In My Hero Academia, Izuku Midoriya, known as Deku, has always had an absent father. Despite being mentioned, his father, Hisashi Midoriya, has never appeared in the manga’s over 400 chapters. Fans are eagerly wondering if he’ll make an appearance before the series ends.
Back in 2018, My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi hinted at San Diego Comic-Con that Deku’s father would be revealed eventually. However, as of now, Hisashi remains a mystery. He’s described as being abroad on business, which explains his absence from the story. Despite this, Hisashi hasn’t appeared in any flashbacks, and his influence on Deku’s life seems minimal. Deku’s mother, Inko, has raised him alone, and there’s no indication that Hisashi knows about Deku’s achievements at UA or his inheritance of One for All.
As My Hero Academia nears its conclusion, the chance for Hisashi to show up is dwindling. The most likely scenario for his appearance would be in an epilogue chapter after the main story wraps up. This epilogue could show Hisashi returning to Japan, only to learn of his son’s heroic accomplishments. Such a scene could provide a powerful and emotional conclusion, fitting with the series’ focus on family and personal growth.
Revealing Deku’s father in this way could also tie into the series’ themes. For instance, Shigaraki’s dark past is deeply connected to his relationship with his father. If Hisashi were introduced through Shigaraki’s memories or experiences, it could deepen the emotional impact of the story. There’s a possibility that Hisashi’s absence could be portrayed as a reflection of his neglect, showing that even a bad father can’t completely define one’s path. This might provide a contrast to Shigaraki’s troubled relationship with his own father and underscore the theme that personal growth can happen despite familial shortcomings.
An epilogue might be the only chance for Hisashi Midoriya to make his long-awaited debut. But if, and how exactly My Hero Academia fans will finally see Deku’s father remains to be seen.
How do you think they’ll reveal him?
