For anyone curious about why I didn’t reference the events of chapters 119-120 pertaining to Bakugo, it’s basically because I’m trying to post this video in accordance with where the anime is at. And while I’m sure we’ll reach that moment very soon in S3, I haven’t read past that part and have no idea where his story goes from there, so I can’t comment on the developments past it. And while it greatly accentuates the points I make here, as a single scene in and of itself and disregarding future developments (which is the extent of my knowledge of it) it doesn’t really bring anything different to the table other than a great moment and further development in the same direction. Also, this is entirely different from my other Bakugo video, exploring the character in a way I didn’t before. In other news, I’ll be doing a Q&A video as a little 90K celebration thing! If you’re interested in asking a question, either ask it on my CuriousCat: curiouscat.me/Aleczandxr. Or in response to this tweet: twitter.com/Aleczandxr/status/1017765412530896896. I’ll pick a selection of ones to answer and put together a more casual video to answer them soon.
First, I want to state that I'm up to date to the manga, and both the manga and anime are one of my very favorites. For the first time, I really felt that a story is written for me, because I never could relate to a character more than Deku. He was me when I was young, like exactly, except look of course. So while I cried with him, and cheered for him, I was angered by SEASON 1 Bakugou, and I hated him, the only character I ever hated in Hero Academia. I saw the people in him, who are acted like him, with Deku. Then in the second season I started to get fun from his behavior, and respected him how he handled the fight with best girl Uraraka. Then I really understand his character in the last arc of second season. Then halfway through the scond season I read the manga in 2 days, and I was at his best moment (that you mentioned above). And I finally loved his character, and became my 7th favorite and stayed there. I agree with every word you said, he's maybe the best written character in the series, or at least one of them. BUT for me, in a bullied's standpoint I'm really sad because a bully winning over more peoples heart than Deku, or anyone else in the series. I know it's childish, and I really love Bakugou as a character now, but until he doesn't redeem himself for the things he did with Deku or any other kid, I can't accept him as the character who is loved by the most. Sorry for writing belove your top comment, I don't know if there is an unwritten rule to not do this, but I really wanted you to read this, because you're one of my favorite RUclipsrs and look/sound like a nice guy :)
I think the reason why ppl like Bakugo more than midoriya. Cuz Midoriya cries alot (not talking about the manga) and bakugo doesn’t turn on the tears for ever little thing.
First of all, Thank You for doing my favourite MHA character justice. You really drove home what I've been trying to tell my friends for a very long time, who swear to God he's a bad character and they hate him ~ 'you don't have to like him to acknowledge he's well written'(will be recommending this video for sure). I've often found myself to be less judgemental about people and characters, and I guess that's why I took to Bakugo very early on. The moment he graced the screen and pushed Midoriya off his desk I knew he was The Bully so I was a bit expecting and accepting of his behavior, but what really drove me to look into him so early on was how he was adamant and determined about it. Growing up, I used to be bullied quite often(and even looked up to those bullies - a little Midoriya I was) for being a bit higher than everyone in academics(had Bakugo's smarts and superiority complex as well(though not as severe), secretly saw those will lesser grades as below me and tried to politely deny their invitations to parties and group studies, surpass me in one test and I'd be so internally bruised that I'd fake a smile to keep up a facade of friendliness while congratulating you, then go work twice as hard just to get back on top of you..) so I'm a bit knowledgeable about bullies' motivations, but Bakugo took it a step too far by not only seeking him out after school, but burning his book, telling him to commit suicide AND THEN discussing him with his friends WHEN MIDORIYA WAS NO LONGER PRESENT ~ 'Okay, what the hell's wrong with this guy?' is what I asked myself, and the more he was exposed to me ~ the more I grew to not only understand him but resonate with his character, and the more I loved him. Another reason why I liked him so much is because unlike Deku(love this guy), who exemplifies the ideal hero, initially Bakugo 'seemed' like an anti-hero or villain in the making(hell, even in Season 3 some people still believed it), yet wants to be a hero AND IS MAD SERIOUS ABOUT IT. The contrast between his violent nature and his dream of being a hero(which demands you be gentle and understanding) really excited me for what was to come for his character. Behind that bloated, violent, rude, standoffish and loud personality sits a shamely-compassionate, empathetic, driven and determined, emotional-wreck of a genius hero-in-training who's NEVER been below the Top 3 of ANY contest. Hallelujah
As a former child prodigy turned average, that opening monologue hit home in a way that perfectly summarized why bakugou is one of my favorite characters in any medium
Lot's of kids these days are told they are some sort of prodigy when they breeze through elementary and middle school. "Gifted child burnout syndrome" is a pretty real thing. I thought I was some kinda genius until getting knocked down a peg in late middle school (which is thankfully pretty early and I had time to adjust), but I know some kids who were total geniuses and found school super easy until hitting a wall and just giving up in junior year and senior year of high school.
@@abnormalego7893 oh same here. i was pretty much unbeatable academically all the way until highschool and even my first year of college. second year it all went shit down the drain. i relate to bakugou a lot because i too based my entire self worth on external praise and acknowledgement. if i dont get top spot i might as well have failed.
X X Y heh, at a young age I was showered with praise and attention, never really had to work hard at anything, kinda just assumed greatness would come to me. So I became conceited, and developed an inferiority complex, making it difficult to open up or get close to people.
Artan Blacknight I love that so much because he literally meets a younger version of himself. He's like "Look kid, you're pretty amazing but don't let that go to your head. You'll just go down a wrong path. I've been there and it ain't good. Take this advice from a guy who's been there." I love his development
Elisha James he has mutual respect for everyone in the class that has earned it. Just take uraraka, he acknowledges everyone that uses their full power on him. That’s why he hates his fight with todoroki, todoroki didn’t use his flames on him when he did on deku.
bakugou went from " like i have a lousy quirck like those losers" to " if you keep looking down on others you'll never see your own weaknesses" he went from seeing deku as a pebble in his way to acknowladging him as somone worthy of all might trust and a good rival ( he even gave him advices and motivate him) he went from not knowing what his classmates names to making close friends , cheering them up and getting angry when he heard other bashing them best character for a reason
I still laugh at "Wait... remind me what all of your quirks are again. And your names." I love even pre-development him. Ofc not excusing his behavior lol
For me it's pretty simple why I like his character. He's super well written and also grows as a person. Slowly but surely, Bakugou is learning that he needs to better himself in ways he never expected he'd need to, and so while the major parts of his personality are set in stone for the most part at his current age, he is nonetheless making fundamental changes to himself. But imo, I think that's a great thing. People don't change overnight. You don't just wakeup one morning and decide, "I'm gonna be a better person". Much like working out or going on a diet, the change is most likely going to be gradual, and you need to stick to it. And I think that sense of realism is what really draws fans towards his character, even if he is still kind of an asshole.
I think this might why I love horikoshi's writting style. At least with hero academia aca, he has a knack for writing characters who grow very subtly. It might be hard to see the changes as you happen, but it builds very quickly. Taking a look back at midorya or shigaraki and even bakugo back at the beginning of the series, it's easy to tell just how much they've changed, and I just love it!
Jereed B I just think people can relate to bullying a lot so they tend to cling to that. but i don't relate to that i mean some characters are flat out murders in anime that i like so i could careless about bullying.
Lol thats literally why people only like shoto. Dude is op and has fire and ice. I honestly dont see why people like his character besides that. Bakugo is a great character with flaws and he’s also op
The beauty of Bakugou is that his character is so dimensional, in a hero series he manages to be likable as much as he can be unlikable, next to all the characters that mostly portray good characteristics. You can choose whether or not to like him, and that's what's interesting and intriguing about his character, because both make sense. In the end, whether you like him or not, we all at least can understand why he acts the way he does, and that's a well written character with a lot of complexities.
I don't like him and for now I will feel uncomfortable if bakugo change just becouse he saw his problem and solve it and everyone happy. WHY? 1. Everybody complayning about his power and how his strong without looking he is bitch(toxic) around people Really nobody give a f*ck about Bakugo being dick to everyone (execpt All might 'couse he is number one hero and always wins) and even worst, Kirishima trying to be friend to Katsuki only becouse his strong and ignore that he's so much toxic. 2. Author dosen't show me why I should feel he's good person (like fan comics do and for that f**king reason people think his so good person and character) Really from 5 - 15 years old he think he is the best and everyone is trash. why I am should feel bad for him and good for his change for some one who is narrow minded, can't see world dosen't work that way and bully and all that things for 10 years. Still after 3 seasons he didn't see own problems what is first step to change. Like serious if you think he isn't narrow-minded, so look, Sombody parents told hey your quirk is great and bood he thinks he's the best didn't changing his mind for 10 years and anime didn't show parent maybe them pressed on him or something else but NO just feel bad for him becouse I don't know.
@Hypergon ...I don't really care if you hate him but to deny that he's changing..? It's happening right in front of your eyes and you still refuse to see it...even after watching a video like this. "I will feel uncomfortable if Bakugou change just because he saw his problem and solve it." And yet ironically enough, one of the REASONS WHY you hate him so much is BECAUSE he _hasn't_ fixed his problems yet...🤔 Which is it? Make up your damn mind. You wanna hate him so bad that you just stay blind to everything else..Quite narrow minded and stubborn of you isn't it?
Bakugo represents those of us who used to go to the Gifted-Talented classes when we were young, and growing up to realize that we really aren’t so gifted after all
@@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376 I mean quirkwise yea but everything else no. He has a horrible personality,is kinda stuck up, and thinks he is better than everyone jus because he was handed everything. He is would be an like an irl athletic bully or a bully who is great a sports because he is like 6’7 and 210 pounds. Not because he worked for it.
@@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376 he is not extremely intelligent lol. Izuku is light years ahead of bakugo when it comes to that aspect. He may be strong but he isn’t really muscular and I would def say kirishima prob works harder then him.
I always loved how Bakugou and Deku's relationship and rivalry has become this exchange of Bakugou being forced to work past his own inferiority complex, while Deku's savior complex is carefully molded into something far more healthy and supportive of his classmates. That's why Deku asking Kirishima to hold out his hand always gets me so much, because being around Bakugou has made Deku learn that a proper hero does not absolve others of responsibility for his own validation, but shares the appropriate burdens when someone is more qualified to do the job. It's a kind of character growth that I always really enjoyed since first reading it, and I'm glad a lot of people are picking up on it!
yes. What i also appreciate from their rivalry is how each of them adopt certain traits from one another to aid them in being the best they can be. Deku wants to save everyone but doesn't have a winners mentality. while Bakugou is vice versa. he's a perfectionist and wants to win everything but lacking the saving aspect. Each of them adopting the other strongest traits creates a very endearing read.
bob dingle IMO I dislike Deku for the cliche “powerless dude becomes number one hero” but that doesn’t mean I hate his character because I can heavily relate to him. Though I don’t break limbs for people, I neglect myself a lot to help others.
On the surface I don't like Bakugo as a character. He's obnoxious, overly aggressive and loud. He's that asshole in school you see around. But under the surface I actually relate to him. I was always considered intelligent growing up no matter what I did. I always got good grades and understood things my peers couldn't. That sort of thing imbuned me with pride. I was a big fish in a small pond so to speak. So I emphasize with Bakugo and I'm sure he'll learn humility as the series goes on.
This is my whole perspective on bakugo. Couldn't have said it better. He's one of my most hated characters although deep inside I relate to him personally. I still don't get it with the bakudeku shippers though.
He's a great character. His development is a slow burn, but its very satisfying, and you can definitely see the changes in him from the first chapter to now in the manga. Even in the anime he recently said a sincere "thank you" to All Might. The Bakugo from the start of the series would never have legitimately thanked someone.
Wow, this actually changed my mind about Bakugou. I realized how much alike he is to me. I don't bully people like he bully's Deku but I hate losing and since everyone around me has always set high expectations for me because of all my accomplishments, I always strive for the best and anything less makes me want to give up on being the best. I mock people's failures bc I don't want people to think that I'm below them. I always thought Bakugou was an asshole because he doesn't know how to deal with losing and he doesn't just take it as a lesson, but this video made me realize that he actually doesn't know how to handle barriers. I personally get mad if i lose but I learn from it and I don't always take help as a bad thing. For some reason, I always had a little crush on Bakugou even though I hated him, I guess I know why now. He reminded me too much of myself, (minus his bullying) so i hated him, but subconsciously I was relating to him to an extent so I crushed on him.
