My Hero Academia Reveals Deku's New Hero Suit in Action!

Warning: 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 in his fight against Shigaraki. This support equipment, inspired by Armored All Might, unfortunately barely appeared in Chapter #430 – only showing up 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 of it appears in the series' epilogue. This extra chapter, included in Volume #42 of the manga, shows Izuku wearing the suit as he prepares to save the day.

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

Fans can now admire his new gear in all its glory in the epilogue

After his final battle against All for One and Shigaraki, Deku parted ways with One for All and all the Quirks it contained. Unfortunately, he had to end his hero career early because he lost his powers. For the next eight years, he worked as a teacher at U.A. High, pursuing his dream of helping others. But at the end of Chapter #430, his friends gifted him advanced armor so he could pursue his dreams once more. The armor has only been shown on one page so far, naturally leaving fans eager to see what it looks 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. He's wearing metal armor and his iconic hero outfit as he sets out with his friends to patrol the city. The material can split into tiny parts and looks like a state-of-the-art version of Armored All Might, tailored to Deku's needs. Deku mentions that he uses his free time to get used to the armor's many features, which it mimics.

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 mainly made of fabric, the new suit is made entirely of metal. This wasn't apparent in Chapter #430. The boots may even allow him to fly, similar to his previous "Float" ability. Overall, the epilogue of the manga series shows 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 been saving money for eight years to have this highly advanced equipment made. This gesture and the reunion of the class in the epilogue demonstrate how strongly Aizawa's former students stick together. Deku's armor represents one of the main themes of the series: collaboration and friendship to create a better future for all.

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

I guess we'll have to wait until next year for Volume 42 to be released here in the States.