Unveiling the Fate of All For One in My Hero Academia Manga: Analyzed

The intense battle between Bakugo and All For One in the latest chapter of My Hero Academia manga has ignited huge excitement among fans. The conclusion of the fight in Chapter 409 has left the fandom eagerly awaiting updates to see how this clash will unfold.

However, with the manga taking a break next week, fans have been speculating about the potential outcome of the battle. This has raised doubts about whether the powerful antagonist, AFO, will be defeated by Bakugo, who is not only Deku's childhood friend and rival but also a central character in the series.

All For One's fate following his intense showdown with Bakugo in My Hero Academia manga

Chapter 409 of My Hero Academia appears to bring an end to the intense showdown between Bakugo, also known as Kacchan, and the archenemy of the hero society, AFO. The clash culminates with Bakugo emerging victorious by unleashing a relentless series of powerful explosions.

The manga previously unveiled AFO's utilization of Eri-chan's Rewind quirk to restore his body to its prime state. However, fans of My Hero Academia are well aware of the potential side effect of Eri's quirk – overuse could result in someone ceasing to exist.

AFO in a shrunken state, as shown in the final panel of chapter 409 (Image via Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha)

AFO's battles with Mecha All Might and Katsuki Bakugo, also known as The Great Explosion Murder God: Dynamite, demonstrate the same phenomenon. As the fight progresses, AFO becomes younger with each overpowering move and every injury sustained, leading All Might to speculate that AFO's ultimate attack could potentially revert him to being a baby.

After battling to outmaneuver Kacchan and surviving a barrage of explosions, fans are left wondering if this is the end for AFO. My Hero Academia Chapter 409 leaves the outcome ambiguous, with the final panel hinting at a small figure that seems to resemble AFO.

Bakugo vs. All For One showdown and the aftermath

Despite the relentless attack from Bakugo, he appears to be still alive, groaning in pain. This suggests that the demon lord is still alive, although now weakened and diminished in stature.

The epic showdown between Bakugo and AFO is captured in this image by Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha.

The recent chapters of My Hero Academia have delved into the backstory of the notorious villain AFO and his younger brother, Yoichi Shigaraki. As Chapter 408 comes to a close, AFO prepares to unleash his ultimate attack, Omni factor Unleash: All For One Goal, in an attempt to bypass Bakugo and reach Shigaraki.

Edgeshot concludes that AFO's plan is to achieve victory by using a powerful energy surge to propel himself. All Might cautions Bakugo to dodge the attack, recognizing it as AFO's most powerful move, where he uses all the quirks he has stolen.

Bakugo defeats AFO in Chapter 409 of My Hero Academia (Image courtesy of Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha)

In Chapter 409 of My Hero Academia, AFO begins his ultimate assault. But just as AFO launches his attack, Bakugo detonates AFO's head, causing him and his overwhelming power to plummet to the ground. To AFO's astonishment, Katsuki Bakugo reveals that he had previously planted his explosive sweat drops on AFO, outsmarting the villain. Enraged at being outwitted, AFO erupts in anger, claiming that this is his story and others are just side characters. Nevertheless, Bakugo counters with one of his most powerful attacks, the Howitzer Impact, proclaiming:

Subsequently, AFO is obliterated by more of Bakugo's overpowering explosions, reducing him to a shriveled state.

The ultimate attack of AFO, known as Omni Factor Unleash, is depicted in the image (Image via Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha). The size of the image makes it difficult to accurately determine the precise state of the antagonist. However, the narrative strongly suggests that AFO has not been defeated yet.

However, the uncertain and precarious state he is in raises questions about how much longer he has left. It can be anticipated that Mangaka Kohei Horikoshi will provide more information about AFO's current condition in the upcoming manga chapter.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan of My Hero Academia, I am thrilled to witness the epic showdown between Bakugo and All For One in the latest chapter of the manga. The intensity of their battle has left me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating the outcome. Bakugo's determination and strategic thinking in defeating All For One showcase his growth as a character and highlight the strength of his bond with Deku.

However, I can't help but feel a sense of uncertainty about the fate of All For One. Despite Bakugo's seemingly decisive victory, the final panel hints at his possible survival, albeit in a weakened state. This ambiguity leaves room for speculation and adds an element of suspense to the ongoing narrative. I am curious to see how Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, will further develop this storyline and reveal the ultimate consequences of this pivotal battle.