Unveiling the Ingenious Brilliance of My Hero Academia's Villains: Why they Outshine the Heroes!

In My Hero Academia, the worsening war against villains led to a state of lawlessness, reminiscent of the pre-hero society era. The consequences of this chaos have made it clear why the world of the series has developed as it has. The core principle of My Hero Academia's world is that only trained professionals should possess the power of Quirks, and it is not the professional heroes who highlight the importance of such regulations.

In season 6, following their retreat from battle, the villains took immediate action by freeing All for One from prison. However, it was not just him that they released. Every dangerous villain held in Tartarus, including notorious troublemakers like Stain and Muscular, were set free as well. These newly released villains wasted no time in resuming their criminal activities, plundering and ravaging the countryside. With many heroes hospitalized after the Paranormal Liberation War, there was a severe shortage of heroes to combat this widespread anarchy. As a result, countless civilians have taken matters into their own hands, attempting to maintain order in the absence of sufficient hero presence.

My Hero Academia's Villains Prove Why Quirks Need to Be Regulated

In episode 16, there is a brief scene where a group of villains attacks a store. Wash, a Pro Hero, is on his way there, but it takes time to reach the location on foot. While the villains demand things from the shopkeeper, a civilian appears from behind a wall, holding a support item. Support items are special gear designed to enhance the power of Quirks in My Hero Academia, and are exclusively used by heroes. The villains are shocked to see this. Moreover, the man is not alone as several others join him, also equipped with support items, and begin to fight. When Wash finally arrives, the shop is completely destroyed and both the villains and civilians are on the ground outside, badly injured or worse. Wash looks at the scene with disappointment and is then yelled at by other citizens who believe that heroes are not doing enough to help.

Scenes like the one witnessed by Wash were once common during the early days of Quirks. This brief encounter showcases the world that All for One aims to resurrect in My Hero Academia, and it is evident that this situation is detrimental for everyone involved. If this state of anarchy were widespread, it is no wonder that people willingly gave up their Quirks in exchange for safety. Entrusting the power of Quirks to trained professionals rather than forcing individuals to defend themselves is what established the previous stability in the world. This aspect is often overlooked by proponents of unrestricted Quirk use in My Hero Academia. Although people may not fully trust the heroes to handle situations at present, it is painfully evident that they were much better off when they did.

The lawless history of My Hero Academia directly paved the way for the establishment of hero society. Unfortunately, the present generation is now witnessing the repercussions of a time when heroes did not exist. Even mundane tasks like acquiring support items have had disastrous consequences for both civilians and villains. Despite the villains' belief that they are fighting for freedom, they are inadvertently validating the necessity of hero society.