Shoto Todoroki Voice Actor’s Heartwarming Response to Young Fan’s Viral Video

Fans of “My Hero Academia” have been thrilled by a popular video on TikTok, featuring a young girl who feels a connection with Shoto Todoroki, and it’s been revealed that Shoto’s voice actor, Yuki Kaji, has even responded to the clip with encouragement. As we approach a significant year for the anime franchise, with its eighth and final season set to premiere, fans will have the chance to witness Shoto, Izuku Midoriya, and the rest of Class 1-A’s young heroes in action one more time before the series concludes.

Last year, Shoto’s significant moments in My Hero Academia Season 7 truly stood out, earning him a place among the top three heroes in the series according to fan votes. Interestingly, this recognition extends to younger fans as well. On TikTok, lastflashqueen has gained popularity with a heartwarming video featuring a child noticing that Shoto bears a birthmark identical to hers. The clip has touched fans and they’ve warmly welcomed this young hero. Here’s the video for you to see:

@lastflashqueen

Although we didn’t discover any Pokemon cards during our search, I have long desired to come across a Shoto card! #ShotoTodoruki #Birthmark #Zuko (This version maintains the original sentiment and structure of the tweet while making it more easily readable for those who may not be familiar with internet slang such as “#” indicating hashtags.)

♬ original sound – 𝖓𝖎𝖈

My Hero Academia Responds to Viral Video

It’s worth noting that Anime News Network pointed out that the viral video also caught the attention of Yuki Kaji, who voices Shoto Todoroki in “My Hero Academia”. On his social media platform, Kaji revealed that creator Kohei Horikoshi had shown him the viral video. His message read, “I watched a video of a girl with a birthmark in the same place as Shoto, which Horikoshi-sensei told me about earlier. ‘It’s the same as me,’ she said, hugging her doll with a sweet smile.” This further underscores the widespread impact of this viral video.

As Kaji goes on, the implication is that Todoroki can still save others despite his own tragic past being the source of his scar, “Even with a sorrowful past, it holds the capacity to help someone…It reveals a heroic aspect that only Shoto could possess.” And considering how Todoroki’s narrative revolves around overcoming his past and the family trauma, My Hero Academia has undeniably resonated with fans of all ages.

What’s Next for My Hero Academia?

2023 promises a significant chapter in the saga of “My Hero Academia” as the series returns for Season 8, marking its final season. This finale signifies the resolution of the long-awaited battles against Tomura Shigaraki and All For One. Although the manga concluded last year with a special epilogue through the release of its final volume, it remains unclear which ending the anime will follow when it concludes its storyline.

This Spring, a fresh start for “My Hero Academia” is on its way with the debut of “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes”. Unlike the main series, this prequel transports us back in time, offering a unique perspective of the hero universe that we’ve come to know through Deku and his peers. New characters connected to crucial events from the anime’s final season are expected, making it an exciting prospect for fans who should definitely stay tuned!

HT – Anime News Network

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2025-01-22 05:10