Deku is an exciting character and one of the most powerful in My Hero Academy. He inherited one of the strongest quirks in the world. My Hero Academia world when he got One For All. Since obtaining great power, Deku has had to shoulder a mountain of responsibilities. He is taking on the mantle of the Symbol of Peace and will have to fight new battles to secure his place. Midoriya got a lot stronger as the series progressed, but his enemies also got stronger.
Whether he’s fighting Shigaraki, Muscular, or even Bakugo, each of his opponents gives their all when they fight. No one goes easy on One For All’s ninth user, giving Deku some of the best fights in My hero academy. Each of Deku’s fights has significance in the series as a whole and for his own character development, as he becomes the hero he always wanted to be.
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Deku vs.
Deku hasn’t stepped on a single All Might poster
Deku vs Nighteye is not a traditional fight, as they don’t try to incapacitate each other. Instead of, Nighteye wanted to test Deku and see if he was truly worthy of being One For All’s successor. Nighteye’s quirk allows him to see the future of anyone he touches. He touches Deku and says that if he can get a stamp off his hand in three minutes, he will allow Deku to study with him. Even though Deku puts in all his effort, he can’t steal the seal.
Sir Nighteye notices that Deku hasn’t touched a single piece of All Might’s memorabilia that he has on his walls. Deku doesn’t even flinch when he mentions it, acting like it’s obvious he would never ruin such an exquisite work of art. Nighteye is interested in Deku’s response and approves his request, allowing Midoriya to study under his tutelage.
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vs. Class 1-A
It took all of Deku’s friends to bring him back
The Dark Hero Arc was the darkest of them all My hero. It showed the heroes at their lowest moral level, suffering a series of defeats with no end in sight. Midoriya decided to move away from school. He knows he’s the villain’s main target and can’t bring himself to put his friends in danger in his name. He sends each of his colleagues a letter apologizing for his actions and letting them know that he is One For All’s ninth successor.
Class 1-A then tracks down Midoriya and forces him to return home. In one of the most emotional moments of the series, each of his classmates does their part to try to slow him down and explain to Deku that they want to carry his burdens with him. His withered body could barely fight them off. He finally gives in, returns to a noisy school and relies on his friends once again. Deku is generally a very positive hero who has a great relationship with his friends, making his fight with Class 1A even more emotionally charged.
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Deku and Bakugo vs.
They could barely get it all together even though they worked together
Bakugo’s anger made him a frustrating character most of the time. My hero academy. He’s strong, competent in battle, and forward-thinking, so it’s always been very small of Bakugo to continually bully Deku. When they had to come together, he was forced to find a way to work together with his rival. Bakugo and Deku were paired against All Might for the Final Exam Arc, the strongest opponent they could face.
Although Bakugo initially tried to pass the exam alone, he ended up helping Deku. He tried to let Deku win alone, but that’s not how Midoriya operates. After Bakugo was already passed out and Deku could have just left him, he went back to get him. He hit All Might with a powerful Full Cowl, picked up Bakugo’s unconscious body, and passed the exam. Deku and Bakugo’s story along with their character development is the key to what made their fight with All Might so fascinating.
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Deku x Bakugo
Deku’s eternal rival puts up a good fight
Deku’s second fight against Bakugo was another emotional highlight of the series. At this point in the story, Bakugo has just discovered that Deku is All Might’s successor and this makes him furious. He can’t understand why his idol and number one hero would choose someone so powerless to succeed them. He takes Deku out of their common area and decides to fight him face to face. Deku takes him seriously and decides to try his new shooting style against his rival.
The battle is quite even, with Deku’s skills matching Bakugos’. Bakugo barely manages to come out on top when All Might arrives to break up the fight. Bakugo then admits that he is feeling guilty for making All Might lose his power, and All Might reassures the young man, telling him that it wasn’t his fault.
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vs. Shigaraki (first fight)
Deku almost loses control
The fight against Gigantomachia and Shigaraki was one of the first in My Hero Academy where the heroes suffered considerable losses. Deku arrived late to the battle and was forced to see many of his friends seriously injured. No one was hurt more than Bakugo, who saved Deku by throwing himself between Midoriya and one of Shigaraki’s attacks. When Bakugo got hurt, Deku was furious. He used his Blackwhip and Smokescreen quirks to attack Shigaraki and deliver some powerful blows.
