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Hey so I noticed how you both really like Bakugou, but i dont understand him. All i can see is how rude he is, and i dont get how anyone can like someone so mean. So could one or both of you please help me understand? Please and thank you.

Hey! Thanks for the question and your interest! xxx

We were going to make a loooong analysis of Bakugou to explain our points anyway- it’s understandable that he can seem nothing more but rude to some people- so here it comes!

Because really, there’s so much more to Bakugou than just a bully. I think the last episode (Deku vs Kacchan 2) proved it quite well, but there were already indications before. Bakugou has issues and those issues are not just behavioral. He seems to be in a really bad place mentally and nevertheless, he is growing, changing, slowly (very slowly but still) becoming a better person.

But let’s start at the beginningSomething felt off about Bakugou already there. I mean, he was supposed to be this bully, your typical asshole jock™, but at the same time, there was so much more to him. He is surprisingly (for this type of character) intelligent, and you can see it not only from the stats he got in the Official Character Book but also from his actions, how he fights, figures out things, learns quickly, and passes tests super well (I mean, he’s 3rd in the class on the written exams, after only Momo and Iida). Soon enough, we got even more dimensions to him - with the panic attacks/ otherwise extreme reactions he went through whenever he needed to accept help or felt like loosing.

It all was still very vague and honestly, we’ve been just itching to get to know Bakugou’s family background and backstory, because we already found it interesting to make theories on why he can behave the way he does, why he can simultaneously seem to be just someone who’s mean and feels better than others, but on the other hand he’s so scared of the smallest inadequacy or failure. And we sort of got a response when we saw his mom.

This scene was probably supposed to be comical but in context of Bakugou’s previous behaviors, it was SO HURTFUL. I’m not just talking about the physical violence that was in place there (ALTHOUGH SMACKING YOUR CHILD ON THE HEAD EVERY MINUTE IS KINDA FUCKED UP, REALLY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ATTITUDE)

But what really made it harsh, and showed where Bakugou’s issues might come from, was the words Mitsuki said.

“It’s your fault to begin with for being so weak”

“You’re causing everyone trouble”

“He’s a hopeless guy but please train him to be a good hero”

Woah, Mitsuki. Supportive much? She explains later that Bakugou’s problems supposedly come from the praise he got for shallow things as a child - but in our opinion, that’s just half of the story. The other half is lack of support + guilt tripping + being seen as lower that he got from those that supposedly should be closest: his family.

Quite an easy way down the path of trying to constantly win, overcome everything on his own, and be the best at all costs. Just, subconsciously, not to feel guilty for being weak, troublesome or needing help like his family conditioned him to.

Why is Bakugou mean and often hurts others? He might have just learned it from the role models he got in his family. Mind you, he’s still a child. Still growing and learning which models are worthy of replicating. And comparing his mom to his dad, he most certainly prefers to be like his mom, even unconsciously replicating her attitude. Still, he has boundaries, and he’ll never become a villain, as we already saw when he got kidnapped and from what Aizawa said. He wants to be on top, but his purpose isn’t to hurt others- it’s just to win.

Why he can’t accept help or lose, even in the slightest, ever? Because he was conditioned to see weakness and causing others trouble as highly negative things for which he gets brought down, guilt-tripped and smacked on the head.

Why does he have a particular problem with Deku? Because Deku is constantly trying to help him and instead of just accepting that Bakugou is better (even if he does admire him, a lot), he uses his image to better himself. In addition, he maintains this attitude even despite his natural obstacles of being quirkless (to Bakugou, it probably seems crazy strong and hence dangerous that someone can lose so much, be so “below” on the social ladder and still be that hopeful, without panicking or getting lost in guilt just constantly working to be better…), and eventually gets dangerously close to surpassing him and winning. All of this threatens Bakugou’s already-not-doing-that-well-despite-the-act-he-puts-up self-esteem to drop really really low. It scares him. And his coping mechanism against these panics is just getting to feel higher through first bullying, later fight, and now a proper rivalry. He needs to win to feel better, but even winning isn’t enough if it’s not perfect (like during the Sports Festival).