Sasuke kuniski dude, its called an opinion. Also she can crush on whoever she wants! I have no problem with that. Bakugo is trash? Your just saying that because he shouts all the time, anime watchers like you mostly never understand his development, you make excuses saying hes to confident, or he bullys deku so therefore hes shitty! I accept that its your opinion, but at least be kind about it and accept other people’s opinions aswell.
@@sasukekuniski1959 That was completely rude and uncalled for, and totally ignores the point of what Kate Gomez was trying to say. She took the time to honestly reflect on herself and the contents of the video and to write an intelligent comment, which is certainly much more than you did. What about that suggests she's a b****? Besides that, she's a random person on the internet to you, meaning you don't have much of a basis on which to judge her anyway. Also, crushing on fictional characters is a stupid and inconsequential thing for which to judge someone. She's not pathetic- people do it all the time, and unless they're mentally ill, they understand full well that these characters are not real and that a relationship can't possibly exist, and it doesn't inhibit their relationships with real people. Please keep these pointless and inane comments to yourself.
@@TheMysteriouswatcher oh great another dumbass. “You have some serious issues if you think mocking other people failures is acceptable” did you not read what they said? they just said everyone set the bar high for them. You no what that means? That Mena's that can cause a little something called stress.and I'm guessing even though you don't act like it your older then the age of 5 you should know what stress's does to a person. On top of that you don't know what they could've they been going through. They could of had something recently come up in the life that could of of been their breaking point. You don't ever know what's going on behind closed doors unless your there to witness it. So quit acting like a dick to someone who openly admitted there flaws. That actually takes some courage to do
Point is. Bakugo is a flawed person that provides contrast to the rest of the main cast. His personal journey ties in with the themes just as much as Deku and rest. Also, his anger and jerkass tendencies are just amusing! If everyone was nice all the time, the show would be boring!
If everyone acted like Bakugou, we wouldn't have a society that properly functioned. There's a reason why people hate assholes in reality, which is why I find it so strange as to why people like Bakugou because in general, he's an asshole. For no apparent reason, either. But I chalk him being likeable up to the fact that people are aware he's not real, and neither are the people who get hurt by his actions/words, either, so they just think it's funny. It really isn't.
SeraphimDragon you didn’t understand the video didn’t you. He acts like an asshole on the outside but in the inside he’s showing his feelings. And if you actually watch the anime, you would know that all the other character knows that. If you read the manga you can see him being a team player and even though he’s not going to turn into a goody two shoes over night, he really cares about his friends, so you’re being an asshole rn
@@SeraphimDragon "If everyone acted like Bakugou, we wouldn't have a society that properly functioned." That's why evil is also good. If everyone's a saint, the world will just be white. If there is only evil, the world will just be dark. But if both exists, there's a balance. A world full of saints is boring, a world full of evil is fucked, but if both saints and evils exists, the world is actually interesting. "There's a reason why people hate assholes in reality, which is why I find it so strange as to why people like Bakugou because in general, he's an asshole." There's also a reason why some people like assholes; some of them get things done, just like Bakugo. People that are like Bakugo are born leaders. Think about it, if a person gets teamed up with him, their hopes immediatley rises up, as proven in the license exam and the Class A vs Class B (not yet in the anime). "For no apparent reason, either." It was clearly stated in the show: he gets praised for the every little thing. That's why he's like that. "But I chalk him being likeable up to the fact that people are aware he's not real, and neither are the people who get hurt by his actions/words, either, so they just think it's funny. It really isn't." There's so many people in this world that's just like Bakugo. A person who hurts people by actions/words, doesn't alienate them from the fact that they're actually entertaining. Climb down from your "Morality High Horse", your argument is flawed.
How does anyone not like my boy Bakugo, he's so friendly :D. In all seriousness though, he is my favorite character for of most of the points you listed in this video, as well as the fact that he's one of the only characters that truly doesn't care what people think about him, he only values what he compares himself to like you said.
I hate Bakugo kind of people, but he's changing and that itself makes him one of the best characters in MHA, I have high hopes for Lord Explosion Murder
@@adoptmeiscringe3139 did you even analyze his character at all??? idk why you hate bakugou but maybe it's because you didn't look into his character enough to understand.
You know, what you're talking about with Bakugou makes me think of my own difficulties in school as a kid. I was a gifted student who also had ADHD. One was recognized and commented on when I was little...the other was not. When I reached a point where my natural talent couldn't make up for my lack of organization and struggles to focus, I felt like I was slowing down and even the 'normal' students were catching up. And I was a bit of a shit about it when I was young, too. This might be the final straw I need to convince me to watch My Hero Academia.
Solstice Hannan do it! Bakugou's kinda extreme in the beginning, but his growth is what makes people love his character. Not just bakugou, though. All of the characters grow and change. It's a great show, i recommend it!
Omg this reminds me of my MHA OC in my fanfic. Ever since she was a kid, she had been suffering from giftedness and ADHD. Her parents mentioned how she began to speak at only 9 months old, and at 3 years old, was already speaking in full sentences. She even used transitional words, such as however, or multisyllabic words like appropriate. Later, she began to read books that were at a level higher than normal for someone her age. Despite these seemingly positive things, however, there was a downside. Aside from being intelligent and intellectual, Marianna (my oc) was easily distracted, forgetful, and showed signs of heightened sensitivities and sensory differences to light, textures, and certain sounds. She was also prone to have quirk surges, which were moments in which her quirk would behave uncontrollably during her meltdowns. All of these combined made her a victim of bullying and ostracization, and her parents that once adored her, began to look at her differently. The names “goody two shoes”, “weird”, “pretentious”, and even “stilted” were thrown at her, but she didn't understand why. It wasn't until she overheard her parents talking about how much of a nuisance she was-that they'd much rather take care of a dumb kid than her instead, that she truly understood that she wasn't welcomed in this world she'd been born in. I'm also gifted and I also have ADHD as well and I resonate with Bakugou so much. He, just like me, is the product of what happens when you expect so much from someone at a young age.
His actions and attitude are understandable given the lofty expectations he puts on himself. He definitely bears a lot of similarities to Vegeta, and I can’t help but sympathize with his struggle to surpass his rivals
yeah he's way more similar to vegeta. who was 100x more evil. people forget vegeta blew up planets and murdered for sport. but he changed and protects people now. trust the process
It also doesn't help that the society he lives in encourages kids to subconsciously view hero work as a Might Equals Right popularity contest. At least Bakugou ignores the Miss Congeniality aspect of it, but he and his classmates are all, in their own ways, affected by it
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. Thank you! I have been shouting this from the roof tops for ages. Also whenever anyone says Bakugou hates Deku: He doesn’t hate him. He doesn’t understand him. He fears his passion. He believes Midoriya is looking down on him. That Midoriya thinks he’s incapable of taking care of and defending himself. He HATES that Midoriya tries to rush to his rescue. It infuriates it. Because to him it’s as if Midoriya is saying, “you can’t do this alone, you need my help.” And that’s one thing he can’t stand. He has a HUGE inferiority complex that he hides behind the wall of his MASSIVE ego. Midoriya exposes that time and time again and THAT’S what Bakugou hates. Midoriya, makes him feel weak. Makes him fear that he might be. So he pushes him away, and builds up those walls.
The best description I've heard for Bakugo is, "damned by great praise". For those who don't know, the saying "damned by faint praise" describes a backhanded compliment. To say something like, "well, it isn't the worst book I've ever read," carries the implication that, while it isn't the absolute worst, that's still the best thing I can compare it to. Groucho Marx saying, "Why, you're the most beautiful woman I've ever met, and that's not saying much," certainly fits the bill. For Bakugo, the trope gets flipped on its head. Instead of being "damned by faint praise", he is given grand, over-the-top compliments as a child which were not really meant to be taken seriously. His teachers and peers were just saying what you say to a young child, congratulating him for relatively minor accomplishments, but Bakugo took them so hard to heart and developed such a complex around those expectations that his scale as to what qualifies as "good" and "bad" was completely screwed up. Whereas the backhanded compliment of "damned by faint praise" is to give a minor compliment to mask an insult, for Bakugo, a penultimate compliment becomes an insult in his mind. For someone to tell him, "You're _almost_ as awesome as All Might!" he would interpret that as an all-out insult because it's putting him second to someone else. Not to mention, he's the Lancer of the series and the Lancer is, very nearly, always the most popular character because they aren't as obligated to have their flaws scrubbed as with the main hero. The main hero needs to be as broadly identifiable as possible to attract a larger audience so they end up being a bit blander and unrealistic. The Lancer, by contrast, is allowed to be a real character with less broad scope but, as a result, greater appeal. They also tend to go through a deeper, more meaningful character arc. Consider Vegeta compared to Goku, Ban vs Meliodas, Etna vs Laharl, -Sasuke vs Naruto- wait, no, that one is _trope averted._
Rener Oslo He DID change, but it was a little too late for it. Sasuke fell into darkness and turned into an actual terrorist and was willing to kill people for poorly thought out reasons. His cons VASTLY outweighed the pros so hard that it’s like comparing a puddle to a SEA. That’s what made his redemption so hard to swallow. Bakugo on the other hand. Although not a good person either. Recognizes his faults FAR quicker then Sasuke had. He WANTS to be the best, like no one ever was. But suffers from massive amounts of tunnel vision to recognize that being the best doesn’t JUST mean Power alone. His slow-burn development is exactly what makes him so compelling.
Jack Lobrano You also gotta think about context surrounding each character. Sasuke’s entire backstory revolves around genocide. If Sasuke did a complete 180 like Bakugo he’d be a lot less realistic. Also his reasons are very reasonable and justified imo.
KbM I meant that in the sense of why they’re so different. If Bakugo did a complete 180 like Sasuke*, it wouldn’t fit his character or the narrative and vice versa. Basically, they’re development in the context of their narrative(Uchiha clan Genocide defining Sasuke’s character vs Bakugo discovering himself as a hero and character) are fundamentally different which is what I felt commenter above was not considering.
I think the hate for bakugou is over exaggerated. I hated him at first too but at the end of season 1 and beyond I started to warm up to him. Sure he's violent, egotistical, prideful, loud, obnoxious and a bully. But what makes me like his character besides his comedic moments is the fact that his development throughout the story. How he slowly changes from a bully, to a not complete asshole who has a real friend like kirishima. Or how he respects Ochako for doing her best against him in the sports festival despite being outclassed. I also like the fact that he won't just surrender to the league of villains just so he can obtain power snd win like Sasuke. Despite how he acts he respects and looks up to All Might like deku but unlike deku he doesn't want to be like All Might, he wants to surpass him. That I can definitely respect and also respect how like deku the kid busts his ass every day just to become the number 1 hero but deku and todoroki are always a head of him. Plus it doesn't help the fact that the guy he bullied as a kid is being trained by the hero he respects the most. So in short, bakugou is definitely one of the best characters of my hero acadamia. Note: I haven't seen the chapter where he and deku fight yet but I'm close.
Ugh. Another fucking misguided Sasuke comparison. Sasuke went off with Orochimaru to get powerful enough to get revenge on the person who _killed his fucking family_ and because he felt morally obliged to rid the world of someone as evil as he thought Itachi was. Bakugou had no reason to join the league of villains since pretty much all of the villains in the league at that point in time were the exact opposite of what he wants to be; societal rejects finding solace in causing chaos and tearing heroes down simply because they're losers. Sasuke never wanted just to win, the only reason he got envious of Naruto wasn't because he was actually jealous but because Naruto had been behind everyone his whole life and suddenly was getting even more powerful than Sasuke and if the weakest kid Sasuke knew growing up was getting ahead of him then, how much better was Itachi than him? It was salt in an open wound, not petty jealously. _Naruto_ wanted to be the best, the strongest and to win all the time, not Sasuke. Sasuke wanted revenge which turned into a bigger goal of wanting to change the world so no one would suffer like he did by any means necessary.
