All Might Tells Deku He Can Be A Hero
Okay, let's talk about that scene. You know, the one. All Might, the Symbol of Peace, deflated and looking like a particularly frail scarecrow. He tells Deku he can be a hero.
Cue the waterworks, right? Everyone cries. It's the moment that launches a thousand fanfics. But... unpopular opinion alert! I think it's a little... weird.
He Could’ve Said This Sooner!
Seriously! Deku has been fanboying over All Might his entire life. He's been writing notes, analyzing quirks, and generally being the biggest All Might superfan ever. Why wait until a villain attacks to drop this bombshell?
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Imagine being Deku. You’ve spent years being told you're useless. Then your idol, your literal hero, waits for a near-death experience to say, "Oh, yeah, you've got the spirit!" Little late, buddy!
The "Responsibility" Thing
All Might claims he couldn't tell just anyone. He needed to see the hero spirit. Fine. But Deku literally ran headfirst into danger to save Kacchan. Didn't that count for something before being slimed by a villain?
Maybe All Might was just having a bad day. We all have them. But honestly, a pep talk earlier might have saved Deku a lot of emotional turmoil. And possibly a villain attack or two.
It's like waiting until your friend is drowning to tell them they're a good swimmer. Appreciate the sentiment, but timing is everything!
The Chosen One Trope (Again!)
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good "chosen one" story. But the way Deku gets One for All feels… convenient. All Might is looking for a successor. Deku just happens to be in the right (or wrong) place at the right time.
It works. It's dramatic. But part of me wonders if All Might was just desperate. Was Deku truly the best choice, or just the only choice he saw?
And let’s be real, Deku's initial reaction is mostly flailing and breaking bones. Sure, he gets better. But that first impression wasn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.
Is it inspiring? Of course.
Look, I'm not saying the scene is terrible. It's a key moment. It's inspiring. Deku's journey is awesome to watch.
But, sometimes I think we gloss over the slightly awkward circumstances. The "I should have said this years ago" vibe. The slight whiff of desperation from All Might.
Maybe I'm just being cynical. Maybe I need to rewatch the scene with a box of tissues. But deep down, a small part of me will always think All Might could've handled that conversation a little better. Perhaps over a nice cup of tea, instead of post-villain attack.
Still Love Them Though
Despite my nitpicking, I adore My Hero Academia. Deku and All Might's relationship is a core part of what makes the series great.
Maybe All Might's timing wasn't perfect, but his heart was in the right place. And hey, at least he finally said it! Even if it took a near-death experience and a lot of slime.
So, yeah. I still cry during that scene. But now, I also roll my eyes a little. Sue me!
