My Hero Academia’s Latest Episode Features the Most Epic Hero-Villain Alliance Against AFO to Date

The epic showdown between Deku and All For One in My Hero Academia reached its thrilling conclusion in chapter 423 of the manga. With the united efforts of Heroes and Villains, Deku was able to emerge victorious and finally vanquish the Demon Lord.

After 80 chapters, the Final War arc of My Hero Academia has finally come to a definitive end. The collective efforts of the Hero society ultimately led to the downfall of the despicable villain. Chapter 423 of the manga, which was just released, showcased the largest alliance between Heroes and Villains in recent history as they united against All For One.

My Hero Academia: Heroes and Villains Unite to Defeat All For One

Despite being engaged in a constant battle against Tomura Shigaraki, All For One, and the other Villains, the Hero society has never given up. And finally, after All For One’s initial defeat and Deku’s vanquishing of Shigaraki’s hatred, the tide began to turn in favor of the Heroes. Unfortunately, this also led to the reemergence of the Demon Lord, who took over Shigaraki’s body as a vestige.

Even though Deku started the fight against the villain alone, his friends and the entire Hero society eventually united to join him in their attempt to defeat All For One for good.

The Heroes each fought with utmost determination to create a path for Deku to reach All For One, while civilians from all corners of the globe came together to support them in their efforts. In the end, their hopes and wishes were fulfilled as Deku’s companions, one after another, aided him in his journey towards All For One.

Deku as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

In chapter 423 of My Hero Academia, a moment that stands out is when All For One’s body begins to crumble from Deku’s initial punch. It is later discovered that Shigaraki’s weak body was unable to withstand the immense power of One For All. Despite this, All For One is determined to not perish easily and utilizes his remaining Quirks to cling onto life.

As All For One was about to reach Deku, Kurogiri suddenly appeared and created a portal between them. He asked All For One to return Shigaraki before Bakugo arrived and used his explosions to launch Deku towards him.

As soon as Deku’s final punch connected with All For One, it became clear that he had successfully passed on the last remaining ember of One For All. It was then discovered that this ember contained fragments of Yoichi Shigaraki within All For One’s body.

Yoichi expressed regret to his brother for not being able to guide him towards the right path and acknowledged that it was now time for him to face the consequences of his actions. With that, all of the One For All vestiges, including Tomura Shigaraki, emerged from hiding and united with Deku in delivering a powerful blow to All For One’s vestige, ultimately bringing an end to the reign of the Demon Lord.

The chapter ended with Shigaraki’s body disintegrating into dust from Deku’s ultimate punch. As the rain subsided, the battlefield was bathed in bright sunlight, a symbol of the Hero society’s victory over the Villains.

Ultimately, All For One’s downfall can be attributed to the collective efforts of both Heroes and Villains, with Kurogiri and Shigaraki serving as prime examples of Villains who were able to overcome their past actions and find redemption in the end.