Now, the last episode was really beautiful and said most of these things out loud. We saw Bakugou guilt-tripping over All Might’s retirement, saying he felt weak and like a burden (NOTICE THE PARALLELS IN WHAT MITSUKI SAID ABOUT HIM, this family is really not affecting that boy well). We saw him say that he felt like Deku looked at him from above. We even got All Might outright stating that Bakugou has an inferiority complex. The process of looking into how Bakugou’s background and life affected his issues has come to an end - now he’s starting to grow and overcome these problems. Already by the end of the episode, we can see his attitude changed a bit. It’s beautiful, honestly.

Why do we like Bakugou? Well, the point of this whole analysis just now was to show that there is more to him than a bully, more than being rude just because yes. There are interesting theories to explore, psychology to mix in, everything has a reason and effect, plus there’s ongoing character development.

He’s not a role model or someone to admire. At least not yet and probably still not for a while. But disagreeing with Bakugou’s actions (such as bullying or his outbursts) doesn’t mean we are required to not like him as a character.

Because the truth is, he is a damn well-written character. One of the better in the series, if you ask us. He has many dimensions - his issues are one thing, but he has also a great hilarious dynamic with his friend squad (Bakusquad), he can be funny, he can be smart, he can be heartbreaking, he can be heartwarming when we see him grow.

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mychaosacademia-blog · 6 years ago

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Different jobs that My Hero Academia characters could have (as adults)

*LONG POST WARNING! MORE UNDER THE CUT*

1. Midoriya- The Good Cop™

Deku always wanted to save people and before One for All became a part of his life everyone advised him to simply go for the police. If he didn’t become a hero, he would probably become a policeman, and he’d probably make a damn good one, taking into account his perfect balance of righteousness, selflessness, and empathy. If all cops were like him, the world would be saved.

Midoriya: *holds back tears* I-it’s okay now... Because I am here...

2. Bakugou- The Impulsive Soldier

Is there any job that Bakugou could like doing more than fighting? He could initially struggle with being at the very bottom of the military hierarchy, but being put in his place for a while could perhaps help him get over his problems with accepting losing and help. And anyway, he’d climb up fast. After all, this boy’s strong and smart as heck. Just imagine him getting to drill the new recruits...

Bakugou: *yells* I’LL KILL YOU, LAZY SCUM!! 500 PUSH UPS, starting NOW!!

New recruit, terrified to the core: Aye sir!

3. Uraraka- Bob The Builder

Uraraka’s quirk would be perfect to use on a construction site. She’s a strong girl, practical and determined, and would even manage to deal with any potential accidents at work. Plus she comes from the working class, but that’s just an addition.

Uraraka: I can work hard and earn money for my parents this way too!

4. Todoroki- The Vengeful Firefighter

Get it? FIRE-FIGHTER. Now THAT would be a way to go against Endeavor and his plans, wouldn’t it? Tbh much sassier than becoming a hero.

Todoroki: It is then... *15 minutes of traumatic flashback* when I decided to devote the rest of my life to fighting fire. After all, it reminded me of my father... the reason I got this scar...

5. Tsuyu- The Lifeguard

Taking into account what hero internship Tsuyu chose, it is quite easy to determine what she would do with life if she wouldn’t become a hero. The sea is her area, and water is her friend. But she needs some contact with the land too like frogs do and she liked saving people so...

Tsuyu: Kero... *blows the whistle* Please get out of the water, a storm is coming!

6. Iida- The Pure Lawyer

Iida is the most Lawful Good person in existence, probably. He likes rules, knows them all, and is really dedicated to reminding others of them. Cases with his involvement would be guaranteed to be solved justly, regardless of the benefit of his client.

Iida: *gesticulation intensifies* Your honor, I urge you to consider Article 137, paragraph 3! And wear warmer clothes tomorrow, this weather can make you sick!

7. Kaminari- The Portable Phone Charger Disco Bartender

Kaminari is surely someone who likes people and a good party. Even if his quirk would make him perfect for an electrician, quite certainly he’d just regard it FAR TOO DULL. This boy wants to be COOL. He’d probably try to work his way up to a manager or owner of his own club; but with his intelligence stats, this could take a while. For now, he’d make SHOCKING drinks and chat with everyone around.