Not liking doesn’t equal badly written no? I don’t really like him but I would never deny he’s a well written character. I’m still watching all your thoughts, I’m open to change of mind
Calcelmo Anayru well I’ve been listening and the intention of the video, is see it, is to, not excuse, but rationalise the actions of Bakugou. I still don’t like him tho 😂
The intent of the video was to describe the motivations behind his actions and why that makes him a good character. Not why it makes him a good person. The answer to the "Why is he so popular?" question I posed was essentially "Because he's well-written and has relatable aspects," essentially.
I don't think most Bakugo fans find him likeable. If I met Bakugo in real life, I would hate him. But the reason why I always look forward to seeing him on screen is because his over the top personality tends to lighten the mood and his tenacity is pretty admirable. As long as you don't take Bakugo's anger to seriously, he's a great addition to the story.
B3A5T IRL no, the tournament arc isnt the one im not spoiling. The event im talking about should appear in the anime soon so i dont want to say anything
Let's be real when i was a child i was constantly told i was superior because i was intelligent and growing up i though i didn't need to do shit to get good grades etc...i finished hight school with best grades in class with almost to no effort but than when i started college things got harder and i couldn't keep up and it ruined me...Sorry for grammatical mistakes I'm not native in English
Valerie Lucilfer Same, I grew up not having to try that hard academically or socially, but when I got older and things got harder I realized that I didn't know how to deal with failure as a result. Unlike Bakugo instead of responding to failure with anger and an inflated ego I crumble under the weight of pressure, and have developed little confidence in myself. I love MHA because it deals with a lot of complex emotions and issues.
How has it taken this long for someone to properly explain the rationale, motivations and writing behind this character? Good video and it really shouldn't have taken this long for someone to say this stuff, but I'm happy that you did.
I remember the summercamp arc where he was confused because through Mandalay's broadcast, students was ordered to fightback if necessary, but then another message told he was the target technically meaning he is to "avoid" encounter as much as possible, further emphasized by the fact Todoroki won't allow him to use his quirk due to setting the forest on fire. And finally being in total VIP mode being escorted by 4 of his classmates including Midoriya. Like how you said. The confusion caused by having an inflated ego as a young kid and seeing it fall apart with his continuous failures as was grows can be heart shattering.
All of this. And also, people seem to forget: he's a 15 year old, he's just barely a teenager. He's not a fully realised adult who should know better, he's a kid who still has a lot of growing up to do, even if society already views them as pre-heroes.
Wassup man! Another masterpiece of an analysis! I absolutely Bakugou : Because he is everything I want to be while also being someone fully detestable. He has such a massive goal and a never ending ambition to attain it. I wish to be inhabited by a fire as INTENSE as his(don't pity me plz). But his obnoxious and loud personality make my inside turn like a washing machine because I would love to be able to express that rage, that will to live the best life possible. It releases Bakugou from useless thoughts about people or events leaving him with his only goal in mind(which doesn't stop him from rethinking his point of view on the world around him because learning will only help him to reach that top). Anyway, I just love that Bomber man and aspire to be as amazing as he his(but not quite as loud).
Psychologically, Bakugo is a very interesting character. I really enjoyed watching his path go from thinking he’s a hot-shot wannabe hero to someone who was beaten and humbled down to scratch at UA. He has a lot of development to do and potential to become a great pro hero along with Midoriya and I’m so excited to watch their growth. For those who don’t read the manga, I highly recommend it rather than just watching the anime. Bakugo and Midoriya’s relationship isn’t a simple black&white bullying kind (which most people think it is and it irks me that they’re stuck on that mentality) but much deeper and more complex. They’re described in the data book as childhood FRIENDS and will (probably unconsciously) work towards reconnecting those bonds. Thank you for another great video, Aleczandxr! And thank you for pulling an Aizawa and seeing Bakugo for who he really is despite his flaws ❤️👍🏻
Bakugo became my favorite character after the league kidnapped him and the reason is that a worse writer would use his lancer trope as a contrived temporary villain arc at least but MHA drives home that in his core Bakugo wants to be a hero everyone looks up to and can rely on. His heart is undeniably pure in that regard and it's not difficult to understand why he's so jaded and complex when he is his own worst critic. Even when he makes breakthroughs in his development he never really flaunts it because to him he can always try harder, be faster, act smarter and nothing short of perfection will ever satisfy HIMSELF.
This all and the fact that he's still young. He's a kid. It's fine to not like him, and being young doesn't excuse you from the pain that you've caused others, but some of these people treat him as this irredeemable, monstrous abuser...meanwhile...he's like 16.
I love how the more people understand bakugou and his motivation the more they like him as a character . Because if you think about it many of of his big moments in the show that made people change their opinion of him are not only character development but also character reveal and character depth That just shows to me what a great character he is😘😘😘
(SPOILERS TO ANIME-ONLYS) I can't wait for the anime to get to chapters 117-119 (it'll happen this season), because I honestly think the battle between Deku and Bakugo, as well as Bakugo's show of survivor's guilt, will make him rise in popularity to a whole new level. I always had my doubts about his character, and even hated him when he was first introduced, but as time slowly past as I read the manga, Bakugo has made himself to be MY personal favorite character, and I can't wait to see what else the creator has in store for him in the future.
Divine Wine that fight was sooo emotional! See him breakdown over the guilt he felt over the fact he thought his weakness is what ruined his hero All Might made me cry for real. That plus Deku realizing just how much Bakugo was suffering this whole time and knowing that he was the only one who could help him. That whole fight was incredible.
Thing is, I really like Bakugo...... as long as he's nowhere near Deku. I like him for all the reasons you've mentioned, and because his over-the-top rages can be quite entertaining when juxtaposed with the rest of the cast. It's just, when he's around Deku, his dickish behavior magnifies and becomes unbearable. It's understandable, and fits perfectly with his character. It's well-written stuff. It's just whenever he starts in on Deku, I'm overcome with a strong desire to smack him upside the head.
One thing I hope for Bakugou is that he finds self worth in himself outside of just becoming a top pro hero. I also hope that his reason for becoming a hero changes and he continues to develope into an amazing character. With that being said, I love your explanation on Bakugou's character 💗
Bakugo is one of the reasons why i watch BNHA. He outshines every character he's with and steals the scene every single time. He is truly the best written character in the show.
This is literally the best explanation ever. Like yes he is a twat but at the same time I still feel inclined to see him grow and change and become a better person. He's a douchebag right now but he won't be forever and it's gratifying to watch it all unfold
Compared to where he's at in the anime to the chapter I'm currently at, 141, he is a lot better. Compared to where he's currently at in the anime it's a very big difference.
Thanks for this. Bakugo is my fave. To say he has an inferiority complex actually makes a whole lot of sense. I love that Kirishima is his first real friend he feels comfortable to rely on, and that he’s letting Deku, Todoroki, Iida, Uraraka and the others in.
Aleczandxr, You’re welcome. - SPOILER - Dude, All-Might’s discussion with Aizawa about Bakugo’s “inferiority complex imploding” gave me chills. This really did make a whole lotta sense. And I loved how delicately it was treated and how the teachers feel such a responsibility for guiding the next generation of students and heroes.
Thanks for making this. Not only did it help for others to understand his character, but also helped me. In high school I was just like Bakugou, I bullied, I won, and would do anything to do it. I saw myself better than everyone else and had people say I was talented all day long. But I had deep worth issues that I have recently come to see and as I have grown, I now see people as they are and see myself as little. I still make displays out of bad habits, but have learned to respect people and that weakness is what help people relate to you as a person. So I am thankful that other people can see the root causes of why someone like Bakygou or me would act in strange and rude ways at times. Thanks for making this! Bakugou is the first character that I feel I relate to so much, Kohei did a great job of writing this anti-hero for us and you helped us understand him better too.
Perfect intro. Baku's hotheadedness intrigued me and annoyed me. As I watched more and more of this awesome show I started to see what his deal was. He is very well written and he is doing what many characters don't do in shows... Progress. Every scene he's in, I see character development. It's awesome. He feels more real and I know in due time he'll become even more amazing. You can tell in the last few episode he is becoming more mature and social.
I used to not like him, but after catching up in the anime and now reading the manga, I’ve grown to really love his character. He’s really well written.
I personally love Bakugou because of his character design and developement. Some of the best scenes in the anime happen with/because of Bakugou. He's rather relatable, in my opinion, when it comes to his anger. You don't know any other way to react, so anger is the next best thing.
Finally someone who analyses characters as much as I do, and that’s a lot considering I watched the whole series while either playing my Xbox or about to go to sleep at 3am.
I used to hate this character but he grew on me and I started to love his character 4 months ago and I realized that I relate to this character with his mannerisms and his passion I might not be the best student but I want to be a comic artist and I'm gonna try hard to fulfill that dream
Someone said it! Thank you so much! This is exactly why he's one of my favourite characters- his potential to grow as a character, his struggles, and how he will overcome them. I'm really excited to continue watching this process.
I would say its the best ongoing Shonen atm, better than all the other Shonen (Hxh doesnt count since its always on a brake). Thats just my hubmle op tho
^People are being hypocritical on the internet, as always, as for "never be as big a natruto" that is unknown, naruto had 15 years to garner fans, all in an atmosphere where there wasn't much competition except One Piece and HxH, and it had a newer type of story to tell and hence many people flocked, they recommended it to others and they watched it and stuff got popular, MHA is still pretty popular with less than 200 chapters under its' belt and is popular enough to get a movie after only 2 years of its' anime production, Nardo didn't.
"amazing mom" what a joke His rage is mimicking the rage his mother shows constantly. If he had a real mother who tempered the praise with a kinda humbling instead of anger, yelling and physical violence he would be far healthier
Upon writing this video I just thought that Horikoshi added in her antics for pure comic relief and didn't think it had much to do with her character being extremely flawed as a person. Later material lends us more insight but I just saw that in the anime and interpreted it as endearing slapstick, hence what I inaccurately said in the video.
@@Aleczandxr thats perfectly understandable. I just think it speaks volumes that he went from a kind lovable but arrogant child to a carbon copy of his mother's personality. He went from being a kid version of his dad to basically being melded into a copy of his mother. She has the flashier personality and evidently has the power in the house which just compounds on everything you accurately pointed out about him being taught he needs to be the best and to be the strongest. He had people saying he will be the number one giving him insane bars he had to reach. Whilst also being yelled at and brought down to earth with anger and violence by his own mother in an attempt to prevent his ego growing. Which instead caused a broken angry child who thinks that if he isn't the best then he is a worthless failure. Who when he succeeds through hard work is congratulated for his natural abilities instead. I feel bad for the kid
"It's characteristically very subtle to contrast with his bombastic screeching, but he is slowly learning how to appreciate human connection." Can we appreciate this line for a second, no more said this explains my entire blasty boom boom man.
Bakugou is kind of relatable in our mindset to be the best and be acknowledged but also [always] get beaten by life because he/us approached it with the wrong way. He is one of the best but he hardly get the best or what he wants to feel that he achieved the title which is why people can act understandable to his demeanor. The show puts him in his place and asked him to change and he learns each day, with hardship while continue working his ass off. We all want something but oblivious to our flaw, we like to see determination and bakugou has the outmost confidence with goal in minds and then, when bakugou get slapped by reality, we know how that feels, how you just not enough and has to face that one day, you should change. How you can't work that way anymore and need to face the reality that everything changes, people become better than you expected and how you'll be surpassed, even when you had try really hard to master it.
Bakugou: because fundamentally good people won't always be likable people. And they might have their own share of burdens. And one should come to term to that. Also, albeit short I also really loved his match with Uraraka and how he acknowledged her.
This was an amazing analysis and personally I highly relate to byakugo because of that constant comparison the ever driving force the need to be better that's why he's my favorite we are almost the same persom
I'm crying because this is just so true. Bakugou's development is something that's so intricate that people who haven't yet experienced what he's going through (on a smaller level of course) will only see the behavioural issues as him being an asshole - which he kind of is - but at least there is a reason for it. On the other hand, the people who have experienced, or have an understanding of what he's going through, see it as an insecurity, the idea that his peers have put so much pressure on him and placed him on this pedestal that he feels the need to stay there even though it's near impossible. That's why so many people, me especially, love this character, not only for his comedic value, but for his personal weaknesses and how we can relate to him.
