My Hero Academia Reveals Deku's New Hero Suit in Action for the First Time

Attention, spoilers for the epilogue of My Hero Academia (Volume 42) ahead!

At the end of "My Hero Academia," Deku receives a high-tech suit designed to help him regain the abilities he lost during his fight against Shigaraki. This support equipment, inspired by Armored All Might, was unfortunately only briefly seen in Chapter #430 – it only appeared on the last page.

However, Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the series, has given fans another chance to see the suit in action. A more detailed version is shown in the series' epilogue. The additional chapter, included in Volume #42 of the manga, depicts Izuku wearing the suit as he prepares to save the day.

Deku's New Armor Shown in Action for the First Time

Fans Can Admire His New Gear in All Its Glory in the Epilogue

After his final battle against All for One and Shigaraki, Deku relinquished One for All and all the Quirks contained within. Sadly, he had to end his hero career prematurely because he lost his powers. Over the next eight years, he worked as a teacher at U.A. High, striving to fulfill his dream and help others. But at the end of Chapter #430, his friends gifted him advanced armor so that he could pursue his dreams once again. The armor has only been shown from one angle so far. This, naturally, left fans eager to see what it would look like in action.

In the epilogue of Volume #42, which continues the story after the series' final chapter, readers can finally admire Deku's armor in all its glory. As he sets out with his friends to patrol the city, he's wearing metal armor and his iconic hero outfit. The material can divide into tiny pieces and appears to be a state-of-the-art version of Armored All Might, customized to Deku's needs. Deku says he uses his free time to familiarize himself with the armor's many features, which it imitates.

The armor boasts truly impressive technology. The outfit actually fits into a suitcase, ensuring Deku is always ready to jump into action. Unlike his previous costumes, which were primarily made of fabric, the new suit is made entirely of metal. This wasn't yet apparent in Chapter #430. The boots might even allow him to fly, similar to his former "Float" ability. Overall, the manga series' epilogue demonstrates that Deku's armor is among the most technologically advanced pieces of equipment ever developed.

Deku's Armor Represents the Unity of Class 1-A

His Friends Really Went All Out and Saved for a Long Time to Buy Him This Gift

When Izuku received his armor in Chapter #430 of the My Hero Academia manga, All Might revealed that it came from his friends. The members of Class 1-A, with Bakugo as the organizer, had saved money for eight years to have this highly advanced equipment made. This gesture and the class's reunion in the epilogue show how close Aizawa's former students remain. Deku's armor represents one of the series' main themes: cooperation and friendship to create a better future for all.

I think the epilogue of My Hero Academia addressed fans' concerns about the series' ending very well. The detailed description of Deku's new armor was one of Horikoshi's best decisions. The protagonist's combat with his impressive equipment was a fitting finale for such an extraordinary series.

I guess we here in the US will have to wait until next year for Volume 42 to be released.