Kaminari: *obviously flirting with customers and showing off his cool electricity tricks* yEAH MY FUTURE CLUB WILL BE THE COOLEST! Imagine like... MEME THEMED PARTY

Customer: *quietly* That sounds kind of cringy...

8. Mina- The Kids Entertainer

Mina just seems like someone who’d be simply ADORED by kids. She’s sweet, bubbly, so so fun, and looks like she’s dressed up already! The Alien Queen parties would be booked months in advance. And every kid would dream of getting one for their birthday...

Mina: IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT CLAP YOUR HANDS!

Kids: *climb on her back trying to touch the horns* ALIEN QUEEEEEN!!!

9. Kirishima & Testutetsu- The MMA stars

STRONG BOIS. MASCULINE BROS. GOTTA BE THE MANLIEST and gayest. MMA ROCKS AND HAS A HEART OF STEEL! Also Kirishima would be quickly voted the greatest cinnamon roll of MMA

Tetsutetsu: *screaming and wrestling*

Kirishima: *screaming and wrestling wholesomely*

10. Ojiro- The Veterinary Assistant

Ojiro isn’t the greatest fan of the spotlight, and probably would enjoy a calm, but helpful job as a veterinary assistant. Plus, his tail can give him instant connection points with scared, caudate pets!

Ojiro: *waggles his tail*

A normally aggressive dog: *waggles the tail back and jumps to lick his face*

Ojiro: *giggles, petting the dog* See, there’s nothing to be scared of!

11. Toru- The Shop Assistant actually secretly a CIA Covert Investigator but shhh it’s a secret

We know that Toru likes shopping and would probably be great as a boutique employee. She’s sweet, she has great social skills, and she certainly has style! But at the same time... it would be hard to believe that with her quirk she didn’t get a suggestion to become a spy alongside her job. Did she agree? Did she not? I guess we’ll never know...

Toru: You look amazing in this suit, Mr. President! I think you should really buy it! *places a tiny hidden camera inside the pocket*

12. Koda- The Wildlife Rehabilitator

There is no other job where the ability to talk to the animals would be more life-saving than a wildlife rehabilitator. Also, taking into account how shy Koda seems, he’d probably prefer to work with animals rather than humans...

Koda: Don’t worry, sweet bunny! You’re safe now!

Bunny: *noms on his plushie*

13. Aoyama- The Sparkling Model

Was there ever any doubt? Aoyama would be a STUNNING model. Just imagine...

*LIGHTS OFF*

*A REFLECTOR ILLUMINATES A SINGLE SPOT ON THE STAGE*

*EPIC MUSIC PLAYS, THE CROWD WHISPERS EXCITED*

AND THERE HE COMES......

Aoyama in his new pajamas collection!

Aoyama: I cAnNoTu StOpPu SpArKLiNg!!

14. Yaomomo- The Patient Teacher

Lecturing Mina and Kaminari among others before the exams just HAD to take lots of patience and supreme teaching skills. If she managed to make these two pass, she can definitely deal EVEN with a class of 30 10-year-olds.

Momo: *for the 13th time* Now, let’s try again! 2 times 3 is?

Some kid with IQ of Kaminari an ameba: ....4?

15. Jirou- The Sound Engineer

She’d definitely keep playing music as her hobby but she seems like a person who’d like to have a stable, technical job as her primary source of income nonetheless. Plus, her quirk would be perfect to hear out the slightest inadequacies of sound!

Jirou: So we have to add gain here, equalize there, distort over here, and probably remaster the whole thing too.

A very confused beginning artist: Uh-uh...

16. Tokoyami- The Subculture Shop Owner

Tokoyami is such a goth birb. So dramatic. So dark. If any goths or emos saw his room in the dorms they would all LOVE this aesthetic. As such, he’d make a good job at picking and selling clothes and accessories for fellow goths and other subcultures. And having Dark Shadow would just make him more famous...

Some goth girl: So you’re like... REALLY filled with a Dark Shadow of you? That’s so spooky!

Tokoyami, who already heard this question 20 times in the past 2 hours: What do you want to buy?

17. Sero- The Steeplejack

With that quirk, he pretty much wouldn’t have to worry about falling. Not to mention THE POWER OF FLEX TAPE

Sero: *swinging on the tape on top of a cathedral* This is pretty fun!