You have a great sense of character analysis. I really appreciate you taking the time to create and share these for us. Subscribed and keeping close. I can tell I'm going to learn a lot here.
Look at Bakugo over the course of the series. He always puts down others, so you'd think he should be happy to be at "the top" (which he actually isn't), but in reality he's never happy. He only focuses on where he wasn't perfect, being unable to see how much he has already achieved (which Deku even admires). Ofcause it was intended that the audience never got inside to his psyche, to make the big reveal at the end of season 3 much more impactful (very clever reader direction). Even so it was obvious even before that something is building up Bakugo that eventually HAS to burst out. Deku on the other hand has learned from childhood on to accept that he isn't great, sometimes not even average and you'd think he'd always be down. Yet he has a lot of friends and fun at UA. Always being angry, unsatisfied and unhappy with everything, especially yourself, is no healthy way to live for a teenager. Horikoshi created a masterpiece of social irony that "the most gifted" is the most unhappy of them all.
Honestly, I saw the manga when you made this, but forgot about bakugo's involvement in why All Might fought All For One. This most recent episode, particularly him finally letting his emotions out, definitely revitalizes this video
Bakugo is interesting cause he does things out of the norm. Most of us live by following the rules, and here is Bakugo who does not stick to those rules by being loud, angry, and hostile to others but at the same time he is still GETTING THINGS DONE. While most of the characters are cool, they are not as complex as Bakugo that is why its more fun to watch him. Eventhough he acts out of the ordinary, at the end of the day HE WILL STILL FOCUS ON HIS GOAL.Bakugo is never steady, he is loud but he continues on his goals. He is a right balance to Deku's character of always being pure, good, innocent and model citizen that is why he is cool to watch.
You know I'm trying to become a successful writer and your videos are so well though out that I watch them constantly just because they help that much thanks.
I mean, yeah. Look how he is with kirishima. I. Not trying to say anything like that what the stories trying to do, but he's pulling all the tsundere crap with him
Whenever I talked about BNHA with my friends I always said that Bakugo was one of my favorite characters and I'd always have to explain that it's because I know he's going to have the most dramatic character development EVER! Character development is my favorite story device and I'm so excited to see how far Bakugo goes (especially now that he's started to warm up to Kirishima XD)
I almost didn't click on the video because I hated Bakugo so much I was sure this video would be a waste of time, but I decided to give him a chance. You convinced me. I don't hate him anymore. Can't say that I exactly like him now, but kudos to you!
I think I love Bakugo because I really think this whole situation is fucked up. Maybe it's cause I'm jaded from Naruto, but for me, Deku being gifted the strongest quirk around because of luck killed his relatablity for me. Bakugo isn't relatable either, but I just find characters that are fake underdogs (Naruto, Deku) less relatable than characters that are open about their genius. That's not to say I don't _like_ or enjoy Deku, I do, I just don't find him relatable.
Meleron Nef Bakugo feels more like a natural character in the narrative and feels like he has genuine character flaws and personality. Deku is the complete opposite who's a savior but has no quirk. The show immediately changes that by giving Deku the best quirk and the only real issue Deku has is controlling it. Controlling your inner demons or new power is a common trope and personally uninteresting for me to watch even in shows I like.
Meleron Nef I agree with the criticisms l yagami said but I'll elaborate on my own opinion. I don't need to necessarily _relate_ to a character to enjoy them. I find neither Bakugo nor Deku relatable. But with Bakugo he's flaws are actually real _flaws_ (pride, vanity, narcissism) whereas with Deku the flaws that are most prominent are superman level "flaws" (he's too self-sacrificial, he helps other people to the detriment of himself). That makes me _enjoy_ his character more than Deku's even though I don't personally relate to him, because he feels more real. But for me my biggest problem with Deku isn't that solely that, but that combined with what I mentioned in my OP, which is that he was literally gifted one of if not the most overpowered quirk in the verse and yet judging from the way he's positioned in the anime I'm expected to root for him in his fights as if he's the underdog (e.g. Him vs Todoroki) False underdogs in shonen really agitate me, which hinders my ability to fully enjoy his character, but again, maybe i'm just jaded from Naruto. Anyway, I don't "not enjoy" Deku, I said as much in my OP. It's just that with Deku, you get the feeling that you're _supposed_ to relate to him since you're experiencing the world from is view, which is why not relating to him is a bit of a problem, whereas not relating to Bakugo is not.
deku is still working the hardest out of all the current characters thou...and his improvment is due to his effort if his power worked like naruto where : he get into a probleme>>get angry>>kurama chakra save the day then yeah it will suck.....cuz let's be real neji deserved the win in that fight
i relate deeply to bakugo. when i was growing up i was told by all the adults around me that i was "gifted" and had a "talent" for writing. so i grew up thinking i didn't have to do anything to learn more about english and writing because i was already that good. then all the other kids caught up to me. i wasn't in the limelight for my academic success anymore. i was fading away, because the adults i trusted only secured the fact that i was perfect and didn't need to change. i was also a very toxic friend with a very toxic ego that i've managed to almost completely revert, and even now whenever i say something rude as a joke i apologise because i don't want to fall back into that toxic trap. being told at four years old that you're better than all the other kids there because you learnt to read and write faster than they did isn't healthy. yes, you should praise your child for learning and academics. but you shouldn't actively tell your kid that you're automatically smarter and therefore better than everyone. also, my mum says i have a "model" face and my sisters just don't have the "facial structure of a model" like i do. bruh. i don't even like my face that much.
Bakugo was a big fish in a little pond, when confronted with the best players he realised just how much is still in the road to become the next symbol of peace, not only as a hero but as a person, he needs to grow and learn, to open up to others and appreciate them for whor they are, to let himself express in healthier ways and find happiness not just around his goal, I love him and I am here for that ride!
holy shit I love this so much. Thank you so much for making this, I love Kacchan and his character so much and this just really made me appreciate him so much more
Bakugo honestly is my second favorite character! I identify more with izuku, but bakugo, to me I can see myself inwardly more than outward, especially being an athlete and a theatre major it’s really competitive I respect him for what he’s achieving in the show. Great video man
It's extremely difficult and nie impossible to know how to properly react to emotions which you've never felt before especially the ones oposite to what you have astablished as regular in your life. Bakugos behavior is that frutration and i get him
While I personally can never bring myself to really *like* his character, I will never make a point saying "he isn't written well." After all, a good character and a likable character are not always the same thing. One of the things that always impresses me about My Hero Academia is how it takes a lot of tropes, but they do them exceedingly well - and often use them in ways that haven't been done before. It would've been so easy for the writer to have taken Bakugo and make him side with the League of villains - making him the Sasuke for Deku (only even more unlikable). But instead the writer chose the smarter route, which was to take a character that has all the tropes of being a standard bully and subverting our normal expectations of what that archetype of a character would normally do. Great video!
AAAAH! Everything in this video I've had in my mind for such a long time. I was writing an analysis about Bakugo myself, and this basically wraps it all together so nicely. Great work! I love the deepness of Bakugo's character, and I always found it so hard to explain it to others. Guess I'll just show them this video now lol.
Bro, the first minute you just talked about is literally how I felt and still feel sometimes, I’ve always done my best and if I didn’t I would come back and work harder, then when I’m on the brink of success, the goal is going further and further away. I don’t like to accept help from people either because it makes me feel like I’m not working as hard in my own as I should have been.
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For anyone curious about why I didn’t reference the events of chapters 119-120 pertaining to Bakugo, it’s basically because I’m trying to post this video in accordance with where the anime is at. And while I’m sure we’ll reach that moment very soon in S3, I haven’t read past that part and have no idea where his story goes from there, so I can’t comment on the developments past it. And while it greatly accentuates the points I make here, as a single scene in and of itself and disregarding future developments (which is the extent of my knowledge of it) it doesn’t really bring anything different to the table other than a great moment and further development in the same direction. Also, this is entirely different from my other Bakugo video, exploring the character in a way I didn’t before.
In other news, I’ll be doing a Q&A video as a little 90K celebration thing! If you’re interested in asking a question, either ask it on my CuriousCat: curiouscat.me/Aleczandxr. Or in response to this tweet: twitter.com/Aleczandxr/status/1017765412530896896. I’ll pick a selection of ones to answer and put together a more casual video to answer them soon.
First, I want to state that I'm up to date to the manga, and both the manga and anime are one of my very favorites.
For the first time, I really felt that a story is written for me, because I never could relate to a character more than Deku. He was me when I was young, like exactly, except look of course. So while I cried with him, and cheered for him, I was angered by SEASON 1 Bakugou, and I hated him, the only character I ever hated in Hero Academia. I saw the people in him, who are acted like him, with Deku. Then in the second season I started to get fun from his behavior, and respected him how he handled the fight with best girl Uraraka. Then I really understand his character in the last arc of second season. Then halfway through the scond season I read the manga in 2 days, and I was at his best moment (that you mentioned above). And I finally loved his character, and became my 7th favorite and stayed there.
I agree with every word you said, he's maybe the best written character in the series, or at least one of them. BUT for me, in a bullied's standpoint I'm really sad because a bully winning over more peoples heart than Deku, or anyone else in the series. I know it's childish, and I really love Bakugou as a character now, but until he doesn't redeem himself for the things he did with Deku or any other kid, I can't accept him as the character who is loved by the most.
Sorry for writing belove your top comment, I don't know if there is an unwritten rule to not do this, but I really wanted you to read this, because you're one of my favorite RUclipsrs and look/sound like a nice guy :)
Monkī Dī Rufi you have put my feelings into words and articulated/expressed them beautifully. I feel the SAME WAY ABOUT this character.
Oh thanks, I thought the people who will comment on my writing will only bitching about why I'm bitching XD
I think the reason why ppl like Bakugo more than midoriya. Cuz Midoriya cries alot (not talking about the manga) and bakugo doesn’t turn on the tears for ever little thing.
First of all, Thank You for doing my favourite MHA character justice. You really drove home what I've been trying to tell my friends for a very long time, who swear to God he's a bad character and they hate him ~ 'you don't have to like him to acknowledge he's well written'(will be recommending this video for sure).
I've often found myself to be less judgemental about people and characters, and I guess that's why I took to Bakugo very early on. The moment he graced the screen and pushed Midoriya off his desk I knew he was The Bully so I was a bit expecting and accepting of his behavior, but what really drove me to look into him so early on was how he was adamant and determined about it. Growing up, I used to be bullied quite often(and even looked up to those bullies - a little Midoriya I was) for being a bit higher than everyone in academics(had Bakugo's smarts and superiority complex as well(though not as severe), secretly saw those will lesser grades as below me and tried to politely deny their invitations to parties and group studies, surpass me in one test and I'd be so internally bruised that I'd fake a smile to keep up a facade of friendliness while congratulating you, then go work twice as hard just to get back on top of you..) so I'm a bit knowledgeable about bullies' motivations, but Bakugo took it a step too far by not only seeking him out after school, but burning his book, telling him to commit suicide AND THEN discussing him with his friends WHEN MIDORIYA WAS NO LONGER PRESENT ~ 'Okay, what the hell's wrong with this guy?' is what I asked myself, and the more he was exposed to me ~ the more I grew to not only understand him but resonate with his character, and the more I loved him.
Another reason why I liked him so much is because unlike Deku(love this guy), who exemplifies the ideal hero, initially Bakugo 'seemed' like an anti-hero or villain in the making(hell, even in Season 3 some people still believed it), yet wants to be a hero AND IS MAD SERIOUS ABOUT IT. The contrast between his violent nature and his dream of being a hero(which demands you be gentle and understanding) really excited me for what was to come for his character. Behind that bloated, violent, rude, standoffish and loud personality sits a shamely-compassionate, empathetic, driven and determined, emotional-wreck of a genius hero-in-training who's NEVER been below the Top 3 of ANY contest. Hallelujah
As a former child prodigy turned average, that opening monologue hit home in a way that perfectly summarized why bakugou is one of my favorite characters in any medium
Lot's of kids these days are told they are some sort of prodigy when they breeze through elementary and middle school. "Gifted child burnout syndrome" is a pretty real thing. I thought I was some kinda genius until getting knocked down a peg in late middle school (which is thankfully pretty early and I had time to adjust), but I know some kids who were total geniuses and found school super easy until hitting a wall and just giving up in junior year and senior year of high school.
