Creator won’t delve into One For All’s past users, according to My Hero Academia creator’s statements.
Buckle up, My Hero Academia fans! The creator has just dropped a bombshell: we’ll never get to see the full story of One For All’s past users!
My Hero Academia is gearing up for its grand finale, and the creator has no plans to delve deeper into the mysterious past of One For All’s users! My Hero Academia will be wrapping up its epic storyline in just two more chapters, but don’t expect to see a full exploration of the ancient battles fought by One For All’s previous wielders. Instead, the creator has decided to leave it up to our imaginations to fill in the blanks!
This is especially disappointing for fans who have been eagerly awaiting more insight into the lives of One For All’s past users. But according to My Hero Academia series creator Kohei Horikoshi, he intentionally left out those backstories to spark our creativity and imagination. In an interview with Viz Media, Horikoshi revealed that he has detailed origins for each of the past users, but chose not to include them in the story.
The Past Will Remain a Mystery
When asked if he regretted not being able to fully explore certain characters, Horikoshi revealed that he intentionally left out more of One For All’s past inheritors’ stories. “It’s not quite about not getting the chance, but I have characters and backstories that I created but didn’t include in the story. For instance, I have detailed stories for the previous inheritors of One For All. I intentionally left these out.” And as for whether he’d ever revisit those stories, Horikoshi was adamant: “No, not at all. Rather than drawing out all the well-thought-out backgrounds and episodes, I wanted to hint at those elements instead.” So, it seems that the mystery of One For All’s past will remain just that – a mystery!
As for why Horikoshi took this approach, he drew inspiration from the iconic sci-fi film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. “For instance, in Terminator 2, John Connor becomes a leader in the future, and Schwarzenegger’s character is sent from that future world. But there aren’t many depictions of the future itself. Because the future isn’t depicted in detail, the viewers’ imaginations expand, and I thought that was really great. So, I wanted to create something like Terminator 2.”
So, what do you think, My Hero Academia fans? Are you okay with leaving the mystery of One For All’s past unsolved, or do you wish the creator had chosen to explore it further? Let us know in the comments!