Summary
Endeavor begins to redeem himself and reflects on what it means to be the No. 1 hero. Hawks admires Endeavor's determination, showing how hard work can inspire others. Deku learns the arcane origins of One for All, absorbing knowledge from previous users, setting the stage for future powers.
Pro Hero's Arc My Hero Academy is one of the smallest arcs in the series, but its impact is much greater than that size. With a focus on Midoriya's development with the rise of One for All and Endeavor, this installment introduces several key characters while also illustrating how the world has changed following his sudden retirement. All Might.
This season focuses primarily on Endeavor, who so far looks closer to a series villain than a true hero. He let his rivalry with All Might push him to do some stupid and even terrible things to his own family, and now he finally has the top spot he's always wanted. thirsty, he feels empty again because of the circumstances in which he achieved it. Being at the top in My Hero Academia means more than just winning as a hero, and Endeavor has to learn that the hard way.
The Pro Hero arc in My Hero Academia includes chapters 184-193 of the manga and episodes 87-90 of the anime, following parts 4 and 5.
The Pro Hero Arc kicks off Endeavor's redemption
As noted above, Endeavor barely appears as a heroic character in the first half of My Hero Academia. He is domineering towards his son and extremely rude to almost everyone he comes into contact with. As the audience learns more about him, it becomes clear that his behavior towards his family is unacceptable, he has beaten his wife and fathered children in the past mainly for the purpose of creating a who has abilities superior to him and All Might. Although he may be the number 2 hero in the rankings, his personality is not heroic at all.
However, Endeavor begins to reflect on himself, his behavior, and what it means to be number 1 after All Might's epic battle with All for One. He talks to All Might during Shoto's remedial courses and realizes that he needs to set a better example. He decides to start mending his relationship with his family in this episode, and while they largely disapprove of it, it's understandable; he needs to actually demonstrate that he has changed through his behavior.
Endeavor shows how much he has changed when he fights the High Nomu, which is his first battle as Number 1. It is a battle that must be done out of a sincere desire to protect people, instead of achieving an achievement that will push him towards his ambitions. Endeavor understands that this battle will ultimately determine what his era as a leading hero will be, and he cannot lose, lest it cause people to lose faith in Endeavor and his ability to protect them.
Hawks' Introduction Endeavor's emotional changes
Hawks is an important character introduced here for the first time (not counting his early appearance in the second film). One notable thing about Hawks from the start is his somewhat defiant personality; His speech at the Hero Billboard Chart shows a carefree attitude, but throughout the segment, it becomes clear that this is something of a cover for his true personality, which is more serious and inclined. much more business.
Hawks is one of the few characters who admires Endeavor, and it's interesting to see the character from the perspective of someone who admires him.. Endeavor's determination to get to the top at all costs, even when everyone around him considers it impossible, certainly shows his ambition as a more positive trait, and that determination is very important. important when winning battles. It provides a glimpse of what a No. 1 hero like Endeavor can inspire in people, serving as proof that hard work combined with skill can truly take one to the top.
Hawks is also an important character with his double agent status, playing the role of villains by pretending to be affiliated with them. While the series initially leaves some ambiguity as to Hawks' true loyalties, this is resolved fairly quickly, as the next episode opens with him being assigned as a double agent . My Hero Academia would probably have been better off keeping Hawks loyal for longer, but it's understandable that Horikoshi might not want to do that and risk making the character too unlikable before being revealed .
Deku learns the true origin of One for All
The other part of this arc is Deku receiving the first communications from the remains of previous users living in One for All, in the form of a vision of the Quirk's origin. Deku knew that One for All was born when All for One forced a Quirk on his brother, even though his brother resisted everything All for One was doing with his power. It was All for One's signature moment of arrogance for the villain, creating what would become a thorn in his side for generations to come.
This was a very interesting reveal when it first happened, showing that One for All is actually a much more complex ability than the sheer power that All Might wielded. While there's still no indication of what additional powers Deku will unlock, it sets the stage for those powers to be revealed by showing that the nature of its previous users do not completely disappear from this world after their death. It also gives Deku the opportunity to take advantage of the wisdom of his predecessors, helping to minimize the disadvantages of being too young and inexperienced.
Although these two elements have little to do with each other, they work together like a one-two punch, delivering an epic battle for fans while also impressing them with a terrifying reveal. Wonder about the origin of One for All. For such a short arc, the Pro Hero arc has a major impact on the story that follows, both in terms of Deku's personal story as well as the story of the world at large, making it stand out as one of the best sequels. . My Hero Academythe best.