for Uraraka, who is considered a side character compared to Shoto, the series’ tritagonist. It is expected that both characters will receive a well-developed conclusion to their stories.

Despite this, the information presented here is all based on speculation as the official release of chapter 424 by Shueisha has not yet been made available. Furthermore, any discrepancies between the official release and the series’ spoiler process could change the context of upcoming issues. Therefore, it is advised for fans to remain patient and have faith in Horikoshi’s ability to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the manga.