My Hero Academia: Shigaraki had a bigger plan for Bakugo than anyone realized

After reading about the latest developments in the manga, fans of My Hero Academia have been going back to older chapters to revisit them. The series is approaching its end, and in the most twisted way, the antagonist has made a comeback.

Additionally, fans have been highly engaged on various social media platforms, such as X, where they have been sharing their theories about key characters. As a result, many have gone back to previous chapters and uncovered a potential connection between Bakugo Katsuki and Tomura Shigaraki. This intriguing fan theory delves into the personal struggles and suffering of these characters throughout the My Hero Academia series.

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

Shigaraki’s Sinister Plot: Fan Theory Reveals His Plan for Bakugo in My Hero Academia

The idea of a possible connection between Bakugo Katsuki and Tomura Shigaraki was first introduced on X, and it is evident that many fans were intrigued by the potential link between these two seemingly unrelated characters.

In chapter 418, Shigaraki and Deku engage in a conversation within the dreamscape. This chapter held significant importance as Deku was able to partially achieve his goals. The latest chapter reveals the outcome of his efforts, with AFO’s return and takeover of Shigaraki’s body.

In the imaginary world, the main character of the animated manga successfully vanquished a significant portion of animosity that Shigaraki had harbored. As a result, a crucial dialogue in the comic revealed Shigaraki’s emotions as he stated, “The antagonists require a hero of their own.”

After demonstrating that he no longer held onto the hatred he once had, he spoke these words. It appears that this conversation from an earlier chapter in the Hideout Raid arc has been circulated on the internet.

A still from chapter 85 of the My Hero Academia manga series (Image via Bones)

During the time of Bakugo Katsuki’s abduction, he was visibly agitated. In the panel shown above, Shigaraki attempted to empathize with Bakugo’s emotions. He also clarified that he and his fellow comrades were not mere petty criminals, but had their own motives for fighting. Each member of their organization had a unique backstory, all stemming from the ways in which society and heroes had pushed them towards becoming the radical individuals they are now.

Shigaraki held the belief that Bakugo was experiencing a suffocating situation, much like how society was said to have suffocated him. His perception was heavily influenced by the excessive amount of rules and his own personal relationship with the concept of heroes.

Shigaraki’s intention was to help Bakugo understand his perspective. In the previous chapter, his statement, “the villains require a hero of their own,”can be interpreted as Shigaraki’s desire to be Bakugo’s hero.

It is speculated by fans that Shigaraki attempted to connect with Bakugo in the initial stages of the series, aspiring to become Bakugo’s hero and a leader of the villain movement. This intriguing theory has yet to be confirmed by the manga, making it an exciting possibility to explore.

In chapter 419 of My Hero Academia, spoilers uncover AFO’s involvement in Shigaraki’s past, while Deku is rescued by unlikely allies.

The manga My Hero Academia has achieved a significant milestone that Jujutsu Kaisen was unable to reach in the past.

Fans can anticipate the release of My Hero Academia chapter 419, which will include the expected date and time as well as other details to look forward to.