X X Y yea I basically consider myself a Bakugo but with no talent
I relate to this so much
@@abnormalego7893 oh same here. i was pretty much unbeatable academically all the way until highschool and even my first year of college. second year it all went shit down the drain. i relate to bakugou a lot because i too based my entire self worth on external praise and acknowledgement. if i dont get top spot i might as well have failed.
X X Y heh, at a young age I was showered with praise and attention, never really had to work hard at anything, kinda just assumed greatness would come to me. So I became conceited, and developed an inferiority complex, making it difficult to open up or get close to people.
"A character at level 50 can't possible progress at the same rate as someone whose level 1"
Unless you're Komugi and the game is Gungi.
Aleczandxr Freaking Hacker. Worst character of the show. (Jk, just finish REwatching, still in tears)
masayoshi kunz *Hugs*
Aleczandxr she started at 100
*And kept going*
iran lassninja Yep XD
The best part of Bakugou is that he's able to change and develop without changing the entire aspect of his character at the same time.
Malanala exactly
@@edwardelric2905 you shut them down so much they decided to delete their comment... Then again they might have been pretty young...
@@kintamas4425 Nah, I’m pretty sure I am younger than them. Oh and we argued on a different video of Bakugo. And decided to agree to disagree.
Mhm!
@@kintamas4425 that guy deletes his comments all the time
Spoiler alert
"If you only look down on others, you won't be able to realize your own weakness"-Bakugou Katsuki
Artan Blacknight I love that so much because he literally meets a younger version of himself. He's like "Look kid, you're pretty amazing but don't let that go to your head. You'll just go down a wrong path. I've been there and it ain't good. Take this advice from a guy who's been there."
I love his development
Which chapter ??
Elisha James he has mutual respect for everyone in the class that has earned it. Just take uraraka, he acknowledges everyone that uses their full power on him. That’s why he hates his fight with todoroki, todoroki didn’t use his flames on him when he did on deku.
You shouldn't have said spoilers it would have been better
I just watched that episode lol
bakugou went from " like i have a lousy quirck like those losers"
to " if you keep looking down on others you'll never see your own weaknesses"
he went from seeing deku as a pebble in his way to acknowladging him as somone worthy of all might trust and a good rival ( he even gave him advices and motivate him)
he went from not knowing what his classmates names
to making close friends , cheering them up and getting angry when he heard other bashing them
best character for a reason
I still laugh at "Wait... remind me what all of your quirks are again. And your names." I love even pre-development him. Ofc not excusing his behavior lol
yeah, he called the classmates "extras"
Still dislike him
For me it's pretty simple why I like his character. He's super well written and also grows as a person. Slowly but surely, Bakugou is learning that he needs to better himself in ways he never expected he'd need to, and so while the major parts of his personality are set in stone for the most part at his current age, he is nonetheless making fundamental changes to himself. But imo, I think that's a great thing.
People don't change overnight. You don't just wakeup one morning and decide, "I'm gonna be a better person". Much like working out or going on a diet, the change is most likely going to be gradual, and you need to stick to it. And I think that sense of realism is what really draws fans towards his character, even if he is still kind of an asshole.
I think this might why I love horikoshi's writting style. At least with hero academia aca, he has a knack for writing characters who grow very subtly. It might be hard to see the changes as you happen, but it builds very quickly. Taking a look back at midorya or shigaraki and even bakugo back at the beginning of the series, it's easy to tell just how much they've changed, and I just love it!
Exactly all they see is that bully that was in season 1
Jereed B I just think people can relate to bullying a lot so they tend to cling to that. but i don't relate to that i mean some characters are flat out murders in anime that i like so i could careless about bullying.
As lord nuxtaku once said "his character went from being a total dick to being slightly less of a total dick
Cam Xeno i mean he became very likeable to me before he stopped being a dick around start season 2 was when i got interested in his character.
He's lord explosion murder, what do you expect?
BRO GO AWAY
Boi
Are we the same fucking person STOP
Dude after watching a video on you I think ur cool
daddy pound my comment setion
ive been telling everyone bakugo is my favourite caracter, but everyone said "oh you just like him cause he has a cool power"
Lol thats literally why people only like shoto. Dude is op and has fire and ice. I honestly dont see why people like his character besides that. Bakugo is a great character with flaws and he’s also op
Jereed B
Let's not get crazy. People have different opinion and like something you don't like Shoto's personality and character development.
Of course, that's the only thing likable about him.
Munzur Baba his developement was over as soon as he accepted his fire side
GriffenSpade Lupin and no his determination to win is one thing
The beauty of Bakugou is that his character is so dimensional, in a hero series he manages to be likable as much as he can be unlikable, next to all the characters that mostly portray good characteristics. You can choose whether or not to like him, and that's what's interesting and intriguing about his character, because both make sense. In the end, whether you like him or not, we all at least can understand why he acts the way he does, and that's a well written character with a lot of complexities.
I don't like him and for now I will feel uncomfortable if bakugo change just becouse he saw his problem and solve it and everyone happy.
WHY?
1. Everybody complayning about his power and how his strong without looking he is bitch(toxic) around people
Really nobody give a f*ck about Bakugo being dick to everyone (execpt All might 'couse he is number one hero and always wins) and even worst, Kirishima trying to be friend to Katsuki only becouse his strong and ignore that he's so much toxic.
2. Author dosen't show me why I should feel he's good person (like fan comics do and for that f**king reason people think his so good person and character)
Really from 5 - 15 years old he think he is the best and everyone is trash.
why I am should feel bad for him and good for his change for some one who is narrow minded, can't see world dosen't work that way and bully and all that things for 10 years.
Still after 3 seasons he didn't see own problems what is first step to change.
Like serious if you think he isn't narrow-minded, so look, Sombody parents told hey your quirk is great and bood he thinks he's the best didn't changing his mind for 10 years and anime didn't show parent maybe them pressed on him or something else but NO just feel bad for him becouse I don't know.
Well said.
Your comment is exceedingly beautiful. Thank you. ❤
@Hypergon ...I don't really care if you hate him but to deny that he's changing..? It's happening right in front of your eyes and you still refuse to see it...even after watching a video like this.
"I will feel uncomfortable if Bakugou change just because he saw his problem and solve it."
And yet ironically enough, one of the REASONS WHY you hate him so much is BECAUSE he _hasn't_ fixed his problems yet...🤔 Which is it? Make up your damn mind. You wanna hate him so bad that you just stay blind to everything else..Quite narrow minded and stubborn of you isn't it?
@@hypergon2388 Did you even watch the video?
Very well put. I strongly agree.
LOL
@One eyed king And the username is what Bakugou wants his hero name to be. "Lord Explosion Murder"
That's bias😂
I saw your pfp and got flashbacks
*context*
former username: Lord Explosion Murder
former pfp: also lord explosion murder
don't be fooled by my new pfp, it's just a disguise
Bakugo is why I started watching this series
It takes guts to be AMAZING me to izuku kind of boring
くろ fr
Same dude, same
@@sylveonsymphony1706 Same
Hes why im still watching it
Bakugo represents those of us who used to go to the Gifted-Talented classes when we were young, and growing up to realize that we really aren’t so gifted after all
Alex Tekle Exactly. That shit hurts and is hard to break out of.
No, no he doesn't. You may not be gifted, but Bakugou is. He's still gifted lol
@@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376 I mean quirkwise yea but everything else no. He has a horrible personality,is kinda stuck up, and thinks he is better than everyone jus because he was handed everything. He is would be an like an irl athletic bully or a bully who is great a sports because he is like 6’7 and 210 pounds. Not because he worked for it.
@@kalebcole4926 He has a reason to be stuck up. He worked for his body and trained all his life. He is also extremely intelligent
@@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376 he is not extremely intelligent lol. Izuku is light years ahead of bakugo when it comes to that aspect. He may be strong but he isn’t really muscular and I would def say kirishima prob works harder then him.
I always loved how Bakugou and Deku's relationship and rivalry has become this exchange of Bakugou being forced to work past his own inferiority complex, while Deku's savior complex is carefully molded into something far more healthy and supportive of his classmates.
That's why Deku asking Kirishima to hold out his hand always gets me so much, because being around Bakugou has made Deku learn that a proper hero does not absolve others of responsibility for his own validation, but shares the appropriate burdens when someone is more qualified to do the job. It's a kind of character growth that I always really enjoyed since first reading it, and I'm glad a lot of people are picking up on it!
yes. What i also appreciate from their rivalry is how each of them adopt certain traits from one another to aid them in being the best they can be. Deku wants to save everyone but doesn't have a winners mentality. while Bakugou is vice versa. he's a perfectionist and wants to win everything but lacking the saving aspect. Each of them adopting the other strongest traits creates a very endearing read.
So, in a way, Bakugou and Deku have a symbiotic relationship that spurs them to healthy growth and maturity.
Nah deku sucks. He better not ruin bakugos character like with every other character he's changed
@@crackhead898 Whose character do you think Deku changed?
bob dingle IMO I dislike Deku for the cliche “powerless dude becomes number one hero” but that doesn’t mean I hate his character because I can heavily relate to him. Though I don’t break limbs for people, I neglect myself a lot to help others.
On the surface I don't like Bakugo as a character. He's obnoxious, overly aggressive and loud. He's that asshole in school you see around. But under the surface I actually relate to him. I was always considered intelligent growing up no matter what I did. I always got good grades and understood things my peers couldn't. That sort of thing imbuned me with pride. I was a big fish in a small pond so to speak. So I emphasize with Bakugo and I'm sure he'll learn humility as the series goes on.
This is my whole perspective on bakugo. Couldn't have said it better. He's one of my most hated characters although deep inside I relate to him personally. I still don't get it with the bakudeku shippers though.
I 100% agree :)
This comment is exactly just exactly what I think and feel I never related to something so much what
Facts
He's a great character. His development is a slow burn, but its very satisfying, and you can definitely see the changes in him from the first chapter to now in the manga. Even in the anime he recently said a sincere "thank you" to All Might. The Bakugo from the start of the series would never have legitimately thanked someone.
Yeah
The slow burn really paid off. A LOT.
**Screams in manga spoilers.**
♣
Wow, this actually changed my mind about Bakugou. I realized how much alike he is to me. I don't bully people like he bully's Deku but I hate losing and since everyone around me has always set high expectations for me because of all my accomplishments, I always strive for the best and anything less makes me want to give up on being the best. I mock people's failures bc I don't want people to think that I'm below them. I always thought Bakugou was an asshole because he doesn't know how to deal with losing and he doesn't just take it as a lesson, but this video made me realize that he actually doesn't know how to handle barriers. I personally get mad if i lose but I learn from it and I don't always take help as a bad thing. For some reason, I always had a little crush on Bakugou even though I hated him, I guess I know why now. He reminded me too much of myself, (minus his bullying) so i hated him, but subconsciously I was relating to him to an extent so I crushed on him.
Sasuke kuniski dude, its called an opinion. Also she can crush on whoever she wants! I have no problem with that. Bakugo is trash? Your just saying that because he shouts all the time, anime watchers like you mostly never understand his development, you make excuses saying hes to confident, or he bullys deku so therefore hes shitty! I accept that its your opinion, but at least be kind about it and accept other people’s opinions aswell.
@@sasukekuniski1959 That was completely rude and uncalled for, and totally ignores the point of what Kate Gomez was trying to say. She took the time to honestly reflect on herself and the contents of the video and to write an intelligent comment, which is certainly much more than you did. What about that suggests she's a b****? Besides that, she's a random person on the internet to you, meaning you don't have much of a basis on which to judge her anyway. Also, crushing on fictional characters is a stupid and inconsequential thing for which to judge someone. She's not pathetic- people do it all the time, and unless they're mentally ill, they understand full well that these characters are not real and that a relationship can't possibly exist, and it doesn't inhibit their relationships with real people. Please keep these pointless and inane comments to yourself.
Go see a psychologist, you have some serious issues if you feel like mocking other people's failures is acceptable.
