Warning: Spoilers for My Hero Academia Season 7, Episode 17
in My Hero Academy Episodes 154 and 155, the heroes receive unexpected help from former antagonists La Brava, Gentle Criminal and Lady Nagant. While many shōnen anime redeem their villains, who later grow to become an endearing part of the story, like Piccolo and Vegeta from Dragon BallIt has also become a point of criticism in some series, as many viewers believe that it becomes a tiresome trope that is not always handled realistically. But this is not the case My Hero AcademyHow his story has fixed this issue with how it develops its villains.
Mild criminal was a victim of the narrow-minded hero society in My Hero AcademyJust as Lady Nagant was a tool for the Safety Commission. Still, they have a change of heart, and their help turns the tables in the battle against Shigaraki in the UA. Both characters show how, instead of just continuing a trap, My Hero Academy Naturally incorporates the redemption of the villains in the story by making it one of the biggest themesFeaturing it exponentially better than any other anime.
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Redeeming villains is part of My Hero Academia's main theme
The return of Mild and Lady Nagant proves that redemption is only for those who want to change
The central theme of the Helping Others series was born from whatIts creator's unique definition of a hero, which shaped Deku's character to be driven by his desire to reach out to understand others and offer them a second chance, even villains. therefore, in My Hero AcademyThe redemption of the wicked does not happen just because Or are rushed for the sake of returning a popular character as in other series, but rather comes naturally and realistically as a result of Deku's actions, since the story's main message is about how to help someone, even when they did not ask for it , can have a positive impact on them.
Deku did not reject meekly or naguantly but tried to understand their reasoning, offering them another way that inspired them to change. However, what makes their shift a realistic depiction of redemption is that it is not only because of Dku's words, but because deep down they regret their wrongdoing and yearn for a change. Which is something that other characters like Chisaki and Muscular are not able to show. This is perfectly exemplified in a quote told to Gentle in MHA Episode 84.
The only people who say they can't turn their lives around are those who have no real desire to change - Gori from the police force.
Mild's crimes were not serious, and he sought the recognition he could not have when he was young. Additionally, Nagant never wanted to hurt anyone and wanted someone to tell her it was okay to accept even the muddy gray side of society. Both of them, with Midoriya's support, were able to look at themselves and try to turn their lives around. With Mild and Nagant's return in MHAs episode 155, the series shows uplifting, ieInspirational villains who can also become the greatest heroesGive the message that this quote does not apply to the pro-heroes and students alone.
My Hero Academy Is not trying to redeem each villain but humanizing them
The series fleshed out the motives of the League of Villains, giving them more humanity
While mild criminal, La Brava and Lady Nagant have shown a latent capacity for kindness and repentance, and try to make up for their past actions by supporting the heroes in the final war, My Hero Academy Does not say that every crime should be forgotten but rather tries to shine a light on the reasons behind people's actions, exploring the nature of good and evil. however, No matter how questionable and criminal the villains are, they are still peopleAs stated by Tsukauchi in MHA Episode 154.
No matter how far they have fallen, every villain is still human. It is up to us to recognize that about them. We absolutely have to. To borrow a phrase from a friend... deep in the heart, we will find their starting points - their origin. - Naomasa Tsukauchi
The Wicked League exists because their members have been oppressed and oppressed all their lives, and their behavior is a consequence of that, but that doesn't mean they should be forgiven. What Midoriya, Uraraka and Shoto are trying to do with Shigaraki, Toga and Dobi is to understand them so that they can help them reconcile with their humanity, but they will still have to face the consequences of their actions.
My Hero Academy Ingenious differences between redemption and atonement
Contrary to what some may think, two popular heroes are not looking for redemption.
MHA Shows that guilt and regrets aren't just for villains. However, Endeavor's character circle is not about redemption, but atonement, as he seeks to correct his mistakes caused by his greed and selfishness, but he deeply hurts his family and knows that they do not owe him to forgive him, and he does not seek that ; He's just trying to be better. Likewise, Bakugo acknowledges throughout the series the way he treats Izuku, and although he apologizes, he is trying to make it up to him by supporting him and even sacrificing for him.
Also, the series shows that although not everyone deserves redemption, by having heroes connected with the same goal who help others, inspire and work together to fight the darkness, society in MHA Will continue to improve to avoid creating more villains. The unique perspective of making redemption such an important part of the story and not a meaningless event proves that it is a well-executed theme in My Hero Academy, Contrary to other beautiful anime.