What does it mean to be a hero? This question is actually one of the underlying themes that persist throughout My Hero Academia, and does not get talked about enough. The main rivalry between Bakugo and Deku gives fans two different ideals regarding heroism. While Bakugo’s idea of heroism is centered around strength, Deku strives to be a reliable hero who can be held to a high standard. Many other characters in the series have their own ideals regarding heroism, with all of them
As aggressive as Bakugo is, he never goes for a lethal blow in battle. Society itself does not even want to see heroes kill, putting them up as symbols of moral authority, and yet the question needs to be asked; Are some villains too far gone and need to be put down? Shigiraki and the league of villains have crossed the line on numerous occasions, causing some fans to wonder if My Hero Academia's main villain is worth saving.
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This is a question of morality and should not be taken lightly. It's a tough question that series creator Kohei Horikoshi has chosen to tackle in his story, as it is also a common question that arises in comic books. Spider-Man and Batman in particular are always asking themselves if they need to cross that line for their villains, but My Hero Academia has a different set of rules.
The story has already made it clear that heroes do kill. There are very limited circumstances where it happens, and usually, they are kept secret from the civilian population, so they don’t see the dark side of the hero society, but it does in fact happen. Essentially, if a villain is perceived as a large enough threat that cannot be contained or reformed, the powers that be put
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