On August 5, the highly anticipated global voting event for characters from My Hero Academia has officially begun.
This is part of a special project to commemorate the conclusion of the My Hero Academia manga. Just one week after its launch, the results have already sparked intense discussions among the dedicated fanbase. The character Katsuki Bakugo is currently in the lead, closely followed by Izuku Midoriya and Shoto Todoroki, who hold the second and third positions, respectively.
The popularity rankings created by Bakugo have ignited lively debates among fans. Although he has been portrayed as a character with significant development throughout the series, his hot-headed personality and violent tendencies have led many to view him as a character that is difficult to accept and even dislike.
However, those who do not resonate with Bakugo only criticize his initial ranking in the survey, arguing that his attitude and behavior should not be reasons for him to be favored.
On the other hand, the fujoshi community (female fans who are enthusiastic about male-male pairings) is regarded as one of the main factors contributing to Bakugo’s rise in popularity. Fujoshi are known for their penchant for pairing male characters together, and in My Hero Academia, one of the most popular pairings is Bakugo and Izuku Midoriya. This trend has led some to believe that the survey results “have many fujoshi,” indicating that the outcome is influenced by the preferences of a specific fan demographic.
Such discussions have further intensified the debate, with some fans passionately defending Bakugo and the fujoshi community, while others strongly argue that these groups are distorting the authentic spirit of the series.
Below are some comments from the My Hero Academia online community:
– I heard that the top three will be a surprise for anyone who is in the lead. Just imagine a wall poster of Bakugo; I wouldn’t be able to look away.
– Bakugo has many negative traits, but he also has many positive traits. Therefore, his popularity is understandable. He is a character type that is not often seen in other works, and compared to Deku and Todoroki, he is a character that has developed significantly.
– I just encountered this survey, and I can understand why Bakugo is so famous. Everyone loves a talented fighter who evolves over time.
