My Hero Academia: Horikoshi Officially Confirms Pro Hero Izuku Midoriya’s Power Level

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This article contains spoilers from My Hero Academia‘s Epilogue.

The popular manga series “My Hero Academia” concluded towards the end of 2024, but fans of the show were in luck as its creator, Kohei Horikoshi, continued to share new content throughout the year. In 2025, Horikoshi gifted fans with a one-shot, a fanbook, an art book, and numerous captivating illustrations for an art exhibition.

Thanks to all the additional material about My Hero Academia provided by Kohei Horikoshi this year, fans are buzzing with lots of fresh insights about their cherished Pro Heroes following the series finale. The protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, is a hot topic currently, and it’s now been confirmed that he possesses a significant power level in the story as per Horikoshi. Additionally, he has been unveiled as the current No. 4 Hero by Horikoshi, which has fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for My Hero Academia.

Kohei Horikoshi Confirms Izuku Is One Of The Strongest Heroes

Izuku’s No. 4 Ranking Directly Shows His Immense Power

  • Izuku received a Hero Armor from All Might
  • Izuku can copy the powers of One For All

In the beloved series My Hero Academia, the main character Izuku Midoriya has been adored by many fans. However, upon the series’ conclusion, some fans were initially disgruntled with the way Horikoshi concluded Izuku’s story. At the end of the show, it was unveiled that Izuku Midoriya had lost his Quirk, as he transferred One For All to vanquish All For One. Although he retained a few remnants of the Quirk, sadly, these residual embers also faded away by the time Izuku graduated from U.A. High School.

This is the story of how I became the greatest Hero. — Izuku Midoriya

One primary factor led Izuku to opt for teaching instead of joining his fellow students as Pro Heroes. Fortunately, Horikoshi rectified this by bestowing Izuku Midoriya with a Hero Suit, enabling him to regain his status as a Pro Hero and battle alongside his comrades once more. Consequently, Izuku rose to become an exceptionally potent Hero, and following the conclusion of the manga, its creator Kohei Horikoshi disclosed the exact extent of his power.

In the recent issue of My Hero Academia, it seems clear that Kohei Horikoshi hinted that Izuku Midoriya has climbed to the top echelons of Japanese Heroes. This is due to the fact that not long after obtaining his Hero Armor, Izuku Midoriya advanced to the position of Japan’s Number 4 Hero. This is quite impressive, and with him ranking above Bakugo, it suggests that Izuku and he are roughly on par in terms of power level.

And now, in the fourth spot, we have the One For All Hero, Deku! — Narrator

What Izuku’s New Hero Armor Means For MHA

Izuku Midoriya Can Still Become The No. 1 Hero

In his revitalized role as a Hero, Izuku Midoriya now wields immense power, thanks to his upgraded armor. It’s crucial to note that this armor allows him to replicate all facets of the One For All Quirk. Furthermore, he can tap into the abilities of each vestige and even combine his own Quirk capabilities with those, much like he did with One For All in the past. This suggests that Izuku’s ambition of reaching the pinnacle remains very much attainable.

He’s not very distant from Mount Lady, Shoto Todoroki, and Mirio Togata. If Izuku can achieve such great heights in just a few months, then in a few years, he could realistically be the most powerful hero in Japan. This implies that Izuku has a decent possibility of being the next top-ranked hero.

In a wrap-up, the My Hero Academia manga has completed an impressive 431 chapters for readers’ enjoyment, all accessible via Manga Plus. Regarding the anime adaptation, it’s yet to premiere its concluding season this year; you can catch up on the episodes streaming on Crunchyroll.

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2025-09-05 13:36