My Hero Academia: Did Shoji Succeed In Resolving The Prejudice Against Heteromorphs?

Key Takeaways

Shoji advocated for heteromorphs during the Final War, aiming to end the discrimination they faced.
Shoji’s efforts as spokesperson led to significant progress in resolving the prejudice against heteromorphs.
While prejudice still persists, Shoji’s actions have diminished and resolved much of the discrimination.

As a passionate fan of My Hero Academia, I must say that Shoji’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. His relentless pursuit for justice and equality for heteromorphs, despite facing prejudice himself, is truly commendable. Eight years after the Final War, Shoji’s efforts have not only brought attention to the discrimination faced by heteromorphs but also sparked changes in many smaller cities and towns where it was most prevalent.

In the final conflict, the vital tasks performed by Mezo Shoji and Koji Koda played a significant part in preventing the heteromorph horde from breaching and damaging the Central Hospital. Due to their unusual physical traits, these characters from “My Hero Academia” often encounter prejudice as heteromorphs.

Nevertheless, Shoji has long harbored a desire to liberate heteromorphs from the bias and discrimination they face. Although it may be harder to teach the older generation, the younger generation is more receptive and ready to learn. Despite managing to halt the army of heteromorphs at the Central Hospital, the question remains: Did Shoji succeed in eradicating the prejudice towards heteromorphs?

What is The Prejudice Against Heteromorphs?

Heteromorphs Faced Discrimination Due to Their Appearance

My Hero Academia: Did Shoji Succeed In Resolving The Prejudice Against Heteromorphs?

In the anime titled “My Hero Academia“, characters exhibit various physical traits due to their special abilities known as Quirks. Characters with distinctive appearances because of their Quirks are referred to as Mutants or Heteromorphs, showcasing extraordinary and noticeable features that set them apart from others. However, in less urban areas, some individuals’ appearances, which may be perceived as fear-inducing or unusual by the locals, can cause unease.

Initially, when Quirks emerged, people noticed a transformation in their looks, which unfortunately led to discrimination. Many viewed those bearing Quirks as unusual before they became commonplace. Regrettably, this prejudice persisted even as time passed. In smaller settlements or towns, individuals with Mutant Quirks often face severe discrimination that can lead to social isolation.

In smaller towns and communities, people with unique physical characteristics may encounter rejection, but this is seldom the case in larger cities where diversity is more common. People who are differently shaped, or heteromorphs, are often accepted and treated equally to others. Regrettably, there are some groups that harbor hatred towards heteromorphs, like the Creature Rejection Clan, who believe they should not exist. However, this group was vanquished by the League of Villains in a financial dispute.

What was the catalyst that began the start of change?

Shoji stood up for change during the Final War and began to advocate for it

During the Final War, instead of the original mission assigned to the League of Villains, Spinner received a new objective. His task was to create another obstacle for the Pro Heroes by rescuing Kurogiri, who was imprisoned at the Central Hospital. Prior to this operation, All For One bestowed upon Spinner two extra abilities as reinforcements for the approaching fight.

It’s commonly understood that acquiring several Quirks simultaneously could potentially harm your physical health. That’s why Midoriya Izuku had to spend time training before he received the Quirk One For All, and Shigaraki Tomura needed to fortify his body through a process before All For One could transfer it into him as his host.

At Central Hospital, Spinner had been the commander of a group of heteromorphs. This force included members from the Paranormal Liberation Front as well as ordinary citizens who wished to back the movement. During this period, Spinner was seen as the chief advocate for change, aiming to alleviate the discrimination faced by heteromorphs up until then. Regrettably, due to extra Quirks, Spinner’s mental health deteriorated, causing him to disregard the cause and slip into madness. Nevertheless, he managed to gather himself long enough to rescue Kurogiri from the hospital.

Currently, two groups existed within the mixed-form army: one faction sought justice for the discrimination they endured, while another began to awaken and chose to withdraw from the conflict. This shift was largely due to the relentless efforts of Mezo Shoji and Koji Koda, who tirelessly battled against the army, aiming to persuade them that their methods were not conducive to overcoming the prejudice faced by heteromorphs.

Overcome your hurts! For if you don’t, they may pass on the burden to your children. Regretfully, resentment is not easily erased.

As someone who’s experienced the bitter legacy of hatred and revenge, I realized how these powerful emotions can be inherited by future generations. Yet, I also grasp the importance of quelling hatred at its onset – it’s like snipping a flower bud before it has a chance to blossom into a garden full of hate in the next generation.

Currently, several members within the heteromorphic force were reconsidering their standpoint regarding the “call to action.” Following the resilience displayed by the doctors and nurses at Central Hospital, along with Shoji’s passionate speech, Shoji’s words managed to resonate with them, effectively halting the destruction.

Was Shoji able to resolve this prejudice against Heteromorphs?

Although prejudice has not been eradicated, Shoji has resolved most of the discrimination

Following the Great War, Shoji emerged as the representative for the heteromorph species. Since forever, Shoji harbored dreams of being a hero who could alleviate the discrimination faced by heteromorphs – a role he was determined to fulfill. In the eight years post-Great War, Shoji had amassed an impressive list of achievements as he tirelessly worked towards resolving incidents fueled by prejudice against heteromorphs.

Ever since Shoji first appeared as a hero, he’s been successfully resolving incidents in smaller urban areas and towns where heteromorphs are still subjected to discrimination. Despite the lingering prejudice against heteromorphs, which is eight years past his debut, Shoji has shown remarkable advancements in championing their cause.

Through his role as an advocate for heteromorphs, Shoji shed light on the daily discrimination they encounter in smaller cities. In essence, he’s not just fighting for fair treatment of these marginalized individuals, but also emphasizing that ignoring such discrimination can foster feelings of animosity and resentment among all parties involved.

In chapter 430, despite not completely eliminating the prejudice against heteromorphs, Shoji has successfully resolved numerous instances of it. His dedication, accomplishments, and impact earned him the Imamura Peace Prize. With this recognition, he honored those who rose up during the Final War eight years ago. Although there are still incidents, Shoji significantly decreased and addressed a large portion of the discrimination faced by heteromorphs.

My Hero Academia is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

2024-11-01 21:34