My Hero Academia: Horikoshi Officially Reveals Why He Made Izuku and Ochaco A Couple

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This article contains spoilers from Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia.

Last year wrapped up the exciting journey of “My Hero Academia,” yet fans feel incredibly fortunate since the series’ creator, Kohei Horikoshi, frequently shares fresh updates. Among these tidbits, what fans value most is arguably the developing relationship between Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka, which Kohei Horikoshi has been generously disclosing details about.

Towards the conclusion of “My Hero Academia”, notably during the epilogue chapter, Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka deepened their relationship. This significant development was made possible due to Horikoshi’s decision to give justice to all his fans. Now, Horikoshi has shared his reasoning behind the couple of Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco in “My Hero Academia”, as well as the message he intended to convey through their special moment depicted in Chapter 431.

Horikoshi Depicts Something Greater Than Romance Between Izuku And Ochaco

Horikoshi Didn’t Want To Neglect Romance

  • Izuku and Ochaco were destined to end up together
  • MHA epilogue chapter finally got the two together

When My Hero Academia concluded, many fans expressed disappointment as they felt Horikoshi didn’t develop substantial romantic elements within the series. Given that romantic aspects are a favorite among My Hero Academia enthusiasts, this was an area Horikoshi intentionally underdeveloped. Horikoshi himself admitted he struggled to strike the right balance between romance and the world-saving narrative, leading him to add an epilogue chapter as a resolution.

In this storyline, it was at last revealed that Izuku and Ochaco Uraraka had become a couple. After being separated for many years, they reconnected and established their relationship in MHA chapter 431. This significant development marked the start of a lovingly remembered connection, destined to be cherished by fans for years on end. Here’s an explanation as to why Horikoshi opted to turn Izuku and Ochaco into an official pairing at the conclusion of My Hero Academia:

Is there a particular reason why the emphasis in chapter 431 of My Hero Academia primarily rested on Deku and Ochako, rather than focusing more on romantic aspects between the characters?

Horikoshi expresses that instead of intending to depict romantic elements within the narrative, his focus was on highlighting the disparity between Ochako and Toga’s perspectives regarding love. Since love holds significant influence over a story, its inclusion often leads to an excessive focus on these romantic aspects alone. Consequently, he purposefully chose not to incorporate romance in the story.

Given that the story unfolds in a school environment, it would have been misleading not to touch on romance at all. Finding an even balance proved challenging, but luckily, Deku was so engrossed in other activities that he remained oblivious to any romantic feelings, which turned out beneficial for me [as Horikoshi wanted to keep the main plot devoid of romance].

In my excitement as a dedicated fan, when Chapter 394 rolled around and Toga and Ochako delved into the intriguing subject of love, I couldn’t help but feel that this thread deserved further exploration in the narrative. After all, love is an emotion that often adds depth to any story, even one as action-packed as My Hero Academia.

Initially, I never envisioned romance fitting seamlessly into the story’s main theme of “to save and be saved,” or as part of the journey toward becoming Heroes. However, I found myself compelled to delve into this aspect in a later chapter, almost like an afterthought or bonus content.

So, in my quest to provide a more comprehensive and engaging tale, I chose to address love in the epilogue-a sort of postscript that would wrap up the story while offering some additional insights.

Instead, my intention was not just to portray romance, but to illustrate love as a part of something larger. I’m curious about how it came out in the end.

What Izuku Midoriya And Ochaco’s Relationship Means For The Future Of MHA

Fans Could See Them Work Together

In the finale of “My Hero Academia”, Izuku and Ochaco ending their journey as a couple opens up an even more thrilling chapter for fans to anticipate. Though mangaka Horikoshi is currently engaged in a new project, it doesn’t signal the end of “My Hero Academia”. Instead, we can expect more tales set within the universe to unfold, possibly collaboratively with him, or led by his creativity alone. This union between Deku and Ochaco implies that they will face the greatest challenges together in the future, making for an exciting continuation of their story.

I want to spend more time with you. — Izuku Midoriya to Ochaco Uraraka

Simultaneously, this also implies that fans might witness even more thrilling events in the future related to Izuku and Ochaco’s relationship, possibly including their marriage and even their children, should a time jump occur. The potential for these characters’ bond is vast and now that they are an official couple, Horikoshi has made an excellent choice. It’s clear he will continue to delve into their relationship whenever possible.

In my observation, the thrilling manga series “My Hero Academia” wrapped up after 431 captivating chapters, all readily available for fans to immerse themselves in on Manga Plus. As for the anime adaptation, we’re eagerly waiting for its final season, set to premiere later this year. To catch up on this action-packed series, simply tune in to Crunchyroll!

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2025-09-02 02:34