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- Dabi Became a Living Corpse Due to His Father’s Abuse
- Natsuo’s Epilogue Proves That Endeavor Does Not Deserve To Be Forgiven
Toya Todoroki, better known as the Villain Dabi, is among the most tragic characters in My Hero Academia. Endeavor’s constant abuse and unreasonable expectations culminated in the Todoroki family having to fight Shoto’s older brother in an emotional and gruesome battle.
While no one died during this encounter, what ultimately happened to Dabi is a fate worse than death – cementing a multitude of dark truths in My Hero Academia‘s world.
These unfortunate circumstances make it clear that, no matter what he does to repent for his past actions, the damage Enji inflicted on his family will never be forgotten or forgiven.
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Dabi Became a Living Corpse Due to His Father’s Abuse
He will die slowly and painfully due to what his father did to him
After a grueling battle that left all of them severely injured, the Todoroki Family managed to defeat Dabi and freeze his blue flames in chapter 390. Toya miraculously survived his suicidal attempt to kill Endeavor and Shoto, as revealed later in chapter 426. Instead, Dabi was placed inside a machine that would keep his fragile body alive for a short time. Toya is aware that he will soon die, unable to move or take care of himself for the rest of his life.
Despite the horrible acts he committed during his time as a Villain, this is a fate that no one should go through. Knowing that all of this could have been prevented had Endeavor been a loving and supportive father only makes it that much more tragic. Ever since his abusive behavior became public knowledge, Enji has been trying to make amends for what he did. While his intentions are admirable and his efforts appreciated, knowing what he caused to his son makes it nigh-impossible for him to earn redemption.
His desire to surpass All Might and the constant pain he puts Toya through are directly responsible for the young man becoming a living corpse. Enji may have had his family’s best interests in mind when he promised Dabi to visit him. Nevertheless, it may be too late for him to try and act like a responsible and loving father figure. His eldest son is slowly approaching the gates of death, and he could have prevented this fate by not allowing his selfish desires to harm his family.
Natsuo’s Epilogue Proves That Endeavor Does Not Deserve To Be Forgiven
Despite his father’s attempts to reconcile, Natsuo decided to cut ties with him
After visiting Toya, the Todoroki Family had a small conversation outside the prison where the eldest son is being kept. Natsuo, Enji’s second-oldest son, revealed that he would be cutting ties with Endeavor completely after that day. He could not forgive his father for all the suffering he caused, and it seemed as if Dabi’s fate was the last straw for the young man. Despite being saddened by this news, Enji understood his son’s decision and once again apologized for the pain he caused him. Endeavor is aware that his actions are beyond forgiveness.
Instead of writing a fairy-tale-like ending where everyone forgives Enji, Kohei Horikoshi depicted a realistic conclusion for the Todoroki family. Not everyone wants, nor should, forgive Endeavor for being an abusive father and husband. Without realizing it, his desire to be the Number One Hero destroyed the lives of every member of his family. If not for Toya revealing his actions and Shoto’s rebellious acts, Enji would never have changed his ways. Endeavor may be Natsuo’s father, but that does not imply he should be completely absolved of his guilt.
The Todoroki Family may not have lost anyone during the Final War arc, but it is unlikely that they will have the same dynamic as before the conflict. Natsuo may never contact Enji ever again, and his siblings might also never hear from him if they decide to associate with Endeavor. Worst of all, they are all conscious of the fact that Toya will soon die, and there is nothing they can do to help the young man. Enji may have been redeemed in the eyes of the public, but his actions will never be truly forgiven by his family.
The Todoroki Family’s conflict is undoubtedly one of the best storylines in the My Hero Academia manga. While bittersweet, Horikoshi gave them a realistic but hopeful ending. With time, those hurt by Endeavor will likely heal and move on from the trauma their father inflicted on them.
My Hero Academia (2016)
In My Hero Academia, some humans have superpowers called quirks. Izuku Midoriya, nicknamed Deku, is not one of them. Deku has always idolized heroes like the number one hero, All Might, and since he was a child, he has always wanted to be a hero. However, his lack of a quirk has always held him back, but a chance encounter with All Might after discovering a classmate in danger sets Deku on the path to becoming a true hero. My Hero Academia centers around Deku and a class of heroes-in-training at UA. This school shapes young quirk users into future heroes through fake rescue missions, combat training, and other hero-tempering tasks. With young Deku inheriting the “One-For-All” quirk, he will learn what it means to be a true hero while facing off with dastardly supervillains.
