Explosive Revelation: My Hero Academia Chapter 404 Unveils Groundbreaking Movie Twist!
My Hero Academia chapter 404 introduces an intriguing twist, as Bakugo's appearance mirrors his distinctive form from the Heroes Rising movie This reinforces the movies' canonicity, leaving fans eagerly pondering the implications
In My Hero Academia chapter 404, Bakugo makes a long-awaited return, appearing with a unique appearance reminiscent of his form in the Heroes Rising movie. In an unexpected twist, Izuku and Bakugo join forces to save All Might from All For One's impending attack. This chapter appears to be another move towards establishing the movies as part of the official canon, despite previous doubts among fans due to the movies' fantastical and sometimes conflicting events.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia manga.
My Hero Academia chapter 404 reinforced the movies as canon
In the My Hero Academia manga, chapter 404 titled "We Love You! All Might!!" brings a dramatic twist to the story. All Might falls victim to All For One's Bloodcurdle quirk, leaving him on the brink of death. Just as all hope seems lost, Bakugo makes a triumphant comeback and joins forces with Deku to save All Might.
Through flashbacks, readers are given insight into Sir Nighteye's prediction of All Might's downfall and the importance of collective wishing energy. As the entire world prays for All Might's survival, a powerful gust of wind, fueled by these hopeful wishes, symbolizes the profound impact of everyone's prayers. Overwhelmed by Bakugo's overwhelming courage, All Might bears witness to the complete resurgence of his protege.
Fans of My Hero Academia have long been intrigued by the debate surrounding whether the franchise's movies are considered integral to the main story. This discussion has been fueled by the inclusion of multiple special episodes, three films, and the production of a fourth film currently underway.
The initial movie delves into All Might's backstory and introduces the character Mellissa Shield, and was initially accepted as canon due to Mellissa's presence in the manga.
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However, the focus shifted to Heroes Rising after the occurrences described in chapter 404 of My Hero Academia. In this chapter, Bakugo's alteration bore a striking resemblance to his depiction in Heroes Rising, where he temporarily acquired the One For All quirk.
Fans were left speculating whether chapter 404 had retroactively incorporated the events of the movie into canon.
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The truth, however, was already unveiled in chapter 222, where Shigaraki's monologue reveals his disdain for society. Nine, the primary antagonist from Heroes Rising, also appears in a brief cameo, solidifying his presence in the manga's storyline and linking the movie to the broader narrative of My Hero Academia.
Additionally, in chapter 384, references to characters from the movies, such as Mellissa Shield and the Rody Siblings, further validate their canonical status. In fact, reliable sources had previously confirmed that series creator Horikoshi endorsed the movies as an integral part of the canon.
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New leaks from My Hero Academia chapter 404 strengthen the argument that One For All could potentially transfer or bestow temporary powers onto Bakugo. This aligns with the power dynamics observed in the Heroes Rising arc.
Final thoughts
While not officially confirmed, Chapter 404 of My Hero Academia portrayed Bakugo with eyes resembling those he had in the movie My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, when he possessed One For All. However, it is important to note that this confirmation merely affirms what fans and sources had already discerned from earlier chapters. Chapter 404 does not establish the canonicity of Heroes Rising, but rather settles the ongoing debate regarding its place within the established storyline.
