My Hero Academia follows the journey of Izuku Midoriya (aka Deku) to become Japan’s greatest hero. Aside from the hero stuff, fans are also interested in pairing Deku with other characters. Some popular ships are Deku x Shoto, Deku x Bakugo, Deku x Ochaco, and more. But who does Deku really like or end up with?
Since My Hero Academia is an ongoing manga, we still can't say for certain who ultimately wins over the protagonist's heart.
But in the meantime, here are some theories and predictions as to who Deku will end up with based on what happened in the manga so far.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the My Hero Academia manga, so proceed with caution.
Does Deku Like Anyone in the Series?
While Deku seems to be unaware of it, it appears that he has a crush on Ochaco Uraraka, his classmate and friend in class 1-A, as there are a lot of times he would blush whenever she is near.
He also likes to give her compliments, which in turn, makes her really happy.
Ochaco and Deku also share a lot of moments together so it won't be surprising if he decides to confess to her someday.
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Will Deku End up with Ochaco? Theories and Predictions Explored
For now, fans believe that Ochaco is the closest to a potential romantic interest Deku can have. Ochaco is the first friend Deku had since he started U.A. High.
She also helped him change his perspective with the name "Deku," which he eventually used as his hero name.
Deku and Ochaco's closeness was proven a lot of times throughout the series too.
But one instance that made fans quite certain of their potential pairing was when Yuga Aoyama made Ochaco realize her feelings for Deku. Since then, Ochaco has been conscious around Deku.
Mina Ashido also teases the two of them, adding to the possibility that they could end up together.
What's more, Ochaco admitted her feelings for Deku to Himiko Toga in their fight during the final arc.
Whether the creator of the manga, Kohei Horikoshi, seals the deal between them is still entirely up to him.
It might not be long now until we find out though, especially as the manga seems to be heading towards a conclusion after the climactic battle.
In the meantime, fans of the Deku x Ochaco ship can make cute fan art of the two of them.
Exploring Deku's Other Potential Romantic Interests
It's understandable that fans have a lot of theories regarding Deku’s love life, but as far as the story goes, he is currently focused on his biggest fight ever.
In fact, dating has not been a priority of him since he became a vigilante following the Paranormal Liberation War arc.
Aside from interest in Ochaco, Deku hasn't shown any romantic interest. The only exception may be Melissa Shield (from the first My Hero Academia movie) who has finally appeared in the manga.
If Ochaco is not who Deku will eventually get together with, Melissa may have the best chance.
That's still unlikely though as it's not clear if the movie's events are now canon given Melissa's appearance in the Final War arc. Plus, Ochaco seems to be the main partner for Deku based on her admission.
Who do you think should Deku end up with in the finale? Share with us your pick in the comments.
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