Weakass garbage
@@TheMysteriouswatcher oh great another dumbass.
“You have some serious issues if you think mocking other people failures is acceptable” did you not read what they said? they just said everyone set the bar high for them. You no what that means? That Mena's that can cause a little something called stress.and I'm guessing even though you don't act like it your older then the age of 5 you should know what stress's does to a person. On top of that you don't know what they could've they been going through. They could of had something recently come up in the life that could of of been their breaking point. You don't ever know what's going on behind closed doors unless your there to witness it. So quit acting like a dick to someone who openly admitted there flaws. That actually takes some courage to do
I feel the exact same way
Point is. Bakugo is a flawed person that provides contrast to the rest of the main cast.
His personal journey ties in with the themes just as much as Deku and rest.
Also, his anger and jerkass tendencies are just amusing! If everyone was nice all the time, the show would be boring!
Edward Gil Very accurate.
Edward Gil I agree. He is the most entertaining to watch.
If everyone acted like Bakugou, we wouldn't have a society that properly functioned. There's a reason why people hate assholes in reality, which is why I find it so strange as to why people like Bakugou because in general, he's an asshole. For no apparent reason, either. But I chalk him being likeable up to the fact that people are aware he's not real, and neither are the people who get hurt by his actions/words, either, so they just think it's funny. It really isn't.
SeraphimDragon you didn’t understand the video didn’t you. He acts like an asshole on the outside but in the inside he’s showing his feelings. And if you actually watch the anime, you would know that all the other character knows that. If you read the manga you can see him being a team player and even though he’s not going to turn into a goody two shoes over night, he really cares about his friends, so you’re being an asshole rn
@@SeraphimDragon "If everyone acted like Bakugou, we wouldn't have a society that properly functioned."
That's why evil is also good. If everyone's a saint, the world will just be white. If there is only evil, the world will just be dark. But if both exists, there's a balance. A world full of saints is boring, a world full of evil is fucked, but if both saints and evils exists, the world is actually interesting.
"There's a reason why people hate assholes in reality, which is why I find it so strange as to why people like Bakugou because in general, he's an asshole."
There's also a reason why some people like assholes; some of them get things done, just like Bakugo. People that are like Bakugo are born leaders. Think about it, if a person gets teamed up with him, their hopes immediatley rises up, as proven in the license exam and the Class A vs Class B (not yet in the anime).
"For no apparent reason, either."
It was clearly stated in the show: he gets praised for the every little thing. That's why he's like that.
"But I chalk him being likeable up to the fact that people are aware he's not real, and neither are the people who get hurt by his actions/words, either, so they just think it's funny. It really isn't."
There's so many people in this world that's just like Bakugo. A person who hurts people by actions/words, doesn't alienate them from the fact that they're actually entertaining. Climb down from your "Morality High Horse", your argument is flawed.
How does anyone not like my boy Bakugo, he's so friendly :D.
In all seriousness though, he is my favorite character for of most of the points you listed in this video, as well as the fact that he's one of the only characters that truly doesn't care what people think about him, he only values what he compares himself to like you said.
Lol theres nothing friendly
I hate Bakugo kind of people, but he's changing and that itself makes him one of the best characters in MHA, I have high hopes for Lord Explosion Murder
Yeah sad part is real people like him don't change often, thats why we love him in this show.
yeah bakugo sucks ok! AND I HOPE MY BOI TODO SHOWS ICE UP HIS SORRY ASS!
@@adoptmeiscringe3139 did you even analyze his character at all??? idk why you hate bakugou but maybe it's because you didn't look into his character enough to understand.
@@adoptmeiscringe3139 still stuck on chapter 1 i see
Then you'd hate me for sure-
that endeavor pun.... lmao
You know, what you're talking about with Bakugou makes me think of my own difficulties in school as a kid. I was a gifted student who also had ADHD. One was recognized and commented on when I was little...the other was not. When I reached a point where my natural talent couldn't make up for my lack of organization and struggles to focus, I felt like I was slowing down and even the 'normal' students were catching up. And I was a bit of a shit about it when I was young, too.
This might be the final straw I need to convince me to watch My Hero Academia.
Solstice Hannan do it! Bakugou's kinda extreme in the beginning, but his growth is what makes people love his character. Not just bakugou, though. All of the characters grow and change. It's a great show, i recommend it!
Same here
Omg this reminds me of my MHA OC in my fanfic. Ever since she was a kid, she had been suffering from giftedness and ADHD. Her parents mentioned how she began to speak at only 9 months old, and at 3 years old, was already speaking in full sentences. She even used transitional words, such as however, or multisyllabic words like appropriate.
Later, she began to read books that were at a level higher than normal for someone her age. Despite these seemingly positive things, however, there was a downside.
Aside from being intelligent and intellectual, Marianna (my oc) was easily distracted, forgetful, and showed signs of heightened sensitivities and sensory differences to light, textures, and certain sounds.
She was also prone to have quirk surges, which were moments in which her quirk would behave uncontrollably during her meltdowns. All of these combined made her a victim of bullying and ostracization, and her parents that once adored her, began to look at her differently.
The names “goody two shoes”, “weird”, “pretentious”, and even “stilted” were thrown at her, but she didn't understand why. It wasn't until she overheard her parents talking about how much of a nuisance she was-that they'd much rather take care of a dumb kid than her instead, that she truly understood that she wasn't welcomed in this world she'd been born in.
I'm also gifted and I also have ADHD as well and I resonate with Bakugou so much. He, just like me, is the product of what happens when you expect so much from someone at a young age.
His actions and attitude are understandable given the lofty expectations he puts on himself. He definitely bears a lot of similarities to Vegeta, and I can’t help but sympathize with his struggle to surpass his rivals
yeah he's way more similar to vegeta. who was 100x more evil. people forget vegeta blew up planets and murdered for sport. but he changed and protects people now. trust the process
Qarcon yup bakugo gonna be doing the samething
Thanks!
He is very similar to Vegeta.
It also doesn't help that the society he lives in encourages kids to subconsciously view hero work as a Might Equals Right popularity contest. At least Bakugou ignores the Miss Congeniality aspect of it, but he and his classmates are all, in their own ways, affected by it
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. Thank you! I have been shouting this from the roof tops for ages.
Also whenever anyone says Bakugou hates Deku:
He doesn’t hate him. He doesn’t understand him. He fears his passion. He believes Midoriya is looking down on him. That Midoriya thinks he’s incapable of taking care of and defending himself. He HATES that Midoriya tries to rush to his rescue. It infuriates it. Because to him it’s as if Midoriya is saying, “you can’t do this alone, you need my help.” And that’s one thing he can’t stand. He has a HUGE inferiority complex that he hides behind the wall of his MASSIVE ego. Midoriya exposes that time and time again and THAT’S what Bakugou hates. Midoriya, makes him feel weak. Makes him fear that he might be. So he pushes him away, and builds up those walls.
The best description I've heard for Bakugo is, "damned by great praise". For those who don't know, the saying "damned by faint praise" describes a backhanded compliment. To say something like, "well, it isn't the worst book I've ever read," carries the implication that, while it isn't the absolute worst, that's still the best thing I can compare it to. Groucho Marx saying, "Why, you're the most beautiful woman I've ever met, and that's not saying much," certainly fits the bill. For Bakugo, the trope gets flipped on its head. Instead of being "damned by faint praise", he is given grand, over-the-top compliments as a child which were not really meant to be taken seriously. His teachers and peers were just saying what you say to a young child, congratulating him for relatively minor accomplishments, but Bakugo took them so hard to heart and developed such a complex around those expectations that his scale as to what qualifies as "good" and "bad" was completely screwed up. Whereas the backhanded compliment of "damned by faint praise" is to give a minor compliment to mask an insult, for Bakugo, a penultimate compliment becomes an insult in his mind. For someone to tell him, "You're _almost_ as awesome as All Might!" he would interpret that as an all-out insult because it's putting him second to someone else.
Not to mention, he's the Lancer of the series and the Lancer is, very nearly, always the most popular character because they aren't as obligated to have their flaws scrubbed as with the main hero. The main hero needs to be as broadly identifiable as possible to attract a larger audience so they end up being a bit blander and unrealistic. The Lancer, by contrast, is allowed to be a real character with less broad scope but, as a result, greater appeal. They also tend to go through a deeper, more meaningful character arc. Consider Vegeta compared to Goku, Ban vs Meliodas, Etna vs Laharl, -Sasuke vs Naruto- wait, no, that one is _trope averted._
Bakugo is better than Sasuke
BlackScape At what? Lmao
Rener Oslo He DID change, but it was a little too late for it. Sasuke fell into darkness and turned into an actual terrorist and was willing to kill people for poorly thought out reasons. His cons VASTLY outweighed the pros so hard that it’s like comparing a puddle to a SEA. That’s what made his redemption so hard to swallow.
Bakugo on the other hand. Although not a good person either. Recognizes his faults FAR quicker then Sasuke had. He WANTS to be the best, like no one ever was. But suffers from massive amounts of tunnel vision to recognize that being the best doesn’t JUST mean Power alone. His slow-burn development is exactly what makes him so compelling.
Jack Lobrano You also gotta think about context surrounding each character. Sasuke’s entire backstory revolves around genocide. If Sasuke did a complete 180 like Bakugo he’d be a lot less realistic. Also his reasons are very reasonable and justified imo.
C H A N K A I S T H I C C when did Bakugo do a complete 180?
KbM I meant that in the sense of why they’re so different. If Bakugo did a complete 180 like Sasuke*, it wouldn’t fit his character or the narrative and vice versa. Basically, they’re development in the context of their narrative(Uchiha clan Genocide defining Sasuke’s character vs Bakugo discovering himself as a hero and character) are fundamentally different which is what I felt commenter above was not considering.
I think the hate for bakugou is over exaggerated. I hated him at first too but at the end of season 1 and beyond I started to warm up to him. Sure he's violent, egotistical, prideful, loud, obnoxious and a bully. But what makes me like his character besides his comedic moments is the fact that his development throughout the story. How he slowly changes from a bully, to a not complete asshole who has a real friend like kirishima. Or how he respects Ochako for doing her best against him in the sports festival despite being outclassed. I also like the fact that he won't just surrender to the league of villains just so he can obtain power snd win like Sasuke. Despite how he acts he respects and looks up to All Might like deku but unlike deku he doesn't want to be like All Might, he wants to surpass him. That I can definitely respect and also respect how like deku the kid busts his ass every day just to become the number 1 hero but deku and todoroki are always a head of him. Plus it doesn't help the fact that the guy he bullied as a kid is being trained by the hero he respects the most. So in short, bakugou is definitely one of the best characters of my hero acadamia.
Note: I haven't seen the chapter where he and deku fight yet but I'm close.
JK Network Really good statement I definetely agree👍
Joel ! Thanks man.
JK Network np
I think he’s ahead of todoroki and deku but lacks some of the stuff they have though
Ugh. Another fucking misguided Sasuke comparison. Sasuke went off with Orochimaru to get powerful enough to get revenge on the person who _killed his fucking family_ and because he felt morally obliged to rid the world of someone as evil as he thought Itachi was. Bakugou had no reason to join the league of villains since pretty much all of the villains in the league at that point in time were the exact opposite of what he wants to be; societal rejects finding solace in causing chaos and tearing heroes down simply because they're losers. Sasuke never wanted just to win, the only reason he got envious of Naruto wasn't because he was actually jealous but because Naruto had been behind everyone his whole life and suddenly was getting even more powerful than Sasuke and if the weakest kid Sasuke knew growing up was getting ahead of him then, how much better was Itachi than him? It was salt in an open wound, not petty jealously. _Naruto_ wanted to be the best, the strongest and to win all the time, not Sasuke. Sasuke wanted revenge which turned into a bigger goal of wanting to change the world so no one would suffer like he did by any means necessary.
Not liking doesn’t equal badly written no? I don’t really like him but I would never deny he’s a well written character. I’m still watching all your thoughts, I’m open to change of mind
If you don't deny he's well written then he has no need to change your mind, that's the point of the video anyway I'd assume
Calcelmo Anayru well I’ve been listening and the intention of the video, is see it, is to, not excuse, but rationalise the actions of Bakugou. I still don’t like him tho 😂
The intent of the video was to describe the motivations behind his actions and why that makes him a good character. Not why it makes him a good person. The answer to the "Why is he so popular?" question I posed was essentially "Because he's well-written and has relatable aspects," essentially.
