The Most Emotional Fights in My Hero Academia

Summary

• Emotional speeches and intense battles highlight the best fights in My Hero Academia, leading to high-quality clashes.
• Eri’s healing Quirk allows Midoriya to unleash his powers and defeat Overhaul in a brutal beatdown.
• Bakugo apologizes to Midoriya in a battle that resolves their differences and clears the air about All Might.

My Hero Academia is a great take on superheroes where characters use their Quirks to protect civilians and beat down the many villains who want to make life miserable for people. This leads to some high-octane battles full of powerful moves and emotional moments.

The best fights in My Hero Academia know how to play with viewers’ emotions and make them wonder how the heroes can save the day when the odds are stacked against them. These emotions enhance the quality of My Hero Academia‘s best battles.

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Izuku Midoriya VS Shoto Todoroki

Midoriya Makes His Friend Acknowledge The Full Extent Of His Powers

• Takes Place In: U.A. Sports Festival Arc

Midoriya is a stubborn friend who will force others to push themselves to the very limit. After making progress in the Sports Festival tournament, he matches up with Todoroki, a character who exclusively uses his Ice Quirk in battle.

This doesn’t sit right with Midoriya, who encourages Todoroki to show off the full extent of his strength by accepting his incredible powers. His emotional speech rouses something in Todoroki, who channels his flame powers and engages in a clash for the ages that cements his victory.

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Izuku Midoriya & Eri VS Overhaul

Eri’s Powers Let Midoriya Use 100% Of His Power Without Any Worries

• Takes Place In: Shie Hassaikai Arc

Midoriya would’ve done everything in his power, even if it meant breaking his body by using 100% of One for All to save Eri. However, he realized that Eri’s Quirk was healing his body and preventing him from incurring major damage, allowing him to go all out against Overhaul.

What followed was a brutal beatdown as Midoriya unleashed his frustrations on Chisaki in the form of a brutal beatdown. Overhaul had no chance against this powerful hero who beat him into submission and attained a resounding victory in their battle.

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Izuku Midoriya VS Class 1-A

Midoriya’s Friends Urge Him To See The Light

• Takes Place In: U.A. Sports Festival Arc

After the damage that the villains caused in Japan, Midoriya decided not to endanger anyone and started operating as a hero all by himself. He was pushing himself too hard and needed to be brought back to his senses by his classmates.

He tries to escape the talented heroes of Class 1-A, but his body is simply too exhausted to fight against so many friends at once. However, he decided to listen to his friends after Bakugo apologized for his actions and Uraraka pleaded with Midoriya to come back and become a part of Class 1-A once again.

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Mirio Togata VS Overhaul

Lemillion Stays A Hero Even After Losing His Powers

• Takes Place In: Dark Hero Arc

After seeing how fearsome Mirio was during their battle, Overhaul decided to exploit his heroism by aiming a Quirk-nullifying bullet at Eri. As he expected, Mirio jumped into the path and greeted Eri with a smile on his face as his Quirk was taken away, but this was far from the end of the battle.

Even without his powers, Mirio wasted no time in jumping into the battle once again. Endeavor was taken aback by his dedication, and it wasn’t until Lemillion sustained major wounds that he finally stopped fighting.

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Ochaco Uraraka VS Himiko Toga

A Battle That Was More Emotional Than It Had Any Right To Be

• Takes Place In: Final War Arc

No one expected the final showdown between Himiko and Uraraka to be so emotional. Uravity realized that Himiko was beautiful in her own way, envying her smile and making her feelings clear as she battled against this yandere villain.

Throughout the battle, Himiko slowly processes the fact that Uraraka called her beautiful, even after stabbing her in the stomach. As their fight draws to a close, the music reaches a beautiful crescendo as Himiko uses Uraraka’s stored blood to heal her rival before breathing her last.

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Izuku Midoriya VS Katsuki Bakugo

Two Friends Duke It Out To Settle Their Differences Once And For All

• Takes Place In: Provisional Hero License Exam Arc

After Bakugo was rescued by the Pro Heroes, Dynamight always felt that he failed All Might and caused the hero to lose his powers. Seeing Midoriya share a personal relationship with All Might makes this guilt worse as he tells his rival to engage him in battle.

What follows is an emotional confrontation where Bakugo voices out his self-hatred, assuming that it was his selfish actions that caused All Might to lose his powers. While he won this battle, Bakugo feels more victorious after Midoriya clears things up for him and reveals the secret of One for All.

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All Might VS All For One

Even With His Powers Disappearing, All Might Doesn’t Give Up Against His Rival

• Takes Place In: Hideout Raid Arc

All Might was losing his powers when he decided to take part in the Hideout Raid to save Bakugo. This is when All for One made an appearance and engaged his nemesis in battle.

It’s a fight for the ages where All Might loses his powers and shows his de-powered form for everyone to see. However, he doesn’t give up, using a feint and transferring the last vestiges of One of All into his arm to deliver the devastating United States of Smash that knocked the wind out of All for One.

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Todoroki Family VS Dabi

A Conflict That Was Built Up Brilliantly And Boasts A Satisfying Conclusion

• Takes Place In: Final War Arc

With Dabi revealed to be a member of the Todoroki family, it’s only fitting that everyone plays a part in fighting against Dabi. The battle is an intense affair where Dabi unlocks his Ice Quirk and rips his body apart in a bid to take everyone out.

However, Shoto refuses to let this be the end for his family as he uses the Great Glacial Aegir to seal Dabi’s powers for good. The scars inflicted on the Todoroki family will stay with them for good after this emotional battle.