When more red and black sticks were sent at Deku, he didn’t care. He broke them with his teeth, trying to get to Shigaraki as quickly as possible. Although they did not win the fight, seeing Deku let go and let his anger fight for him it was a lot of fun and a great way to show how much he cared about his friend.
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Deku, Todoroki and Ida vs.
One of the first fights in the series
Hero Killer Stain presented a great opportunity for Shoto, Ida, and Deku to team up. The fight started badly, with Ida ambushing Stain to avenge her brother’s hero career. Ida quickly falls into Stain’s hands, and just before he is killed, Deku punches Stain in the face and saves Ida’s life. It’s not over yet though, as Stain immobilizes Deku with his quirk and returns to kill Ida and Pro Hero Native. For the third time, Stain is interrupted, this time by Shoto.
The three young heroes do their part fighting one of the series’ most disturbed villains. It takes a combined attack from Shoto, Ida, and Deku together to eventually incapacitate Stain. Even after the battle ends, Stain’s aura is still intimidating enough to send shivers down the spines of all the heroes who come as reinforcements.
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against Todoroki
Midoriya took Shoto’s power from him
Deku x Shoto Todoroki was one of the best fights of the beginning My hero. This set the stage for what the show could be. The UA Sports Festival Fighting Tournament featured these two powerhouses early in the second round. It was a decent fight at first, but Midoriya noticed that Shoto was holding back. He only used his ice powers, only 50% of his total ability. Shoto hated his father at this point in the series and had yet to use his fire quirk. Deku took it from him.
After Shoto used both halves, the fight changed. Deku was already seriously injured and decided to use caution for victory as he launched himself straight at Shoto. In one of the best animated sequences in My hero, Shoto uses his fire and ice quirks at the same time to launch a devastating attack against Deku, winning the fight and moving on to the next round.
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vs. Muscular
Deku will do anything to protect Kota
Deku shouldn’t have stood a chance against Muscular. Muscular was a legitimate villain with one of the best quirks in the world. My hero. He is also the monster who killed Kota’s parents and has no problem killing their son as well. Muscular dominates Midoriya for most of their fight and treats Deku more like a toy than an opponent. Unfortunately for Muscular, Deku’s One For All quirk means he is never completely out of a fight.
Deku uses a combination of his Smash attacks to break Muscular’s guard. When the villain is weakerDeku launches his new 1,000,000 Delaware Detroit Smash to destroy Muscle’s muscle fibers and send him straight into the cliff face. Kota is saved and Muscular is knocked out, later arrested by the police, ending an excellent fight with dignity.
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vs. Shigaraki (second fight)
Deku returns with stellar melee combat
Deku was fed up with Shigaraki when he arrived at the Coffin in the Sky. When he finally arrived at his intended battlefield, he was greeted with a horrific sight. Almost all of the heroes who were there to support him were incapacitated. Mirko was in pieces, Best Jeanist was barely hanging on, and worst of all, Bakugo was on the verge of death. Midoriya lost control. He was only furious for Lemillion, who helped him focus on his real goal.
He calmed down and leveled Shigaraki. He was able to combine two of his quirks, Gearshift and Fa Jin, to create a powerful new move called Gearshift: Overdrive. Midoriya delivered a series of intense blows directly to Shigaraki’s stomach, throwing the villain into the air. Deku then flew after him, using an unreal quintuple 120% Detroit Smash.
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vs. Revision
Midoriya fighting without limits
Deku vs. Revision, also known as Chisaki, It’s easily Deku’s biggest fight ever My Hero Academy and one of the best fights My Hero Academy history. Although Deku has one of the most powerful quirks ever in One For All, he can only use a fraction of it without destroying his body. When he meets Eri, everything changes. Her quirk gives her the ability to rewind time, essentially allowing her to continually rewind Deku’s body to the moment before he threw an incredibly powerful punch.
Deku is able to give his all in his fight against Overhaul. He flies through the air, radiating the power of One For All. Overhaul doesn’t stand a chance against Deku as he fights him with every ounce of power his quirk allows him. Deku defeats the villain in one of the best, flashiest and most impressive fights in the series.