My Hero Academia: What If All Might Never Became Quirkless?

Key Takeaways

All Might would have remained Japan’s symbol of peace if he had not become quirkless.
Hero society’s over-reliance on All Might would have deepened, hindering the growth of other heroes.
Midoriya’s journey would have been drastically different without All Might losing his quirk and passing it on.

As a long-time fan of My Hero Academia, I can’t help but ponder the profound impact that All Might’s quirklessness had on the entire universe of this magnificent series. If All Might had retained his full powers, our beloved protagonist Midoriya might have never received One for All and thus, his journey to become a hero would have taken a drastically different turn.

Toshimori Yagi, more commonly known as All Might, served as a beacon of peace in Japan. He was a powerful hero whose mighty strength and presence brought hope to ordinary people while striking fear into the hearts of wrongdoers. Before he received the One For All quirk from Nana Shimura, however, All Might was born without any special abilities. But after their meeting, she bestowed this incredible power upon him, transforming him into the hero that the citizens of Japan came to adore.

Regrettably, just as all great things eventually conclude, so did All Might’s rule. Tragically, not only did All Might lose his position, but he also became quirkless after exhausting the embers of One For All to temporarily vanquish All For One. The decline of All Might began with their initial battle, as All For One inflicted grievous wounds upon him that hindered his heroic activities. However, All Might pressed on. These injuries triggered a swift timeline for retirement and compelled him to diligently seek a successor. Many fans ponder what the world of My Hero Academia would be like if All Might hadn’t lost his quirk, his formidable physique, and his mighty combat prowess.

Journey To Being Quirkless

How All Might Went From Being Strong To Weak

From childhood, All Might aspired to become a hero that struck terror in the hearts of villains. His dream was to establish peace through his very presence, a goal he managed to realize with Nana Shimura’s assistance. Regrettably, there existed an equally powerful adversary, All For One, who posed a significant challenge to All Might.

Ever since All For One started causing chaos in Japan, way back when All Might was a quirkless young lad, the country has been struggling under its influence. Now that All Might is fully grown, he’s managed to keep a lid on All For One and other villains for the most part. However, it was just a matter of time before these powerful adversaries clashed, and their confrontation was nothing short of intense. The first fight between All Might and All For One left him in critical condition, and this encounter made him realize that he needed to find a successor more urgently, as the damage inflicted by All For One on his chest became increasingly apparent, signaling the potential end of All Might’s reign as Japan’s top hero.

During his second battle with All For One, All Might reverted back to his original state – quirkless. By this point, he had already transferred his Quirk (One For All) to Izuku Midoriya, his successor, leaving behind only small remnants of the power. In an attempt to defeat All For One once more, he expended all remaining embers of the Quirk, causing him to lose his status as a symbol of peace and Japan’s number one hero. This revelation instilled fear in Japan, but most significantly, it marked the official transition of the role to Midoriya.

If All For One hadn’t inflicted that chest wound on All Might during our initial clash and he hadn’t passed his quirk to Midoriya instead, things would have unfolded quite differently for me as a gamer in this narrative.

All Might Would Have Remained As The Symbol of Peace

His Quirkless Nature Forced Him To Retire

If All Might hadn’t lost his quirk, he would have continued to be Japan’s emblem of peace. He would have been an undisputed hero, consistently ranked first on the hero charts as Japan’s foremost hero. Maintaining harmony and tranquility in society would have remained his ongoing mission.

His role as the top hero significantly reduced crime, with both villains trembling at his might and citizens feeling secure under his watch. The longer All Might can operate at peak performance, the greater society’s reliance on him becomes, further solidifying his crucial role in maintaining balance within the hero community.

If All Might continued to embody peace, he might not have felt an immediate need to pass his powers, prolonging his possession of One For All. Such a delay could significantly alter Midoriya’s growth as a hero, and possibly the emergence of other rising heroes.

Hero Society’s Over-Reliance on All Might Would Only Deepen

In an alternate universe, I’d still be relying heavily on All Might, the legendary hero. His absence wouldn’t just leave a void, but a chasm that younger heroes might struggle to fill. The urgency to step up and take his place would be absent, potentially stunting their growth.

Villains might also adopt a wait-and-see approach, delaying their attacks in hopes that All Might’s eventual aging would naturally weaken him. This could potentially set up a massive villain resurgence once All Might is finally out of the picture, leaving hero society unprepared to handle the crisis without their symbol of peace. Fans saw this happen when All Might retired; crime rates in Japan skyrocketed, and the public lashed out at the hero society for not having a proper backup plan in place for the eventual end of All Might.

Midoriya’s Journey Would Have Taken A Different Turn

If All Might hadn’t lost his powers, it would have significantly changed Izuku Midoriya’s tale. Instead of passing One for All to Midoriya due to his heroic spirit and his own deteriorating body, All Might might have postponed or even refused the transfer if he had retained his full strength. This is because another potential recipient, Mirio Togata, was also in consideration.

If Midoriya didn’t possess a quirk, his ambition of becoming a hero could remain unfulfilled. The absence of One for All would significantly alter his position at U.A. High School. Instead of being groomed as All Might’s successor, Midoriya might have had to lean on other abilities, potentially excelling through strategic planning or rigorous physical training. However, he would be devoid of the immense power that One for All provides, which is a key element in his character development throughout the series.

Bakugo Might Have Not Changed

If All Might had possessed his unique ability, it could’ve significantly influenced Bakugo’s growth too, given that All Might’s quirk is closely linked with his bond with Midoriya and the transfer of One for All. In a scenario where Midoriya didn’t acquire the quirk, Bakugo might have held onto his arrogance for a more extended period, as he wouldn’t have encountered the sudden surge of his childhood competitor, Midoriya.

If it weren’t for the competition sparked by One For All, Bakugo’s personality development could potentially progress at a more gradual rate, or he might not experience the same depth of self-discovery and personal growth that readers witness in the storyline.

The Aftermath

Everything Happens For A Reason

The inevitable loss of All Might’s Quirk turned out to be a timely necessity, rather than something that should have been delayed. While Japan benefited greatly from his protection, there were no contingency plans for his eventual retirement, leaving us exposed to potentially lethal assaults.

In the universe of “My Hero Academia”, if All Might hadn’t lost his quirk, the story would have unfolded quite differently. His unchallenged position as the number one hero might have postponed significant events in the series, reshaping Izuku Midoriya’s path, the growth of his fellow students, and even the emergence of villainy. All Might’s decision to transfer One For All was a crucial milestone not just for him, but also for Midoriya and the entire hero-villain world.

My Hero Academia is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

2024-10-31 20:04