Understanding Bakugo's Character Development | My Hero Academia

Bakugo has gone under the most character development in My Hero Academia, but not a lot of people seem to understand him as a character. No I am not condoning anything Bakugo has done to Deku, Im just trying to show people that there is more to him than just his yelling! As always give this video a thumbs up, comment down below, and subscribe for more

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[Kidoroki]

Forgot to mention that I am NOT condoning any of bakugos actions in the beginning of the series.

[DBansheeM]

I feel like this is a common misconception because usually in shows or books that have a character that's a "meanie" and they grow and mature, they always lose the snarky personality as if it was nothing
I actually think that Bakugo has one of the best written character developments because they managed to make him grow and mature and understand his mistakes and flaws without taking away his whole personality to make him a people pleaser
He has always been a bit obnoxious, since he was little, that personality came from his mom, and it's not changing, it's just who he is, that doesn't mean he can't grow to be a better person

[panjamysy]

If Bakugou DID stop being snappy and loud, I'd be sad, man. That's part of what makes him so loveable 😂

[finsmylie]

As a teacher. I have noticed Bakugo is the definition of everything wrong with a gifted and talented programme

[GarlickBraid]

He's like a burnout child, has been a prodigy ever since he was a child but then suddenly boom everybody is as smart as him (almost), everybody has a strong quirk and he who has always been the strongest gets kidnapped and almost killed. Its crazy but he still outshined

[snoopystock]

Bakugo is hands down my favorite character

[siddhipandey]

His personality didn't change but he did change his way of thinking and i love that

[discoprince]

I think people chose not to see how he changed because they made it personal... they say him as the bully they delt with and aren't letting it go.

[ShurikanBlade]

Bakugos character development is one of the realest and most authentic feeling character arcs I’ve seen.

[SherylOrfano]

The moment Bakugo is humbled by the fact that Deku realized he doesn't want to be his punching bag anymore becomes his turning point.. he really realized that it isn't always about him and his transition for something better and great begin's

[SSJ_EWGF]

People don't quite understand that what makes certain individuals bad, was their beliefs, ego, and/or approach to their goals in the first place. A person's personality may be problematic in some areas, but that person's emotional perspective is a huge, if not, biggest part in what makes them reactively 'good' or 'bad.'

Look at characters like Hikigaya Hachiman from Oregairu, who learnt to appreciate himself for what he is, and to stop his self-destructive attitude. Yet his own laid back analytic personality remains, but that doesn't mean his development wasn't there.

Look at Vegeta from DBZ, who at the end of the Buu arc, moved past his own stubbornness of the regressive thinking that being a Saiyan Prince naturally implanted in him to be a more civil, better person. His prideful and competitive nature stop remains, but that doesn't deteriorate from his much he developed over the course of the story.

[t.j.]

See, this is the reason why the Bakugou haters annoy the heck out of me when they say “he has no character development and hasn’t changed”.

Bro went from being a superiority complex prideful jerk who bullied and looked down on Deku, into changing into a character who wants to atone for his passed mistakes by training deku’s other quirks, sacrificing himself for him and apologizing for everything he said and did to him and addressing him by his first name now, but some fans disregard his development and hate/ are stuck on who Bakugou was before in S1. Which just reminds me a lot of cancel culture.

But what annoys me the most is when it feels like the author himself addressed what those people have been saying in chapter 327 and making a clear point, that while he still has his explosive personality, he’s certainly changed as a better person and hero…just for people to have all of that go over their heads because they can’t let go of S1 Bakugou. It’s like throwing an easy football pass to someone and they still somehow manage to have it go over their heads or fumble the ball. Which btw, I love how he still has his personality. One thing that annoys me in shows is when someone gets character development and there personality does a complete 180 and they’re a totally different character than before.

I think the reason why people can’t see through his development is because they take his past actions personally. Granted I also took it personally and hated his character from the start, (which was what Horokoshi was aiming for) especially since I’ve been bullied before. But none of my bullies EVER reflected on their past actions, helped me study so they can atone for those actions, put themselves in harms way for my sake and dang sure never apologized for everything they did and said. Seeing all of this and other examples of his character development from Bakugou is exactly why he’s my 2nd favorite character in the series.

