The latest chapter of My Hero Academia, titled "Shoto Todoroki: Rising," written by Kohei Horikoshi and translated by Caleb Cook and published by Viz Media, contains spoilers. After a sudden and unexpected hiatus, the emotional chapter finally concludes the Todoroki Family conflict that has been building up for weeks. Fans were moved to tears as the infighting among family members came to an end.
Iida's Contribution
The latest chapter of My Hero Academia, titled after its central character Shoto Todoroki, finally brings closure to a long-running storyline. In chapter 390, Todoroki plays a key role in ending the cycle of vengeance that has consumed his brother Toya. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by the thrilling conclusion.
In the recent chapters, there was a buildup of interesting developments for Shoto and Iida. Despite being far away from Toya, the person they intended to stop, Shoto was able to reach his brother thanks to Toya's help. Although fans did not see much of their journey in the last few chapters, this week's chapter showcased their unprecedented power and progression as heroes. Iida pushed himself to his limits by using the maximum power in his legs to reach his destination as fast as possible. Meanwhile, Shoto was able to freeze and heat the air using his newly awakened power of Phosphor.
Their combined speed was so incredible that they broke through the sound barrier, surpassing even the velocity of a fighter jet. Despite the damage inflicted upon Ingenium and the bruises left on Shoto, their efforts were rewarded as they arrived just in time to prevent Dabi's explosion. As Shoto prepared to depart, Iida expressed his gratitude for the role Shoto played in shaping him into the Hero aspirant he is today. With the focus now on the Todoroki Family, fans were thrilled to witness their story unfold.
Shoto's Letter
Throughout the My Hero Academia series, fans have witnessed Shoto regularly writing letters to his mother. In one particular scene from chapter 390, Shoto can be seen reading through one of his letters as he runs towards his family. Pouring his heart out, Shoto updates his mother on his day-to-day life and how he's been coping since her departure. He describes his experiences at school, including learning how to communicate better with others and making new friends. While he enjoys conversing with his peers, he admits to sometimes arguing with them. However, Shoto acknowledges that some of these disagreements have helped him grow as a person.
Shoto's desire to become a great human being like his friends is evident in his actions. He knows that his brother is in need of saving and sees it as his biggest test yet. This is the moment where he can show his true hero potential and put an end to the ongoing conflict. As All Might had advised, Shoto must become the person he was meant to be. Fortunately, he arrives just in time to reunite with his family and save his brother's life, all while protecting the citizens around him. My Hero Academia chapter 390 delivered on fans' expectations as Shoto proved himself to be a true hero.
The Todoroki Family Conflict Ends
The Todoroki Family feud has been a significant storyline in My Hero Academia since the early days of the series. With each chapter, the conflict has grown in intensity, making it one of the most compelling plotlines in the show. In chapter 390, the conflict finally came to a head when Toya was on the brink of causing massive destruction. However, Shoto appeared just in time to unleash his powerful Great Glacial Aegir ability and put an end to the conflict. Although the resolution is yet to be seen, fans can't help but appreciate the incredible way this storyline has been crafted.
Shoto's mastery of his ice powers reached its peak as he generated an immense amount of ice that froze even the core of Toya's body. Despite this, Shoto humbly acknowledged that his brother's flames still burned hotter than his own and that he was not a failure. As the battle came to a close, Toya's emotional breakdown was revealed to the fans as he expressed his hatred towards his family and desire for everyone to die, including himself. However, Endeavor reached out to Toya and urged him to express his true feelings towards his family. With this cathartic moment, the Todoroki family can hopefully start anew and move towards a brighter future. Shoto emerged as the hero who saved his brother and brought his family together, bringing hope for a change of heart in Toya and a brighter tomorrow.
Toga Steps In
In chapter 390 of My Hero Academia, Toga makes a long-awaited appearance and assesses Toya's defeat. A brief flashback between the two characters reveals Toya's belief in the importance of smiling and happiness. Toga ponders whether Dabi has achieved this happiness and begins her own fight. The chapter also signals a shift in focus towards Toga, giving her the opportunity to shine, while Uraraka also gets a chance to become the hero she always dreamed of being.
As avid followers are aware, My Hero Academia is nearing its conclusion, with Toga's story arc taking center stage. Following that, the focus of the series is expected to shift towards All For One and ultimately, Izuku Midoriya.