My Hero Academia Creator Unpacks the Secret Behind Deku’s Ideal Date

As a dedicated fan who has followed Izuku Midoriya (Deku) through his incredible journey from quirkless hero-in-training to the symbol of hope for a world plagued by villains, I can’t help but feel a sense of profound appreciation for the insights into Deku’s personal life shared by the talented creator Kohei Horikoshi.


The creator of ‘My Hero Academia‘ shared an intriguing revelation about Izuku Midoriya’s preferences for a perfect date, even though the manga wrapped up in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine this summer. Despite its conclusion, the series continues to thrive with new episodes of the anime and the recent premiere of its latest film in Japanese cinemas. At the screening of ‘My Hero Academia: You’re Next,’ fans were given a unique manga bonus featuring behind-the-scenes insights into each character, including this fascinating detail.

The creator of the “My Hero Academia” series, Kohei Horikoshi, has been revealing entertaining details about the characters as fans inquire about unexplored aspects of their personalities. One fan asked about Deku’s perspective on romance, and it turns out that Deku envisions romantic dates like dining at crepe shops or visiting theme parks. According to Horikoshi (as pointed out by @aitaikimochi on Twitter), Deku’s preference for these types of dates comes from the notion that sharing a food that can’t be easily divided is somehow unique and special.

Deku’s Idea of Romance

In the anime My Hero Academia, it’s made clear that Deku is portrayed as a bit of a bookworm or socially awkward, as he struggles to deal with someone expressing affection towards him. During the climactic battle against the villains, Himiko Toga declares her love for him, momentarily causing Deku to stumble and imagine them going on dates to amusement parks or sharing crepes – a scenario that catches Ochaco Uraraka’s attention, since this is the first time she’s heard Deku talk about such romantic ideas.

According to Horikoshi, Deku’s understanding of dating is somewhat speculative: he seems to think that making a meal together that can’t be easily divided might make it special. This impression could have come from observing someone doing something similar at a theme park or somewhere else. It’s worth noting that Horikoshi hasn’t emphasized romantic relationships in My Hero Academia, but if Deku finds love down the line, fans may get to witness it in future installments. For now, this offers an interesting insight into how Deku perceives love, romance, and dating.

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2024-08-15 01:40