Aleczandxr oh yea for sure I wasn’t trying to say you’re trying to portray him as a good person, but more as why he’s a likeable person as you said.
I don't think most Bakugo fans find him likeable. If I met Bakugo in real life, I would hate him. But the reason why I always look forward to seeing him on screen is because his over the top personality tends to lighten the mood and his tenacity is pretty admirable. As long as you don't take Bakugo's anger to seriously, he's a great addition to the story.
Bakugo is best boi
Nah
Hell yah
No hell no
Indeed
That's a funny way to spell Kirishima
Bakugou does hide his feelings a lot you can tell he’s sad sometimes or wants to cry as in the Izuku vs bakugou fight.
Bakugo became likable to me after the tournament arc. He became my favorite character after certain events i cant go into because spoilers
Ryan Shelbaugh theres spoilers for the all for one arc in this vid and you dont want to go into the tournament arc?
B3A5T IRL no, the tournament arc isnt the one im not spoiling. The event im talking about should appear in the anime soon so i dont want to say anything
B3A5T IRL the events im talking about start at Chapter 117 and end around 122 i think
Ryan Shelbaugh same
After he is constantly kidnapped the tries to fight midoriya ONLY to prove his worth. That's just dumb.
Bakugou was like my favorite since almost the start, so thanks for this video! It’s nice to hear he’s got more supporters with this viewpoint!
That’s why I like bakugou’s character so much. He’s not your common anime hero, and he’s very complex.
Let's be real when i was a child i was constantly told i was superior because i was intelligent and growing up i though i didn't need to do shit to get good grades etc...i finished hight school with best grades in class with almost to no effort but than when i started college things got harder and i couldn't keep up and it ruined me...Sorry for grammatical mistakes I'm not native in English
Valerie Lucilfer Same, I grew up not having to try that hard academically or socially, but when I got older and things got harder I realized that I didn't know how to deal with failure as a result. Unlike Bakugo instead of responding to failure with anger and an inflated ego I crumble under the weight of pressure, and have developed little confidence in myself. I love MHA because it deals with a lot of complex emotions and issues.
Ah so you also bullied kids weaker than you and told them to kill themselves? And was showered with praise even in college?
Bakugo is by far the best character in mha.
Azure Anime of course. The ones that are hated and loved at the same time says something
Indeed
Hell no. Endeavour>>> Bakugou
Yeah
**Best boy/ Kirishima*
How has it taken this long for someone to properly explain the rationale, motivations and writing behind this character? Good video and it really shouldn't have taken this long for someone to say this stuff, but I'm happy that you did.
Thanks.
People just dont understand his character
People are idiots.
Jereed B
since he's the most popular character in the show i'm sure lot of them do
@@contemptman3646 or they just don't like him cuz they just don't?
Bakugou is my favorite character, so thank you so much for this video. I feel validated :D
I remember the summercamp arc where he was confused because through Mandalay's broadcast, students was ordered to fightback if necessary, but then another message told he was the target technically meaning he is to "avoid" encounter as much as possible, further emphasized by the fact Todoroki won't allow him to use his quirk due to setting the forest on fire. And finally being in total VIP mode being escorted by 4 of his classmates including Midoriya.
Like how you said. The confusion caused by having an inflated ego as a young kid and seeing it fall apart with his continuous failures as was grows can be heart shattering.
Everyone always bashes me for genuinely liking Bakugo. I'm so glad I found people who share the same opinion! Great video!
Thanks!
Aleczandxr No problem! Great video! 👍🏻
Bakugos character development is the thing I'm most hyped for in My Hero Academia
All of this. And also, people seem to forget: he's a 15 year old, he's just barely a teenager. He's not a fully realised adult who should know better, he's a kid who still has a lot of growing up to do, even if society already views them as pre-heroes.
Wassup man! Another masterpiece of an analysis! I absolutely Bakugou : Because he is everything I want to be while also being someone fully detestable. He has such a massive goal and a never ending ambition to attain it. I wish to be inhabited by a fire as INTENSE as his(don't pity me plz). But his obnoxious and loud personality make my inside turn like a washing machine because I would love to be able to express that rage, that will to live the best life possible. It releases Bakugou from useless thoughts about people or events leaving him with his only goal in mind(which doesn't stop him from rethinking his point of view on the world around him because learning will only help him to reach that top). Anyway, I just love that Bomber man and aspire to be as amazing as he his(but not quite as loud).
Josh Ripper 👏👏👏
Ï absolutely Bakugou"
You took the words right outta my mouth
Good sir, you just said what everybody else is thinking. round of applause for you! ^^
Josh Ripper
why can’t you express that rage?
Hell the beginning of the video is just right! It's so upsetting that a lot of people don't understand the struggles of always wanting to be the best.
Psychologically, Bakugo is a very interesting character. I really enjoyed watching his path go from thinking he’s a hot-shot wannabe hero to someone who was beaten and humbled down to scratch at UA. He has a lot of development to do and potential to become a great pro hero along with Midoriya and I’m so excited to watch their growth.
For those who don’t read the manga, I highly recommend it rather than just watching the anime. Bakugo and Midoriya’s relationship isn’t a simple black&white bullying kind (which most people think it is and it irks me that they’re stuck on that mentality) but much deeper and more complex. They’re described in the data book as childhood FRIENDS and will (probably unconsciously) work towards reconnecting those bonds.
Thank you for another great video, Aleczandxr! And thank you for pulling an Aizawa and seeing Bakugo for who he really is despite his flaws ❤️👍🏻
Bakugo became my favorite character after the league kidnapped him and the reason is that a worse writer would use his lancer trope as a contrived temporary villain arc at least but MHA drives home that in his core Bakugo wants to be a hero everyone looks up to and can rely on. His heart is undeniably pure in that regard and it's not difficult to understand why he's so jaded and complex when he is his own worst critic. Even when he makes breakthroughs in his development he never really flaunts it because to him he can always try harder, be faster, act smarter and nothing short of perfection will ever satisfy HIMSELF.
Aleczandxr videos make me SCHWING
Ianto Evans *Monsoon begins*
I feel the same XD
Just wait for him to ripen
This all and the fact that he's still young. He's a kid. It's fine to not like him, and being young doesn't excuse you from the pain that you've caused others, but some of these people treat him as this irredeemable, monstrous abuser...meanwhile...he's like 16.
I love how the more people understand bakugou and his motivation the more they like him as a character . Because if you think about it many of of his big moments in the show that made people change their opinion of him are not only character development but also character reveal and character depth
That just shows to me what a great character he is😘😘😘
Bakugou best boi dawg
(SPOILERS TO ANIME-ONLYS) I can't wait for the anime to get to chapters 117-119 (it'll happen this season), because I honestly think the battle between Deku and Bakugo, as well as Bakugo's show of survivor's guilt, will make him rise in popularity to a whole new level. I always had my doubts about his character, and even hated him when he was first introduced, but as time slowly past as I read the manga, Bakugo has made himself to be MY personal favorite character, and I can't wait to see what else the creator has in store for him in the future.
Divine Wine that fight was sooo emotional! See him breakdown over the guilt he felt over the fact he thought his weakness is what ruined his hero All Might made me cry for real. That plus Deku realizing just how much Bakugo was suffering this whole time and knowing that he was the only one who could help him. That whole fight was incredible.
@@dinkyboss ofc it was
I love videos on Bakugo's mentality. He really is a complex and well thought out character.
Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better understanding of bakugou’s character; really awesome video man!!! I appreciate it!
Thanks!
Thing is, I really like Bakugo...... as long as he's nowhere near Deku. I like him for all the reasons you've mentioned, and because his over-the-top rages can be quite entertaining when juxtaposed with the rest of the cast. It's just, when he's around Deku, his dickish behavior magnifies and becomes unbearable. It's understandable, and fits perfectly with his character. It's well-written stuff. It's just whenever he starts in on Deku, I'm overcome with a strong desire to smack him upside the head.
One thing I hope for Bakugou is that he finds self worth in himself outside of just becoming a top pro hero. I also hope that his reason for becoming a hero changes and he continues to develope into an amazing character. With that being said, I love your explanation on Bakugou's character 💗
Bakugo is one of the reasons why i watch BNHA. He outshines every character he's with and steals the scene every single time. He is truly the best written character in the show.
This is literally the best explanation ever. Like yes he is a twat but at the same time I still feel inclined to see him grow and change and become a better person. He's a douchebag right now but he won't be forever and it's gratifying to watch it all unfold
Thank you!
He gets higher on the popularity polls because he gets development in the manga.
Anime too, obviously.
bakugou is the most popular my hero character
Compared to where he's at in the anime to the chapter I'm currently at, 141, he is a lot better. Compared to where he's currently at in the anime it's a very big difference.
No shit
Noel right. But the video posits that he's generally popular when in fact he still isn't in the anime.
Thanks for this. Bakugo is my fave. To say he has an inferiority complex actually makes a whole lot of sense. I love that Kirishima is his first real friend he feels comfortable to rely on, and that he’s letting Deku, Todoroki, Iida, Uraraka and the others in.
Thanks for watching.
Aleczandxr, You’re welcome. - SPOILER - Dude, All-Might’s discussion with Aizawa about Bakugo’s “inferiority complex imploding” gave me chills. This really did make a whole lotta sense. And I loved how delicately it was treated and how the teachers feel such a responsibility for guiding the next generation of students and heroes.
Thanks for making this. Not only did it help for others to understand his character, but also helped me. In high school I was just like Bakugou, I bullied, I won, and would do anything to do it. I saw myself better than everyone else and had people say I was talented all day long. But I had deep worth issues that I have recently come to see and as I have grown, I now see people as they are and see myself as little. I still make displays out of bad habits, but have learned to respect people and that weakness is what help people relate to you as a person. So I am thankful that other people can see the root causes of why someone like Bakygou or me would act in strange and rude ways at times. Thanks for making this! Bakugou is the first character that I feel I relate to so much, Kohei did a great job of writing this anti-hero for us and you helped us understand him better too.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
Perfect intro. Baku's hotheadedness intrigued me and annoyed me. As I watched more and more of this awesome show I started to see what his deal was. He is very well written and he is doing what many characters don't do in shows... Progress. Every scene he's in, I see character development. It's awesome. He feels more real and I know in due time he'll become even more amazing. You can tell in the last few episode he is becoming more mature and social.
I used to not like him, but after catching up in the anime and now reading the manga, I’ve grown to really love his character. He’s really well written.
I personally love Bakugou because of his character design and developement. Some of the best scenes in the anime happen with/because of Bakugou. He's rather relatable, in my opinion, when it comes to his anger. You don't know any other way to react, so anger is the next best thing.
So he's basically the same as me which is why i love him
Poi 098 same!
Same
Finally someone who analyses characters as much as I do, and that’s a lot considering I watched the whole series while either playing my Xbox or about to go to sleep at 3am.
Bakugo been my favorite character since like the first episode
I used to hate this character but he grew on me and I started to love his character 4 months ago and I realized that I relate to this character with his mannerisms and his passion
I might not be the best student but I want to be a comic artist and I'm gonna try hard to fulfill that dream
As expected of the man who is the Lord Twigo of the HxH verse.
Nux sends his regards.
Brandon Adrien lmao legendary comment
Jiggonomics Nux taku Lol 😂
I wouldn’t call her an amazing mom but I understand what your saying and I believe your right about how bakugou is a well written character
God I agree, he's overall the most interesting character in the show.
Someone said it! Thank you so much! This is exactly why he's one of my favourite characters- his potential to grow as a character, his struggles, and how he will overcome them. I'm really excited to continue watching this process.
Latest chapter was bomb af!
Mugen Ittoryu Yes. It was. And solidifies why MHA is in my view one of the best Shonen battle series.
