The Epilogue and My Hero Academia’s Longest-Running Mystery

With the start of the epilogue in the My Hero Academia manga, the series is now in its final stages. This indicates that the series may come to a close in a few chapters. Therefore, author Kohei Horikoshi will need to address any remaining loose ends in the upcoming chapters.

Despite some fans believing the series to be flawless and without any unresolved plot points, there remains one lingering mystery. Who is Deku’s father, Hisashi Midoriya? This question has intrigued fans since the beginning of the series and a reveal would provide answers to many questions surrounding the Midoriya family. However, as of now, the manga has yet to disclose this information.

Please be aware that this article contains spoilers from the My Hero Academia manga.

My Hero Academia: The Anticipation for Horikoshi to Reveal Deku’s Father Grows

Midoriya and Inko as seen in My Hero Academia (Image via BONES)

Ever since the My Hero Academia manga series began, creator Kohei Horikoshi has been inundated with questions about the identity of Deku’s father, Hisashi. Fans have been particularly curious as to why his wife Inko Midoriya never mentioned him, despite Deku’s frequent injuries.

Despite the manga revealing that he was working overseas, many fans were disappointed by the fact that he had not contacted his son and wife during a time of extreme crisis in the country they lived in. This lack of communication led to the creation of various theories as fans tried to uncover the identity of the mysterious character.

At the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, manga creator Kohei Horikoshi announced that Deku’s father would be revealed in the future. However, despite nearly six years passing since the event, there has been no revelation in the manga about the character.

Despite the manga series coming to a close, the creator is determined to reveal the long-awaited mystery in the upcoming chapters. This could be the reason why the series has not yet ended, even after the final battle.

Izuku Midoriya as seen in the Boku no Hero Academia anime (Image via BONES)

As a result, Horikoshi is likely to unveil Deku’s father in the upcoming chapters. This may provide fans with a deeper understanding of Hisashi Midoriya’s fire-based quirk and the dynamic he has with his family.

Despite the character’s lack of attempts to contact his son and wife for several years, it is unlikely that they have a close relationship. This could be due to Hisashi’s busy work schedule, which may have prevented him from reaching out to anyone, including his own family.

The answers to these questions could also address fans’ curiosity about Izuku Midoriya’s fixation on minor details. However, confirmation will only be possible once the chapter is released.