My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi's popular superhero manga, is nearing its end and has entered the Final War arc. In this storyline, the heroes face off against villains after successfully luring out All For One. The series has now reached an exciting point, and readers can't wait to see what comes next.
However, My Hero Academia fans have observed that Katsuki Bakugo, the explosive deuteragonist, has been absent for quite some time. It is unusual not to see him in action for so long, especially given his recognized competitiveness. Given his nature, one would expect him to be actively engaged on the battlefield.
Is Bakugo Dead in My Hero Academia?
Many My Hero Academia fans would be relieved to learn that Bakugo does not perish in the series. Unfortunately, he was gravely damaged, so he hadn't been seen fighting in a long time. Shigaraki delivered a strike that punctured Bakugo's heart and rendered him comatose.
Edgeshot was immediately willing to sacrifice his life to mend Bakugo's damaged heart. He grew as thin as a surgical suture and began to mend Bakugo's body from within, thanks to his quirk, Foldabody, which allows him to extend and stretch out his body.
This self-sacrificing gesture, however, came at a cost: Edgeshot's lifespan was reduced due to significant stretching of his body. It is unclear whether he will be able to return to his native shape following this tragedy.
Given Edgeshot's presumed sacrifice and the author's penchant to avoid committing to the character deaths he portrays, it is highly unlikely that Bakugo would die. However, his fake-outs have been a persistent source of annoyance for readers, and rightfully so.
These incidents not only make readers question whether to believe in future deaths, but they also weaken the effect of major events, such as Deku going all-out after learning of Bakugo's death.
Because it is the manga's final chapter, many fans hoped Bakugo would die for real, adding weight to the war's victories and defeats.
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Finally, the topic of whether Bakugo dies in My Hero Academia has a simple answer: he is alive and will return. This is further corroborated by Horikoshi's artwork, which depicts Bakugo with a scar on his breast, implying his new appearance upon his return.
However, it is unclear whether the mangaka will address Bakugo's fate and provide updates to fans shortly.