I would say its the best ongoing Shonen atm, better than all the other Shonen (Hxh doesnt count since its always on a brake). Thats just my hubmle op tho
It was so trash that people threatened the author lmao has been trash since all might vs all for one and it will never be as big as naruto
^People are being hypocritical on the internet, as always, as for "never be as big a natruto" that is unknown, naruto had 15 years to garner fans, all in an atmosphere where there wasn't much competition except One Piece and HxH, and it had a newer type of story to tell and hence many people flocked, they recommended it to others and they watched it and stuff got popular, MHA is still pretty popular with less than 200 chapters under its' belt and is popular enough to get a movie after only 2 years of its' anime production, Nardo didn't.
Mugen Ittoryu Anyone else nearly scream when Dabi showed up at the end?
"amazing mom" what a joke
His rage is mimicking the rage his mother shows constantly. If he had a real mother who tempered the praise with a kinda humbling instead of anger, yelling and physical violence he would be far healthier
Upon writing this video I just thought that Horikoshi added in her antics for pure comic relief and didn't think it had much to do with her character being extremely flawed as a person. Later material lends us more insight but I just saw that in the anime and interpreted it as endearing slapstick, hence what I inaccurately said in the video.
@@Aleczandxr thats perfectly understandable. I just think it speaks volumes that he went from a kind lovable but arrogant child to a carbon copy of his mother's personality. He went from being a kid version of his dad to basically being melded into a copy of his mother. She has the flashier personality and evidently has the power in the house which just compounds on everything you accurately pointed out about him being taught he needs to be the best and to be the strongest.
He had people saying he will be the number one giving him insane bars he had to reach. Whilst also being yelled at and brought down to earth with anger and violence by his own mother in an attempt to prevent his ego growing. Which instead caused a broken angry child who thinks that if he isn't the best then he is a worthless failure. Who when he succeeds through hard work is congratulated for his natural abilities instead.
I feel bad for the kid
Bakugo has been high on my list of favorites since the beginning. Sometimes I think I like him more than Deku, though they're really really close.
Haha I actually got a haircut so not so much anymore sadly.
"It's characteristically very subtle to contrast with his bombastic screeching, but he is slowly learning how to appreciate human connection." Can we appreciate this line for a second, no more said this explains my entire blasty boom boom man.
Bakugou is kind of relatable in our mindset to be the best and be acknowledged but also [always] get beaten by life because he/us approached it with the wrong way. He is one of the best but he hardly get the best or what he wants to feel that he achieved the title which is why people can act understandable to his demeanor. The show puts him in his place and asked him to change and he learns each day, with hardship while continue working his ass off.
We all want something but oblivious to our flaw, we like to see determination and bakugou has the outmost confidence with goal in minds and then, when bakugou get slapped by reality, we know how that feels, how you just not enough and has to face that one day, you should change. How you can't work that way anymore and need to face the reality that everything changes, people become better than you expected and how you'll be surpassed, even when you had try really hard to master it.
anastasya vie hell yah. He reminds us that we gotta go 110% percent everyday and win how we want to
Bakugou is by far the best character. He's funny as hell and continues to be a believable character too.
Agreed.
100%
Funny. X
Likeable. X
Never seen such cap in my whole life
Funny for bullying??
Bakugou: because fundamentally good people won't always be likable people. And they might have their own share of burdens.
And one should come to term to that.
Also, albeit short I also really loved his match with Uraraka and how he acknowledged her.
This was an amazing analysis and personally I highly relate to byakugo because of that constant comparison the ever driving force the need to be better that's why he's my favorite we are almost the same persom
Cheers.
Right
Keep that same energy like bakugo 24/7
I'm crying because this is just so true. Bakugou's development is something that's so intricate that people who haven't yet experienced what he's going through (on a smaller level of course) will only see the behavioural issues as him being an asshole - which he kind of is - but at least there is a reason for it. On the other hand, the people who have experienced, or have an understanding of what he's going through, see it as an insecurity, the idea that his peers have put so much pressure on him and placed him on this pedestal that he feels the need to stay there even though it's near impossible. That's why so many people, me especially, love this character, not only for his comedic value, but for his personal weaknesses and how we can relate to him.
You have a great sense of character analysis. I really appreciate you taking the time to create and share these for us. Subscribed and keeping close. I can tell I'm going to learn a lot here.
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed.
Look at Bakugo over the course of the series. He always puts down others, so you'd think he should be happy to be at "the top" (which he actually isn't), but in reality he's never happy. He only focuses on where he wasn't perfect, being unable to see how much he has already achieved (which Deku even admires). Ofcause it was intended that the audience never got inside to his psyche, to make the big reveal at the end of season 3 much more impactful (very clever reader direction). Even so it was obvious even before that something is building up Bakugo that eventually HAS to burst out.
Deku on the other hand has learned from childhood on to accept that he isn't great, sometimes not even average and you'd think he'd always be down. Yet he has a lot of friends and fun at UA.
Always being angry, unsatisfied and unhappy with everything, especially yourself, is no healthy way to live for a teenager. Horikoshi created a masterpiece of social irony that "the most gifted" is the most unhappy of them all.
Saying "endeavors" was very confusing in this video.
If you're an imbecile, sure.
Honestly, I saw the manga when you made this, but forgot about bakugo's involvement in why All Might fought All For One. This most recent episode, particularly him finally letting his emotions out, definitely revitalizes this video
Bakugo is interesting cause he does things out of the norm. Most of us live by following the rules, and here is Bakugo who does not stick to those rules by being loud, angry, and hostile to others but at the same time he is still GETTING THINGS DONE. While most of the characters are cool, they are not as complex as Bakugo that is why its more fun to watch him. Eventhough he acts out of the ordinary, at the end of the day HE WILL STILL FOCUS ON HIS GOAL.Bakugo is never steady, he is loud but he continues on his goals. He is a right balance to Deku's character of always being pure, good, innocent and model citizen that is why he is cool to watch.
ever since the first episode bakugou has been my fav bnha character
The editing on this video was amazing man
Thanks!
You know I'm trying to become a successful writer and your videos are so well though out that I watch them constantly just because they help that much thanks.
That's great to hear! Thanks.
your welcome. Thanks for noticing me senpai.
So he's a tsundere
(This is not to be taken seriously)
...
I mean, yeah. Look how he is with kirishima. I. Not trying to say anything like that what the stories trying to do, but he's pulling all the tsundere crap with him
Casey Chandler to true
And with this comment...
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Midobaku ship confirmef
Agreed
Whenever I talked about BNHA with my friends I always said that Bakugo was one of my favorite characters and I'd always have to explain that it's because I know he's going to have the most dramatic character development EVER! Character development is my favorite story device and I'm so excited to see how far Bakugo goes (especially now that he's started to warm up to Kirishima XD)
I almost didn't click on the video because I hated Bakugo so much I was sure this video would be a waste of time, but I decided to give him a chance. You convinced me. I don't hate him anymore. Can't say that I exactly like him now, but kudos to you!
Cool, thanks! Thanks for watching.
I think I love Bakugo because I really think this whole situation is fucked up. Maybe it's cause I'm jaded from Naruto, but for me, Deku being gifted the strongest quirk around because of luck killed his relatablity for me. Bakugo isn't relatable either, but I just find characters that are fake underdogs (Naruto, Deku) less relatable than characters that are open about their genius. That's not to say I don't _like_ or enjoy Deku, I do, I just don't find him relatable.
I don't get it. You don't enjoy Deku because he's not relatable. But You enjoy Bakugo.. but still say he isnt relatable either.
Meleron Nef Bakugo feels more like a natural character in the narrative and feels like he has genuine character flaws and personality. Deku is the complete opposite who's a savior but has no quirk.
The show immediately changes that by giving Deku the best quirk and the only real issue Deku has is controlling it. Controlling your inner demons or new power is a common trope and personally uninteresting for me to watch even in shows I like.
Meleron Nef I agree with the criticisms l yagami said but I'll elaborate on my own opinion.
I don't need to necessarily _relate_ to a character to enjoy them. I find neither Bakugo nor Deku relatable. But with Bakugo he's flaws are actually real _flaws_ (pride, vanity, narcissism) whereas with Deku the flaws that are most prominent are superman level "flaws" (he's too self-sacrificial, he helps other people to the detriment of himself). That makes me _enjoy_ his character more than Deku's even though I don't personally relate to him, because he feels more real.
But for me my biggest problem with Deku isn't that solely that, but that combined with what I mentioned in my OP, which is that he was literally gifted one of if not the most overpowered quirk in the verse and yet judging from the way he's positioned in the anime I'm expected to root for him in his fights as if he's the underdog (e.g. Him vs Todoroki)
False underdogs in shonen really agitate me, which hinders my ability to fully enjoy his character, but again, maybe i'm just jaded from Naruto.
Anyway, I don't "not enjoy" Deku, I said as much in my OP. It's just that with Deku, you get the feeling that you're _supposed_ to relate to him since you're experiencing the world from is view, which is why not relating to him is a bit of a problem, whereas not relating to Bakugo is not.
deku is still working the hardest out of all the current characters thou...and his improvment is due to his effort
if his power worked like naruto where : he get into a probleme>>get angry>>kurama chakra save the day
then yeah it will suck.....cuz let's be real neji deserved the win in that fight
C Vox so Naruto had the DBZ problem.
i relate deeply to bakugo. when i was growing up i was told by all the adults around me that i was "gifted" and had a "talent" for writing. so i grew up thinking i didn't have to do anything to learn more about english and writing because i was already that good. then all the other kids caught up to me. i wasn't in the limelight for my academic success anymore. i was fading away, because the adults i trusted only secured the fact that i was perfect and didn't need to change. i was also a very toxic friend with a very toxic ego that i've managed to almost completely revert, and even now whenever i say something rude as a joke i apologise because i don't want to fall back into that toxic trap.
being told at four years old that you're better than all the other kids there because you learnt to read and write faster than they did isn't healthy. yes, you should praise your child for learning and academics. but you shouldn't actively tell your kid that you're automatically smarter and therefore better than everyone.
also, my mum says i have a "model" face and my sisters just don't have the "facial structure of a model" like i do. bruh. i don't even like my face that much.
Oh so your a dumbass and a bully. UNDERSTOOD
@@fombaslayer7863 YUP
Thank you for this! I've gotten so sick of people hating on Bakugo and those who like him.
Thanks for watching!
tpfw01 you hate people who hatw him or like him?
Bakugo was a big fish in a little pond, when confronted with the best players he realised just how much is still in the road to become the next symbol of peace, not only as a hero but as a person, he needs to grow and learn, to open up to others and appreciate them for whor they are, to let himself express in healthier ways and find happiness not just around his goal, I love him and I am here for that ride!
holy shit I love this so much. Thank you so much for making this, I love Kacchan and his character so much and this just really made me appreciate him so much more
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!
Bakugo honestly is my second favorite character! I identify more with izuku, but bakugo, to me I can see myself inwardly more than outward, especially being an athlete and a theatre major it’s really competitive I respect him for what he’s achieving in the show. Great video man
It's extremely difficult and nie impossible to know how to properly react to emotions which you've never felt before especially the ones oposite to what you have astablished as regular in your life. Bakugos behavior is that frutration and i get him
While I personally can never bring myself to really *like* his character, I will never make a point saying "he isn't written well." After all, a good character and a likable character are not always the same thing.
One of the things that always impresses me about My Hero Academia is how it takes a lot of tropes, but they do them exceedingly well - and often use them in ways that haven't been done before. It would've been so easy for the writer to have taken Bakugo and make him side with the League of villains - making him the Sasuke for Deku (only even more unlikable). But instead the writer chose the smarter route, which was to take a character that has all the tropes of being a standard bully and subverting our normal expectations of what that archetype of a character would normally do.
Great video!
Thank you!
AAAAH! Everything in this video I've had in my mind for such a long time. I was writing an analysis about Bakugo myself, and this basically wraps it all together so nicely. Great work! I love the deepness of Bakugo's character, and I always found it so hard to explain it to others. Guess I'll just show them this video now lol.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks very much :)
Bro, the first minute you just talked about is literally how I felt and still feel sometimes, I’ve always done my best and if I didn’t I would come back and work harder, then when I’m on the brink of success, the goal is going further and further away. I don’t like to accept help from people either because it makes me feel like I’m not working as hard in my own as I should have been.