On February 4, 2023, a new teaser trailer for season 6 of My Hero Academia was released, introducing the anime’s adaptation of the Black Hero Arc. Deku’s rebellion in this, the manga’s most-anticipated arc, will set a new tone for the whole anime. Deku met with previous heroes who had utilised and refined the ability of One for All in the most recent episode (18) of My Hero Academia. The encounter between the two of them led to the shocking revelation that Deku may be the final user of the One for All quirk, placing even more weight on his shoulders. The episode capped up with the subtitle “The Final Chapter Begins.” The Black Hero Arc/Dark Deku Arc will begin with the next episode, which is slated for publication on February 11, 2023.
The second half of season six of My Hero Academia will feature a new side of Deku during the Black Hero Arc. On February 4, 2023, TOHO Animation released a teaser for the second half of season six of My Hero Academia, which featured sneak peeks at the upcoming Black Hero Arc. Above you may see Deku in a new and darker light, wearing his tattered hero suit and Gran Torino’s cape. The second half of season 6 kicked up with episode 14 on January 7, 2023, and will culminate in the Black Hero Arc. In episode 18 of season 6, Deku decided to leave UA High and go on his own to defeat the evil. Saddened by his friend’s departure, he sent a farewell letter that read like a last goodbye to the character’s legion of followers. Deku learns in this episode that he may be the final person to ever use the One for All quirk. A new key graphic for season 6 of My Hero Academia shows Deku in his mangled hero outfit and Gran Torino’s mask.
The company he keeps, consisting of every person who has ever used the One for All quirk, is symbolic of the weight of duty that rests on his shoulders. In the Black Hero Arc, Deku reveals a side of himself that makes him seem nearly villainous in nature. Using his One For All powers, he is regularly spotted prowling the streets of Japan in a terrifying manner, intent on eliminating as many bad guys as possible. But Ochako Uraraka will play a significant part in this arc, helping to restore Deku’s faith in the future. Deku will be rescued from his downward spiral and growing despair by her and other UA High students like Bakugo, who will band together to show him that he has people who care about him and will aid him no matter what.
Conclusion
Fans will finally get to witness the Deku they’ve been waiting for when the Black Hero Arc begins next week. As the series draws to a close, the action here will pick up the pace.
Kohei Horikoshi has stated that he is unable to continue sketching the characters, suggesting that the manga may come to an end in 2023. How the anime handles the Black Hero Arc’s change in tone and how prominently key character moments stand out will be fascinating to see. The plot of My Hero Academia has been building for over a decade, and its fans deserve a meaningful resolution.