Class 1-A Are Pro Heroes in My Hero Academia Special: ‘More’

Eight years after the events of My Hero Academia Final Season, the extra episode titled “More” offers a brief but heartwarming glimpse into the lives of Class 1-A as young adults. From going independent to teaching children how to use their quirks, everyone is at a different stage in their hero careers as they carve their own paths forward. However, the bonds they formed over the years remain strong, bringing them back together despite the passage of time.

The episode starts with Uraraka dreaming about Himiko Toga, who seems to be saying something to her while standing in a field. Uraraka tries to make out Toga’s words, but she suddenly wakes up and is dragged back into reality. She notices that she is in her dark room, which is strewn with papers all over her desk and floor. It’s a subtle opening that shows some things are still unresolved, even as Uraraka’s life moves forward. This focus on Uraraka isn’t something I expected from the episode, as I thought we would see things from Deku’s perspective, but this shift gives the episode room for the other characters to share their stories as well.

Just like Uraraka’s introduction, “More” effortlessly reintroduces the characters that My Hero Academia fans know and love. The episode revolves around the calmer, everyday moments rather than the usual action-packed fights before leading up to the reunion dinner. Eight years later, the students have grown into young adults, each wearing a different outfit and a new hairstyle. Everyone from Class 1-A gets a short spotlight, and I thought that seeing their hero rankings displayed next to their introductions was a nice touch. Most are within the top 50, though the range extends beyond 100. Though it goes by quickly, it was still intriguing to see how they rank, knowing their quirks, but also seeing them poke fun at one another. Now that they are in the pro-hero world, their rank signifies not only their strength but also their likability and popularity to a certain extent. They even mention actively working to revamp the rankings to improve the system and make it more fair. Everyone in Class 1-A is inspirational, and despite their subtle changes in appearance, their personalities have not changed at all.

Unsurprisingly, Bakugo still has a foul mouth, and yet he still shows his love for his classmates through his actions. He complains about being Deku’s chauffeur, but he still lets his friend melt into the cushions in the back of his car while giving Kirishima the passenger seat next to him. Meanwhile, Deku is fully focused on reflecting and embracing his role as a teacher, which perfectly suits his personality and experience. From inheriting All Might’s armor design to applying Aizawa’s guidance, it’s obvious that his mentors and friends continue to influence him to perform his very best, even if he is without One For All. 

Of course, it wouldn’t be a My Hero Academia episode without some action. Mid-reunion, the heroes are alerted to an emergency involving misbehaving culprits, which the group handles effortlessly, displaying the years of teamwork only their experience could have built. There’s a brief shot of the group in their new hero outfits, but for me, there are simply too many of them, and a pan and zoom over such a large group isn’t enough for me to fully appreciate the changes in their outfits and appearances overall. A closer look would have been welcome and more fitting if all of Class 1-A were going to be highlighted anyway.

At the end of the day, “More” doesn’t answer every loose thread, but it turns some of the what-ifs into something closer to canon. The episode begins with Uraraka and the others, setting the tone for the heroes’ everyday lives. Then, it comes full circle at the end, with Uraraka wanting to talk a little more to Deku, hinting at a development in their relationship. Some fans might have hoped to see the characters a bit older, catch glimpses of other missing heroes, or see new quirks from the next generation. Instead, “More” simply offers a warm check-in with characters that fans have followed for a decade. For now, the former students of Class 1-A are content with their lives and are focused on building a better world alongside their relationships.