The final chapter of Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia), titled “More” 431, provided answers to several curiosities and controversies, but left one central question unresolved: who is Deku's father? Despite Kohei Horikoshi, the series' author, promising to reveal Hisashi Midoriya, Deku's father, in the final chapters, he never appeared. This absence frustrated fans who had been waiting for this revelation for years.
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Horikoshimentioned that Hisashi was working abroad and would return at some point to reunite with Deku and his wife, Inko Midoriya. However, the epilogue made no mention of him. The author did not explain why he decided not to include the character, but there are some hypotheses that could justify his absence.
Why has Deku never met his father?
Since events like San Diego Comic Con 2018, Horikoshi has frequently answered questions about Hisashi by stating, "Deku's father will be revealed in the future." However, this promise in My Hero Academia was never fulfilled, leaving fans speculating about the reason. Horikoshi has confirmed few details about Hisashi: he possesses a Quirk that allows him to breathe fire and is currently outside of Japan for work reasons.
Some possible reasons for his absence include a lack of time to develop a complete character arc. As the story progressed to more battle-focused arcs, such as the Paranormal Liberation War, Deku's family moments took a backseat. Introducing Hisashi into these contexts could seem forced, diverting attention from the development of the already established villains and heroes.
Therefore, another reason could be the priority given to other characters. Horikoshi concluded arcs for heroes and villains already introduced, and including Hisashi would consume valuable narrative time.
The bond between Deku and his mother, Inko Midoriya
Despite Hisashi's absence, the My Hero Academia series took the opportunity to strengthen Deku's relationship with his mother, Inko. Since childhood, Inko has been a fundamental pillar for Deku, supporting his dreams of becoming the number one hero, even after discovering he was Quirkless. When Deku inherited One For All, she balanced her support with genuine concerns for her son's safety.
Inko proved to be a loving and protective mother, even designing Deku's first hero costume. Despite disagreements, such as her initial resistance to the idea of Deku living in the UA dormitories, she always sought what was best for him. Her trust in her son and in the UA teachers helped Deku grow as a person and as a hero.
Although Hisashi was never revealed, the bond between Deku and Inko compensated for some of that absence. Ultimately, Inko is an example of a mother who, with love and care, did everything in her power to support her son on his journey, showing that, even without his father's presence, Deku was never alone.
