My Hero Academia's last episode 'More' gives the series its second perfect ending
Polygon.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- My Hero Academia’s anime special episode 171, titled “More,” adapts chapter 431 of the manga and serves as an additional ending following the main conclusion in episode 170, providing fans with further closure on the characters’ adult lives.
- The episode addresses lingering fan concerns by showing protagonist Deku embracing his role as both teacher and hero, and resolving emotional threads such as his relationship with Uraraka and his adjustment to life without his One for All Quirk.
- Through character reflections, especially Shoto Todoroki’s, the episode explores themes of identity beyond ambition and duty, emphasizing that the characters’ lives continue beyond their heroic roles and the story’s end.
- “More” delivers a heartfelt message about balancing personal desires with responsibilities, highlighting the importance of asking oneself, “What do I want?” amidst life’s pressures.
- The episode features high-quality animation and emotional storytelling, reinforcing the anime studio Bones’ reputation for elevating Kohei Horikoshi’s original work, and is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
