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Todoroki Shoto spent his childhood training under the strict guidance of his exceptionally driven father and his loving but neglectful mother. The Todoroki home was always characterized by disdain, which intensified following the presumed death of the eldest sibling, Toya. Unfortunately, this led to the family’s broken home.
After defeating Toya, also known as Dabi, in Season 7, what else can Shoto pursue besides aiding in the ultimate showdown against Shigaraki and All For One, who now controls his body? Shoto desires to forge his own path, rather than follow the one dictated by his title-driven father. So, find out Shoto’s role in Season 8 ofMy Hero Academia.
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Season 7 ofMy Hero Academialed up to the hardest battles Todoroki Shoto would face thus far. It’s no secret that theTodoroki household has been in disarraydue to parental neglect, abuse, and the supposed loss of a child. The children of the Todoroki household have each faced their own troubles with their parents, and unfortunately, given their father’s fame, they isolate their problems. This leads to the family’s shutting down, with only Fuyumi attempting to bring them back together.
While it was known and expected that Endeavor would be the person to battle and defeat Dabi, now known as Todoriki Toya, Shoto instinctively knew Endeavor would not be able to fight his child, or at least seriously fight him. Endeavor had carried theweight of Toya’s supposed deathwith him as he continued his career and attempted to nurture Shoto into becoming the next Pro Hero who would surpass All Might.
Our whole family is here? Well, not great, but maybe it’s for the best cause my Great Glacia Aegir alone… might not’ve been enough to stop this… ever since round one back there Toya’s fire just kept growing.
Shoto’s role in Season 7 is to subdue Dabi with the assistance of Iida Tenya. Although they initially believed they were able to defeat him, Dabi’s vengeance was much too great, and Shoto’s Ultimate Move: Coldflame’s Pale Blade and Great Glacial Aegir, was used to subdue him. However, Dabi thus learned how to useShoto’s Phospher attack, demonstrating his keen intelligence and ability to adapt.
With Dabi now reinvigorated thanks to Shoto’s Phospher attack, he shoots off to Endeavor, determined to exact his revenge on the father that abandoned him for the “designer baby” achieved through hisarranged Quirk Marriage. With this, it became a battle in which the entire Todoroki family needed to finish, as Fuyumi, Natsuo, and Rei attempted to call Dabi down as he readied for the explosion that would incinerate and kill all those around him. However, Shoto quickly returned to the battle and once again unleashed his Ultimate Move: Great Glacial Aegir, freezing Toya from the inside and saving him and his family.
Shoto’s Role in Season 8
The Hellish Todoroki Family Gets Closure, and Shoto Becomes His Own Person
Todoroki Shoto had a pivotal role to play in the previous season ofMy Hero Academia,so what more could be in store for him in Season 8 of the series? Though Dabi had finally been defeated,the Final War still continued to rageon with Himiko Toga and Uraraka’s battle and the upcoming battles with All For One, Shigaraki, Midoriya, and Bakugo.
In Episode 19 of Season 7, Shoto proceeds to pass out after defeating his older brother, only to regain consciousness during the final battle withShigaraki Tomura. During this time, all available heroes were present for the battle, providing Midoriya with the sufficient support needed to end Shigaraki’s and All For One, who had taken over Tomura’s body, reign of terror.
In Season 8 of the series, Shoto’s role is to define the person he wants to become. In Chapter 426: The Hellish Todoroki Family - Final, the Todorokis finally gain some closure, as Dabi is alive and receiving medical attention at a secure hospital. Here,Endeavor apologizes for all he has done, taking responsibility for his actions and announcing his retirement as the Number 1 Pro Hero. During this meeting, Shoto and Toya finally connect as brothers, discovering they enjoy the same food: soba.
Old Man! Mom! I have Class A by my side, so I’ll be fine! I’m on the path to become who I wanna be!
As the years passed by, Shoto continued his education at U.A. High School; however, this time, he enjoyed his experience with his classmates, no longer burdened by his father. After eight years, Shoto is shown to grow fully into himself and is no longer living in his father’s shadow, as he has effectively proven his worth and strength.
Shoto’s rolein the Final Seasonserves to illustrate his substantial healing and personal growth from his teenage years. When Shoto declared his intention to become his own individual in Chapter 426, he substantiated this goal by diligently addressing various incidents both day and night. Although it was Endeavor’s aspiration for Shoto to surpass both himself and All Might, Shoto manifested his strength and determination by achieving the status of Number 2 Pro Hero on theHero Billboard Chart JP.
Consequently, Shoto exemplifies that, despite his challenging past and familial circumstances, he has become the individual he aspires to be, no longer living in the shadow of his father’s ambitions. This period also marks Shoto’s introduction of a personal hobby, having realized that there is more to life than merely fulfilling the duties of a hero, thereby underscoring the extent of his development.
My Hero Academia
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In My Hero Academia, some humans have superpowers called quirks. Izuku Midoriya, nicknamed Deku, is not one of them. Deku has always idolized heroes like the number one hero, All Might, and since he was a child, he has always wanted to be a hero. However, his lack of a quirk has always held him back, but a chance encounter with All Might after discovering a classmate in danger sets Deku on the path to becoming a true hero. My Hero Academia centers around Deku and a class of heroes-in-training at UA. This school shapes young quirk users into future heroes through fake rescue missions, combat training, and other hero-tempering tasks. With young Deku inheriting the “One-For-All” quirk, he will learn what it means to be a true hero while facing off with dastardly supervillains.
