In recent My Hero Academia manga chapters, the focus has been on the intense battle between All Might and All For One. However, a new character, Hero Killer: Stain, made an appearance in the previous chapter to aid All Might by confronting All For One. This leaves fans wondering about the fate of All Might. Prior to this, All Might's AI armor known as Hercules exploded, causing the lasers attacking All For One to cease. As a result, All For One's body underwent a transformation, appearing younger. Just as this happened, Stain arrived and immobilized All For One after consuming the villain's blood that he discovered among the debris.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the My Hero Academia manga.
My Hero Academia manga: Does All Might die in Chapter 401?
The beloved character All Might, known from the My Hero Academia anime, undergoes intense battles but fortunately, he does not meet his demise in the manga. Despite his severe injuries, he continues to fight, showing incredible resilience. In chapter 401, he joins forces with Stain to confront the formidable villain All For One. Although Stain initially takes charge in the battle, All Might returns to the fight after Stain's attempt to further incapacitate All For One proves unsuccessful.
As All Might bravely charged towards All For One, the vile antagonist launched a vicious assault against him. Fortunately, the fragments of Hercules swiftly intervened, standing as a shield to protect him and imbuing him with renewed strength and determination to persevere. In a profound moment, All Might was then visited by a vision of Nana Shimura and Sir Nighteye, both departed souls who had profoundly influenced his journey.
All Might as seen in the My Hero Academia anime (Image via studio BONES)
Why did All Might see a vision of Nana Shimura and Sir Nighteye?
Realizing instantly that his body was fighting to preserve his life, All Might found himself unable to rely on his legs which had become completely immobilized. In the closing pages of the manga chapter, a powerful image emerged as All Might unleashed a deafening roar, beckoning All For One to approach him. This resolute gesture conveyed his unwavering determination to prevent All For One from ever encountering Tomura Shigaraki, regardless of the sacrifice required.
In the animanga industry, it is a commonplace occurrence for characters to experience visions and flashbacks as they near the end of their lives. This has puzzled fans, especially when it comes to All Might, who is still alive, yet sees visions of those who have long since passed away.Nana Shimura and Sir Nighteye as depicted in the My Hero Academia anime (Image via studio BONES)
According to the spoilers for the latest My Hero Academia manga chapter, All For One sustained severe injuries, bringing him close to the brink of death. His survival was only possible due to his AI vehicle, Hercules. However, now that it has been destroyed, All Might is left vulnerable to danger. Furthermore, he is acutely aware that his body is fighting desperately to keep him alive.
As a result, it is possible that his near-death experience may have caused him to have visions of Nana Shimura and Sir Nighteye. However, it might take a few more chapters before this occurs. In the meantime, the manga could potentially shift focus back to the ongoing battle between Deku and Tomura Shigaraki.