The Mind-Blowing Manga Update: My Hero Academia's Next Prodigy Unveiled!

There is ongoing debate regarding the potential successor of Deku, the protagonist in the My Hero Academia manga, for his Quirk known as One For All (OFA). While it has not been explicitly confirmed in the manga, subtle hints suggest the possibility of this happening.

In the established storyline, Deku is currently depicted as the sole possessor of OFA, with no official mention or confirmation of a future successor. However, chapter 400 introduces the potential for another quirkless individual being capable of wielding OFA.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the My Hero Academia series.

My Hero Academia: Setting up Deku's successor - speculation or canon event?

The young boy observed All Might's battle with a steadfast gaze, clearly in awe of the hero's altruism and unwavering resolve, resembling how Deku once idolized All Might. This subtle suggestion suggests that this young boy could potentially follow in Deku's footsteps as the next inheritor of One For All, echoing Deku's own transformative journey when he acquired the quirk.

Although One-For-All is undeniably a formidable quirk, its immense power brings forth considerable risks. It is crucial to acknowledge the potential scenario where the quirk could eventually surpass the capacity for a single individual to bear alone. This underlines the utmost significance of meticulously selecting a worthy successor to inherit and perpetuate its esteemed legacy.

The ideal candidate to succeed OFA could potentially be an individual devoid of any quirk. Given that OFA possesses the extraordinary capability to augment the quirk of any user, it implies that an individual with a weaker or absent quirk could conceivably become tremendously formidable with this power.

An elderly woman and her grandson observing All Might's epic battle (Image via Shueisha)

The young boy introduced in Chapter 400 of My Hero Academia appears to lack a quirk, much like Deku did at the start. His intense admiration for All Might, which mirrors Deku's own hero worship, strongly suggests that this boy could potentially be the next rightful heir to OFA.

Although this is merely a speculative proposition without any concrete evidence to support it, the idea does present an intriguing possibility worth considering. It would certainly be enthralling to witness the unfolding narrative if Deku were indeed succeeded by another individual.

All the vestiges who had One For All Quirk

All One for all vestiges (Image via Shueisha)

In My Hero Academia, the Ve­stiges of OFA pertain to the previous holders of the OFA Quirk, predating Izuku Midoriya. Izuku has the unique capability to perceive and engage with these former users.

Yoichi Shigaraki, the initial possessor of OFA and the sibling of All For One, was an empathetic individual who rebelled against his oppressive brother. He instigated the transference of his quirk to establish OFA.

The identities of the second and third users of the quirk remain enigmatic, celebrated for their exceptional combat skills and intimate bond. Hikage Shinomori, the fourth user, possessed the remarkable Float quirk, enabling him to effortlessly levitate. Daigoro Banjo, esteemed as the fifth user, embodied wisdom and heroism, harnessing the incredible power of Blackwhip to manipulate tendrils crafted from ebony energy.

As the sixth user, En possessed the unique ability to generate smoke clouds, employing the Smoke­screen power to great effect. Nana Shimura, Deku's grandmother and the seventh user, was instrumental in training All Might and bestowing upon him the esteemed position of One For All. Lastly, All Might himself emerged as a revered symbol of justice, assuming the dual roles of a heroic figure and Deku's mentor in his capacity as the eighth user.

Deku inherited OFA from All Might, and he is the ninth user and current wielder of the quirk in the My Hero Academia series.