How Midoriya's story is a spoiler of the chosen trope

SUMMARY

• Unlike the typical Chosen One trope, Midoriya starts out powerless, struggling to stand out in a world full of quirks.
• Midoriya gained his power, breaking the mold of being chosen, as he faced struggles and relied on others for support.
• Unlike the chosen ones who take on their responsibilities alone, Midoriya's journey to defeat All For One depends on his classmates and allies.

My Hero Academia depicts a world where most people are born with superhuman abilities known as quirks. One would expect that the main character was born with the strongest quirk in the world, but this is not the case. Midoriya, the main character, is born without a flaw and has the role of the chosen one to fulfill, but being born without a quirk defeats that purpose. Midoriya is destined to defeat All For One and restore peace and order to Japan. However, Midoriya's story differs from the usual Chosen One tropes.

The Chosen One is the protagonist destined for greatness who has special abilities or comes from strong lineage that sets him apart from others. Midoriya's story is the opposite, as he was born with no meaning, and his parents have no meaning. Even though Midoriya gets a quirk, things don't always come easy for him as he tries to grow and rely on others around him.

How Midoriya started

Powerless and ordinary compared to being born with powerful abilities

• Anime Appearance: Part 1

In a world where over 80% of the population has supernatural abilities known as quirks, Midoriya struggles to stand out. He is unique and has no hope of showing a quirk. This lack of quirk pushes Midoriya into the background, as everyone around him, young and old, has their own quirks, forcing him to isolate and demean himself no matter how hard he tries. do not disturb him.

This starting point eliminates Midoriya from being the Chosen One, but the creator of My Hero Academia had something planned for Midoriya to begin his journey as a hero. A common chosen one trope starts with the protagonist being born with special abilities or born into a legendary lineage where everything is in place to fit the role of the chosen one, and Midoriya doesn't have either. .

Midoriya's encounter with all powers

The beginning of Midoriya's journey as a hero

Midoriya's attempt to save Bakugo from the villain caught All Might's attention. All Might saw himself in the young man, sad, naive, and desperate, but All Might was not initially motivated to take Midoriya as his successor and master of the One For All quirks. After Midoriya begs All Might to give him a chance, the pro hero decides to give him a chance, especially since he used to be like Midoriya.

The chosen ones usually inherit their power as a birthright or a gift from God, not how Midoriya gained it. Midoriya saw his freedom and begged All Might to give him freedom, and what helped Midoriya were the heroic qualities he carried despite not having any powers. Midoriya's willingness to act selflessly and his determination despite his physical limitations prompted All Might to transfer the One For All quirk to him.

Fighting and relying on Midoriya

One was a burden for anyone, but Midoriya carried it no matter what

The chosen ones often grow naturally in their power, with little regression. This was not the case with Midoriya, as he suffered greatly from the One For All quirk. He broke his bones, tore his muscles, and strained his body because he was trying to accommodate one greatness for all. One for all is a combination of six quirks, and one quirk is enough to stretch the human body, not to mention six. This made Midoriya's growth and rise to greatness full of hard work, suffering and constant doubt.

As much as Midoriya had his moments, One For All had more moments where he doubted himself and felt unworthy. His eagerness to save others, even at the cost to his own health, underscores the emotional toll of the election.

With great power comes great responsibility, and the Chosen usually take on the great responsibility of saving the world alone, with little help from others who are partners or minor players.

However, Midoriya's case was different because he couldn't do it alone, and even if he tried to do it alone, he couldn't. In the end, he had to depend and rely on his classmates, mentors and companions. In My Hero Academiait's a shared situation as all the heroes, both established and in training, must come together to support Midoriya in his journey to defeat All For One. It goes against the usual chosen trope, but it works well My Hero Academia because it helps release a little tension and pressure from Midoriya.

Midoriya's legacy

The Opponent of the Chosen

Midoriya's story in the My Hero Academia breaks the tribute to the Chosen One trophy by showing a hero who finds his strength, fights against his weight, and relies on those around him for support.

Midoriya's story shows what it means to be a hero in a flawed society, emphasizing perseverance, community, and the idea that greatness is not predetermined but achieved through non-stop effort.

My Hero Academia is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.