Okay, let's dive right into the burning question that's probably kept you up at night: Is My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, like, actually part of the official story?
Well, buckle up, because we're about to untangle this faster than Bakugo can yell "DIE!"
The "Canon" Conundrum!
First, what does "canon" even mean? Think of it like this: Canon is the official recipe for your favorite cake. If the author said they used three eggs, then that's canon. It's part of the main story, set in stone (or, you know, manga panels).
Non-canon stuff is like adding sprinkles to your cake. Fun, maybe even delicious, but not essential to the original recipe.
Heroes Rising: Canon...ish?
Here's where things get a little tricky. Heroes Rising is in a weird spot. Imagine it as a "what if?" scenario dreamt up by the author, Kohei Horikoshi himself.
Originally, Horikoshi planned for the epic climax we see in Heroes Rising to be the ending of the entire manga series. Can you imagine?!
However, because the manga continued, elements needed to be tweaked.
Essentially, the movie takes place within the main storyline, but some key events needed to be removed so it wouldn't interfere with future plots.
So, What's the Verdict?
Think of it like this: Heroes Rising happened, but not *exactly* like you saw it on the big screen. It's like a slightly altered timeline.
Some argue that its non-canon. But because Horikoshi had planned it, and it does feature existing characters with their established personalities, it also feels weird to discard it.
Deku and Bakugo's double One For All moment? Super cool, but ultimately, something that couldn't stick in the long run. It was epic, but didn't permanently alter the main storyline.
Details That Did Stick
There are definitely character moments and plot points in Heroes Rising that influenced the main story. The growth of Class 1-A, their teamwork, and their individual power-ups are all definitely canon.
Those bits? Totally part of the cake. Sprinkle or not, they taste good!
Ultimately, it's up to You!
Here's the super power I'm giving YOU: the power of interpretation! If you want to believe Heroes Rising is 100% canon, go for it!
If you prefer to see it as a really awesome side story, that's cool too. It’s your My Hero Academia experience; enjoy it your way!
Basically, don't sweat the small stuff. Just keep enjoying the adventures of Deku and the gang!
