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Bakugo Katsuki has come a long way from being an obnoxious teenager who believed everyone was weaker than him. He has undergone considerable maturing throughout the years thanks to many life lessons and harsh reality checks.
Though Bakugo was a force to be reckoned with during the war against All For One and Shigaraki Tomura, how far has he come eight years after graduation? Bakugo has always sought to be a Pro Hero to the best of his capacity, so what happened to him after graduation, and where is he now in his hero career inMy Hero Academia?
How Far Has Bakugo Come In Achieving His Dream?
With Many Life Lessons Under His Belt, Bakugo is a Somewhat Changed Man
Ever since Bakugo Katsuki was a toddler, he had exceptional dreams of becoming the Number One Pro Hero who surpasses All Might—upon the discovery of hisExplosion Quirk, Bakugo, unfortunately, experienced a massive ego boost that would skyrocket his popularity with adults and children alike.
Needless to say… I’ll be a hero that surpasses even you!
Unfortunately, this massive ego boost would give him a foul and abrasive personality, and he would often commit deeds that were unworthy of that of a hero, which had been bullying theQuirkless, such as Midoriya Izuku. Although Bakugo had high aspirations, he first needed a severe reality check, as although he may have been exceptionally powerful in the town of Masutafu, he was undoubtedly proven wrong when the Sludge villain kidnaped him.
With that, Bakugo had undergone a series of thought-changing situations that would steer him closer to becoming an individual worthy of becoming a Pro Hero. As mentioned above, Bakugo always dreamed of becoming the strongestPro Hero, one that would surpass even All Might; however, although his dreams are courageous and he had the Quirk that would quickly boost him up in rating in the Hero Billboard Chart, it was his personality that really needed work.
Bakugo Katsuki has always been abrasive, loud, and somewhat obnoxious with his blunt words and comments. As Bakugo always believed himself to be above others, he also believed that it was a strength that mattered the most, uncaring how his abrasive personality would be construed, as it was results that always mattered. While many ofBakugo’s classmatesand friends have attempted to avert this flaw in his personality, believing him to be an exceptional hero despite his not hero-worthy behavior, it was to no avail.
Chapters
425 - 431
Eight years after graduating fromU.A. High School, Bakugo and numerous classmates, except for Deku, began his career as a Pro Hero. Bakugo distinguished himself as one of the many students and heroes who participated in the confrontation against Shigaraki Tomura and All For One, thereby establishing his prominence as a figure renowned for his courage and bravery in opposing them during the Final War arc.
Midoriya, have you seen this? Your childhood friend is gonna drop in the chart once again.
After beginning his Pro Hero career, Bakugo instantly ranked as the Number 4 hero on the Hero Billboard Chart JP. Kirishima points out that this was because the people of Japan admired Bakugo’s role in the battle against All For One, where his explosive abilitiessaved All Mightand significantly weakened All For One. However, Bakugo had not fully shed his abrasive personality; he famously yelled at a fan recording him, which ledto a significant drop in his chart ranking due to his behavior.Unfortunately, due to continued incidents of this nature, no matter how much Aizawa tried to instill media training into him, he has yet to learn.
Although Bakugo had grand ideals for his future, he, unfortunately, dropped down to 15th place in the charts purelydue to his conduct with fans and interviews. Aside from Bakugo’s personality to those unfamiliar to him, he has matured considerably and shows that he cares by means of actions. In Chapter 430, All Might giftsMidoriya with his Armored Suit, funded by Class A and Bakugo at the heart of it, once again giving Deku the ability to achieve his dream of becoming a hero.
In Chapter 431, Bakugo is seen driving Kirishima and Midoriya to a restaurant to celebrate Todoroki Shoto’s Number 2 ranking in theHero Billboard Chart JP; during the ride, it’s revealed that Bakugo laminated the All Might trading card and had it signed by All Might, securing it safety on a key holder. During this time, it was also revealed that Bakugo had been looking for Sidekicks to start at his Agency.
However, due to Bakugo’s bad reputation, many are left crying because of his high standards. Bakugo has always valued determination and a goal-oriented mindset. The only reason he did not accept any potential Sidekicks was that none of them wanted to surpass him in any manner. This was mostly likely Bakugo’s way of nurturing future pro heroes.
During this conversation, Bakugo also inquired whether Midoriya would continue teaching at U.A High School, to which Deku affirmed his decision. Unbeknownst to Midoriya, this was Bakugo asking him to join his hero Agency. Although Bakugo got rejected, to which Kirishima teased him, Bakugo still accepted Midoriya’s answer, as he knew how much teaching meant to him. During this conversation,Bakugo advised Midoriya to think more highly about himself, as his oblivious nature will make him miss obvious signs from those around him.
As the evening draws to a close, Class A, now fully recognized as Pro Heroes, receives a notification regarding a stolen vehicle. In response, all members rapidly prepare by donning their costumes to address the situation. Following the successful resolution of the incident, Bakugo informs the group of his impending departure,noting that Edgeshot will be returningto Japan in the morning. Subsequently, Midoriya extends an invitation to Bakugo to serve as a guest instructor, given that Aizawa intends to conduct a class focused on communication. Immediately sensing that Bakugo would be used as a bad example, the two laugh and amicably give their regards, showcasing how far their friendship has now come.
Bakugo Katsuki has come a long way from the person he used to be, although he still has bouts of his flawed personality. He has also matured significantly, no longer selflessly thinking about himself but actually caring for those around him. With this, the advice Bakugo gave Midoriya helped him realize that he wanted to speak more with Uraraka, pushing Midoriya to seek her out.
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.
