My Hero Academia has let Ochaco Uraraka shine in what might be her greatest moment in the series. Ochacho has long been a fan-favorite, but My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi has long kept her on the sidelines, quietly pining for Izuku Midoriya while trying to overcome her own limits to be a great pro hero. Well, as My Hero Academia’s manga comes down to its final arc, the ultimate battle between Midoriya and the evil All For One has finally forced Ochacho to stand up and put her heroism on display. And Uraraka does step up indeed, delivering a heartwarming speech that just may turn the tide in this dark war!
“Izuku Midoriya has a special power in him!… That power of his, yeah, it’s really special! It’s a power that exists to beat All For One! That’s why they’re after him! That why he had to leave this place!! He Left and went through who knows what out there… More than anyone he wishes he could fix everything. You’re looking at a guy who could be attacked at any second but continues to move forward anyway… Special powers are one thing!! But there no such that as a special person!!
…I believe once someone takes that unlike step and carves a path, that single step fels like an impossible journey. The ultimate hero will rise up. One who surpasses even Yagi. Yes, even All Might himself.”
