Warning: SPOILERS for My Hero Academia’s epilogue (volume #42)
Few side characters have reached the popularity thatMy Hero Academia’sHitoshi Shinsoachieved during the manga’s publication. While he began his career as a side character that introduced fans to the unfair treatment of people with “villainous” Quirks, he quickly became a fan favorite. His personality, determination, and impressive Brainwashing Quirk made him an instant hit with fans.
Nonetheless, due to his limited appearance, not much was known about his future after the Final War arc, besides the fact that he became a pro hero with the rest of class 1-A. This has changed thanks tothe new epilogue in volume #42 of the manga, which revealed his alias, NightHide, and his choice to become an underground hero.
Shinsho’s Hero Name Has Finally Been Revealed
NightHide Refers To His Preference For Working Undercover
During the epilogue of theMy Hero Academiamanga series, the protagonists' futures after the final chapter were revealed. The story of this special entry focuses on the members of Class 1-A reuniting to celebrate Shoto becoming the number two hero in Japan. As the characters are shown, their aliases and rankings are also presented, giving fans a broader idea of their success after graduating. Due to Shinso replacing Aoyama as a member of Aizawa’s class, asexplained during the ending of the series, his hero name and ranking are also revealed.
Hitoshi chose the name NightHide, referring to his preference for solving conflicts from afar using his powerful Brainwashing Quirk. The alias also goes perfectly with his career as an underground hero, who works mostly at night and prefers to stay hidden from the public to protect their identity. His hero name and choice of remaining outside the rankings seem to be directly inspired by Aizawa, who trained Shinso personally before he became a member of Class 1-A. As such, Hitoshi is the only member of the group who does not participate in the ranking selection process.
Shinso’s Ending Finally Gives Him What He Desired
Hitoshi Proved He Is Not The Villain Everyone Expected
When Shinso was first introduced to theMy Hero Academiamanga, he was haunted by the prejudices and insults of his peers. He spent his whole life hearing otherscalling him a villain for having a Quirk that could control someone’s mind. His Brainwashing ability, which easily makes himone of U.A.’s strongest students, caused him to be ostracized for years. He longed to become a hero, to prove to those who insulted him he was more than just a powerful Quirk.
His journey was met with doubt and imposing obstacles, but Hitoshi never gave up on his dream. His determination led him to the path of a true hero, one who proved himself worthy on many occasions,like becoming of Deku’s toughest opponents. His final fate confirms that his pain and hard work paid off, as he has become a prominent hero who can use his once-criticized Quirk to help others in need. Shinso might not be as prominent as characters like Deku or Bakugo, but he is still a perfect example of what a hero should be.
TheMy Hero Academiamanga’s epilogue brought with it many amazing moments and allowed fans to see the bright futures ahead of their favorite characters. Revealing Shinso’s name and seeing him achieve his dreams was an outstanding ending for his story.
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Anime series My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where most have them. Despite his lack of abilities, he enrolls in a prestigious hero academy, striving to learn the true essence of heroism and fulfill his dream of becoming a hero.