Other steeplejacks: *clinging to their ladders* Watch out!

18. Satou- The Pastry Cook

Mmmm his cakes. The world lost a treasure when Satou decided to be a hero instead of a pastry cook. Truly heartbreaking. Think of all the tasty things he would make constantly...

Class 1A, plotting behind his back: We have to make Satou fall out of the hero course

Satou, terrified: G-guys! I can bake you cakes without that!

19. Mineta- The Pimp *mild NSFW*

I am so sorry. Oh, wait, actually I’m not. Why is Mineta even trying to be a hero? I mean, should THAT be the job of his dreams?

Mineta: *manic laughter* OH MY IT’S LIKE A WET DREAM

20. Monoma- The Professional 4chaner Internet Troll Actually why did I cross it off, that’s exactly what he’d do

I have no words.

Monoma: *sips Red Bull, typing* HA! CLASS 1A! YOU SPECIAL SNOWFLAKES REEEEEEEEEEE CUCK

21. Shinsou- The Questionable Detective

Ah yes. The police for introverts. Like Midoriya, Shinsou would probably want to save people a lot, so I reckon he’ll choose this path if he wouldn’t become a hero. Just think of how useful his quirk could be...

Shinsou: *having a suspect hypnotized* Knock on the table three times if you did it.

Suspect: *knocks*

Another detective: ...Are you sure this is ethical?

22. Hatsume- The Weirdly Motherly Engineer

I mean, she sort of already is one... But she could probably design much more than just hero costumes! What if she went to robotics... Then her babies could actually talk back to her!

Hatsume, turning on a new robot: My new baby!

Robot: *turning to Hatsume* Mama!

Every human being around: *assessing Hatsume’s age and judging hard*

23. All Might- The Hollywood celebrity specializing in superhero movies!

#LETALLMIGHTPLAYCAPTAINAMERICA2018

All Might: *looking at the shipping fanarts following the movie world premiere* ...........why has my life come to this

24. Aizawa- The Cat Cafe owner

CATS ARE BETTER THAN PEOPLE. If he had the money and time, he’d FOR SURE set up his own cafe of purring babies. And he’d be very protective over them every time he’d visit...

Aizawa: *thunder in eyes* Don’t you DARE disturb Marshmallow’s sleep, you can pet her when she wants to and ONLY IF she wants to

Mic: AWWWW MARSHMALLOW THAT’S ADORABLEEE

Aizawa: *aggressive whispering* I swear if your screams wake her up I WILL assassinate you

25. Present Mic- The Full-time Radio Host

I mean, this one is kind of obvious. How does he have 3 jobs at once anyway?

Mic: *PLAYS AFRICA BY TOTO FOR THE 3RD TIME DURING HIS 4 HOUR PROGRAM* I BLESS THE RAIN DOWN IN AAAAAAFRICAAAAA yo what do you mean I’m being cringy

26. Midnight- The 18+ Domina

Another kinda obvious one? Oh well. She’d be happy and empowered doing that, so don’t judge.

Midnight: Ah, so exciting!!

27. Tomura- The Unemployed

Tomura’s personality doesn’t seem exactly suited for any kind of work... or society, for this matter. At least as long as All For One is around, he’d certainly rest on him, gaming his days away. And after that... even though his sensei already planned for him to take over his company, Tomura prefers not to think about that.

Tomura: *hissing at any opportunity of a job* I don’t like this quest *hides in the hoodie*

28. All For One- The Plotting CEO

All For One seems to love his suit and wears it quite well, so he could certainly do well at a largely formal, managing job. And he’d be the first to exploit ALL for ONE, something that large businesses unfortunately often do...

All For One: *ruining someone’s life and fortune with a smirk* How unfortunate... for you, of course.

29. Toga- The Professional Cosplayer

Toga’s quirk and erm... interests seem to be perfect for her to be a psycho fan of real-life celebrities, whose blood she steals for her cosplays. As these “cosplays” she makes are literally perfect, she manages to get quite a lot of money from the photoshoots. The celebrities are just very surprised noticing a fresh needle wound on their arm when they wake up in the morning...

Toga: *jumping up and down* I want to become them all! I will become them all! I want to cut them! Blood!

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