My Hero Academia: Horikoshi Officially Reveals One Hero That Can Surpass Prime All Might

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

After the conclusion of “My Hero Academia,” fans have had ample opportunity to reflect on the diverse periods of mighty heroes and make their own assessments regarding who among them was the strongest. Without a doubt, All Might, particularly during his peak years, is one of the most powerful heroes globally, not just in Japan. He earned renown as the Symbol of Peace and out of all those who possessed One For All before Deku, he is the only one known to have defeated All For One.

While there’s no doubt that All Might was incredibly powerful and unparalleled, in the current generation of heroes, several contenders possess the potential to match or even exceed All Might’s might. Among them, Bakugo seems to have the best chances. With his Quirk reawakened and recent scientific breakthroughs, it appears that Bakugo is poised to surpass All Might as the most powerful hero in My Hero Academia.

Why Bakugo Can Surpass Prime All Might

  • His Quirk Is Reawakened
  • The New Era Of Hero Equipment Makes Him Overpowered

It’s no wonder that Bakugo, a top-tier Hero in the My Hero Academia universe, is renowned for his immense strength. Fans are well aware of his prodigious abilities, largely attributed to his unyielding determination. Moreover, it’s essential to note that Bakugo possesses one of the most potent Quirks – Explosion. This unique ability enables him to release nitroglycerin through his sweat glands, which he subsequently ignites, resulting in powerful blasts.

Right now, I feel like I can even catch up to Deku. — Bakugo

In the climactic battle of My Hero Academia, Bakugo resurrected his power, remarkably overcoming All For One while critically injured. Since then, Bakugo has significantly grown both emotionally and physically, making him currently the most powerful hero in Japan. Although he doesn’t hold the title of Number 1 Hero, it is not a reflection of his might but rather his conduct.

It can be said that Bakugo’s unique power makes him a formidable opponent even for All Might. Notably, he managed to overcome All For One, although the latter was weakened at the time. However, it is crucial to note that Bakugo fought through severe pain that could have been life-threatening. Such an achievement left All Might amazed, as he couldn’t believe that Bakugo was capable of moving, let alone defeating All For One.

Bakugo possesses an inherent strength that matches Prime All Might, and given the significant advancements in scientific technology, his equipment could potentially make him surpass All Might.

Bakugo Could Become The New Number 1 Hero Of Japan

Mirio Is No Match For Bakugo

Currently, Mirio Togata holds the top spot as Japan’s Number 1 Hero, a position solidly established by the manga creator Horikoshi. However, this doesn’t diminish Bakugo’s power in any way, rather it’s his attitude that’s causing him to slip in rankings. Despite debuting as the No. 4 Hero, he quickly fell to 15th place. Interestingly, Horikoshi has hinted that Bakugo matches or surpasses Mirio in strength, implying that he is actually the real Number 1 Hero in My Hero Academia and may even outshine All Might in the future.

Horikoshi, the creator of the popular manga “My Hero Academia,” has brought the story to an end after a total of 431 captivating chapters. These chapters are readily available for fans to enjoy on Manga Plus. Meanwhile, eagerly awaited Season 8 of the anime adaptation of “My Hero Academia” is set to premiere on October 4, 2025. Catch all the action by streaming it on Crunchyroll.

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2025-08-27 08:04