The My Hero Academia anime has reached its conclusion through a final short film. This project reveals the professional rankings of the main characters, including Shoto Todoroki's ascent to the Number 2 spot.
Shoto Todoroki's Number 2 spot and the ghost of Endeavor
The conclusion of My Hero Academia centers heavily on the resolution of familial trauma, specifically through Shoto Todoroki's professional achievement. according to the report, Shoto has secured the Number 2 hero ranking, a position that creates a direct parallel to his father, Endeavor, who also held the Number 2 spot during his prime. this mirroring is not a sign of repetition, but of redemption; while Endeavor sought the top spot through obsession and control, Shoto attained his rank by rejecting those expectations.
By placing Shoto Todoroki just beneath Lemillion and above Mt. Lady, the series suggests that the new era of heroism is defined by emotional intelligence and self-actualization. The narrative arc of My Hero Academia has long focused on the burden of inherited power, and this final ranking serves as a concrete marker that Shoto has successfully decoupled his worth from his father's legacy.
Bakugo's rise to Number 5 and Deku's custom suit
The final short film also provides closure for the series' other central protagonists, Katsuki Bakugo and Izuku Midoriya (Deku). as the report says, Bakugo has ascended to the Number 5 position in the hero rankings, a testament to his unyielding ambition and growth from a volatile rival to a disciplined professional. This ranking anchors Bakugo's role in the new societal order, proving his capability as a top-tier hero without needing to be the sole focal point of the hierarchy.
Meanwhile, the return of Deku to the field is handled with a nuanced approach to his power levels.. Deku has resumed part-time hero work, utilizing a specially designed suit crafted by Bakugo and other allies. this detail highlights the shift in the trio's relationship—from the competitive friction of their youth to a collaborative partnership where Bakugo's technical and strategic contributions support Deku's continued service to society.
Kohei Horikoshi's final chapters and the 10th anniversary
The release of the short film, titled "I am a hero too," coincides with the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia franchise. This project, along with another newly released piece, adapts the final manga chapters written by creator Kohei Horikoshi. By translating these final moments to the screen,the production provides a definitive visual end to a story that has spanned nearly a decade of cultural influence.
This transition from manga to anime finale reflects a broader trend in the industry where epilogues are used to satisfy fan debates regarding the "perfect ending." In the case of My Hero Academia, the use of a short film allows for a snapshot of the future that avoids the drag of a full season while still providing the necessary closure for the protagonists' professional trajectories.
The gap betwen Lemillion's Number 1 rank and the rest
While the report clarifies the positions of Shoto, Bakugo, and Mt. Lady, it leaves several specific details about the new hero hierarchy unexamined. Most notably, the report mentions Shoto is "just beneath Lemillion," implying Lemillion is the Number 1 hero, but it does not detail the specific criteria or the margin of victory that placed Lemillion at the top.. It remains unclear how the ranking system has evolved since the era of All Might to account for these new placements.
Additionally, the nature of Deku's "part-time" staatus is not fully explained. The source does not specify the legal or professional constraints that prevent Deku from pursuing a full-time rank, nor does it detail the specific capabilities of the suit Bakugo helped create. These gaps leave room for fan speculation regarding whether Deku's return is a permanent fixture or a temporary arrangement.
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