[synschoolinyounoobsakathemaske]

Bakugou has passion, but since no one disciplined him as a kid and it only got worse when he got older. That's how he got a shallow ego, and his parents aren't bad, but they dropped the ball. I love that bakugou grew up before it was too late. Because in most scenarios, people's pride and ego will always be the downfall of themselves and other people around including death. Not everyone is competition and out to get you, and Izuku has a heart of gold that's why people saw him as a worthy component. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be the best, but to stomp over people to get to the top. It's not best interest of character, He did change I'm glad it took longer for Kacchan to realize and reflect on his past actions and attitude towards people. Because people don't just change over night

[dimithri]

Now he is even better than before. Truly the goated character. #Bakugoat

[wagerobot]

Yelling snappy comments is a big part of Bakugo's personality

[Tyler__]

You forgot to mention the sludge incident. On that note, a lot of people in the fandom say that he should get his karma for all the bullying he did to Deku when he almost die the same day he told Deku to jump off a building. Furthermore, his whole first year at UA is pretty much full of Ls and he even died in the second war. So it really odd how some people still think he should get his punishment

[marsy-ob]

Great video! I love how you actually understand him! One thing i would add is that due to the expectations of hero society for gifted people like him, the weight of the “golden child” stigma probably weighed on him a lot, making the prospect of a weak Deku being a good hero to so threatening, since bakugou essentially derived his self worth by how talented he was, so Deku proving him wrong at every turn was terrifying to him. But through his experiences at UA, he learned to judge himself and others by their character, not their abilities. Also, side note, but I love the dynamic between him and Todoroki, I feel like it’s severely underrated 😂

[jeil]

what I love about Bakugo as a character is how much potential he has had from the beginning. For many people, watching a good person turn into a villain is much more realistic than a "villain" character growing into a good person. People in the fandom don't believe that a character like Bakugo can change even though he is still in the process of growing. The way many in the fandom hate him is on a personal level which is their right as it is for those who have been bullied. But when we observe Bakugo as an audience we have the chance to see his character growth from the sidelines. We see him as a three-dimensional character. Those who have been bullied in real life only see the bully as a bully. I love Bakugos as a character and how his relationships and growth have been developed. I like his personality even though he is loud and abrasive but often it can mistaken to only be that. Considering how his mother acts, his caring can look different to others. Of course, his loud personality mixes with his inflated ego which makes him look extremely arrogant. I think he is neat and I really love the world of BHA

[puraidoeustass]

Thank you! Finally, someone telling how it is. (I just recently saw a post where everyone was hating on him "he never changed yada-yada."
Bakugo is my favorite character, and that's never gonna change.

[Makes]

Bakugo starts out an arrogant, self-entitled bully who doesn't think about anyone but himself. When he gets to UA, he is very quickly humbled and shown just how average he is when in a room with other talented people. His arc starts almost immediately but it's incredibly subtle. As he gets to know the other people in his class (and when Kirishima and Denki won't leave him alone), he thaws towards them. He gives them advice, pumps them up, becomes a wingman, and he helps the other classes to see him and his friends differently through banging on the drums, for heavens sake!! One of my favorite moments (I don't remember the exact episode) is when most of the class is standing outside their new dorms feeling down and upset, Bakugo grabs Denki, pulls him behind a bush, gets him to use his charge and turn into dumb Denki, and shoves him back in front of everyone so they get a good laugh and cheer up. Bakugo also pays back the money Kirishima used to buy night vision goggles when they went to reacue him. If you're paying attention to the little things, Bakugo's actions and body language, his change of heart is so obvious. Someone still having an explosive personality even if they're more mature doesn't mean they haven't gone through growth. It just means they still ended up being themselves after that growth was achieved. Bakugo is one of my favorite anime characters and i will die on this hill. I knew from the very first episode that his arc was going to be amazing and I wasn't disappointed!!