Featuring Kohei Horikoshi's acclaimed manga series, “My Hero Academia“, officially coming to an end earlier this month, the fanbase has been buzzing with reactions and reflections on the series finale.

While many readers are excited about the ending, a significant portion of the fan community has expressed disappointment, particularly regarding protagonist Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and his journey with the One For All quirk.

One of the most criticized aspects of the series finale is Deku's failure to fully master his One For All quirk.

Despite being a logical narrative choice considering the developments in the Final War arc, this outcome left some fans dissatisfied.

One particular point of contention among fans is the seemingly unresolved storyline regarding Deku's inability to reach 100% of utilizing the Quirk One For All.

This goal, which was central to the early story arcs, left a void that many readers feel was never fully addressed by the end of the series.

The Abandoned Plotline: 100% One For All by Deku

For context, there is a moment in “My Hero Academia” where Deku actually uses One For All to its maximum capacity of 100%.

This significant event occurs during his climactic battle against Kai Chisaki in the Shie Hassaikai arc.

However, this feat was only possible with the help of Eri's Rewind Quirk, which healed all the damage Deku suffered from using such immense power.

He went through all that growth just to never reach the true 100%, by the way. photo.twitter.com/0JF93NsfZU

— Hero (@7HonensYushI) August 4, 2024

The inherent dangers of this power-up highlighted why it was a one-time and unsustainable solution for Deku.

Aside from this isolated case, Deku never again uses One For All at full power across his entire body throughout the series.

Despite his gradual increase in power usage being a central component of the narrative early on, Deku never fully realizes the potential of using One For All's 100% consistently.

He undergoes significant training to master this power, culminating in the development of the Full Cowling technique, which becomes the basis of his combat style.

Although Deku employs One For All's 100% in specific moves such as the Texas Smash and Wyoming Smash, his ultimate goal has always been to utilize the Quirk to its fullest capacity in all instances.

The fact that he never reached this goal, only peaking at Full Cowling's 45%, became a source of frustration for fans.

The change of focus and its implications

Despite this, Horikoshi deserves some recognition for the evolution in the series' approach to One For All after Deku reached 45%.

The revelation that One For All houses multiple Quirk Factors, each with their own unique abilities, led to a shift in focus.

This development not only expanded the scope of Deku's powers, but also required a change in his fighting style to incorporate these new abilities.

The introduction of these Quirk Factors was essential to show the expansive world of the series and to demonstrate that Deku was harnessing the full range of his inherited powers.

However, this shift to exploring additional Quirk Factors inevitably diverted attention from Deku's original goal of mastering One For All with 100% of strength.

The integration of these new Peculiarity Factors did not diminish the importance of One For All, but rather complemented it.

However, this change highlights why fans feel disappointed that Deku never fully realized the potential of the One For All Quirk as originally envisioned.

The Unfulfilled Goal of Living Up to All Power

Another significant source of discontent among fans is the belief that Deku never fully achieved one of his main goals: living up to All Might's legacy by utilizing the One For All Quirk to its fullest capacity of 100%.

This goal, which was fundamental to Deku's journey and development, remains unachieved by the end of the series.

With the final chapter confirming the end of the One For All quirk along with Tomura Shigaraki, it seems unlikely that Deku will reach that milestone.

The narrative choice to end the series with the end of the One For All quirk reinforces the idea that this specific goal is now beyond Deku's reach.

I just wanted to see if he in 100% would be as strong as Prime All can be... this series disappointed me photo.twitter.com/YFSdwObJvm

— IV (@KingGeorgeIV04) August 4, 2024

The ending of “My Hero Academia” has generated a wide range of reactions from audiences, with many fans struggling with the unresolved storyline regarding Deku’s mastery of the One For All quirk.

While the series ends with significant narrative developments and a broader exploration of the Quirk Factors, the unresolved goal of reaching 100% usage of One For All remains a poignant point of contention.

As fans reflect on the series finale, it's clear that Izuku Midoriya's journey and his quest to fully realize the Quirk One For All is one of the most debated aspects of the finale.

The combination of new powers, shifts in focus, and unfulfilled goals left a lasting impact on the fanbase, highlighting both the strengths and shortcomings of Horikoshi's ambitious narrative.

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