My Hero Academia chapter 362 is a perfect example of both the subversion of Shonen clichés by Horikoshi and the deception of his fans. It’s a sad chapter that concludes with the apparent death of a beloved character, but it also contains various clues as to why the twist could happen. One of the most contentious twists in My Hero Academia so far can be found in chapter 362, which subverts several common Shonen clichés. In spite of the lack of evidence to the contrary, Horikoshi has previously used science and deus ex machina to avoid approaching calamity.
Spoilers
According to My Hero Academia chapter 362 spoilers, Bakugo’s heart has stopped and he is laying motionless on the ground. He’s presumably exhausted himself in his final onslaught on AFO. All of May’s images of Katsuki before his heart stopped hint that this might be the end of the explosive boy’s life. This assertion will also be supported in the preceding section. Look back at what we’ve seen thus far in terms of this being hinted at.
Constantly, Horikoshi fails to distinguish Bakugo’s tale from that of Deku or All Might. Deku’s growth and development are connected with Katsuki’s in My Hero Academia, unlike with Shoto. However, Katsuki’s character development and various moments of growth are not distinct and may be combined into a single story arc for both the protagonist and the deuteragonist. Because Bakugo does not have an archenemy like Ochako or a complicated connection like Tokoyami, there is no compelling reason to devote a full novel to him.
Izuku and All Might have been his primary focus since the beginning, and if his character development and screen time were removed, he would be nothing more than a plot device.
Lady Nagant and Star and Stripe provide readers with examples of Horikoshi’s treatment of such characters. My Hero Academia’s Forest Training and Paranormal Liberation Front War have both underlined Bakugo’s function as a trigger for Izuku. Moreover, Bakugo doesn’t have plot armour. AFO/Shigaraki uses this to his advantage to entice Deku in this arc, as do other heroes and villains, in notably Shigaraki. As a result of Bakugo’s death, Deku may be forced to undergo the final phase of his Quirk awakening. It’s possible, though, that this isn’t the end of our favourite explosive hero in My Hero Academia chapter 362.
One of the first clues is the unclear finish. Cardioversion or Defibrillation can be used to restart Bakugo’s heart. The use of Glyceryl Trinitrate in the treatment of myocardial infarction and heart failure is also common. It’s possible that Bakugo’s heart might be restarted, saving the youngster’s life. One other indication is that AFO likened Katsuki to OFA’s second user, Katsuki. Back U Go” has long held the belief that Bakugo somehow travelled back in time to use OFA as the Second User. A number of parallels between Bakugo and the Second User, particularly in their manner and physical appearance, have strengthened this notion.
Bakugo’s recent pounding by AFO left him with a scar that matched the second user’s. After Bakugo’s heart has stopped beating, it is possible that he will be sent back in time. Since My Hero Academia chapter 362 implied that “Cluster” was the founder of speed, this might be a speed-related occurrence. However, if one of AFO’s off-kilter habits causes an accident, Eri is unlikely to be implicated. Last but not least, the entrance of Deku might be a hint. It’s possible that when Deku shows up in the next chapter, he’ll quietly employ a quirk that no one has seen before to resurrect Katsuki.
Bakugo and the Second User will have to be two distinct persons in such a case. My Hero Academia fans are reluctant to believe Bakugo’s death because of Horikoshi’s track record of deceiving them with plausible red herrings in earlier episodes. For example, he did this with Gigantomachia’s traitor expose, as well as the Second and Third User Theories. It is not unheard of for the series deuteragonist to be killed off. My Hero Academia fans may lose trust in Horikoshi if this turns out to be an irrational deception, even if Bakugo dies in chapter 362.