My Hero Academia’s Next Chapter: Establishing Uraraka and Toga’s Storyline as the Single Step Society Needed

Despite the ambiguity surrounding the fate of former League of Villains member Himiko Toga in chapter 428 of My Hero Academia, the emotional toll it has taken on Ochaco Uraraka was made clear. Some speculate that Uraraka’s reaction hints at Toga’s death, and that their story arc could serve as a catalyst for the necessary “single step”towards improving the Quirk society.

Despite facing harsh criticism and prejudice due to her Quirk, Toga of the My Hero Academia villains was particularly targeted and deemed a monstrous being. However, when Uraraka showed empathy and attempted to comprehend her, Toga ultimately sacrificed her own life to save Uraraka’s. This serves as a powerful thematic conclusion to the issue of Quirk discrimination in society.

Please be aware that this article includes spoilers for the series.

Explaining how Uraraka and Toga’s Arc Could Lead to Improvements in the My Hero Academia Society

Despite the numerous antagonists in the series with tragic pasts, Himiko Toga stands out as the most apt portrayal of the societal flaws within the story. Rather than being met with empathy and understanding, she faced judgment and mistreatment due to her unique ability. This ultimately led her down a dark path with the League of Villains. However, when Ochaco Uraraka showed her compassion and understanding, Toga was willing to offer her blood in return.

Toga’s character background aligns with Curious’ observations during their confrontation in the My Villain Academia arc. Curious describes Toga as “the embodiment of darkness in our society of superpowers.”Further, Nezu, the director of UA, once remarked on the destructive impact of intolerance on society, highlighting Uraraka’s exceptional ability to empathize with others. This trait was also evident in the Deku Vigilante arc and could potentially play a significant role in improving the current state of affairs.

Uraraka made persistent efforts to empathize with Toga and see her as a human, a gesture that may have prevented her, along with Tomura Shigaraki, Twice, and Spinner, from turning into villains. This could be a crucial step towards building a better society and avoiding repeating the same mistakes.

The nature of Toga and Uraraka’s relationship

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

Throughout the My Hero Academia series, author Kohei Horikoshi expertly developed dynamic relationships between heroes and villains that culminated in the final war arc. This included the intense rivalry between Izuku “Deku”Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki, as well as the complicated dynamic between Dabi and his brother Shoto Todoroki. Additionally, Himiko Toga and Ochaco Uraraka shared a similar approach, but their relationship could be considered the most intricate and multifaceted out of the three examples.

The main focus of Uraraka’s arc was to gain a deeper understanding of others, including both selfless heroes who risk their lives to protect others and even villains such as Toga. As a result, their ultimate showdown was not a test of physical strength, but rather a clash of ideals and a search for common ground. In a surprising turn of events, Toga sacrificed herself by giving her blood to save Uraraka, potentially leading to her own demise.

Concluding Remarks

Uraraka and Toga’s arc has centered on their efforts to understand one another, which could potentially be the catalyst for progress within the My Hero Academia society. As such, it is possible that the last two chapters will serve as an example of the society’s improvement.

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