My Hero Academia fans finally have something new to consume as Kohei Horikoshi released the My Hero Academia Ultra Age fanbook earlier this month. Like other data books, this is also full of new information about characters and new lore. Among other things, Horikoshi has answered one of the most asked questions — Who is the greatest hero of all time?
And no, it’s not Izuku Midoriya.
According to Horikoshi, that title belongs to none other than All Might. The fan favourite Symbol of Peace, Toshinori Yagi, has officially been crowned as the best hero in the entire My Hero Academia universe.
All Might deserves to be the best hero of all time
While a lot of you guys would have expected Deku to take this honour, since he fulfilled his dream of becoming a top-tier hero and defeating Shigaraki. All Might’s impact in the world still towers above the rest. Period.
Especially All Might’s final stand against All For One in the Final War. Despite being completely quirkless, he stood against All For One unfazed. This action made fans fall for All Might even more than they did before. His loss in that battle didn’t hurt his legacy. Infact, it strengthened it. All Might stood tall in the face of unbeatable odds. This not only inspired a whole new generation of heroes but also the fans of the show.
The fanbook also revealed that All Might is now serving as the Vice Principal of U.A. High School. It is a fitting role for someone who has shaped the future of hero society and will continue to do so in the future.